My Scrapbook Evolution-Blog: From Stencil to Stamp Guest Post for Balzer Designs

I have been following Julie Fei-Fan Balzer for a long time. I admire her creativity and strength. I love her work. I am a junkie for her stencils. Reading Julie's blog encouraged me to try out stamp carving. One does not simply just carve stamps. One becomes addicted to carving them. My only hang up is that sometimes I don't know what I want to carve. Today, I am sharing how I overcome that creative block on the Balzer Designs blog.

Caught on Camera by Christy Strickler | Layout: Supplies Patterned Paper, Die Cuts: October Afternoon; Stickers: October Afternoon, Freckled Fawn; Acrylic: Freckled Fawn; Stencils: Crafter’s Workshop; Medium: Modeling Cream by Viva Décor; Ink: Ranger, Prima; Other: Doily, Sequins, Thread

Stamp carving is very relaxing. I really enjoyed carving these stamps, specifically with this layout in mind. It all came together so easily. Do you carve your own stamps? If so, watch the Balzer Designs blog for inspiration. Or check out Julie's book,Carve Stamp Play.

Supply Options

Speedball Speedy Carve Stamp Making Kit	Speedball Linoleum Cutter Assortment 1	Speedball 4-Inch-by- 6-Inch Speedy-Carve Carving Block	Carve, Stamp, Play: Designing and Creating Custom Stamps
Darice Plastic Palette Knife Set	Viva Decor 90gm Modeling Creme, Pearl	Darice SEQ141D Sequin Pack, Orange	Hygloss 10041 100-Piece Round Doilies, 4-Inch, White
Crafter's Workshop Templates 12	Crafter's Workshop Templates 6	Crafters Workshop Balzer Bits Mask, 4 by 4-Inch, 2 Leaves	Daily Flash Snapshots Double-Sided Cardstock 12
October Afternoon Daily Flash Snapshots Paper Pad, 6 by 8-Inch	October Afternoon Daily Flash Snapshots Double Take Sticker, Shapes and Labels	Daily Flash Snapshots Double-Sided Cardstock 12	Oh Deer Me Kit
Chalk Fluid Edger Pad-Summer Field	Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad, Mowed Lawn	Chalk Fluid Edger Pad-Blue Jay	Ranger Ink Jenni Bowlin Dye Ink Re-inker: Chili Powder