Mixed Media Mayhem - Faces in Flowers 2

I filled several pages of my journal with my stamps of flowers then had to decide how to use these backgrounds.  I used images from my sketchbook which I photocopied and glued to the page.  To make the copies more transparent, I filled in the back side with a solvent based marker - one yellow and one brown.  I used a variety of media to paint on the faces to try to add some dimension.  I will keep practicing learning to draw.

Mixed Media Mayhem - Making Foam Stamps

I love the convenience of stamping and I want the results to have my own work as much as possible. Making foam stamps based on images I see solves this problem.  (I do love everybody else's stamps too and I have the shelves to prove it.  I stepped out the process from finding images in a fabric swatch to printing on paper.  There are lots of ways to get the image on to the foam..I like to use my Iphone, print, and trace.  Cut out the pieces or engrave with a sharp point to give detail.  If you print with water soluable markers you can spritz the stamp with water to get more prints and a watery effect.  I like to do this with kids and simple drawings.