W1 for Deyla
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Updated: Stamp is completed with wood block handle. Ready for posting.
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4cm x 6cm tag stamp for Deyla. Carving is completed, wood block still pending. The handle you see above is just for testing purposes. Dont worry about the ink smudges/stains on the carved eraser. I need to test the stamp several times to see how it prints on paper. Images on the top row are made using Artline stamp pad. The lower image is made using StazOn. They key here is not to pick up too much ink from the stamp pad.
Oh yes, the stamp handle may be completed by end of the week.
Neq's Walimatulurus
Cutlets for 2
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Tough Carving
Below is a very short clip of the initial carving of this stamp. I was mulling over where to start easier and let out a heavy sigh.. not a good way to do it.
I had to take a break after that last cut. I've always had problems carving tiny faces with details. Despite what you see, its not always an easy thing to carve a stamp.. but I still do it :) because... its faster than ribbon embroidery (the other craft I dwell in).
Wedding Stationeries
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Mounted 3 stamps today and I'm getting sleepy already in the middle of the day. Oh no.. this shouldnt be happening... I've got tonnes of chores to do still! Have a good day everyone! :)
Of Pricing and Cheaper Alternatives.
My handcarved stamp mounted on handmade repurposed pinewood handles comes in a DIY box from repurposed material. I use rubber sheets for my stamps so it needs to be well protected. I send only via Poslaju to minimize all delivery risk to the best I can. And, I need to drive in order to go to the nearest Post Office. So, what I'm trying to say is, my pricing may not be to your preference. Yes, they are a bit on the premium side since they are not off-the-shelf products.
If you need cheaper stamps, you may try to look for factory- mass-produced stamps. Some online shop bloggers happen to carry these items in the shops. You can also bring your design to the nearest stationery shop in town that takes rubberstamp orders. They may be able to help you at a cheaper price as well.
Simple 1
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lets try this again
next
This is the end product, as displayed in the bride 2 b's blogspot.
Applied Craft
DIY small pouch with cat and rose border, using permanent ink.
I'm just posting to pass time :)
Found a piece of hard foam. Turns out it can be carved with the knife to a certain extent.
Border: 4 Roses
1.5cm x 6cm. Another border design.
Dear all, if you are interested to get a quote on a stamp, I'd appreciate if you could give me all the details that would determine the size of the stamp ok :) Otherwise, we are going to be emailing a lot for me to ask one by one.
Have a good week everybody :)
Wedding Stationery - Design
These are some of the standard designs I currently carve for wedding stamps. Most importantly, brides/grooms must tell me the size of the image they are expecting, the text that they want to be carved and in what font. Only then would I be able to quote properly.
I've also carved customised designs as per customers requests. Just email me your sketch or your requirements.
TQ :)
Border: Cupcake
I have flu at the moment. No medication yet. Lets try this on for another day.
Border: Cats
Cat Border, ready stamp to let go.
It consists of 4 individual tiny cats carving, stuck together on a single repurposed wood handle. Only 1 piece left.
Subsequent reproduction will cost slightly more.
Have a nice last week of 2011!!! :D
Oh, before I forget.
Dear potential customer(s) :), I will try to reply your email as fast as my schedule permit. However, I'd like to request for your consideration to end our correspondence with a decision ("yes, I would like to order" or "sorry, I cannot put in my order for now"). Kindly do not leave our email correspondence hanging without a closure. After spending some time with you on the email and perhaps a bit of designing was involved, I'd rather we end our correspondence on a polite and happy note :D.
:)
Ready to be shipped
Two wedding invitation stamps and one business stamp mounted successfully. Will be sending 2 of them on Tuesday and the other pending payment. To those who have finalized the design, but have yet to made payments, I'll put your order on hold. You can contact me again once you decide to go through with it :)
Have a good weekend.
