Wednesday, July 21, 2010

"How to Use a Wood Block Stamp" Sneak Peak

In August we will be re-stocking our collection of wood block stamps with the most popular (and now sold out) designs. If you'd like to receive a "first dibs" email, please sign up for our newsletter here.

As an added bonus, a "How to Use A Wood Block Stamp" tutorial will be included in the August e-newsletter. Look for it around the middle of the month, and make sure to have your artsy hat on hand - it's going to get crafty around here.

Without giving away any Top Secret Information, it's fair to say the tutorial will include a supply list, lots of photos, and the top three hand block printing mistakes. For now, feast your eyes on this sneak peek:







Thursday, July 15, 2010

Design*Sponge Features Wood Block Stamps

I had no idea that Grace over at Design*Sponge had previous experience with wood block stamps, but it makes me ever so glad I sent her a link to our new collection. These babies come from an amazing organization in India specializing in the revival of traditional hand block printing.

If you've never tried block printing, take up Grace's call to action today and get yourself a stamp and some plain fabric. I doubt any of us will ever be good enough to do this or this, but I guarantee you'll have new respect for hand printed textiles in general. Who knows, it might even inspire you to hop that plane to "India, India."

Thanks, Grace for the shout-out.