DIY- I Can Do!

While at the FSIL's house making stockings and stencils, I stumbled across the cutest idea. The best part of having an art teacher as your FSIL is that she comes up with the best ideas for her students- which translates to DIY projects I may be able to complete. Below is the inspiration piece...

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What is that wondrous creation above do you say? It's my FSIL's Thank You Notes...the style the art is called "Block Printing" it is essentially a glorified stamp, whose origins begin in Asia with wood block printing- the first form of book "printing." The above creation was made using Speed Ball products- a soft rubbery substance that is easy to carve. So much like our pumpkin carving fiasco- I will have to increase my carving dexterity.

This is our next DIY project and the tools for the job include:

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For a complete block printing tutorial (if you don't have your own personal Art Teacher) can be found at EBSQ Art.