What a weekend!

oh my stars y'all...this weekend was crazy busy and full of fun. I spent about 12 hours working on a new block print then starting the carving process. It is a lot of fun to see it come to life and knowing that it is going to make some folks very happy makes every hand cramp worth it.

I hope to start carving in wood one day here soon. I just need to go get the proper carving tools and start practicing. It will be interesting to see the difference in techniques and application between carving linoleum and wood. I will be using Indian Rosewood to carve on and it will be end cuts. I know there are dozens upon dozens of how to videos out there but I like to "feel" the experience.  It makes a difference to me...watching as opposed to doing. Feeling the blade glide through the lino and gauging the depth of the cut, the curve of it and more. I know I will have a little more flexibility with the wood carving and the sharpness of the details will be amazing.

Next test item will be experimenting with various inks and fabrics for achieving certain looks. There are some artists out there that are creating magic with their prints and I need to learn what works best for me.

Making things by hand is a special way for me to share pretty things and to push myself into trying more, doing more and learning more. In school I was not the most dedicated student by far but....working on stuff that interests me pushes my brain and makes my heart happy. What makes your heart happy? Do what makes you happy in heart and spirit and you will be a better more balanced person for it :) Have fun my darlins!