Carve December day 13

 I have kept up with days 1 to 12... honestly...  I just can't seem to find time to sit down to the computer. This week looks fairly empty on my calendar and I have big goals for the week.  With studio cleaning on the top of the list, I am planning a few months of art days ahead! 

I'm not sure how many years I've participated in Carve December.  This year I added my own twist and have stitching included on my stamped pieces.  A final fabric collage will complete the month. Today I added an element to the front of the house:

#carvedecember 5, 6, 7, 8

If you have never participated, it is a fun challenge!  Sometimes the stamps work, and sometimes I'd rather pitch and start over.  I figure they are my learning experience stamps...

#carvedecember day #4

Inspiration:

Stamp:

Print:

#carvedecember - day 3

Someone who is participating in #carvedecember explained the trill of cutting this type of block as the same excitement as cutting paper snowflakes.  You don't know what you have until you start printing and playing with it. 

I decided to starting printing each block with paint on papers from my stash.  Instead of using a brayer to apply the paint, I am using a sponge brush for a rustic messy look.  That's who I am!

#CarveDecember Day 2

Today's rubber stamp was inspired by a tapestry I saw in the cathedral museum in Evora, Portugal. 

#CarveDecember - day 1

I've participated in carve December for at least 2 years, maybe 3.  I did well with the 100 Day Project and 80 Days around the world project (the 80 days will be up next Sunday).  A 31 day challenge seems so easy!  With a holiday trip being planned, I may only get 16 days in.  Carving stamps is easy, quick and fun.  I don't have a theme this time, but after a trip to Portugal with incredible tile inspiration, I'm thinking a series of stamps with a Portugal theme.

Carve December - finished!

How fun to look at a month's worth of stamp carving!

carve december - 30 & 31

carve december - 28 & 29

The month is almost over! Daily stamp carving has been fun.  I tried hard to keep my stamps as simple as possible.

If I had to pick my favorite stamp, it would be little gnome!

carve december 26 & 27

The inspiration for "houses" came from a pic I took a few years ago of our neighbors across the field.  In the summer months, I can hardly see them.  In winter we enjoy a "postcard view"

carve december - 24, 25

carve december - 22 & 23

carve december - 20 & 21

I think the ladder stamp will come in very useful! I have all kinds of ideas for future stamping with it.

I don't often see owls thru my window, but listen to them often.  I know they are out there!

carve december - 18th and 19th

No, they are not flying fish...

I've wanted to do a bird cage for a long time. It was quick and easy to carve.

Carve december - 13, 14, & 15

carve december

#8 - #12 / So nice to use the window stencil each day with my simple carved rubber stamps. 

Carve december #5, #6, #7

Thru my kitchen window...

#carvedecember2018 / day #1

Carve December has begun! Be sure to #carvedecember2018 on instagram for some amazing art work.  I'm keeping mine super simple and very small.  I am not following the list of ideas, instead I will be carving things I see outside my kitchen window.

Carve December #31 / Matisse

Art museum in Stockholm...  

And now the month is done.  31 carved stamps in 31 days!  When I get home, I will need a stamp play day.  I will make a pot of lingonberry coffee, put on some ABBA,  and do art!