Welcome and thank you for visiting. I hope you enjoy exploring various styles and mosaics for making your own original mosaic stamps. I like making stamps because it’s a way to make original art that you can re-use again and again in several interesting ways. And, depending on what materials you choose, it can be an economical and ethical option rather than purchasing new products.
In the video below, you’ll see a few examples for how to make stamps with foam and scissors while repurposing some plastic packaging. This is a great way to reduce waste while transforming it into something useful instead! These ideas could make fun homeschool or after school art projects as well. You can find the supply list (along with a few suggestions for substitutions) at the end of this post.
If you choose to make something inspired by the video above, you can share in a group for co-creative artists. Similar stamps can be great for DIY handmade cards, collage or scrapbook paper, homemade gifts, wrapping paper, art journaling, embellishing furniture or home decor, surface design printing on fabric (such as tea towels or t-shirts), or mixed media art. We’d love to see your creations!
You can also make elaborate stencils using the same supplies in a more in-depth offering. We make a set of coordinating stencils with abstract, botanical, and nautical inspiration during one of my sessions for A Year in Color summit and botanical stencils in the Inktastic Energy Art adventures. Projects include abstract, modern batik, landscape, and impressionist style paintings. They are all infused with reverence, wonder, and good vibes. You can learn more about that at ThriveTrue.com/Inktastic.
You can also enjoy bonus downloadable gifts, updates, special offers, and seasonal give-aways reserved for email acquaintances from ThriveTrue.com/magicmail. Recipients are selected randomly from current email subscribers around each equinox and solstice. Items could include inspiration card decks, books, art prints, or original art!
You can learn more about the Year in Color summit, which features several other artist guides and 52 weeks of fun projects at Creative U (that is my affiliate link).
Thank You for watching. If you found it valuable and would like to practice reciprocity, you can make a donation of any amount at: ThriveTrue.com/donate. Your support helps to plant trees on the homestead, maintain a small woodland sanctuary for wildlife, plus shelter and feed a family of four. Every bit is appreciated.
You can also help spread the joy by sharing the video with any creative friends who might enjoy it (there are sharing buttons down below the end of this post). Thanks!
Though I would gladly accept free art supplies for demo purposes, I purchased all of the supplies in this video. None of the manufacturers have sponsored this video in any way. You can find the supply list below. You can also get a free PDF with links to many more favorite supplies at ThriveTrue.com/artsupplies.
Supply List (contains affiliate links to make it easier for you to find some stuff):
- invisible gloves lotion
- tacky glue
- craft foam (or substitute repurposed styrofoam or thick cardboard)
- repurposed sturdy plastic packaging
- scissors
- old gift card
- ink pad
- acrylic craft paint
- paint brush
- white paper
- brayer/roller
- paper towels
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Wonderful Well Wishes to You!
Love,
Jules
Jules Ostara is a homeschool mother, painter, poet, and survivalist turned thrivivalist. She greets a blank canvas as both a playground and a temple. Her work inspires people to grow and glow while exploring their own wisdom and wonder in the process. Making art helped to mend her heart after her mom died from ovarian cancer. She’s carrying on a legacy of love and zest for life.
Jules is the author of “The Girl Who Dances With Delight” and “Born to Bloom Bright.” Jules also created the “Heart of Life” and “Soul Songs” oracle card decks. She lives in the Blue Ridge mountains with twin boys, a guitar man, and a few feisty cats.
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