Carve It Up

I've recently made some new stamps and I also carved my first linocut a couple weeks ago. I really enjoy this type of work and hope to get some new tools that would allow me to get more detailed. This first one I designed and carved for my husband to help raise funds to finish his album he is working on called "Ghosts".

This next one I carved last night for the fun of it.


Lastly, is the linocut I made of Neil Young. My friend Victoria was kind enough to share her supplies with me when we had an art day last month. I'd like to do more of these but they require a few things I don't have yet so this will be the only one for now.

I also designed a logo and stamp for a friend's new online store but I'll wait and show you that when she's opened up shop.

If you're interested in purchasing a print let me know!

♥ anne

Here And Now

Well, it's Monday and I have a very full week ahead me! I like having a lot to do around the house because when I'm on a schedule I get so much more done. I've been on a roll the last two days so hopefully I can keep the productive ball rolling. Here are some pictures from over the weekend and a couple from the last few weeks.

We visited our friends on Friday and had the best night playing music, singing and drinking beers. Maggie had fun roaming in their backyard. I love how the pumpkins are taking over!

We've had an abundance of eggs lately so I made a yummy frittata Sunday. Ruben and I have been on a poached egg kick and have been making them A LOT.


Mr. Banjo. He's cute but he isn't very nice most of the time.


I carved alphabet stamps last week and made some market totes.

Alright, I'm off to go do my chores! I hope you all have a great week.

♥ anne

Greeting Cards

I'm putting all the stamps I've carved to good use and am now selling greeting cards! Each 100% recycled card is stamped with a hand carved stamp made my me! I have four designs available-

If you have been following me for a long time, you may remember my first attempt at Christmas cards five years ago (here). My watercolor VW bus was my favorite and I decided to resurrect it by carving it into a stamp.

I also have new wall hangings available and of course, vintage clothes! Come check it all out HERE :)

♥ anne

Here and Now

Summer is cruising along and not too much is going on here. We've had sickness slowly make it's way through the house which has kept me home most days for the last few weeks. I've been trying to make the most of it but it's been a bit frustrating. Thankfully everyone appears to be feeling better so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that that's the end of the summer illnesses.


In between the sick days we have managed to have bits of fun. A quick beach trip here and lots of pool time there.



With all the recent mellowness I'm more than ready for some excitement.

How is your summer going?

♥ anne

Here and Now

Hello. I hope you all enjoyed a long weekend. Mine was not overly exciting. It consisted of lots of laundry, a couple visits to the pool, BBQ shopping which resulted in not buying a BBQ and other everyday activities.

This week I tried the above recipe and it was really good. I've been terrible with cooking since I had the baby and am determined to get back on track and inspired again. That meal was a step in the right direction.

Last week my vintage Coors iron-on came in the mail! Now I just have to find the perfect shirt to put it on.

I took my nerdiness to new levels and made an Owl Cave stamp (from Twin Peaks read about it here). And since I'll most likely never get another tattoo I like to pretend I'm cool with stamps and drawings.

That's all for now. I feel like my blog is incredibly boring but I will continue regardless. So, for those who do read it, thank you! 

♥ anne

DIY rubber stamps

this morning i finally tried out a craft i've been wanting to do for months...carving my own rubber stamps! and guess what?! it's even more fun than i thought it would be! i tried to make my first designs as simple as possible so i can get the hang of it. hopefully after some practice and the addition of a few smaller cutters i can try out a more detailed design.


to get started i purchased the Speedball Speedy Carve Stamp Making Kit. it's very reasonably priced and great for beginners like myself. i also watched this tutorial which really inspired me!

ok, gotta go! time to make another one :D

♥anne