More Stamps for Fabric on Etsy

It's been a productive day.  Not only did I list 8 of my stamps on Etsy earlier today but this evening I listed thirteen (13) additional stamps.  Perhaps if I just leave my catalog of stamps by the computer, I may manage to get all 50 listed within the next few days.  Here are the stamps I listed this evening.

Polymer Clay Stamps Finally Posted on Etsy

Many of my followers have been urging me to list my polymer clay stamps for fabrics on Etsy and today I FINALLY started posting them.  Of the 50 stamps that I have designed, I've only posted eight (8) so far, but it's a start.

These are the stamps that made their way to Etsy today.

 

 

Thank you, everyone, for continuing to push me to list these stamps.  You are all the very, very BEST!

Stencils and Stamps from Commonplace Objects

Lookie, lookie what my friend, Mary Beth Kile, gave me yesterday.  These are 14" x 19" placemats (© 2013 by Kimberly Sabel) made from a matte rubber-like product.  They are distributed by Advantus Corp. and can be found at Bed Bath and Beyond. I see many stenciling and stamping possibilities with these mats.  It will be fun to see what design emerges if pressed onto a Gelli Arts gel printing plate.  Another option might be to place these on fabric painted with Setacolor light reactive fabric paints to see what design mysteries the sun might create.  Because these mats are almost 1/4" thick, they would probably be too thick to use as a stencil with a brush, a brayer or a foam paint roller, but I'll bet they would be great to use as airbrush stencils.  Then, too, they could be mounted on a slab of wood or Plexiglas and added to my ever growing inventory of permanently mounted stamps. 

What do you see as printing possibilities for these designs?

"Farewell Toast to Winter" was chosen for an Etsy Treasury

What a pleasant surprise it was this morning to find that my "Farewell Toast to Winter" appeared in the Etsy Treasury, "Touchable", created by Polish textile artist, Bozena Wojtaszek. Her Treasury can be viewed in full here.  

Below are some closeups of this quilt that was "drawn" with stitching.  It just developed as I admired a rosebud on my table and as I worked at the sewing machine.

 Remember--Revel in the "what if" moments.  Snatch them up and see what happens.  Don't let an opportunity for discovery ever slip away.

Serendipity Collection of Art Quilts at Soft Expressions Gallery

Come one, come all to this exhibit of outstanding quilt art presented by the Serendipity Art Group.  My previous FB post did not show a thumbnail of this invitation and I want to make sure that everyone sees it, so here's another post about this fine exhibit.

Invitation to Visit The Serendipity Collection Exhibit at Soft Expressions

Invitational Postcard

Any living in or visiting the Southern California area are invited to join in the opening reception of  "The Serendipity Collection" presented by the Serendipity Art Group  on July 13, 2013, from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the Soft Expressions Gallery at 1230 North Jefferson Street, Suite M, in Anaheim.  If you are unable to attend the reception, the exhibit will be on display through August 30, so do try to visit, if at all possible.  The many art quilts made by this group of talented fiber and textile artists are sure to blow your socks off.

Here are a few of the my themed works that will be on exhibit.

Ebb and Flow

Energy Pathways

Hearts All A Glow (Closed)

Hearts All A Glow (opened)

Feed the Soul

Face Value

Hope to see you at the reception :-)

Polymer Clay Stamps Demonstration at SAQA Regional Meeting

I was honored to be asked by the So. Nevada/So. California Regional Representatives of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) to present a demonstration at the May 18th regional meeting on my method of making polymer clay stamps for use on fabric.  Included here is a preview of only a few of the many stamps I have been developing and that will be for sale at the meeting, along with a "how-to" booklet and start-up packet.  Polyform Products, the parent company of Sculpey Clay, has generously donated several pounds of clay for this upcoming demonstration event and for a demonstration that I will be doing at the International Quilt Festival in Long Beach, CA, on August 3, 2013.

 

 

 Hope to see many of you at the SAQA regional meeting and at the International Quilt Festival in August.

Exciting Gallery Solo Exhibition of Deborah Stanley's Art

 

Yesterday I had the singular opportunity to attend the opening reception of Deborah Stanley's art at Soft Expressions Gallery in Tustin, California.  Deborah's fiber art works are deliciously refined and capture the essence of her portraiture subjects and her pictorial works.  I managed to capture only a few photos of Deborah's art.  I only wish that these photos could have been good enough to adequately reflect the truly fine quality of Deborah's work.  To enjoy more of Deborah's art, visit her website, Deb's Artistic Inspirations.

Here are a few additional photos of Deborah's art that is in her solo exhibit:

Deborah discusses her art with reception attendee, Mary Tabar

Attendee, Mary Tabar stands with one of Deborah's works

Reception attendee, David Charity, admires one of Deborah's fine works

Artist, Deborah Stanley (in black and white attire) enjoys discussing art with Teresa Shippy, Mary Beth Kile, Nancy Mraz and Mary Tabar (from left to right)