I did it

So I went ahead and cut out my first lino today. It was as fun as I hoped it would be and pretty satisfied with the results except for the ink I had on hand. A good tip when cutting lino is to keep the lino warm. I used a heat tool from time to time to warm up the slab of lino and it made cutting go smoother. So what do you think, not bad?

                                                         First step, draw out  lightly on lino

                                                                

                                                              Cut around the edges

 

Carve out unwanted portions

all done

 

                                                                          
                                                                        

Fun new book

Bought this new book the other day after not buying any books for many months. I had read the first edition called "Softies only a  mother could love" but found this one has much more interesting and cute items so I bought it and I love it! Here are a few photos of some of the toys you'll find inside :O)

 

  

  

  

  

 

                                                                  

The last snowmen of the year

Just a random post here. Saw these snowmen in the sunshiny day we had today on my way to my appointment and they made me smile. I stopped for a moment and thought to snap a photo before they'd all melt away.   

 

 

                                                                                                                           

A new hobby?

I stopped by the art store yesterday after buying my son two pairs of shoes and getting his lip pierced.  I ended up buying a few things to make a stamp as I had been reading up about it for a few weeks now. I purchased three different types of lino, two are hard and one is very soft and flexible. Got a Speedball cutter  with five different cutters and a Red Barren to help distribute the ink evenly when it is time to press the stamp down.  :O)

                                                                                 

Sharing the love of Plush

I had a wonderful opportunity to made a toy for a wonderful friend I made on Etsy and is also a most wonderful artist too.  I had no limits on what to make  but since she loves cats I decided to make her a rather large red furry kitty with black hair holding two cute ice cream cones.

I found out last week that he arrived safety in his new home and is now part of a gang of plush on her bed.

I am so happy to have made this special kitty just for her!

 

                                                                     

Oh so delicious!

I am not adventurous when it comes to trying new foods. But my son  has  been eating these Asian noodles for a few weeks  now and I finally decided to try one out and so glad I did. The noodles have a wonderful zip to them that keeps me coming back for more. I now buy them every time I go out and have to get groceries. So if you are ever in the grocery store I recommend you try one out.