Thursday, 30 January 2025

Making my own labels - a mindful activity

Two of the makers I follow on Youtube have been using a stamp set (Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Curator) to create their own labels.  One was Alison Bomber from Words and Pictures here (from around 46:39 minutes in) and the other is Toni from Crafty by Toni here (at about 4:00 minutes in).
I stamped the image and then used watercolour to colour them, which was very relaxing and enjoyable. I have done some more neutral colours using Payne's Grey and Quinacridone Gold, but here I wanted some more colourful ones.  I have since had a lovely time cutting them all out and now I have a good selection for whatever I want to add them to.  I can thoroughly recommend it as a mindful activity!

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  1. Julie30 January 2025 at 20:59

    what a wonderful activity Ellie & they turned out so great. I must bookmark those YouTubers to go have a look at their channel. Well done !!

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    1. Ellie Foster31 January 2025 at 11:50

      Thanks, Julie. They are both mixed media artists and have designed their own stamps - Alison for Paper Artsy (gorgeous botanical sketches) and Toni for her own brand - mainly for junk journaling.
      There is so much inspiration on Youtube, but it is very easy to spend a long time watching other people crafting and not doing it yourself!
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  2. Sandy1 February 2025 at 19:51

    Sounds like it would be a fun activity. Wish I could read what your stickers say.
    Sandy's Space

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    1. Ellie Foster2 February 2025 at 16:20

      Thanks, Sandy. It is a very enjoyable activity.
      The labels are quite small and there are some with botanical names, such 'foxglove' and some with addresses in New York and London, some handwritten things from what may have been labels on medicine bottles, that sort of thing. They are all from real ephemera, then reduced in size and made into stamps. If you search for 'Stampers Anonymous - Tim Holtz - Curator stamp set', an image should come up and you should then be able to read them.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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  3. Shammickite9 February 2025 at 16:15

    What do you use the labels for?

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    1. Ellie Foster9 February 2025 at 17:53

      Thanks, Shammickite. I use them as ephemera on cards (in a collage or assemblage) and in my journals. They work beautifully with a vintage feel. Have a look at the makers I mention above on Youtube and see how they use them. I am always getting inspiration from watching others.
      Best wishes
      Ellie

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