Comments on: The Perfect Gift: Block Printed Cards

By: wonderment | brown ink

wonderment | brown ink — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:23:36 +0000

[...] if you have it in you, design your own block print cards. The writers at Design Mom say all you need is a trip to your local art supply store and a willing [...]

By: Sarah Barksdale Design

Sarah Barksdale Design — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 22:42:31 +0000

I love these stamps! I really want to make one for our christmas cards! Thanks for the idea!

By: anisepress.com | Block printing tutorial

anisepress.com | Block printing tutorial — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:05:36 +0000

[...] it. Another is a step-by-step tutorial which we’re excited to say has been posted on Design Mom. This introduction to the project will take you by the hand and guide you through the entire [...]

By: jennifer

jennifer — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:23:48 +0000

Be careful, Melissa, it’s addicting!

By: jennifer

jennifer — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:22:56 +0000

I completely agree!

By: jennifer

jennifer — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 02:21:48 +0000

Don’t worry, Heidi, the robot and lego block prints are already in progress — we’re just saving them for Valentine’s Day and a special birthday present!

By: heidi

heidi — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:26:43 +0000

oh…but i bet they would really love it. capture this stage of their lives and you won’t regret the year where your boys made robot stationary and lego themed Christmas cards!

By: Melissa T.

Melissa T. — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:23:07 +0000

What a wonderful, clear tutorial!!! Thanks for sharing! I also think that my kids would love to try their hands at this type of printmaking. It would give me an excuse to buy all the supplies so that I could dabble as well.

By: mom in mendon

mom in mendon — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:44:12 +0000

LOVE these cards. No adult hand can out-do the genuine, child artist.

By: jennifer

jennifer — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:11:35 +0000

Thanks so much, Amy. It took some cajoling to convince our boys that Grandma does not want robot stationery for Christmas and that our friends do not especially want Lego-themed Holiday cards in the mail. . .

By: jennifer

jennifer — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:07:24 +0000

Thanks, Jen! My kids love being involved in crafts like this — and my boys love that they get to use tools!

By: jennifer

jennifer — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:59:15 +0000

The personal aspect is one of my favorite things about block prints, too. Enjoy the process!

By: jennifer

jennifer — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:54:06 +0000

I’ve seen speedy cut, but never tried it. Sounds like it would be perfect for my 5-year-old’s little hands! Thanks so much for the tip, Stacia.

By: Amy Hackworth

Amy Hackworth — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:53:53 +0000

Lovely, lovely tutorial! I’ve always been so drawn to–and a little afraid of–trying printing. This would be a great start. I love to think what our boys would choose to design!

By: Jen | Family Sponge

Jen | Family Sponge — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:55:41 +0000

This is such a great idea! I love pretty things like them— especially when the kids can be involved in it too. Thanks for an awesome tutorial!

By: Aline

Aline — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:36:40 +0000

Gorgeous idea! I love personal things! Inspires love and care. Certainly we will try it!

By: stacia

stacia — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:22:10 +0000

There is a product called speedy-cut. It’s basically a sheet of eraser like material. My 4 year old can carve his own blocks using regular lino-cutting tools on the speedy cut . It’s very soft and your end product is like a big rubber stamp. You can mount it on a piece of wood if you want it to be less bendy for the printing process. I’ve even used small rectangular white erasers to make little rubber stamps. It’s a great way to teach the proper way to hold and use the tools since you need far less pressure to carve than a traditional lino block. Great tutorial.