Hand-Carved Stamps is a fairly new class in our roster. We’ve done two sessions so far and it has proven so popular we’ve had to add a third one in March. With results like the ones pictured in this post, it’s pretty easy to understand why! The instructor, Elinor Nissley of Krank Press, shows students how to create their own rubber stamps using X-Acto knives and linoleum cutters, and shares advice and examples regarding different stamping techniques and how to utilize them. Students practice stamping fabric and paper, manila gift tags, whatever they like.

I’ve fallen hard for these two examples from the latest session– which happened to be packed with three fellow Home Ec. instructors who wanted to experiment with ways to incorporate stamping into their own work(s). The top photo from our garment sewing teacher Christine Haynes is a gorgeous example of how to create use simple shapes to create impressive all-over patterns. I can’t wait to see how she incorporates stamped fabric into her clothing designs! The bottom pic, from our amigurumi teacher Cheryl Cambras, perfectly illustrates the beauty of stamping– I love the varied opacity of the flower petals, which gives the fabric real dimension.

Awesome work, everyone! To see more photos from this class and others, check out the Home Ec. Flickr pool.