I love the personal touch of a handmade card. The trouble is, I am not a very talented artist, and am unable to draw much more than a stick figure. So I needed to find a way to put beautiful images onto my cards without having to employ an illustrator or resorting to clipart. Needless to say, I have become a huge fan of stamps. I love how quick and easy they are to use, and the results leave me feeling like I am not completely without artistic merit!
All this has led me to find the Old Island Stamp Company. Working out of Lions Bay, British Columbia, they have been making handcrafted rubber art stamps for over a decade. Many of the images are original works from west coast artists, others are sourced from rare books or antique typesets.
I can think of all kinds of uses for this beautiful bonsai stamp!
The expression on this adorable puppy is priceless!
I am already planning my Christmas cards around this gorgeous snowflake.
The online catalogue has countless options for any occasion or theme. Whether you are looking for traditional, funky, ornate or simple, you will certainly find something that catches your eye. I have already started my own wish list, and am dreaming up new card designs!
Check out The Old Island Stamp Company online, or find out if they will be coming to a craft show near you. Inspiration for your next project is just a click away.
Happy stamping!
~Jennifer
