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I’m working away in my little home studio which is actually just my art desk in the corner.

I’ve got some new stamps and another collection of thrifted clothes dropping soon. Get on my email list to be notified ✌️💕

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See my previous reels to see how this jacket started, and then faded after washing. A true lesson in using the right materials for your means!

It turned out to be a happy accident because all the original stamps left a ghost or shadow effect under the re-stamping. It looks so cool!

I named this the Rider jacket for the bicycle, which is a sentimental symbol for me. It was my first taste of freedom, my first independent transportation, my first RCHP b-side (IYKYK). What does a bicycle mean to you?

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Available now! I named this The Knight jacket because of its military-style construction, and its dark colour. I started with the three main flowers on the back, and the moons on the sleeves, and thought, “It needs more!”

So I went back and added more! I almost forgot to print on the thin hideaway hood, but I’m so glad I remembered! Check my profile and the online shop for more photos, including the jacket modelled with the hood up.

What other types of clothes would you like to see me print on next?

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I kind of love this one…

Despite the printing imperfections, despite the color, I don’t usually gravitate to, this piece was a success in experimentation.

I created this using leftover ink that was mixed for The Herbatium shirt (see my other posts for that - hint: look for the orange ink). I didn’t plan out the design or really give much forethought to the stamps I would use - I just didn’t want to waste the ink.

This is the first time I used chevrons to represent rays of the sun, and I flipped the daffodils upside down to print the leafy bits (or is it long grass?). And despite everything, I love it.

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This is one of three hemp crop tops available now. It’s a lovely breathable fabric, and these tops were originally created and dyed by @moon.over.water - check out their website and store for more info!

I’ve always loved wearing images on my clothes as an expression of my self. Solid colour clothes have their place in my wardrobe too, but there’s just something special about an artistic outfit ☺️

What images do you like to wear? Let me know in the comments!

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I’m so excited to share this print will y’all! This is one that I’m keeping 🧚 but these stamps will be featured on the next collection of clothes!

Who wants a fairy garden on their shirt?? 🙋‍♀️

This piece also displays a frog, purple clover, columbine, and my favourite lil bee friend. Share it with your favourite garden dreamer ✨

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Did you know this already? I used to think that printmaking artists drew their designs directly onto their carving block, and wondered how they erased mistakes? But this makes way more sense!

This transfer method works well for softer carving mediums, like a rubber block (or any similar synthetic). Using the handles of some large scissors also works well to do the rubbing. What is your typical transfer process?

I usually go through two or three iterations of a drawing or design before the final draft is ready to be transferred to the block. Using a digital drawing space helps me save time, and paper, while working out the details. I’m excited to scale up in the near future, to create a larger print design piece as opposed to these smaller stamps that I use in a collage, or patchwork style.

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Sometimes you just have to make a little something for yourself. This cropped vintage jacket is one of my favourite things I own, and I carved these lily of the valley stamps especially for this!

While this piece won’t be for sale, I will be using this turquoise colour for some fun new prints! Teal is truly my favourite colour ☺️

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This jacket was looking so fun and kitschy! Until I washed it and all the stamping faded 😅

A lesson in using the correct materials for your needs! This jacket is still for sale - since I reprinted all the faded images.

Follow along for the next phase, and see the re-printing process. Side note, sometimes you find just the perfect audio clip for your video 😆 @thekooksmusic