Bluebells inspired one of the cards.
These irises inspired another image to which I added a finch!
Finch and bud carved and proofed.
Image and text…a birhday card completed!
A sweet little edition!
I love this picture of my vandercook. Printing the edition of thank you cards is underway!
It was so satisfying fitting the text in between the two flowers!
Printing these cards was a rewarding way to celebrate Spring. I can’t wait to see what happens when Summer is ‘in full bloom’!
I recently completed a trio of greeting cards using images inspired by my gardens. Here is a look at the process and results.
Carving the block - this will become a thank you card.
Carved and proofed; now ready for printing on the letterpress.
Carving the finch and the iris bud.
I designed and printed a third card based on the beautiful tulips in our gardens (see earlier blog post). The sketch has been transferred to the block and carving is underway. This worked perfectly for a birthday card.
Printing the bluebells.
The little finch says ‘hello’!