Kokeshi Doll Rubber Stamps, Antique style

Set of 4 hand carved rubber stamp

antique style Kokeshi Dolls.

I had so much fun drawing these, let alone carving them. Being able to use them is 

something that I look forward to, but being able to hold these little rubber stamp carvings 

in my hand and study them after carving is

an added benefit. It seems to have been done by someone else once the stamp has been carved.

They each have a unique personality and 

represent different provinces

in Japan. It is so amazing how many

doll styles there are in Japans Kokeshi history !  

Here is a link that tells more about the history of Kokeshi's that a friend of mine in Singapore shared with me:

www.lasieexotique.com/mag_kokeshi/mag_kokeshi.html 

Apple Theme Post Card

Apple Theme Hand Carved Stamp Post Card.  

A swap in honor of the new Apple Stamp that the Post Office has just come out with for 2013. Hand carved

rubber stamp apple with the word, apple,

rustically carved for the background. 

Trying out different surfaces for carving is always interesting. For the apple background I used 

craft foam, very fun and easy to carve a 'rubber' stamp out of!  Also, very easy for children to create

stamps from.