This is part 2 of a two-part post on inspiration. In part 1, we talked about the magic of inspiration, how I approach it, and how you can seek your own inspiration (with some fun activities).https://www.3dottedpenguins.com/seeking-inspiration/In this part here, we will talk about how you...
My new entry-level block printing class will be released later this week. I am super excited about this class as it is tailored to give you a quick start into stamp carving and block printing with ink pads on paper:I will lead you step by step to...
This is part 1 of a two-part post on inspiration. In this post, we will talk about the magic of inspiration, how I approach it, and how you can seek your own inspiration. This post also comes with an activity sheet to kickstart your creativity....
Can I tell you something? My block printing journey almost did not happen!It's hard to believe now - several years into this journey, but I was veeeery close to not even trying (and this happened more than once during the first months of block printing)....
This year (in 2023), I decided to join #the100dayproject again, with the same intention (as the previous 4 years) to complete it. Well, the odds are against me ...
At 3 Dotted Penguins, everything starts with a block print. I love how versatile block printing is: I can carve a new stamp surprisingly quickly, test out new designs, print new patterns for the first time, and play around with new pattern combinations. But what...
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It's one of the most asked questions I get - what tools are needed to get started with block printing. And let me tell you, the beauty of block printing with soft carving materials is that you do not need expensive equipment to get started....
One year ago (or 3.5 years after creating the Instagram account 3 Dotted Penguins), I quit my day job to focus solely on 3 Dotted Penguins (and my family). I had come to the point where I had to decide between either my full-time job or...
Wait, how did 2022 pass that quickly - or is this only me? Time to look back (to then dive into 2023 head first). Reflecting on the past year helps me to identify the things that I particularly enjoyed and/or went well and things that...