My hands were a little tired of hooking and stitching so I grabbed a few of my nature books of insects and my carving tools and started with a lovely little butterfly. Evenings passed by and before long I had a little entomological gathering. In addition to the butterfly I carved a large moth, a hummingbird moth ( so wonderful), a few beetles and a cross section of a bulb.
of course i have geninne to blame for getting me hooked on making these.
I love the little details in pen.
these are lovely - maybe some printed on fabric.
Posted by: arounna | April 13, 2011 at 08:17 PM
I love the pen details too! What a great idea, I would have probably driven myself crazy trying to carve little thin legs. This is much better, and every bug is unique!
Posted by: Gabrielle | April 13, 2011 at 08:25 PM
Where do you get your supplies? (like the rubber(?) and the tools) I am so inspired by your blog everyday!
Posted by: Roxanne | April 13, 2011 at 08:47 PM
Gennine is a great influence, isn't she? Your creations are so lovely!
Posted by: {gemmifer} | April 13, 2011 at 09:29 PM
Whoa Margie! They are SO beautiful! Quite an addictive craft, isn't it? I can get lost for hours with my dear lino cutter. You definitely need to print those on fabric. Amazing job my friend ♥ Hope we get to play together again soon.
Posted by: Geninne | April 13, 2011 at 10:15 PM
These are gorgeous! You are so talented!
Posted by: Jennifer | April 14, 2011 at 12:28 AM
you are crazy talented with so many different mediums. i called that bulb a veggie on flickr, as i thought it looked like a beet or turnip, but either way i love it! they are all so great and i love your ink colours too.
Posted by: k | April 14, 2011 at 01:21 AM
So much cute! love it
Posted by: vibram five fingers | April 14, 2011 at 02:11 AM
You both are wonderful inspirations for me. I love to "tune in" to see what you are up to. The bunny I was working on, for Opertion Bunny Drop, has multiplied to 5. My neighbor took a fantastic photo of a hummingbird moth, on his lilac, a couple years ago. It is amazing how much like a hummingbird, it looked and sounded like. Happy days to you and yours!
Posted by: Sherry Harmes | April 14, 2011 at 02:14 AM
arghh... i love them, margie!
Posted by: melissa | April 14, 2011 at 02:50 AM
ok, I don't think there is a day without you blowing my mind ! You are so on a roll, girl !!! (yay !) These hues of green & blue are so uplifting, soothing & fresh. oxoxo
Posted by: Sonia / Cozy Memories | April 14, 2011 at 03:52 AM
Wow! Words escape me. Those are the prettiest mini beasts ever.
Jx
Posted by: joanie | April 14, 2011 at 04:05 AM
Fantastic work, Margie! I think carving entomological stamps is a quite natural match for your interests and skill set. I'd love to see those on stationery!
Posted by: Patricia | April 14, 2011 at 06:58 AM
Beautiful stamps. They look fantastic.
Posted by: mrspao | April 14, 2011 at 07:10 AM
This is all so springy! I love what you have made. I have rubber stamp supplies sitting in my workroom drawer - I should pull them out and see what I can come up with. You make it look so fun!
Posted by: Lovely World | April 14, 2011 at 07:21 AM
I especially love the moths. And the colors you've made. Perfect for fabric.
Posted by: Lisa at Lil Fish Studios | April 14, 2011 at 08:52 AM
Oh Margie! No matter what you get "hooked" on, you keep outdoing yourself!! These are incredibly beautiful - I've had my morning "fix" thanks to you. In my memory is a day several summers ago near sundown, when I watched a whole swarm of sphinx moths feeding in the huge white moonflowers growing beside a garden wall. I only carry that memory - you are capturing nature and preserving it with your hands and camera lens - every day there's another surprise from you!
Posted by: Ruth Hower | April 14, 2011 at 10:03 AM
So simple, so beautiful. I am constantly awed by the way observe nature and integrate it into your art.
Posted by: MzTallulah | April 14, 2011 at 10:05 AM
How beautiful! I've never heard of a hummingbird moth.
Posted by: Holly McLean | April 14, 2011 at 10:42 AM
!!!!! I love them, Margie! Especially the large month and the bulb. So cool. I can't wait to try this some day, too.
Posted by: Maiz | April 14, 2011 at 10:49 AM
so beautiful! i like the colors you printed with (the icons next to this post's comments are following the scheme!) very inspiring.
Posted by: annri | April 14, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Margi, these are beautiful. i love them. I want them. You inspire me to get myself some carving tools and make my own stamps. I love the colours you chose and how you used more than one colour in some of the stamps. Keep carving! I want to see more of your stamp creations.
Posted by: tara | April 14, 2011 at 03:15 PM
Margi, a great colorful post! I love that you are branching out to include your new skills & passions. You inspire!
Posted by: Cindy | April 16, 2011 at 11:52 AM
These came out beautifully.
I recently tried block printing myself and really enjoyed it.
Posted by: Ryan | April 16, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Wow! those are cute stamps, I also make some animal designs and birthday hat design for my daughter who will have her birthday next week.
Posted by: Navy Blue | September 15, 2011 at 02:58 AM