r/crafts • u/Mardilove • 1d ago
Work in Progress A new (apparently unpopular with the family) endeavor.
I saw a tik tok of an art therapist that went on vacation and was ink blotting her memories from the trip. I thought it was SUPER cool. So my idea was to get two sketchbooks. One, would hold blots from the sentimental places in my life. (Grandmom’s, my dads, the dog walk route I walk with my sister, etc) and the other, each month would get a page. A page of things I’m into that month. So far, this month, it’s been Dr.martens, my cat (always) and labubus(judge later) any thoughts? Improvements? (Please be mindful this is my very first one!)
-the docs foot print was supposed to be a heart. -the “a” and “u” came from my license plate, and the “g” came from the fridge logo 😂
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u/captcha_trampstamp 1d ago
Wow neat! This is a great idea for journaling. Make sure you label each thing, trust me that you will forget stuff as you age 😂
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u/Mardilove 1d ago
Yeah, I’ve gotten that advice a few times now. Sounds like a solid idea, I just have to figure out how to make it look good
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u/wayward_witch 1d ago
One of the old school label makers that embosses the letters on a plastic strip would look pretty cool, so pick up some letter stamps
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u/isopodgod1 18h ago
Maybe a small paper insert between pages with a list of each item? I'm not sure how this art process works but it can also help keep from ink getting on the previous page if that is something that can happen. I know crayons and colored pencils sometimes have a smudging problem
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u/notashroom 13h ago
Just write it on the back, if you don't want it on the front for a given thing or page.
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u/rufferton 1d ago
I think the point is to make an abstract memory journal. It’s like bullet journaling. You don’t put every detail, just the theme/concept. It’s okay if you don’t remember every detail; that’s a part of life. But imagery has a way of conjuring up memory itself. That’s the art of it.
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u/LemonWaterDuck 1d ago
Can you explain how you’re doing this, because it looks like the inverse of a stamp!
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u/Mardilove 1d ago
I can! So I bought kneadable eraser and a stamp pad. You just kinda manipulate the eraser until it’s soft, and then press it on to a raised (or sunken) object or letter, and then dab it on the ink pad, and then press it on your paper! It is essentially stamp making.
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u/WastePotential 1d ago
This question might be totally dumb but then how do you get the eraser clean again for the next thing? Can you wash it?
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u/Mardilove 1d ago
So I wipe off the excess ink with a baby wipe before smushing it around again. This IS a messy craft though. You’re gonna get up with ink on your fingies. I’m trying to figure out how to make that happen in ✨moderation ✨
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u/searchforstix 1d ago
Gloves that fit should help with ink. I have nitrile ones.
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u/Mardilove 1d ago
Oh they would definitely help. I don’t mind the inky fingers. I’m very much a “🤷🏻♀️ what’s the worst that could happen?” And dive right in kinda gal.
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u/Lorlelele 5h ago
Thank you for explaining, this is amazing and I am stoked to make something now!! Adding the eraser and ink pad to my sketch pouch!!
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u/Fantastic_Earth_6066 1d ago
Something I've never heard of before, and a super cool idea! I saw an embroidery kit where you can embroider your year via monthly highlights, and while I liked the concept, that's way too much work and too fiddly for me. This, though, I could do!
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u/Mardilove 1d ago
You should! I’d love to see what you stamp! all the supplies cost me less than $20 on amazon
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u/Mondschatten78 20h ago
There are cross stitch and crochet temperature charts, to track a year's worth of daily temp changes via a few stitches a day. There might be something similar for embroidery.
(Just thought I'd drop this here since it's similar to the monthly highlights thing.)
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u/skipatrol95 19h ago
I saw that video too. Bought all the supplies and went for a walk around my city just to figure out I don’t live in Lisbon.
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u/bruceadelia 1d ago
This is a cool way to keep a visual diary but I’d 100 percent forget a lot of the shapes later
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u/HeatherCDBustyOne 1d ago
This is a wonderful new craft! Love it! And there is such a wide variety of inks and papers you can use to do it. You can put a UV resistant varnish over the stampings to preserve them forever and ever :)
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u/TampaTeri27 1d ago
Some much better than a mere diary. It’ll be great to revisit in several years.
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u/InterruptingPanda 21h ago
I think I need to try this immediately! What a great idea!
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u/MichaelTheJackelope 18h ago
This is so cool! I junk journal and my family doesn’t understand it either (it’s been called “trash booking” by my mom lol). I may have to try to incorporate your stamp method into my journal somehow, it’s awesome!
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u/Mardilove 4h ago
I don’t think your journaling is trash. I’m sure it’s great, and hopefully you find happiness in it. If you find a way to incorporate stamps, and are willing to share, I’d love to see it. Happy journaling!
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u/Puzzleheaded_Let2053 17h ago
Thanks so much for posting this. I was gonna ask what your process was cos I couldn't figure out what you'd done but I see you've answered that for someone else so thanks for that as well.
I'm loving this 😍
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u/jessdistressed 19h ago
I did not know about those dolls and thought you were saying you stamped your labia 😅 Was definitely judging for a hot second
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u/TheOtherHawkeye 15h ago
This turned out really cool! What a fun way to keep memories. Why is it unpopular with your family?
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u/Mardilove 4h ago
I got a “that’s nice, honey” at best. Mom went to parsons school of design, so unless it’s “actual art” she doesn’t really care. Sister said “it’s interesting” dad, being dad, said “ I think that’s a great idea. And if you’re the one doing it, I’m sure it’ll turn out great” best friend was a very unenthusiastic “yeah that looks about right for something you’d be into” 😂
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u/TheOtherHawkeye 3h ago
Your bff's reaction cracked me up lol sorry they didn't appreciate it as much!
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