Thursday, July 17, 2014

"Rockin" Oopsie Daisy Art






I am always on the look out for artwork inspired by the ocean. These stamped stones found on Pinterest really piqued my interest. I sat down with my acrylic paints and Oopsie Daisy Borders and Backgrounds stamp set and began creating.

Rocks from Cape Cod Bay
Stamp on rock using Archival ink (or other permanent ink). Tip: Do not use an acrylic block with the stamps. I use my fingers to ensure full contact with the rock. 
Add color to the image using a fine detail paint brush and acrylic paints. Do you like my acrylic block palette? 
Smooth Rock = clear stamped image
Textured rock = distressed stamped image
I couldn't resist using the cute Flip Flops from the Cape Cod stamp set.
What awesome stamp art will you create on rocks found on your next trip to the shore?

Julie

23 comments:

  1. cute and fun. Reminds me of the days of the pet rock;)

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  2. I wish we had a shore in Ohio because these are just too cute. Great job, Julie!

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    1. Well they could always be mountain rocks! with little animals on them, bears, squirrels, moose, etc. very cute idea and I would varnish them with some sort of fixative.

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    2. Absolutely Marilyn. I agree, if they are going to be outside I definitely spray coat them in a clear acrylic or polyurethane. :)

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  3. What a great summertime project with the Oopsie Daisy stamps! Such a great idea, I definitely have to do this with Marilee before the month is over, thanks Julie!

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  4. Very cool, Julie! Love the idea for finger stamping.

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  5. What a great project. I could see using these to decorate my flower beds. Fun to do with kids and BIG kids, LOL. Now I'm off to find some flat(-ish) rocks!

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  6. We once spent 9 days in the rain on Cape Cod. That would have been the perfect activity. Those are really sweet.

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  7. I have loads of rocks so this could take a while... laughing. No... really.... this is a great project. You are so darned creative Julie. I love everything you do. Marlou

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  8. I remember painting on rocks in grade school. When done, they were painted with something to protect them. So cute with Oopsie Daisy!

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    1. When I have done this in the past I always used a clear acrylic spray coat.

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  9. What a fabulously grand idea! I think I shall look for some big rocks (softball size) at my local quarry and make 'rock' doorstops! Perhaps I'll put a bible verse on the back :)

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  10. What fun!! We used to make painted rocks when the boys were little...haven't done it in years. I stamped into clay "rocks" but never thought to do so on real ones! Can't wait to give it a try!!
    Thanks for sharing Julie!

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  11. Do you have to spray a finish on the painted rock so it stays?

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    1. Yes, if it is going to be outside in the elements I definitely would use a clear acrylic spray coat.

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  12. For those of you interested in rock art, there is a great book called Painting Flowers on Rocks by Lin Wellford.

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    1. I actually have that book Lynn, and have been painting on rocks for years. It is such a fun book. I should share the pics of all my cute little lizard rocks I have painted over the years.

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  13. Wonderful, Julie! Awesome thing to include as accents in a garden. I would so love to try this!!! May have to boogie down to the shore of Lake Michigan and so a rock search. The sacrifices we make for art... :)

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  14. What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Julie, this is awesome! You always come up the most creative and beautiful projects. I have a couple of huge rocks that are prime for Julie's rock treatment. lol. Thanks for the inspiration!!!

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