As I shared in my previous post, I’m excited to be branching out this year and exploring new creative hobbies. In addition to crocheting and digital scrapbooking, I’ve recently picked up stamping and paper crafting. While I’ve dabbled in paper crafting before, stamping is a completely new adventure for me.
I started with a small starter set from Etsy (right), but I quickly realized that the tiny stamps with shallow relief weren’t giving me the results I wanted. So, I decided to look for bigger stamps with deeper relief.
Just when I was about to place an online order, I received a wonderful surprise from my friend GingMaganda. She sent me this beautiful rubber stamp from Papemelroti, a popular Filipino craft store.
The stamp features a Filipino man in a traditional costume called the Barong Tagalog, playing the guitar (nangha-harana). I’m absolutely smitten! It’s a timeless design, a charming illustration by the beloved Robert Alejandro, aka, Kuya Robert to many of us. He is the “RO” in Papemelroti!
I’m thrilled to start experimenting with this new tool and can’t wait to share my creations with you in the coming days. Stay tuned for more stamping fun!
SO nice to know you like my drawing!!!!! – I’m the “ro” of papemelroti! cheers! š
Hello, Kuya Robert! I fondly remember you as Kuya Robert š
I am so thrilled to hear from you. Iām such a big fan of Papemelroti and your artwork! I knew you went to Cambodia and made lovely sketches of the Angkor Wat and more.
all the best in your crafting adventures. the internet is great for inspiration when we want to diversify our interests! happy Easter!
Dear Peggy,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to visit my blog! I really look up to you and your siblings for your creativity and artistry. Your blogs are always such a great source of inspiration. Maraming salamat, sa uulitin at Maligayang Pasko ng Pagkabuhay!