Stamp BOLDLY with RubberMoon

by Ceci Córdova

Those Little People....and what to do with them.

RubberMoon's "Little People" stamps charmed me from the beginning. Strange engaging little characters who seem up for almost anything.......and they are!   Perhaps you also find them intriguing, but wonder how you will engage with them once they are home?

Today, we discuss some of the ways I've found to keep those little people busy.

Let us agree from the beginning, that

1) All stamps can be: stamped in black or any other color on white or on any other color, colored in or left as is,  stamped once or many times, alone or with other images, on tags, wrapping paper, menus, greeting cards, lunch bags, food in the fridge, or stationary and consenting family members.  If there is a particular surface or use on my mind, I will mention it, otherwise, anything goes.  I am demonstrating some ways to use the Little People images and how they work with other stamps.  You can try these ways and other ideas that work for you and send photos of them to us so we can show off your RubberMoon adventures!

2) In general, stamps are used for communication, either through words or images, conveying a specific message or emotion.....just like all art.  Think about what you want to convey with your stamps......and how you want to convey it.  Or, just stamp whatever, wherever and make up the story later.  Either way works.  Sometimes you learn a lot by trying to understand your work after you've done it rather than directing it from the beginning.  Some times you can just stamp without any story.

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3)  Most of these stamped activities can be done by larger people and other species as well, depending on  whatever stamps you already own.  Use your imagination.  Today, I want to introduce you to my friends, the Little People of RubberMoon:

Regarding what the Little People can do....really, what can they not do?  Let's start a list.....

First of all, they make a great procession.   

They like to mingle, or not mingle.....try stamping multiple images to create a random or orderly pattern.....for fun.......or to send a message.

They can carry all sorts of messages, in fact, via signs, thought or speech bubbles,

ribbons......

They can gather together to sing a song!

...sometimes, they find themselves in unexpected places

They perform circus tricks, magic tricks, and feats of strength

They can show action, intention, emotion....or encouragement....

They can carry signs, balloons, umbrellas, each other, whatever's necessary for the occasion:

interact with other stamped or drawn beings:

get your letter where it's going

I'll bet you're excited to try this now!  You're probably SO  excited, you don't even need someone to draw action lines around you!

Go ahead, give it a try!

You're among friends!

They are so friendly, capable, and entertaining, that I just know you will come up with some fun ways of playing with your new little friends.

We'd love to hear about your experiments.  Please send us photos of your own adventures!

Stamps used in this article include:
cosmic offerings KP5191C
wee bird db4115 
lil guy jc110
baggy pants jc246
join us for cocoa jc245
busy woman jc141
shes the one jc241
consuela db4398
blanche jc334

small cupcake mk161

moon dancer 3 jc143
emma sm db4497
happy birthday to you db4459

gnome

cloud db4681
wee fishy db4104
margaret jc131

swirl marble mk265
little-luna 
small 5 point star db2484a
a horse of course jc553
chicken teacup mk390

selena db4259
moon dancer jc111 

moondancing is strongly encouraged db411

itty bitty heart mk169
alice and her cake tester jc451
mary poppins rm560

little hummer rubber art stamp by kae pea
4 star plant db4498

alphabet w stripes unmounted only mka2
amy vander popen db4391

About Ceci
I have always enjoyed stamps and stamping.  I have been collecting stamps for many years and began carving them from erasers in my teens.  I enjoy carving my own, collecting those made by others, and playing with them to give voice to stories, thoughts, and feelings as well as color and excitement to otherwise barren surfaces.