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Interview with Anna Joyce, Author of Stamp Stencil Paint + GIVEAWAY

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I want to introduce you all to the talented Anna Joyce. Anna is an indie artist and textile artist and recently just published her book “Stamp Stencil Paint“. Today I’m lucky enough to have her here answering a few interview questions and I have a copy of the book to giveaway to one of you! Let’s get to know Anna and then you can enter! It may be your lucky day!

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First, tell us a little bit about yourself? I am an artist, designer, author and mother of two from Portland, OR. I make my art and run my business from a tiny studio in the heart of the city. 

Have you always loved printmaking? Some of my very first memories are of being in my mother’s printmaking studio and watching her work. So, yes! You could say that I have always loved printmaking. When I attended art school the printmaking studio was somewhere I felt very comfortable, so I started taking classes in the department and developed my own printing style and practice.

What does the term “Indie” mean to you? To me being “indie” means keeping my production local. I love knowing the people that I work with and supporting the vibrant maker community here in Portland by producing and sourcing my products locally. 

What’s your favorite project in your new book? Picking a favorite project from the book is like picking my favorite child, each one has a very special place in my heart! I do really love the Geometric Throw Pillows project. The pattern is so simple to print, but these pillows deliver a huge punch of color and pattern to any room.

Do you have any tips in getting started I think that stamping is a fantastic way to get started! The STAMP chapter in my book will explain everything that you need to hand carve and print your own stamps, but buying commercially made rubber stamps and pads is a great place to start. After a quick and inexpensive trip to the craft store you will have everything you need to start printing by hand. Once you see how easy it is create patterns by hand using stamps I am sure you will be inspired to try stenciling and painted as well.

 

Stamp Stencil Play is a beautiful book, full of fabulous tutorials and inspiration. I’m excited to try out some of the stamping ideas!

Want your own copy of this AMAZING book? Get it on Abrams Books

If you want to enter to win, leave a comment with your name and email. Giveaway ends Saturday, October 24th 2015.

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  6. There’s nothing here to say whether this is an international giveaway or not so I’m crossing my fingers & hoping for the best! Good luck all!

  13. Great printing ideas to try with the children at the library! Mahalo for thye op to win a copy for our public library.

  14. I would love to be able to win this book and try out the various projects. I think it would be great fun

  16. It’s been a long time since I last had a go at making my own stamps. I’d love a copy of this book to give me some new inspiration. This is such a fun way to personalize projects.

  17. Great interview ,I would enjoy learning many projects from this book ,also fun to read about all the ideas and stories..Thanks

  19. I so hope today is my lucky day! I’m having a hard time finding fabric to make window treatments and to reupholster some chairs so I decided I’d stencil fabric with the colors I love. This book would be great, it’s right up my alley.

  21. Looooove the interview & Book looks like great fun & lots of inspiration!! Thanks for the chance to win it! 🙂
    bearpaws9(at)copper(dot)net

  26. Stamping, stenciling, printmaking — is it too late to change career paths? Would love a copy of this book…then I’d have to buy it for my friends! Tamara

  29. I’m thinking about trying stamps and cloth after reading this.
    thank you for the chance to win this great book

  38. I have the paper and have made some stamps out of found and foraged things – now just need the inspiration! Thanks for the opp 🙂

  41. What a fab book. Would absolutely love to try these new projects. Thanks for the option

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