In the post ...

... or at least in this blog post, I have a little something for those of you who have been enjoying, as I have, another of Julie's inspiring Going Postal weeks. Here's my contribution to blog happy mail. :)

I've prepared a 'blank' stamp, without the photo above, for those of you might like a digital version into which you could drop your own photo, change the country, type of stamp etc.


In the zipped flle below, you'll find the layered psd. file, a TOU file and, in case you'd like a little bit of help, a pdf. of instructions:


You can download the zipped file here:
Download AlexaStamp

A couple of postmarks might be a nice addition, and there are some great free photoshop brushes in these sites:

• photoshop free brushes
• Libertiny's passport stamp brushes
• redheadstock deviant art postage brushes

Hoping you have some fun with it, and will be happily stamping all over the place; if you do, please do let me know so I can come and admire! Warm regards to you all on a chilly May day - unbelieveably, it was only 1.9C this morning and it snowed. Yep, I know. Welcome to the Great British Summer ...

Comments

[Amy]

What an interesting idea! I was thinking, as I clicked over from my reader, that you are always coming up with fabulous ways to use photoshop - this is perfect for Mail Art and other postal projects.

Drizzly, cold and grey here :-)

[Julie Jeavons]

How lovely and thank-you for the download. When DD was a baby I used a PO service to have her photo put on a real stamp you could use in the post. I have some left, but can't remember where I put them. Maybe I should dig them out for Julie's series???

[Paul B]

Love your quirky stamp, especially how you've made it look so beautiful even though there's a snail in the photo lol. A feat not many could successfully pull off. Hope you are waking up to better weather today. As I type, it's still a bit nippy out there but there's blue sky and sunshine above. Should make you feel that Summer's just round the corner :) Pxx

[Jen Hart]

I haven't got time to look at those stamps now, but I shall be rushing back at lunchtime to play :)

Snow!!!

Sunshine here i'm afraid so off to have a jog with the dog :)

[Jimjams]

You are SO clever Alexa - might have to have a play with this - thank you so much for sharing!
We didn't have snow yesterday, just severe rain and several awful hailstorms!

[Julie Kirk]

So it's cold and snowing and you mangae to create a lovely bright image and a helpful tutorial to share? I've come to expect nothing less - so thoughtful!

Thank you for contributing to my series - I've added your post to the board http://pinterest.com/notesonpaper/going-postal/ - I'm sure lots of people will enjoy using it.

Julie :-)

[furrypig]

you are clever Alexa! I still don't know enough about all this digi business but love to see how creative you are with it all!

[lindylou50]

Thanks for the stamp Alexa. Glad to hear that Himself is recovering and that you have managed to find some time to have a play.Lovely sunshine here today so I am off outside to work in the garden!

[Sian]

Now this is fun. I love it!

Yes, it's freezing here - TTO is playing cricket this afternoon and I've just asked him if he wants to put on a vest..

[Jen Hart]

Right, i'm back and have just downloaded, thanks so much Alexa, I may try and include it in project life this week :)

[Alison]

I have no idea if I will be able to do anything with this Alexa, but thank you..if I DO manage anything I'll be sure to let you know!
Alison xx

[Joanne]

I really like this idea - you are so good and talented at this. I'm going to have a go at this. TFS

[Louise]

When i see something as inspiring as your stamp alexa, that's when i wish i knew how to do digi. I will have to have a closure look at your tutorial. Fabulously inspiring x

[Gail]

This looks like fun - I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for the tutorial on how to do it.

[Amanda]

I'm putting in an order of some warmer, sunnier weather just for you. Your stamp looks great, thank you for the file.

[Irene]

Hi Alexa Hope all is well and things getting back to a little normality for you and the family.
Thank you so much for another brilliant download and for the PDF. You are always so generous with your time sharing these files; such an inspiration. I have used the postage stamp on my blog today if you want to pop on over.
Take care, Irene

[Missus Wookie]

Looks lovely - sunshiney yellow flowers always make me smile. I'll download once I'm at a 'real' computer - thank you!