Lino Block

A few months back, I started a project to make some note cards. I decided to use my Lyon Art Supply gift certificate and buy some of my own lino block-ing supplies. I already had a blade and brayer, but I needed new linoleum and inks. So I stocked up (the inks were on sale too!) and went to work carving my block…

The pattern is based on a wallpaper pattern I saw in the hallway of a chateau in France (sounds snobby, I know…but it’s really not). I just love the mix of geometric and organic-ish. I tweaked it a little, made some changes and carved the block!

I only printed two colors–kelly green and teal, and I think they turned out great for a first attempt. They are simple panel cards, printed on one side, with a silver border, and in a white envelope. Clean, simple, modern and fun!

More lino blocking projects coming soon and maybe some for sale on Etsy! We’ll see….