I love the look of hand printed textiles! I recently shared how I make my own adhesive stencils. Stamping is another fun way to create your own print. In this post I'll share how to make a basic shape stamp and use to to create a pretty pattern. I stamped this fabric covered journal! Enjoy...
To make your stamp you'll need... craft foam, wood blocks, a permenant marker and wood glue.
Here's how to make your stamp... 1. Draw a simple shape on craft foam. Remember that the image will print reversed, so if you are making a letter it needs to be flipped! 2. Cut out your shape and adhere it to a wood block with wood glue. Allow it to dry completely. 3. Now you have a brand new stamp! You can use this with ink or paint. Be sure to clean it after each use. Here's how to use your new stamp... 4. You'll need paint, a paint brush and a paintable surface like fabric, wood or paper. 5. Brush paint onto stamp before each application. You can also use a roller if you prefer. 6. Now you have an adorable hand printed piece! This is so fun and addictive. Imagine all the creative possibilities...
Pretty soon you'll be stamping everything! xo. elsie
Very nice idea!
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Posted by: The life after | October 27, 2011 at 11:51 AM
That's so strange, I have been making my own stamp today..as we speak!
But I used linoleum instead, hoping it will give the same effect x
Posted by: Sophia | October 27, 2011 at 12:04 PM
that is so cool! thanks for the lovely and helpful post.
georgia
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Posted by: Georgia | October 27, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Awesome! I have all of these supplies! I've had the wood blocks for some time and couldn't think of what to do with them. Thanks!
Posted by: Carol Vizcarra | October 27, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Such a cute and fun idea! I would stamp everything!
Eternally yours,
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie | October 27, 2011 at 01:32 PM
a thumbs up on this project! i love it!
xoxo
ida
Posted by: ida may bueno | October 27, 2011 at 01:54 PM
So cute and fun and easy to do!
Thanks for the inpsiration!
xo
Jackie
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Posted by: Jackie | October 27, 2011 at 01:58 PM
Oh my goodness, how cute is this? So useful.
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Posted by: LauraJane | October 27, 2011 at 02:11 PM
I love your blog so much! Full of inspiring and heart warming things. Keep it comin' :)
Posted by: Rachel | October 27, 2011 at 02:11 PM
I am definitely going to try this out. Thanx for sharing.
Posted by: frutti | October 27, 2011 at 02:27 PM
CLEVER CLOG
Posted by: Katrina | October 27, 2011 at 02:35 PM
I haven't made a stamp in a long while! I'll have to try these with my kiddos:)
Love,
Stephanie May*
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Posted by: Stephanie May* | October 27, 2011 at 02:43 PM
this blog is amazing. this was my first visit, but definitely not my last. love, love, love.
regrets from norway!
Posted by: Karin Pedersen | October 27, 2011 at 03:13 PM
very cute idea!
camilla
Posted by: Camilla THINGS COLLECTION | October 27, 2011 at 04:09 PM
LOVE THIS! Great, simple fun tutorial, thanks for posting!
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Posted by: DNA (designers+artists) | October 27, 2011 at 04:34 PM
You are so thoughtful with all your tutorials! Thank you!
Posted by: Kate @ Songs Kate Sang | October 27, 2011 at 06:19 PM
Why do you have the best DIYs?!? LOVE this.
xo
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Posted by: Grace@HauteCouture | October 27, 2011 at 06:56 PM
this journal totally matches a piece of clothing in your top image... i LOVE that! haha ;D
Posted by: Kerry | October 27, 2011 at 08:14 PM
The notebook looks great!
Grace
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Posted by: Grace | October 27, 2011 at 08:42 PM
wow really nice.. i love it! will try.. :) http://lovesimplegreen.blogspot.com/
Posted by: irene wibowo | October 27, 2011 at 08:50 PM