I've been making my own stamps since high school. My mom taught me with these exact same supplies and methods. If you've never carved your own stamp, you're in for a treat!
), permanent ink (i love StazOn
. it's great on lots of surfaces including fabric, wood and metal), pen and a cork! 2. Draw the design you want to use on your carving block. Remember it will print in reverse, so words will need to be backwards on the stamp. Carve around your stamp. Your carving tool will have different sized blades, use the smallest blades to get the tiny details. 3. Glue your new stamp to a cork. You don't have to do this, but I find it easier stamp with when mounted on a cork or wood block. 4. Stamp away! Stay tuned for how we made this printed fabric into a cute clip-on bow tie! XO. elsie
Super cute. I love how a simple stamp turns something plain into something beautiful in the wink of an eye!
happiness...
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Posted by: dannelle@nestenterprises | February 08, 2012 at 06:31 PM
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I've been wanting to make my own fabric designs to sew some cute little clutches and this is just what I needed!
Posted by: Tori | February 08, 2012 at 06:45 PM
I used to do this when I was younger-- love the idea of using it to create fabrics~*
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Posted by: Tabetha | February 08, 2012 at 06:53 PM
Cute!thanks for your post!
Posted by: mandarinux | February 08, 2012 at 07:03 PM
Always redefining crafty!
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Posted by: Meredith | February 08, 2012 at 07:11 PM
So cute, I'm super excited to give this a go!
Posted by: Lauren Helen | February 08, 2012 at 07:14 PM
Super cute! And oh the possibilities!
Posted by: Kate | February 08, 2012 at 07:18 PM
I love making stamps! It's one of my favorite hobbies!
-Miranda
Posted by: Miranda | February 08, 2012 at 07:20 PM
cuuute!
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Posted by: Georgia | February 08, 2012 at 07:22 PM
Rather than a carving block you could use one of this big pink erasers kids use in school. Too cute! I've been meaning to try my hand at making a stamp, but always forget! Love it :)
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Posted by: Heather | February 08, 2012 at 07:22 PM
Cute! So crafty with the easiest materials...
Posted by: Jess | February 08, 2012 at 07:42 PM
I love this! I think I'll try this for my Valentine's cards. Thanks for sharing!
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Posted by: Allison D | February 08, 2012 at 07:46 PM
Ohhhh now I have an excuse for a glass of wine :)
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Posted by: Jessalyn | February 08, 2012 at 08:09 PM
that is so cool!
Posted by: Mrs. Baker | February 08, 2012 at 08:50 PM
Block stamping is lots of fun. Thanks for the post.
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Posted by: Vanita | February 08, 2012 at 08:56 PM
Genius!
Posted by: J'Ann | February 08, 2012 at 09:24 PM
Ahhhh, this is super cute! What a great way to recycle old corks :)
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Posted by: Laura @ The Joyful Fox | February 08, 2012 at 09:50 PM
or you could do it this way:
http://colormekatie.blogspot.com/2011/12/stamps.html
Posted by: Allie | February 08, 2012 at 09:53 PM
Ack! I love making stamps! I have the whole alphabet and supplies that I might not have returned to my school's art room. hehe whoopsies.
Posted by: Lauren | February 08, 2012 at 10:10 PM
Love it!
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Posted by: Daisy | February 08, 2012 at 10:20 PM