I love making my own prints, especially with stamps! Lately, my home decor ideas have been taking over all my journals so I decided to make a special book just for home dreams. If you want to make house stamps just like mine, download this template- (HOUSE STAMP TEMPLATE)
1. Supplies Needed:Speedball Stamp Making Kit
, pen, acrylic paint, small paintbrush, wood block, wood glue and a surface to stamp (I chose a plain white journal from Michael's). 2. Trace your wood block (this is what you will be mounting your stamps on) so that you make sure your stamps are smaller than the wooden surface they'll adhere to. 3-4. Draw a design on your carving block and carve it. Your kit will come with different sized carving blades. I always start with the small blade, carving the fine details. Next, use the larger blade to remove any excess area (like I did around the house) use scissors to cut closely around your design. This will help you get a cleaner impression. 5. Use wood glue to adhere your stamp(s) to your wood block. 6. Brush acrylic paint on your stamp. 7. Press your stamp onto your surface. Be sure to press all four edges to get the best possible image. 8. Allow the paint to dry completely before stamping the back cover.
I painted a quick label on the spine of my new journal. ♥
I love my new journal! This will be a great way for me to organize our ideas and inspirations in the coming season. After that, I think it will make a sweet keepsake to remember this year with.
Do you want a peek inside?
Here's a look inside my journal. Just wait a couple week and it will be packed full! My mind is exploding with ideas. Have fun stamping! xo. elsie
So Cute! I can see you two sharing all these cute little books and memories with your grandchildren years on. Such cute little keep sakes :)
Becky, K.
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Posted by: Becky | September 10, 2012 at 11:47 PM
This is a great idea! I love, love, love this post! Thanks!
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Posted by: Tyler Anne Snell | September 11, 2012 at 12:03 AM
Very cool! Love the stamping idea, and your journal is already so awesome!
Posted by: Danielle | September 11, 2012 at 12:07 AM
these are super cute. love this. a must try :)
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Posted by: wendy | September 11, 2012 at 12:12 AM
These houses are so cute. Thanks for the template. I haven't carved a stamp since high school. Looks like I am going to have to raid the husband's art supplies to make me some. :-)
Posted by: Stefani | September 11, 2012 at 12:13 AM
What a cute journal! I can't wait until the hubby and I get our first house... wedding first though, gotta take the planning in order!
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Posted by: Kate | September 11, 2012 at 12:18 AM
You make the best journals!!
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Posted by: Viveca Johansen | September 11, 2012 at 12:20 AM
Cute!!
I made once two house stamps out of rubbers / erasers and used them on some gift paper and on mouse pads that I made a while ago. :)
Posted by: Mariana | September 11, 2012 at 12:44 AM
What a cute idea! Love how simple this was to do!
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Posted by: Adry | September 11, 2012 at 12:48 AM
Oh I love the stamps! And the sneak peek into your decorating ideas. :)
Posted by: Otter Mei | September 11, 2012 at 01:00 AM
such an adorable little DIY :)
grace
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Posted by: grace | September 11, 2012 at 01:03 AM
Such a cute idea! Very creative.
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Posted by: Anouka | September 11, 2012 at 01:10 AM
The stamps are so cute! I used to make them with linoleum when i was younger. ah, good old times! Love the journal, your handwriting is so pretty!
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Posted by: Lara | September 11, 2012 at 01:14 AM
What a great idea, will save this one to my inspiration library.
Wish you a great day! :)
Posted by: Mormorsglamour | September 11, 2012 at 01:15 AM
Love your new journal
If finally we change our home for another one i should do one journal like this for plannig the new deco!
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Posted by: itziar | September 11, 2012 at 01:23 AM
What a beautiful idea for a book cover! I would love to make this as a canvas to put up on the wall!
Posted by: The Life of Clare | September 11, 2012 at 01:36 AM
super cool idea... :)
Posted by: riris | September 11, 2012 at 01:57 AM
This looks amazing, thanks for showing the inside, I was wondering what did you write
Posted by: Ruzu | September 11, 2012 at 02:01 AM
So darn cute! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | September 11, 2012 at 02:02 AM
I love keeping journals of ideas but I have never tried making my own stamps I always buy them. I am definately going to try out getting a kit and making my own. Thanks for the link.
Sam
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Posted by: Samantha Adam | September 11, 2012 at 02:12 AM