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
super cool!
xx
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Posted by: Irene's Closet | September 11, 2012 at 02:13 AM
I love the stamp, it's so cute! And how fun getting to take a look inside your journal, can't wait to see how all your ideas transform into real life!
Posted by: Linn | September 11, 2012 at 02:32 AM
The whole idea of the journal is just so cool! I really think the stamp is cute but the inside of the journal is even better :)
Posted by: Julia | September 11, 2012 at 02:47 AM
I use to make this sort of stamps in primary school, I remember I used to have so much fun doing it. Maybe time has come to do it again!
Posted by: Margherita | September 11, 2012 at 02:47 AM
A great idea for the front of an address book.Rx
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Posted by: Rachael | September 11, 2012 at 02:57 AM
That turquoise-blue swatch is beautiful! I vote for blue over yellow as it's a little more forgiving of dirt once those Larson babies come along. I am so excited for you two for this season in your lives! So many happy memories to be made in that home.
Posted by: Kelsey | September 11, 2012 at 03:26 AM
this is such a lovely idea!thank you so much for sharing!
Posted by: ilovemyvintage..... | September 11, 2012 at 03:39 AM
Aaaaw, so cute!
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Posted by: Eva | September 11, 2012 at 03:57 AM
Amazing, love the peek inside too! I'm going to start keeping journals too to keep my creative juices flowing!
Posted by: Sarah | September 11, 2012 at 04:14 AM
This looks so great! I love the idea.
Posted by: Diana | September 11, 2012 at 04:43 AM
I like what you do! Thanks!
Posted by: loterie | September 11, 2012 at 04:50 AM
brown, yellow, aqua and mint. This is a great color pallet. I am wondering about the result in the house. :)
Posted by: call me debbie | September 11, 2012 at 05:12 AM
A really cute idea, Elsie! I can't believe how organized you are - I always write down my ideas on a piece of paper...and loose pieces of paper get lost, we all know that, don't we?
But I work on getting more organized. The stamps are so adorable...I have to try making stamps on my own, soon!
Thanks for sharing!
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Posted by: Johanna | September 11, 2012 at 05:19 AM
I actually love this idea for a wedding plans type journal, too! What a great idea!
Posted by: Janneke | September 11, 2012 at 06:57 AM
Love this!
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Posted by: Jillian | September 11, 2012 at 07:22 AM
So cute! Thanks for a peek into your journal!
Posted by: katie | September 11, 2012 at 07:26 AM
I love this!
Posted by: Rebecca in NC | September 11, 2012 at 07:55 AM
WOW!!! An amazing work! Not just the stamps, but the notebook! It is so beautiful <3 <3 <3 I want one too!! :D
Posted by: missecl | September 11, 2012 at 08:00 AM
I love all the small variations of houses. The color story for your house is beautiful.
Does this count as painting something? :) I have a 4 simple goals post up today thanks to your sweet inspiration: http://www.catherinedenton.com/2012/09/four-simple-goals.html
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Posted by: Catherine Denton | September 11, 2012 at 08:07 AM
So adorable!
Merrily Merrily,
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Posted by: Nini | September 11, 2012 at 08:21 AM