I‘ve tried to make my own rubber stamps on many occasions but never really got the hang of it. I think half the reason is that it’s impossible to buy the proper carving blocks here in the UK.
So…I put an article together for this months issue of Handmade Living on easy rubber stamps. (I actually wrote this article about three months ago….it’s taking me a while to get used to the print ‘time-lag’ thing).
These stamps are made from erasers, using a craft knife and ruler. If you stick to straight lines then carving is easy and you don’t need any specialist tools!! Perfect for decorating your own wrap, cards and fabric etc. Great also for your kids to play with.
If you want to see how hand carved stamps are done the proper way then check out this ace tutorial at Geninne’s Art Blog. Her hand carved stamps are nothing short of amazing.
Hama bead weaving tutorial on its way early next week! More tummy-bugs/throat infections in our house this week so not much in the way of spare time! Booo!
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I’ve made a lot of hand carved stamps…they ar eso fun.
Genine’s blog is how I got started!
Yours look great.
I’ve looked for carving blocks here in Sweden as well but with no luck, but I should be able to get erasers! Beats the old potato prints!
I’m having one of those ‘why didn’t I think of that?!’ moments……brilliant! thx
Thanks Nicole…I’d like to think that one day I would carve a stamp as beautifully as Genine’s blog. One day!!! Your blog name made me smile. I call my sons sweetcheeks!!
Haha. Good old potatoes!!
Oh my! These came out beautifully! I can’t wait to make some cards and wrapping paper!
just gorgeous kate. love the straight-line simplicity in your stamps.
These are great! I had to share: http://minipiccolini.com/2012/01/handmade-rubber-stamps/
Congratulations on the article! hope your all feeling better soon
Kate,
Your site is a delight to look at, so clean and tidy…your photographs are beautifully shot and well laid out. I don’t have kiddies but as a primary school teacher I am so inspired…I just want to get my hands on one of those carving blocks now!! Keep up the good work…any book news??x
Enjoying your pins as well, and I also like your blog, love the tutorials 🙂
Thanks Lisa!! Very kind words. Book due out in April . Will be posting some pictures soon!
Speak soon
Kate
x
Thanks for sharing Mina! 🙂
Oh thanks for the tips! I couldn´t get the proper materials here but now I can make the stamps without them! I love all of your crafts, you´re extremely talented and creative, you inspire me always!
Thanks for the kind comments. I love doing this blog…keeps me sane! x
Hi Candice… Barcelona definitely on my to-do list so maybe one day. Thanks for letting me know.
I like your neon spot garland…very cute 😉
You share amazing stump with us.I like these types stumps.Thanks for sharing important blog with us.
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