Have you ever tried to carve a stamp? It’s fun, not too tricky, and it’s a great way to make your own wrapping paper, cards and tags. An inexpensive way to start and to practice is using erasers – even the simplest designs and shapes can be combined to make wonderful designs. The patterns below have been created using just one circle and one leaf-shaped stamp.
Carve a few simple stamps and you can use them to great effect.
You can see my full tutorial on Crafttuts+.
Click through to my tutorial on Crafttuts+ for step my step instructions on how to carve your own stamps from erasers, as well as ideas and tips on using them.
Thanks – was just thinking this week I would like to have a go at some basic printmaking, think I will start here.
Hey Kate – yes do, it’s easy – but how will you find the time?!
Hey Kate – yes, it would be a great starting point as it’s so easy and you can achieve some lovely results. I hope you enjoy it.
Lisa! You are beyond words brilliant, do you know that?! This is fantastic!
Oh *blush* thanks so much Emma, you’re too sweet. I’m so happy that you like this tutorial.
Oh {blush}, thanks Gemma, that’s so sweet of you. I love doing tutorials, so I’m so happy when they are appreciated.
hi, this is a great idea, I must have a go, ali
thanks Ali – do give it a go… it’s quite addictive!
I hope you do Ali, it’s fun.
Gorgeous, love all of them…..
thanks Marina!
Thanks Marina – Roxy enjoys doing this – I imagine Cee Cee would too.