Yesterday, I wrote about our new and super awesome Stampville architecture stamps. We have just been loving all the different things you can create with this open-ended stamp set! And since I haven’t been able to find any other open-ended stamp sets out there, I’ve started thinking about how to make your own stamp set.
Specifically, open-ended stamps that can be used creatively in various combinations.
So, I’ve been doing some poking around online and today, ta-da! I have gathered together a list of great ways to make your own stamp set.
9) Make cardboard stamps by gluing small cardboard shapes or foam core shapes to sturdy cardboard bases (on Snowdrop and Company)
10) Carving your own lino stamps is a bit more complicated, but here’s a tutorial if you want to go that route (on Vitamini)
3 More Stamping and Printing Ideas for Kids
Besides the DIY stamp sets above, you can create a similar effect by stamping and printing with household items, building blocks, legos, erasers, and more.