I think I’m on a bit of a rubber stamp kick now, due to pulling some of mine out for the wrapped postcards I made. I went to a local stamp store this morning, but after leaving emptyhanded, I remembered the Japanese stamp books I’d found some time ago. I’ve really been interested in the stamps that other crafters have made and posted about online, so I thought I’d finally dig in and try my hand at one.
I found the image in a Japanese craft book, and it looked like it would be easier than the ones that were only outlines. I remembered reading that slicing through a Mastercarve block is like cutting through butter, and that was definitely true! The only tricky part was all the center flower bits, but I think it turned out ok.
I’m curious to know what types of blades other crafters use on their stamps, especially for some of the tiny parts. I only used a regular X-Acto blade this time, having recalled some bad experiences with other ones (gouging your hand with a C-shaped blade while carving wood is not fun). I think I’ll read up a bit more and try something else for the next one I try.
So, yeah, that wasn’t so bad, and I wish I’d played around with these sooner! 
Oh, and here are some related links that are pretty cool to look at:
Heather said
I thinkt he stamp turned out wonderfully. I don’t carve my own, just use the ones I have bought or been given. So, no tips, but congrats on your first success. *grins*
Satu said
That’s really pretty! Oooh, this really makes me want to try to make stamps too!
charlie pop said
Thanks for posting comments !
It makes me dicover your photostream and by the way makes the desire of doing stamps again come back !
Your first try is really great !
moki said
Chiari said
oooh! I’ve been wondering how to make my own stamps. Your post has me absolutely giddy to go make more cards ASAP. Are you left or right handed?