My First Rubber Stamp
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,
March 23, 2006 @ 4:26 pm
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,
March 25, 2006 @ 7:06 am
That’s really pretty! Oooh, this really makes me want to try to make stamps too!
charlie pop said,
March 27, 2006 @ 11:00 pm
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,
April 12, 2006 @ 1:16 am
Chiari said,
July 14, 2006 @ 12:49 pm
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?