I love making my own prints, especially with stamps! Lately, my home decor ideas have been taking over all my journals so I decided to make a special book just for home dreams. If you want to make house stamps just like mine, download this template- (HOUSE STAMP TEMPLATE)
1. Supplies Needed:Speedball Stamp Making Kit
, pen, acrylic paint, small paintbrush, wood block, wood glue and a surface to stamp (I chose a plain white journal from Michael's). 2. Trace your wood block (this is what you will be mounting your stamps on) so that you make sure your stamps are smaller than the wooden surface they'll adhere to. 3-4. Draw a design on your carving block and carve it. Your kit will come with different sized carving blades. I always start with the small blade, carving the fine details. Next, use the larger blade to remove any excess area (like I did around the house) use scissors to cut closely around your design. This will help you get a cleaner impression. 5. Use wood glue to adhere your stamp(s) to your wood block. 6. Brush acrylic paint on your stamp. 7. Press your stamp onto your surface. Be sure to press all four edges to get the best possible image. 8. Allow the paint to dry completely before stamping the back cover.
I painted a quick label on the spine of my new journal. ♥
I love my new journal! This will be a great way for me to organize our ideas and inspirations in the coming season. After that, I think it will make a sweet keepsake to remember this year with.
Do you want a peek inside?
Here's a look inside my journal. Just wait a couple week and it will be packed full! My mind is exploding with ideas. Have fun stamping! xo. elsie
This is such a good idea to start developing a style and theme to room decor. I find it can be overwhelming sometimes and this might just do the trick, thanks! -jb
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Gah! Those are my dream colors, too. 🙂 Can’t wait to see how you pretty up your new place!
Ingenious! Good that you were able to share your artistic side. I really liked what you did with your journal. It’s something you can give to your loved one without spending too much since its on own effort. I’ll have a go at it during my free time. Thanks for the inspiration.
Cuuuute idea! I am so making my own stamps now. Maybe, of little birds and fish? 😀
sweet idea, the stamp is so cute 🙂
Oh, I’ll absolutely have to do this when my boyfriend and I finally make the plunge!
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I love this! It’s so creative. I think I might try and use it for a family cookbook!
Love it!
This is such a cute idea! 🙂
I love this tutorial, and I love the first few pages of your journal! So sweet. Thanks for the share, Elsie! 🙂
Hey girls, love the effect you get with the stamps, brilliant! Especially the way each stamping turns out slightly different!
Been following your blog for a while, really enjoy it! Keep up the good work! 🙂
This is so creative. I love the stamps! I love creating personalized journals. You both are amazing!
Emily
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I’m now on my way to becoming a stamp junky, cheers Elsie!
This looks awesome! You can also carve out stamps from a big rubber eraser. I’m using this for that now. 🙂
Wow! great journal! I love the stamps and the colours for your new home 🙂
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Love this! Odd questions… what kind of pen do you use? I’m very picky about inks and i love the way yours looks in the journal
god, that’s cuuute!
I love the journal idea ! Stamps are very cute 🙂
That journal is adorable! lovely color story too, so cheerful
Nice! It’s great and very creative. I would like to do it too in our home. Very clever and interesting idea. Keep it up!