A couple of years ago I decided to make all my Christmas gifts to save us money and I’m pretty pleased at how everything turned out. One of the gifts I made was a little DIY stationery set for a friend. Before I could make the set I had to make the DIY rubber stamp set.
DIY Rubber Stamp Set
I started with plain envelopes, note cards, eraser, Stanley knife and ink pad.
Cut the eraser into small sections and then draw the desired picture on each. You can buy actual lino to cut out, but this is much more expensive than a simple eraser!
Decide which part to cut out, these will be the spaces that are not inked, and which parts to leave raised that will have ink on it.
Once you have cut out the stamp test on some scrap paper and re-cut any areas that aren’t quite right. It takes a few attempts to get it quite right.
When finished cutting decide how you want to arrange the stamps on the card and envelope and stamp away.
I chose to have the teapot in the middle and a cake either side for the note card and then a cup of tea on the corner of the envelopes.
Have you tried making your own DIY rubber stamp set?
Sarah says
We’ve used loom bands to print, as well as hammered flower prints, but never tried making stamps out of rubbers. Yours look so professional! This really is such a lovely idea, and makes a perfect home-made gift. We’ll definitely be trying this. Pinning x
Sarah says
This are amazing, very effective. I’d love to give them ago, though my first one will no doubt be a disaster!
Sara @ Handy Herbs says
This is such a lovely idea! I love getting home made gifts as they always seem extra special. I am impressed with how good the stamps look! Thanks for sharing #HowToSundays
Catherine @ Growing Family says
What a great idea – your stamps look so professional! Nothing beats homemade presents, so personal and thoughtful. #HowToSundays
The Reading Residence says
No, I haven’t, but yours are just brilliant! Lovely idea and they look great, too x
Rachel (Lifeofmyfamilyandme) says
What a clever idea! I never thought about making homemade stamps! thank you for sharing your idea 🙂 #HowtoSundays
Mamavsteacher says
These are very cute and a great idea for gifts! Thanks for sharing #HowtoSunday
Becky (PinksCharming) says
This is really cool! I love lino printing but this seems to be cheaper and maybe faster too! I’ll have to give it a go. Becky x #HowtoSunday
Robyn says
These are great personalised gifts and you’ve done such a good job with them. I’d like to be a crafty person but I just always end up with a big mess and an unfinished project! #howtosunday
Mummy here and there says
Wow that is talented, never thought about making stamps before X
Jenny Eaves says
It’s so much cheaper to make them out of rubbers and they cut quite easily. Great for small stamps! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Ha ha, my first wasn’t great, but the good thing is that it’s quick and cheap, plus you can edit them as you cut and test it! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! These are actually really easy, you can choose simpler shapes and they will still look great! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Lino printing is great for larger prints, but the rubber is much better for smaller prints as it’s easier to hold and much cheaper. Definitely give it a go! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! I loved making them! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! Great fun to make, would look lovely on your stationery! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
Thank you! I love homemade! 🙂 x
Jenny Eaves says
It’s so easy and great fun to make whatever you want! 🙂 x
Cindy Hoffman says
Hi there Jenny, I really love this DIY, one of the best that I have come across so far. Although I am not the best when it comes to drawing, which I believe is really needed to portray the shape, I am still goign to try it out as it is cheap and everything else seems easy. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Cindy