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Thursday, August 13, 2009

Produce Stamps

Woah. I stepped away from my computer for a couple of days and, I guess, just forgot to come back. How’ve you all been?

I can’t even say that I’ve been busy with interesting craftiness, mostly just end of summer chaos.

In fact, the only thing remotely creative that I’ve managed is a set of produce stamps. For this project, the hardest part was drawing the originals; carving them was a cinch. Seriously, stamps are such a satisfying project.

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Because I was going off of Stefanie's great idea and stamping on my homemade produce bags, I had to do a bit of research about how to keep the designs colorfast. I found that the ColorBox brand is permanent if you iron it (I used the medium setting for 10 seconds).

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Another good thing about this brand is that it doesn’t bleed like some of the cheaper ink pads do.

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And the best thing about ColorBox… they’re just so purty.

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I bought mine on sale at Michael’s for 40% off and considering all the colors that it comes with, I’m super happy with the purchase. Now I’m thinking that I need to head back and pick up the earth tone set.

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Related Posts
Personalized Bookplate Stamps (this has links to stamping supplies)
Cheap & Easy Produce Bags
Customized Portrait Stamp

7 comments:

FinnyKnits said...

Oh my word I must make these.

WHY ARE THEY SO CUTE?

I can't even look away. They're pulling at my eyes going, "Look at how cute I am as an onion!"

It's ridiculous, really.

Such a great project.

Melanie said...

They're so precious!! You could sell some on etsy. :D

Wander to the Wayside said...

I figured you were busy tending your garden, and have been waiting for photos of your bounty!

Sarah Bonn said...

Love the stamps! And it would never have occurred to me that one even could stamp on that material...{squeaky wheels turning}
I never did get my mom to weigh the produce bags I made for her. She's been using them more for storage at home so I guess it doesn't matter if they're heavy.

Regina said...

brilliant!! Love the sheer bags and the stamps make them super cool!

Anonymous said...

I was wondering how you actually make the stamp. I see that you recommend a certain ink to use but I don't see any where were you say how to make the stamp. It sounds like a fun and useful project and I want to try to do it but I really need detailed instruction.

Wendy said...

JISTDUNNO, my posts for both the Personalized Bookplate Stamp and the Customized Portrait Stamp (links at the bottom of this post) have quite a few helpful tips as well as a list of supplies. I hope there's enough detail for you, but if not, let me know. Good luck!