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.
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).
Another good thing about this brand is that it doesn’t bleed like some of the cheaper ink pads do.
And the best thing about ColorBox… they’re just so purty.
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
Oh my word I must make these.
ReplyDeleteWHY 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.
They're so precious!! You could sell some on etsy. :D
ReplyDeleteI figured you were busy tending your garden, and have been waiting for photos of your bounty!
ReplyDeleteLove the stamps! And it would never have occurred to me that one even could stamp on that material...{squeaky wheels turning}
ReplyDeleteI 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.
brilliant!! Love the sheer bags and the stamps make them super cool!
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteJISTDUNNO, 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!
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