How to Make Stamps with String

Decorating with stamps can be such a fun craft project. They can be used on anything from making your own gift wrapping paper, invitations or just making fun pictures. Buying decorative stamps can be very expensive. This is a much more affordable alternative. A big part of the fun will be making your own. This is a great craft project for both kids and adults.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Print out pictures from websites that offer free coloring pages. You can also use hand drawn pictures or old greeting card pictures. Keep the designs simple and in line with the type of craft project you plan on creating.

2. Glue the picture onto a piece of heavy cardboard. Allow the glue to dry.

3. Cut the cardboard with the picture on it into a square or rectangular shape slightly larger than your picture.

4. Apply glue along the outline of the picture. Place thick string or twine along the line of glue. You can make a single string outline, double string outline or keep going to fill in the entire picture. Any way you choose to line your picture is fine and completely up to you.

5. Allow the glue under the string to dry completely before use. Pour craft paint onto a disposable plate, press your stamp into the paint, then stamp your surface.

Tips & Warnings

• Create Christmas or birthday wrapping paper
• Make your own holiday cards

[missnye]

on 12/10/2009 How very cool!*****

[jaredsgirl]

on 11/20/2009 Thanks for the tips on making stamps with string. 5*

[writer7]

on 11/16/2009 Very crafty idea! 5*

[makaksa]

on 11/14/2009 Fun idea!

[konakai]

on 11/14/2009 Very interesting and creative article on how to make stamps using string. 5*****