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Make Your Own Stamp Pad

24 December 2008 13,201 views 8 Comments

by heather

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Jezze recently shared how to make your own stamp pad using a recycled CD jewel case. This is so clever - I absolutely love it! She uses this for stamping on fabric. I love carving my own stamps and then using them on fabric! Now I can print with fabric-friendly ink or paint! [click here for COMPLETE instructions on Jezze's blog]

Project Estimate:

stamp, on hand
a flat plastic container, like a cd jewel case, on hand
fabric paint or silkscreen ink*, $1
spoon or knife, on hand
felt cut to fit into plastic container, on hand
table salt, on hand

Total Cost: $1

*You can use acrylic paint and then fix it with vinegar and an iron after it's printed on the fabric.

8 Comments »

Oh2122 said:

That’s brilliant!

Merry Christmas!

# 24 December 2008 at 7:49 am

Sewer-Sewist said:

This is so clever… Great tip!

~Sarah

# 24 December 2008 at 2:00 pm

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# 30 December 2008 at 6:16 am

Megan said:

So clever! This would be perfect for my bigger stamps!

# 8 January 2009 at 12:22 am

heather (author) said:

I really love this idea! It would be great for bigger stamps – good thinking!

# 8 January 2009 at 2:01 pm

Lauren said:

Hi I am trying to stamp onto fabric, this looks like a good idea, but I am not clear on what I should be doing.. Should I spread the s.s ink in the jewel case? Am I mixing the ink with vinegar or putting it on the felt and then ironing in order to fix? Thanks!

# 23 February 2009 at 9:10 pm

Betty said:

I also need more instruction. Do you put the felt in the case and put the paint on it or use it to dab the stamp after pressing it in the paint? I don’t understand the vinegar either. Will it keep in the cd holder or is it a one time use?

# 26 April 2009 at 5:29 pm

heather (author) said:

@Lauren and @Betty: Check Jezze’s page for complete project instructions!

# 26 April 2009 at 8:49 pm