So this is my first attempt at a tutorial-type post. I'm making Thanksgiving place cards with the kids (probably just N) later this week and I didn't have any fall themed stamps. I had a mini-epiphany on how to make my own (it's so easy that I'm sure there's an identical tutorial out there somewhere) with stuff I already had.
You Will Need:
Puffy Paint or Glue Gun
Adhesive Backed Foam Sheets
Flat Glass, Mirror or Ceramic Surface
Washable Marker
Scissors
I'm terrible at writing backwards, so I used the back of a plate to lay out my text.
Press the foam sheet to the marker before it has a chance to dry.
Ta-daa!
I did one word at a time so that it didn't dry.
These words were a little small for the puffy paint, but I wanted them to leave room for N's decorations on the place cards.
These will take about 24 hours to dry, so plan ahead!
For the decoration stamps, I just freehanded some fall-themed pictures directly onto the foam.
If you need a stamp RIGHT AWAY you can also use a glue gun. It's not as smooth as the puffy paint and the lines are thicker, but it dries in just a few minutes.
Pilgrim hat!
Here they all are :)
After they dry, I'll trim them a little closer and adhere them to... something. Maybe I'll get A to cut me wooden blocks. Those small cardboard disposable jewelry boxes would also work well. We'll be using sponges to apply poster paint to the stamps in a few days. I'll update with the finished product in a few days!
4 comments:
I want to see them finished!!!
Aleene's has a glue that's a temporary tack. Get that and an acrylic block and you have cling stamps.
I loved the little stamp you did with Dory's foot!
oooooh! you're so smart! i'll bet even hot glue or puffy paint would pull right off of an acrylic block!
if i ever get around to trying it, i'll let you know how it works.
This is BRILLIANT!
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