Reasons to Rubber Stamp in June

If you are seeking inspiration for rubber stamping projects then read on! Here is a list of rubber stamping ideas for every day of June.

1st - Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month - make cards to sell to raise money for a local animal shelter. This cat and yarn greeting card is quick to make. For more ideas see these cat craft ideas from About.com Cats. More information about the work of animal shelters can be found at ASPCA.org
1st – Anniversary of the release of the Beatle's Sergeant Pepper Album – even if you are not a Beatle's fan, plenty of inspiration for stamping projects can be found using lyrics from songs such as When I'm Sixty-Four, With a Little Help from My Friends and Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.
2nd - Anniversary the Coronation of the Queen of England - be the queen of your own castle today, and set aside some 'me time' for rubber stamping.
2nd – Republic Day in Italy- celebrate with your own Italian themed stamping projects. For instance, how about baking some slices of pizza and presenting them to family and friends in hand stamped pie boxes. Find some interesting pizza recipes at About.com Italian food, or for something different why not try candy pizza!
2nd – Anniversary of the Birth of Johnny Weismuller – remember the man who played Tarzan with a jungle themed project.
3rd – National Tailors Day - be a tailor for the day. These Paper Doll Templates are perfect for decorating with rubber stamps. See Using Paper Toy Templates for more ideas.
4th- National Cheese Day - recycle a cheese wedge box using rubber stamps, decorative papers and some embellishments.
5th – World Environment Day - rubber stamping can be used in a variety of green crafts. See environmentally friendly crafts for more information.
6th - International Clothes Line Week - make some decorated clothes pins to mark the week.
6th – Anniversary of the First Drive-in Movie - use movies as inspiration for a rubber stamping project or make some popcorn and present it in a bag which is decorated with a bag topper to make a special gift.
7th – Write to Your Father Day - a good opportunity to start thinking about Father's Day rubber stamping projects.
8th – Queen's Official Birthday (2009)- Queen Elizabeth II has an official birthday. Why not declare the day an official birthday of a loved one and have a special party. There are lots of party templates that are perfect for rubber stamping.
9th – Birthday of Donald Duck – a great excuse for some duck-themed stamping! While this isn't Donald, there are some great duck images that are available from About.com Clipart.
9th – Birthday of Johnny Depp - sigh.... Well known, amongst other things, for his role in Pirates of the Caribbean series of movies. Mark the day with a pirate themed card.
10th – Anniversary of the Patenting of the Ball Point Pen - cover a ball point pen with your own decorated papers for a really unusual gift.
11th – German Chocolate Cake Day - make some german chocolate cake. Either package this nicely in handmade gift packaging, or eat it all yourself while planning a stamping project!
12th - Anniversary of the Dedication of the Baseball Hall of Fame - build baseball into a rubber stamping project. See these baseball craft projects for some ideas for things to make.
13th – Raggedy Ann and Andy Festival (2009) - use these clip art dolls as embellishments to decorate a rubber stamping project.
14th – Flag Day - these Flag Day puzzles are perfect for adding to a handmade card for a card with a difference! See Word Search and Spot the Difference cards for more ideas for incorporating puzzles into handmade cards.
15th – Nature Photography Day- what a good excuse to get into the countryside with a camera and take some photographs for making handmade cards or adding into other projects such as scrapbooks. Stamp frames around the card to give a professional looking finish. See About.com Photography tips for taking great photos.
16th - Youth Day in South Africa - this marks the start of one of the biggest events in South African history when school children protested against Bantu Education. It is a national holiday in honor of young people who lost their lives in the struggle. See About.com African History for more information. Remembering people who lost their lives fighting for what they believe in is always important - what ever the cause. Using your work to help keep awareness of an important cause is a great way to combine art and social awareness.
16th – Anniversary of the Birth of Stan Laurel – if your work space is saying 'that's another fine mess that you've got me into' then perhaps it's time for a clean up! Good rubber stamp storage systems are useful for keeping stamps in good condition as well as helping to keep you organized!
16th - Bloomsday - this day commemorates the life and works of the Irish writer, James Joyce. This includes reliving events from his book Ulysses. Give your stamping projects an Irish feel with some of these Saint Patrick's Day and Irish themed projects.
17th – National Fudge Day – pick from this top 10 list of fudge recipes and make fudge for gifts for family and friends. Pop a few chunks into a bag which is decorated with a bag topper for a pretty gift.
18th - Picnic Day - stamp some paper napkins to take on a picnic. Use a permanent ink to stop the ink from running when the napkins are used. See this list of picnic themed crafts from Family Crafts.
19th – Birthday of Garfield the Cat - make Garfield a birthday card or use the Garfield cartoons as inspiration for a stamping project. For more information, take a look at the Garfield website.
20th - Vinegar Day - use vinegar as an invisible ink! Pour little over kitchen tissue that is placed in a saucer and use this as an ink pad. See how to make invisible ink for more information.

See more June stamping ideas on the next page. If you have any ideas to add for this or coming months send me an email.

Note: This list has been compiled from a number of websites and not from any official sources, therefore no guarantee can be given as to the accuracy or authenticity of some of these dates - particularly some of the more unusual celebrations.