We have identified five great books for beginner stampers. The books have been picked because they offer good basic instructions combined with projects meaning that these books will both inspire and instruct. These books will also provide good reference material.
Stamping Fun For Beginners
F & W Publications
Stamping Fun For Beginners is a good book for those starting out. MaryJo McGraw has written many books on rubber stamping and in this book explains several techniques which are applied to 27 projects.
By The Batch - Creative Cards, Postcards, Envelopes and More by Judi Kauffman
Watson Guptill
By The Batch: Creative Cards, Postcards, Envelopes and More, by Judi Kauffman is a book that both inspires and instructs. Experienced and beginner stampers will learn techniques that will help make multiple cards without losing the handcrafted touch.
The Ultimate Rubber Stamping Technique Book
Krause Publications
The Ultimate Rubber Stamping Technique Book demonstrates that there is more to rubber stamping than just greeting cards. The book explores stamping mirrors, fabrics and furniture as well as other unusual objects. An excellent book for a novice stamper looking for new things to stamp on.
The Rubber Stamper's Bible
David and Charles
The Rubber Stamper's Bible is well regarded within the stamping world. This is a good book for beginners, containing techniques and projects. There is plenty of information to get beginners stamping.
Stamp It! 50 Amazing Projects Stamping: Ideas, Tips and Techniques
Lark Kids' Crafts
Stamp It! 50 Amazing Projects to Make by Joe Rhatigan & Rain Newcomb, is a great stamping book to inspire children and introduce them to rubber stamping for the first time. This might just be of interest to adults too!
