Rubber Stamping: Most Popular Articles

May 2008 Calendar Sheet
May 2008 Calendar Sheet

June 2008 Calendar Sheet
June 2008 Calendar Sheet

Stamps For Use in Business
Rubber stamps are a great way for small businesses to customize a whole range of items. The use of custom rubber stamps can give a professional look to labels and other materials without looking mass produced.

April 2008 Calendar Sheet
April 2008 Calendar Sheet

August 2008 Calendar Page
August 2008 Calendar Page

Wedding Petal Cone Templates
Make your own customized wedding petal cones and other favors using these cone templates and your favorite rubber stamps. This is an ideal way to create unique accessories for your wedding and made the day really special.

The Basics of Rubber Stamping
The abundance of rubber stamping supplies can be daunting for a beginner - just what do you need to get started? Here are some of the essentials required to get started making great images.

How to
This technique will create bubble backgrounds for rubber stamping projects. The bubble effect makes a interesting background for a variety of rubber stamping projects, including handmade cards and gift wrap.

Rubber Stamp Storage
Correctly storing rubber stamps will help prolong their life and ensure good reliable stamping results every time. A well organized rubber stamp storage system will also help you find the perfect stamp every time without rummaging through boxes and draws. Every stamper will have their favored way of storing stamps, however there are a few key requirements that are important to bear in mind which ever way stamps are stored.

January Calendar Sheet
January Calendar Sheet

Rubber Stamping Forum Images
Posting photographs into the Rubber Stamping forum is a great way to share your work with other rubber stampers.

February 2008 Calendar Sheet
February 2008 Calendar Sheet

About Clear Stamps
Acrylic or clear stamps are becoming increasingly popular. The range of clear stamps available is extensive, making this type of stamp an interesting option for both new and experienced stampers.

September 2008 Calendar Sheet
September 2008 Calendar Sheet

Greeting Card Size
How to make a standard size greeting card.

Interview with Judi Kauffman
In this interview designer and author Judi Kauffman talk to About.com Rubber Stamping about life as a stamping and craft designer.

10 Stamping Ideas for Children
Rubber stamping is a great way to introduce youngsters to a craft activity. Here are ten ideas to get children started with rubber stamping. As well as enjoying themselves, stamping also introduces some important skills.

Rubber Stamp a Doily Cone
Rubber stamping a cone made from a doily gives a lovely customized touch to the projects. Rubber stamped doily cones are ideal for weddings and a lovely way to hold confetti. Cones made from doilies are also ideal for favors. They are quick and easy to make, however are very simple with no requirements for a cone template.

Fish Collage
This fish collage card is fun to make and uses little in the way of special materials. The project is easy to adapt and can be used in a variety of ways.

Equipment Shopping List
A few basic items of equipment will allow a wide range of rubber stamping projects to be undertaken. This list identifies the key pieces of equipment that will be useful to the novice stamper. Suggestions for alternatives have been given using items readily found around the house.

Stamped Circle Embellishments
This simple idea for decorating cards using small rubber stamps and disc embellishments can be varied and adapted to create many different looks. This is an ideal project for beginners and more experienced stampers alike and, if you are making your own disc embellishments, is a perfect way to use up odds and ends of paper and cardstock.

Cleaning Rubber Stamps
Keeping rubber stamps clean is important to ensure clear and crisp stamped images.

October 2008 Calendar Sheet
October 2008 Calendar Sheet

March 2008 Calendar Sheet
March 2008 Calendar Sheet

Rubber Stamped Clothes Pin
Decorate clothes pins with rubber stamps to create unusual gifts. Lovely rubber stamped clothes pins can be used for a variety of uses - use the clothes pins to display handmade cards, attach a magnet to turn them into fridge magnets, or use some double sided tape to fix them to a notice board to hold notes.

Heat Gun
Profile of the heat gun, an essential tool used for embossing rubber stamped images. The heat gun or heat tool heats embossing powders to create a raised, glossy surface.

Guide To Buying Stamps
How do you go about picking from the wide range of rubber stamps available to you? The choice of stamp can be daunting for a beginner and the temptation to either come out with lots of unsuitable stamps or none at all can be overwhelming!

How to Emboss
Embossing is a useful rubber stamping technique to learn and can add interest to a variety of projects.

Rubber Stamped Baby Onesie
Customize and decorate a baby onesie with rubber stamped images. A rubber stamped baby onesie makes a lovely and unique gift. This simple project is a ideal for stampers looking to try stamping on fabric for the first time.

Angel Company or Angel Policy
This is a term that is commonly used in the crafting world. Being an angel company or having an angel policy means that the company allows the use of its products by crafters who want to make and sell hand crafted goods.

Make A Box
Small paper or cardstock boxes can be transformed by using rubber stamping techniques. Templates and blanks can be found to make simple boxes however it is easy to make small boxes using little more than a square of thick paper or cardstock. This is a clever design for a box that can be adapted to any size of square. The top, sides, bottom and even inserts for the inside can all be stamped.

How to Make Bubble Backgrounds
Bubble printed backgrounds are great fun to make! This is a simple way to create your own unique backing papers to add a special touch to a variety of rubber stamping projects.

How to Mask Images
This is a visual guide to the technique of masking images. Masking allows rubber stampers to stamp overlapping images, giving the opportunity to group images, create an illusion of depth and a wealth of other creative uses.

Apply Ink to a Stamp
Correctly applying inks to rubber stamps is an important part of ensuring a clear, sharp image every time.

Vellum
Vellum is a wonderful surface for rubber stamping projects. This translucent paper has a variety of uses and is simple to work with once you know the secrets!

By The Batch
'By The Batch: Creative Cards, Postcards, Envelopes and More', by Judi Kauffman is a book that both inspires and instructs. Both experienced and beginner stampers will learn techniques that will help make multiple cards without losing the handcrafted touch.

Rubber Stamps on eBay
Buying rubber stamps on eBay can be a great way to find bargains and unusual stamps. In this article we look at how to buy stamps on eBay and share some tips for making a successful purchase.

Rubber Stamping - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Rubber Stamping guide site.

Greeting Cards
Making great handmade cards needn't require lots of fancy equipment or techniques. It is possible to make lovely cards using just the basics and we share tips that will get beginner stampers making great cards in no time!

Paper Punch
Craft or paper punches are ideal for use in rubber stamping projects. A craft punch is useful for punching shapes out of paper and cardstock. This is handy for embellishments or to add dimension to rubber stamped projects.

Embossing Pen
Embossing pens are a useful accessory and helpful for a variety of rubber stamping projects.

Painting with Inks
Painting with rubber stamping inks is a great way to bring some color to your rubber stamping quickly and easily with the minimum of additional materials required. This is a useful technique to know and adapts well to a variety of projects.

Wet Paper Embossing
This highly effective technique is quick and simple to do and is suitable for youngsters as well as adults. Wet toilet paper embossing is also known as casting. A rubber stamp is pressed into wet toilet paper, leaving a raised image. When the paper dries this subtle image is left and can be incorporated into a variety of projects.

Outline Image Stamp
There are two types of rubber stamp image, outline image and solid image.

Foam Stamps
Foam stamps are a useful alternative to rubber stamps and can be used for a wide variety of rubber stamping projects. Foam stamps can also be used with paint and are useful for home decoration. Foam stamps are good for children and many excellent children's stamping projects are available including stamping gift wrap and book covers.

Embossed Gift Box
This small box is ideal for housing that special little gift, or perhaps just for using as a jewelry box. These are quick and easy to make and the embossed image brings a touch of class! No special equipment is required to make this box as it is formed from a single square of cardstock.

Embossed Box
A simple folded card box can be transformed by applying some embossed rubber stamped images. This small box is ideal for housing that special little gift, or perhaps just for using as a jewelry box. These are quick and easy to make and the embossed image brings a touch of class! No special equipment is required to make this box as it is formed from a single square of cardstock.

How to Emboss, Step by Step
A step by step guide to embossing rubber stamped images.

Rubber Stamp on Candles
Adding some rubber stamped decorations to candles can transform a plain candle into something really special. Using this simple technique, candles can be customized to match a room or table decor, personalized for a wedding or birthday, given a festive make-over or simply transformed into your own unique work of art.

Chalk Shaving Background
Make a chalk shaving background for rubber stamping projects. This easy technique gives a subtle and attractive background for a variety of rubber stamping projects.

VistaPrint Rubber Stamps
In addition to a comprehensive printing service, VistaPrint sell a range of rubber stamps. The VistaPrint rubber stamps can be purchased off the shelf, or customers can customize the rubber stamps on the website. VistaPrint stamps are used by a range of people from businesses to crafters.

Detail on Animal Stamps
Using an embossing pen and chalks are an ideal way to add detail to outline animal stamps, for instance stripes and markings on cats.

Doily Background
Use a paper doily to create attractive backgrounds for rubber stamping projects. By inking, painting or chalking over the doily interesting patterns that are a great backdrop for rubber stamping. This is a simple technique, however one that creates stunning results for a whole variety of rubber stamping projects including handmade cards, gift tags and Artist Trading Cards

Rubber Stamped Egg Mobile
An egg mobile is an attractive decoration. Rubber stamping can be used in a variety of ways and one attractions of the craft is how it can help transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. In this project, a simple egg shell is decorated with rubber stamped images and transformed into an unusual mobile.

Moldable Foam
Moldable foam is an interesting item and is useful for many rubber stamping projects. This is also a great way to produce simple customized stamps.

Stamping on Eggs
Rubber stamping is a versatile craft. There are so many surfaces to stamp on that there should never be any need to become bored! Eggs are just one of a number of unusual surfaces that can be transformed into miniature works of art by the use of a few rubber stamped images.

Color with Marker Pens
Marker pens bring vibrant colors to rubber stamping designs. These pens are easy to use and are ideal for a variety of projects.

Rubber Stamp Collage
Interesting rubber stamp collage and decoupage effects can be created by stamping outline images onto colored paper and card and cutting these out. These images can be attached to other papers. Decoupage is a useful technique for stampers who want to apply color and texture to their images without the need to use paints or chalks. Simple effects can be achieved by stamping onto plain paper or more dramatic and creative effects can be given by using patterned papers or other materials.

Antistatic Products
Antistatic products can help reduce static build up on paper and card, helping to provide a better surface for embossing projects.

Fonts for Rubber Stamping
Printing text greeting for rubber stamping projects is a useful technique for adding the perfect greeting or sentiment. There are a whole variety of fonts available that will co-ordinate with any stamping project.

Rubber Stampìng Backgrounds
Use simple techniques to create great backgrounds for rubber stamping projects. Making backgrounds is a great way to ensure that the perfect backdrop for every rubber stamping project. This is a great way to make customized backgrounds for handmade cards or invitations as well as a wide range of other rubber stamping projects. It is simple to make backgrounds for rubber stamping projects using just a few basic supplies.

December 2008 Calendar Sheet
December 2008 Calendar Sheet

Print Text for Rubber Stamping
Knowing how to print text for rubber stamping projects is a useful technique to learn and has a wide variety of uses. This is particularly good for making greetings cards for unusual occasions where rubber stamps may not be available. This is also a good way to personalize wedding, baby, congratulations or other cards in a professional manner.

Tearing Paper
Tearing paper to give interesting torn paper edges is a simple but effective technique to know.

Cling Film Background
Transform backgrounds for stamping projects with just an ink pad and cling film.

Disc Embellishments Cards
This is a simple technique for making simple rubber stamped cards using disc embellishments that can be adapted in a wide variety of ways. Rubber stamped images are made onto disc embellishments that are decorated and glued to greeting card blanks. This is an ideal way to use up odds and ends of cardstock or paper and simple variations make these cards suitable for weddings, birthdays, congratulations cards etc.

Martha Stewart Crafts
In this interview with Martha Stewart Crafts, Megen Lee shares his top tips for beginner rubber stampers as well as telling us more about Martha Stewart stamping projects. Megen also points us to some interesting stamping projects on the Martha Stewart website.

Rubber Stamp Embroidery
This lovely heart pin is made by embroidering an image that has been rubber stamped onto felt. This project is quick to do and makes a great gift.

Valentine Stamping Ideas
Valentine's Day needn't just be about cards and flowers. Here are some ideas for stamping projects that are ideal for Valentine's Day.

Monogram Stamps
Monogram stamps, classic decorative letter designs.

Mounting Foam
Unmounted rubber stamps can be used with acrylic blocks using a special cling mounting foam.

Painting with Bleach
Normal household bleach can be used in rubber stamping projects. The bleach removes the dye from paper and cardstock, leaving a lighter patch or pattern. This makes an alternative to paints and inks.

Fish Mobile Card
A fun and interesting mobile card is easy to make. This cute card is bound to attract attention as the little fish swing and turn in the wind. This is an ideal multi-purpose project, great for birthdays, special occasions or simply as a way to say hello.

Pattern Edged Scissors
Unlike standard straight edge scissors, pattern edged scissors cut a pattern into the paper or cardstock.

Inks for Rubber Stamping
There are different types of ink available for rubber stamping. Each ink has different qualities and applications.

Cling Film
Normally associated more with the kitchen than with rubber stamping, cling film has a variety of uses.

Medallion Rubber Stamps
Medallion rubber stamps are a versatile addition to a stampers work box. Discover more about medallion stamps and how they are used in this article.

How to Apply Chalks
Chalks can be applied in a variety of ways to produce different effects.

Embossing Pen and Chalk
Use an embossing pen and chalks to create subtle background. This technique adapts well to a variety of projects and here is used to provide a background for a cute animal scene!

Paper and Cardstock
There is an abundance of choice when it comes to paper and cardstock for rubber stamping projects.

How to Use Medallion Stamps
Medallion stamps are a versatile form of rubber stamp and can be used in to create 3d images that are great for embellishing handmade cards and other projects.

Mounted Rubber Stamps
Knowing the different parts of a mounted stamp is useful when starting out rubber stamping. Understanding the different parts is helpful when buying both mounted and unmounted rubber stamps.

Marker Pens
Marker pens are a useful tool for many rubber stamping projects. In addition to standard marker pens that are widely available, special marker pens are available that have been designed for rubber stamping and paper craft use.

Embossing Ink
Embossing ink is a slow drying ink used as part of the embossing process. This is a popular rubber stamping technique which alters the surface of a stamped image.

Scissors
Scissors are an essential tool required for many rubber stamping projects.

How to Mount a Stamp
Unmounted rubber stamps need to be mounted prior to use. The use of mounting foam allows the unmounted rubber stamps to be used with acrylic blocks. This combines many of the features of a wood mounted stamp with the ease of use and convenience of clear polymer stamps.

Chalk Heart Card
This is an idea for a lovely card for Valentine's Day using a clear embossing ink and chalks. The chalks give a gentle color to the hearts and this technique is easy to adapt to a variety of occasions.

Flower Candle
Use rubber stamped images on tissue paper to make a flower candle. The project can be adapted to create candles for a variety of occasions.

Stamped Paper Chain
Paper chains are an excellent project for rubber stampers. They are ideal for both beginners and more experienced stampers to practice different stamping techniques and are also a great project for youngsters.

Unmounted Rubber Stamps
Unmounted stamps are available in traditional rubber or in clear polymer. These stamps are increasing in popularity.

Acrylic Blocks
In order to use acrylic stamps a suitable block or handle must be purchased. The stamps are attached to the block for effective stamping. Unmounted stamps that have been mounted onto a mounting foam can also be used with acrylic blocks.

Gel-a-tin Scented Embossing
This is a review of scented embossing powders from Gel-a-tins. We take a look at the powders and how they perform. Unusually for a stamping product this also involves how the embossing powders smell!

Rubber Stamper's Bible
The Rubber Stamper's Bible by Francoise Read is a comprehensive book, with plenty of useful material for beginner stampers and those with more experience.

Clear Embossing Powder
Clear embossing powder is an essential item in a rubber stampers tool box.

Five Books for Beginners
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.

Making Cards Book Review
Rubber stamping and greetings cards often go hand in hand. This book, Making Cards with Rubber Stamps, explores different stamping techniques and presents these in different hand stamped card projects.

November 2008 Calendar Sheet
November 2008 Calendar Sheet

Using Color in Rubber Stamping
The good use of color in rubber stamping can turn a nice project into a great project. There are some useful color theories that will help you pick the right color scheme for a rubber stamping project every time.

Stamping With Bleach
Normal household bleach can be used instead of ink. The bleach removes the color from the background cardstock or paper and gives a different effect.

Make it Mine Magazine
Make It Mine Magazine has plenty to inspire rubber stampers. The magazine is targeted at people with a strong creative spirit and stamping of all descriptions plays a prominent part.

Paint for Rubber Stamping
Paint is useful in some rubber stamping projects. Paint can be used in many ways, from making handmade cards through to scrapbooking projects.

Tapestry Stamps
These tiny peg stamps give the creative stamper the opportunity to create limitless one of a kind creations.

Clearsnap Fluid Chalk Inks
Clearsnap Fluid Chalk Inks are a new innovation. The inks dry to a matte finish, resembling artists' chalks. They are a pigment ink, however exhibit many of the qualities of dye inks. Fluid Chalk inks have the following features. They are: [ul][li]Quick drying [li]Acid free and archival [li]Resistant to smearing, bleeding and fading[/ul] In this review we put the inks through their paces and find out what they are really like to use.

Folding Bone
A folding bone is a useful card making and paper folding tool.

Watercolor by Judi Kauffman
In this interview designer and author Judi Kauffman talk to About.com Rubber Stamping about life as a stamping and craft designer

Stamped Wrapping Paper
Rubber stamping plain paper and creating customized gift wrapping paper is a great rubber stamping project. This is a wonderful way to make unique wrapping paper, perhaps in a style to match a special gift card or theme.

Medallion Stamps
Medallion rubber stamps are simple to use and can be used to create wonderful 3d images that can be used in a variety of projects. They offer a great opportunity for exploring different coloring combinations and techniques.

Family Tree Book
In this interview designer and author Judi Kauffman talk to About.com Rubber Stamping about life as a stamping and craft designer

Chalk Techniques and Projects
All about chalks for use in rubber stamping project and ideas for how to use them, including techniques and projects.

ATC Artist Trading Cards
ATC or Artist Trading Cards are individual cards which are hand made and swapped amongst the artist community. Rubber Stampers often make and swap ATC´s which are decorated with stamped images.

Stamped Storage Files
Make your own uniquely decorated storage boxes and files. Using plain shop bought corrugated card storage boxes plus some rubber stamps and a some creative thought, a whole range of personalized storage items can be created. The plain card boxes can be transformed into something special.

Embossing Powders
Embossing powders are an essential part of the heat embossing process.

Rubber Stamping on Candles
Adding some rubber stamped decorations to candles can transform a plain candle into something really special. Using this simple technique candles can be customized to match a room or table decor, personalized for a wedding or birthday, given a festive make-over or simply transformed into your own unique work of art.

Direct to Paper
Direct to paper describes the technique of applying ink direct from the ink pad to paper or cardstock.

Non Stick Craft Paper
Non stick craft paper is ideal for protecting the work surface during stamping sessions.

Storing Rubber Stamps
Correctly storing rubber stamps will help prolong their life and ensure good reliable stamping results every time. A well organized storage system will also help you find the perfect stamp every time without rummaging through boxes and draws. [br][br]Every stamper will have their favored way of storing stamps, however there are a few key requirements that are important to bear in mind which ever way stamps are stored.

What is Rubber Stamping?
We take a look at the craft of rubber stamping and explore some of its uses.

Rubber Stamping - FullReviews
An index of FullReviews for the Rubber Stamping guide site.

Rubber Stamping - Articles
An index of Articles for the Rubber Stamping guide site.

ValentinePaperChain
Make some romantic themed paper chains for Valentine's Day. The stamped hearts or other romantic themed images give the chains just the right touch for a Valentine’s Day decoration and present an ideal way to practice stamping!

Rubber Stamping - Profiles
An index of Profiles for the Rubber Stamping guide site.

Painting With Inks
Rubber stamping inks can be used to color and paint a stamped image. This is useful for the times when paints or chalks aren't close to hand. The great colors of many inks makes this an attractive option.

Bad Hair Day by Judi Kauffman
In this interview designer and author Judi Kauffman talk to About.com Rubber Stamping about life as a stamping and craft designer

Rubber Stamping Block
Blocks are part of a rubber stamp.

Brayer
A brayer is a small roller and a useful rubber stamping tool.

Fixatives
Fixatives help fix and stabilize non permanent colors and surfaces.

Twinkling H20's - Review
Twinkling H2O's are popular for use in many rubber stamping projects and are particularly good for handmade cards and other papercrafts, however the paints work well on a variety of surfaces. Twinkling H2O's are small cakes of water color paint which are available in a wide range of colors and in individual pots. The paints are known for their shimmer.

Snowman Card
This attractive snowman card uses the wet embossing technique. This is a quick, fun project and would adapt well to a variety of occasions.

Step by Step Guide
This step by step guide takes you through the process of using clear embossing ink and coloring chalks to make a rubber stamped heart card. The handmade greetings card is great for Valentine's Day, weddings and engagements, anniversaries and a wide range of other occasions. The card is very easy to adapt and customize by using different rubber stamps.

Ridge and Groove - J Kauffman
In this interview designer and author Judi Kauffman talks to About.com Rubber Stamping about life as a stamping and craft designer

Solid Stamp Image
There are two types of rubber stamp image; solid stamps and outline stamps.

Die
The die is the exciting part of the stamp!

Apply Chalks Wet
Apply chalks wet to give a different effect. This is useful for a variety of rubber stamping projects.

Live Love Cherish - J Kauffman
In this interview designer and author Judi Kauffman talk to About.com Rubber Stamping about life as a stamping and craft designer

UTEE
UTEE or ultra thick embossing enamels, are a useful additional creative tool.

Cards and Box by Judi Kauffman
In this interview designer and author Judi Kauffman talk to About.com Rubber Stamping about life as a stamping and craft designer