6 Fun DIY Crafts With Homemade Stamps

Crafting is something that never goes out of style, and those who used to tinker with it as kids probably have warm memories of making homemade stamps. Now you can relive your childhood and try out 6 fun grown-up DIY crafts to upgrade your wardrobe and decorate your very own home.

1. Potato Stamp

You'll Need:

  • 1 potato
  • small heart-shaped cookie cutter
  • red & green paint
  • material
  • jam jar
  • rubber band
  • decorative string

Here's How:

1.1 Cut the potato in half and push the cookie cutter into the cut side of one of the halves.

1.2 Cut out the potato around the cookie cutter.

1.3 Remove the cookie cutter and poke a few holes into the heart – this will later become the strawberry.

1.4 Cut a crown-like shape into the other half of the potato – this will later become the strawberry leaves.

1.5 Cut out the potato around the carved leaves.

1.6 Paint the potato heart red.

1.7 Paint the potato leaves green.

1.8 Stamp the painted potatoes on a square piece of material to create strawberries. Fix the material in place on a jam jar lid with a rubber band and a decorative string. What a great gift idea!

2. Wooden Block Stamp

You'll Need:

  • wooden block
  • string
  • fabric paint
  • cloth napkin

Here's How:

2.1 Wrap the string around the wooden block as shown in the video.

2.2 Paint the string on one side of the block.

2.3 Press the painted side of the block onto the cloth napkin in a decorative pattern. Let the paint dry and fold the napkin for a beautiful place setting.

3. Eraser Stamp

You'll Need:

  • eraser
  • ink pad

Here's How:

3.1 Draw the outline of the stamp shape you want on an eraser.

3.2 Cut out the eraser around the shape.

3.3 Press the stamp into the ink pad and get decorating!

4. Lint Roller Stamp

You'll Need:

  • craft foam
  • lint roller
  • fabric paint
  • white T-shirt

Here's How:

4.1 Draw some shapes in the craft foam and cut them out.

4.2 Glue the foam shapes to a lint roller and paint them.

4.3 Roll the lint roller over the T-shirt for a one-of-a-kind garment!

5. Paper Roll Stamp

You'll Need:

  • material
  • tote bag
  • fabric glue
  • toilet paper roll
  • fabric paint

Here's How:

5.1 Cut the material so that it completely covers the lower half of the tote bag. Then glue it to the bag with fabric glue.

5.2 Dunk the end of the toilet paper roll into the paint and decorate the lighter area of the tote bag.

5.3 If you're feeling up to it, go ahead and paint the straps for an even more stylish look!

6. Cork Stamp

You'll Need:

  • corks
  • paint
  • picture frame

Here's How:

6.1 Draw the outline of the shape of your choice on the straight side of the cork.

6.2 Cut out the part of the cork surrounding the shape.

6.3 Paint the shape and press the cork stamp on the item of your choice (such as a picture frame) for an elegant and artisanal design.

These DIY projects are so creative and so much fun, you'll swear you"re a kid again!

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