Today I want to share an easy to make item that's useful to have for any stamper. It's not my most exciting creation however it is one of the most useful and well used. It all started when I was considering buying a stamp press but it was a little on the pricey side for me and I couldn't justify the price - at least not until I was sure it was something I wanted.
All you need to make this is a half a CD case, packaging foam, scissors and hot glue. Simply cut the foam into 4 cubes and glue the flattest side of each onto each corner of the outside of the case. Place onto a flat surface and trim the foam to just the right level and height to give you your preferred density of squish and to give a clear stamped impression. Trial and error is involved I'm afraid!
It may not be the prettiest craft item, but if you are anything like me and want to save a few pennies or try before you buy then this could be the answer for you too. I don't have a very big acrylic block so I have always used half a CD case to stamp my larger images, and of course you can use the same principle on a larger acrylic item if you want an even bigger stamp press. I made my stamp press from a thinner plastic CD case so it has a bit of bend to the plastic - I find that helps to get a clear stamped impression. Also, CD cases are super clear so you can see where your stamping easily.
In the past I sometimes struggled to plot my image where I actually wanted it and I have even dropped it a few times - which is most annoying! Since I made my stamp press I have not had any problems with my stamping - it is an easy to make tool that I encourage everyone to try out.
Thanks for reading and please share your findings. Keep Crafting
Panda.
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