Tutorial: Wine Cork Button Stamp

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Crafts and booze? What could be better?! Imbibe, then get your make on with this quick and easy wine cork button stamp tutorial. Supplies: * Wine cork (If you don’t drink wine, you can buy recycled corks here.) * Button, slightly smaller than your wine cork Tools: * Stamp carving tool with a #1 (small … Continue reading

Craft Tip: Perfect Cross-Stitch Stamp Placement

Craft Tip: Perfect Cross-Stitch Stamp Placement | The Zen of Making

You’ve carved your cross-stitch stamp, so now it’s time to learn how to position those stamped stitches. My method for perfect cross-stitch stamp placement for cards and paper crafts may take a little time and planning, but the results are well worth the effort! Supplies: * Cardstock or decorative paper * Graph paper, 4 squares … Continue reading

Tutorial: Mini Chain Stitch Stamp

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The second stitch in my embroidery stitch stamp series is chain stitch! Carve your own mini chain stitch stamp to add pretty borders and textures to paper and fabric crafts. Use it with your mini cross-stitch stamp for even more embroidery-inspired goodness! Supplies: * Speedy-Carve block or a large, flat eraser * Graph paper, 4 … Continue reading

Tutorial: Mini Cross-Stitch Stamp

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Like to get stitchy? Carve your own mini cross-stitch stamp, and add a touch of cross-stitch inspired design to your favorite paper and fabric crafts! Supplies: * Speedy-Carve block or a large, flat eraser * Graph paper, 4 squares per inch * Mini wooden spool * E-6000 adhesive Tools: * Speedball Stamp Making Kit or … Continue reading