DIY Hot Glue Stamps & Stencils

[@virgintt]

You have a real ability as a teacher! Every part of the process was clear and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing such a great video!

[@beaniegreen4849]

so amazing to make stamps out of glue itself! I love your leaf and boxes design especially.

[@tramnguyen-zh7ij]

OMG I love this, I absolutely love thisssssssssssss! It's so amazing. You know what at the place where I live it's hard to buy reasonably-priced well-qualified stamps, and I'm a student so I don't have lots of money to afford them. So your video is like magic to me, seriously, like the light at the end of the tunel. Thank you so much. God bless you.

[@Latoshajinspiration]

Who knew hot glue would come in handy for creating stamps and stencils.I love your art journal pages. Very cute. I love the colors you chose. Great job Tara! TFS!!! ~T.J.

[@wasankari]

Fantastic ideas and techniques. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and work with us all. Very much appreciated!

[@NurseTara04]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@lettienugent]

Great find on those non-stick mats. Those are WAY better, and cheaper than the ones I usually see advertized. Super idea on those stencil/stamps!

[@NurseTara04]

+LettieNugent.com Thank you and Tfw!

[@beveygirllikes3681]

I absolutely love this idea, awesome job. Thanks for posting.

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you!

[@mw42oakie]

All I can say is WOW! Hot glue inexpensive and so universal. I am so trying this. TFS!!!

[@adrinem4513]

Thanks for this excellent tutorial. The possibilities are endless!

[@jeanbatzellfitzgerald3383]

Great job! So creative! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@maryshercules]

LOVE!!! It was fun watching you play! Really great stencils and love your work, Lady. TFS!! xx Mary

[@mamascorpio]

Love it! I saw glue gun stenciling on another youtube post but love your's as well! I presented this technique today along with another printing technique at an art workshop! It went over well!

[@NurseTara04]

mamamonster Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@shawnfeimster6146]

That was awesome! Thanks so much for the lesson. I will be trying this tonight.

[@reginaangel]

I also made these once. It is so much fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@utubesue8]

Such an economical prof creator Tara. The thick paint which you didnt like looks great from this side.

[@wanubijohari1]

I am so excited to find this video, because now I can create my own word stamps. I live in Brazil and have such a hard time finding stamps here in the language and buying them is not an option because of the cost. So THANK YOU THANK YOU for sharing this.

[@NurseTara04]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed this video and I do hope you give it a try! Tfw!

[@loststamper]

Awsome!! thanks so much for sharing with us!!! love your pages. not sure if could create the stamps or not, I don't really draw or write pretty and yours had a very artistic flair to them!!!! but I hope to give it a try!

[@fayealexander7126]

this was really amazing and inexpensive way to make stencils and stamps. thank you for sharing.

[@NurseTara04]

Yes it is and I love the customization of it also, no one will have the same stamp or stencil as you because you made it yourself!

[@charlenebyington7405]

These are awesome . . 😎 😎 😎 Love your work

[@abbyglassmeyer9688]

if you put a dot of hot glue on the end of the new glue stick before you put it in you don't need to hold it

[@marylouhamilton9994]

Abby Glassmeyer question

[@suemillman6601]

Abby. On which end?

[@lindageiger321]

Awesome trick....thank you!

[@SunnySmith2d3dthatsme]

Found it...Otis McDonald..."Show Your Love" ! Putting video on repeat, while I do glue stencils on fabric for dolls! Thanx for the inspiration !

[@NurseTara04]

+Sunny Smith Thank you, have fun creating! Tfw!

[@SewLeeStitched]

OMGoodness, I'm trying this FIRST thing in the morning!! (Unless, I can't sleep tonight, lol!! Thank you so much for sharing, I love all your ideas. I will be sure to link a video (after I figure out what I'm doing...lol...so you can see what I come up with!! Chauntelle

[@Jazzyjess49]

LOL Menage st tree... funny! I too, get goofy when I'm sleep deprived. I start giggling at my own unfunny jokes. I haven't tried this, as I'm not I to mixed media, or art journaling. But I can see how smaller versions would work on cards. So when we get moved into our own place again, I plan to make a couple of them. Right now I have no space for storage. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Hugs,Jess

[@NurseTara04]

You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by!

[@kmslhowell]

WOW this is super cool and the possabilities are endless!! TFS

[@TheVangogh57]

Great idea! I'v just bought myself a small craft glue gun on sale, to use on my handmade cards, can't wait to try this .

[@lynjeaful]

Great idea! Awesome pages!!

[@CraftingVicky]

I'm going to be trying this out! Thank you for the tips!

[@NurseTara04]

Crafting Vicky You're welcome, Tfw!

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you! I would have to agree about the detail glue gun. I bought one about a year ago and after the first couple of uses the tip fell off, while I was using it! I was so upset, I returned it to Joanns immediately. Then when I started making these stencils I wanted to try using a detail glue gun so I went and bought this brand again as it was the only one available. Hopefully this will last longer, we'll see!

[@NurseTara04]

Thanks Chauntelle! Looks like you had fun playing with some designs! Thanks for sharing what you did.

[@isabeljohannes9328]

Love this....and how you were able to show thru fast time!!

[@mheslop75]

It's no problem, I completely understand! Darn YT!!! We should rebel, but then we'd miss your awesome videos!!! Thx for responding :-) Happy Holidays Melissa

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

I love Traci Bautista!! And this is very cool. Thank you for sharing. =) And your journal pages are pretty. =)

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you!

[@katf3836]

Love this idea. I think it would be a good texture under a pressed foil. I love the squares/rectangle.

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you!

[@Allthingspriti]

This is so awesome. I love Traci B's work! I am going to try this over the weekend. Which sprays do you like best? I am getting to buy some but can't decide on Dylusions or Heidi Swapp or other? Please share your thoughts.

[@patienieb4580]

OMG this is genius!! i'm soo going to try it out!

[@NurseTara04]

Patie Nieb Thanks! They are so much fun!

[@bi6810]

Absolutely beautiful! Well done, I'll certainly try this. What spray paints did you use?

[@NurseTara04]

+Barbara Ingley Thank you! I used Lindys stamp gang and also some homemade paint sprays. Tfw1

[@bi6810]

Thank you. Barbara.

[@angb1923]

Thank you for sharing your awesome ideas. I'm going to try tomorrow - INSPIRED!

[@NurseTara04]

Angelique B You're welcome! I hope you do give it a try, thanks for watching!

[@sillygirl912]

great video, gonna try this!!..and really great music too!!!

[@WhataMemories]

WOW, This is something really cool. Thanks for showing, Tara. Hugs, Archana

[@mummywrightify]

I am definitely going to try this x thanks for sharing x

[@NurseTara04]

Your'e welcome and thanks for watching!

[@ititrx]

for those that cant watch, use your glue gun to create the image you like, then use the flat side of it for stamping, and spray over the top, bumpy side for stencil use, etc. Then she used sharpie markers to embellish the flower and words on the page, outlining them and adding black to accentuate features. WHAT CAMERA DO YOU USE? GREAT CLOSE-UPS, =)

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you so much for explaining what I did for those who can't see the video! Darn YT won't let me remove the music. I use a Bloggie Touch, and I love it! Great camera but Sony doesn't sell it anymore, you can find it on Ebay though. Thanks again!

[@ititrx]

NurseTara04 You are welcome, =). I was tired or i would have been more wordy! A bloggie touch, hmmm.

[@monicacesarz8933]

this was so fun to watch. I would love to try this, but I'm not good with that free form kind of stuff. Thanks for the video.

[@NurseTara04]

+Monica Cesarz Thank you and Tfw!

[@Crafts-ForKids]

This is a great idea. I loved watching the process of making the stamps and listening to the music. What was the first song you played called? Tfs.... Becca

[@OakTreeVibrations]

This was really cool..such a great technique share that I will have to try TFS Jenn

[@mariangies]

I loves the video. at first I heard music then it went silent, could not hear a thing. however, you did an awesome job. wish I could have heard it. :)

[@andyhubert7724]

Nice😍 what is the paint in the spray bottle called?

[@madgladys7405]

Hi. I loved this video. I've used hot glue in my mixed media, and I know how wonderful it can be. I had no idea it could be used for stamps/stencils. I will totally try this over my Thanksgiving break. BTW, I can see how my regular glue gun would be better. I must ask you about your music selection, if you don't mind. I just don't recognize all of the artists and I really enjoyed them. I love to further my craft and my music horizons. I think you did a very good job on this video.

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you! The music is from Rhianna and Drake

[@christinaluis35]

AWESOME!!!! Thank you for sharing this!

[@torageirs6473]

Love this, thank you for sharing :) looks amazing and so easy to make - sure going to try :)

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you and Tfw! Please do give it a try it's really fun!

[@vvaningen]

Wow! This is awesome. I'm definitely going to try this. Tyfs! :)

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you! I really like the Dylusions sprays and also Glimmer Mist and Lindy's. I haven't tried the Heidi Swap sprays...yet! Looking forward to you sharing what you make this weekend!

[@shtanah]

Great video girl!! Wonderful pages!!

[@gloriagiefer3013]

What would you suggest for a base to make stencils with the glue gun

[@NurseTara04]

An oven mat works great. It’s nonstick and heat resistant.

[@gloriagiefer3013]

@@NurseTara04 what are the oven mat's made of

[@NurseTara04]

@@gloriagiefer3013 I’m not sure of the exact material, but it’s a slick surface not like silicone.

[@gloriagiefer3013]

@@NurseTara04 is it like the refrigerator mats that you can put in your refrigerator I don't know if those are made of silicone or not

[@NurseTara04]

@@gloriagiefer3013 I’m not sure, I haven’t heard of refrigerator mats. I know craft mats made by Ranger and oven mats both work because of the heat resistance.

[@sagala40]

bravo!!!!!! awesome technique!

[@JoysMaclaurin]

Love this. My question is...(I've never used a glue gun before today) how do you keep from getting those stringy threads of glue? How do you get such crisp lines?

[@shyyacombs6833]

Love this, I use hot glue for everything never thought about this. And its cost effective!!! Do you think this will work on corkboard? Can parchment paper be used to replace the craft paper?

[@NurseTara04]

Shyya Combs Thank you! I'm not sure about the parchment paper but you can certainly try. Tfw!

[@SunnySmith2d3dthatsme]

Like the glue stencils idea...and the song ! Who is that? Thanx!

[@NurseTara04]

+Sunny Smith Thank you!

[@jkeenor]

What is the surface you are working on

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you so much Elizabeth, glad you liked it!

[@bru1015]

Do you use a small glue gun for any specific reason? Great idea.

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you! No reason other than I like the detail tip and I've always used small glue guns. Tfw!

[@bru1015]

+NurseTara04 thanks for replying, not everyone does. This is a great idea and I'm going to give it a try. 🤗

[@colleeng6128]

This is very cool, Thank You for sharing

[@NurseTara04]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@steveblog1]

Really nice work, thank you for sharing :)

[@chloegrl1366]

Wow that's a great idea.....thanks for sharing.

[@martinahinojosa325]

Awesome, I just love it.

[@GaleriaDaSophy]

Lindo o seu trabalho 😍😍😍

[@gettinginspired]

This is so cool!! I will try this!! TFS!!

[@makaylacoberley9856]

U did amazing keep with the good work

[@NurseTara04]

Makayla Coberley Thank you!

[@laurenswaine5601]

What if all your stamps come out really faded? Have I done something wrong?

[@denizas9416]

Can you make coasters that way? Because it seems like using that technique would make good coasters

[@NurseTara04]

Deniza Suleymanova I'm sure it would! Go for it, I bet your coasters will look great!

[@denizas9416]

NurseTara04 Thanks :)

[@danahouse285]

That is so cool!

[@NurseTara04]

Thanks and Tfw!

[@KDQTcuteness]

I love this idea I am so going to try this I don't have a non stick mat so I am going to use wax paper like LoKa. Thank you for the idea! I want to make my own stencils and stamps. :)

[@NurseTara04]

Katie Maginity You're welcome, Tfw!

[@KDQTcuteness]

NurseTara04 So do you have trouble with the paint not stamping with the hot glue stamps because I made five and they don't stamp at all what did I do wrong?

[@NurseTara04]

Hmmm, no I didn't have a problem with them stamping. What type of acrylic paint are you using? Also are you adding the paint to the flat side and with a sponge? Not sure if those may be the issues but I'm trying to think of what I did. I also rolled the brayer over the stamp a couple times to make sure the image was transferred. Hope that helps.

[@KDQTcuteness]

NurseTara04 No I was using the top of them. I used a brush to put the paint on them. I was using craft paint like Apple barrel. I don't have a brayer.

[@NurseTara04]

When you put the paint on the flat side you should get a better result.

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you! Have fun playing, I'd love to see what you create!

[@stanky6261973]

Very cool!! No, AWESOME!!!!! TFS

[@NurseTara04]

Thanks Kellie! YT is weird sometimes, I have friends that I know have been subbed to me for years have to re subscribe, maybe that's why you have missed some videos. I hope you give this a try, you'll love the results!

[@barbanjohn]

thanks so much! This was a great video!

[@deejohnston3666]

that is really a cool idea, thanks for the viedo, gonna try this

[@lisahouston4274]

have you seen the new hot glue molds at walmat,they are mod podge brand,very small,cute molds.Mod Podge now sells their own glue sticks also,i just used glossy accents and it worked well,resin probably a lot better.ty for sharing this tutorial

[@NurseTara04]

Yes I have seen them, they have been out for about a year now, they do sell them at Michael's also. I have yet to purchase some but I do want them so I can pour resin in them. Thanks for watching!

[@lisahouston4274]

figures my tiny walmart in a small country town would just be getting them.I live an hour away in any direction from a craft store,so I shop online a lot.Tks for the reply

[@beck.o]

what were you putting the glue onto?

[@NurseTara04]

A non stick craft mat made by Ranger

[@Nomadicrose]

Wow how cool..luv the pages ...thank you so much for sharing this ...it's definatly a must try .. stay Creative :-) ~ Pauline

[@hisblp]

How cool, thank you so much, I love to learn!!

[@lindafordham2964]

You do good work.

[@NurseTara04]

Linda Fordham Thank you!

[@sandyvan13444]

Awesome! Love it! def gonna try this....thanx for sharing! xoxoxo

[@bleigh8793]

Love these, and want to try making some, but I noticed you didn't seem to have any problems with that web-like, stringy glue, you, or I usually get as soon as I lift the gun away from the project at hand. Is that because of technique or brand of glue?.. TFS! ~tina

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you, I do hope you give it a try! You may not have noticed (since it's in fast play) me swirling the glue gun around a few times after I was done making the shape. That helps with those pesky strings a bit. Tfw!

[@bleigh8793]

NurseTara04 Well, I started making some, and LOVE them! Lots of fun to make... But now my question is, HOW are you STORING yours?? My apartment gets hot in the summer season, and I hesitate to just throw them together in some box/container. Maybe I can loosely hang them? hmmm.....

[@NurseTara04]

That's great! Aren't they fun? My apartment gets pretty hot in the summer too, I've been storing mine in a plastic container and haven't had any problems.

[@serschele]

super idée bien exposée !

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you!

[@hipretty]

would parchment work instead of a craft sheet?

[@NurseTara04]

It may, I haven't tried that but it's worth a try. Tfw!

[@hipretty]

Thank you!

[@jcajote]

Nice!Thanks fro sharing.

[@NurseTara04]

Thanks Archana!

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you Pauline!

[@stefaniarossi2759]

si puo' fare anche su stoffa e con quali colori? grazie

[@curiosidadesextrano]

Very cool. Thank you for sharing.

[@maskedcreator7505]

does it matter what you glue onto to dry before peeling it off???

[@NurseTara04]

Grace Waller Yes it has to be some sort of non stick surface. You can use an oven mat too.

[@maskedcreator7505]

oh ok, cool thanks

[@jansherer]

I tried your stencil making with my artists group. Nothing you showed worked. The stencils would not release. What exact surface(s) are you working on? Very frustrated!

[@NurseTara04]

jan sherer I'm sorry it didn't work for you, I am using a non stick craft mat from Ranger, but I have heard that you can also use an oven mat that has the same non stick surface. I do hope you give it a go again as these are really fun to make and work with.

[@jansherer]

Anne Tombrun thanks. Where to buy it?

[@jansherer]

Oops.. I know that answer. Actually we tried it too with the hot glue guns, it didn't work.

[@cchastant8251]

jan sherer Silicone baking mats also work, and can be found near the metal baking sheets for cookies, or near the fancy cupcake supplies (like Wilton's). Hopefully you'll have better luck with the non-stick baking mats, although you could also do them on glass/ceramic, but only if it's a thick design. Best wishes, and happy crafting!

[@lkiezl]

jan sherer I do it on a old piece of thick glass works really well

[@feliciaester4112]

I need rubber stamps for my scrapbook embellishment. Can I make it out of hot glue?

[@NurseTara04]

You can certainly try, it's fun to create a hot glue stamp that is custom made and no one else has. And if it doesn't work out the way you want it to, not much lost because it's just hot glue. Tfw!

[@TinaBLike]

which video of hers shows this?

[@angelaserendipityarts5294]

thanks for sharing such ideas!!!

[@NurseTara04]

Angela Velazquez You're welcome and Tfw!

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you Jenn!

[@fox36975]

for hot glue making.. what sheet was that? wax?

[@NurseTara04]

+fox36975 It's a non stick craft mat, but and oven mat will work also. Tfw!

[@PamelaMillerKidder]

+fox36975 probably something like a silicone mat

[@scobbydotwo]

Great Tutorial!!!!!!!

[@NurseTara04]

Thank you Becca! The song is called "Stay" by Rihanna

[@Pavelpetuniablue]

does this video have audio? I got sound for the commercial and your beginning music but no sound of you explaining what you're doing but thanks for showing this anyway.

[@NurseTara04]

+Lorraina Allen I do apologize as the original video had me talking as well as music that from popular artists. KZbin removed all the audio so now I'm stuck with a short portion of music. I hope you were able to follow what I was doing despite the audio issues. Tfw!

[@Pavelpetuniablue]

+NurseTara04 That's ok Tara, no apology needed. Your video gave me tons of ideas and I now have a glue gun and sticks and time to play! Looks like i'm a couple or 3 yrs behind everyone else but better late than never eh!