Mixed Media Morsels, Dessert 6 - Easy Handmade Stamps

[@slow-and-steadycreationkor4909]

Watched the entire dessert series tonight & your #6 confection will certainly prove the most useful to this mixed media toddler as I am still obtaining basic supplies. It's clear that you invest hours of thought. effort, and personality into your videos! Thanks.

[@CatHand]

Awww, thank you - I really appreciate your kind comments. If you’re just beginning and haven’t already done so, check out my MMM Appetizers: kzbin.info/aero/PLzaNcrENNXOzDcCjmDcR5l5UQXkKy_AGI

[@joannecarroll5504]

Great thrifty & fun ideas. Re the 'carved' stamps, Cos-Play& theatre folk use Fun Foam for making faux metal armour, helmets, weapons etc. & they add engraving detail into the surfaces the same way. They use a heat gun to make the 'engraving' or indentations permanent; craft heat tools for melting embossing powder should be plenty hot enough, a hardware store version isn't necessary. Just remember, exactly like when you're heat embossing, it's plastic-based too, so proper ventilation & keep the heat tool moving so nothing gets burnt.

[@CatHand]

Cool, thanks! 😊

[@purpleplump6650]

So clever ! .....and so effective !! 😊

[@tanyataylor6054]

I just found this video and I LOVE it! These ideas are so clever, fun and simple.

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Tanya! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@bethannduprey5245]

Hi Cat, I am always overjoyed to see a new video. I love your stamps, I love your book too. One thing I like about your videos is you share things which are beautiful which we can also share, especially with our nieces. It can be hard to find an activity to engage ages 10 to 60 but this surely fits the bill! It is also inexpensive and simple...almost anyone can give it a try. You are very good at explaining techniques so we can reproduce them. I started watching Mixed Media Morsels and continue to use the techniques and refer to your videos. TSVMFS ( thanks so very much for sharing). Have a blessed Fourth of July.

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much, Bethany. I’m very happy to know that you’re enjoying my videos and sharing them with your family members. I hope you have a blessed Fourth, too! 😊

[@lauramurphy438]

Hello Cat, Thanks for sharing how to make handmade stamps. I think they would make a great gift for your crafty friends.

[@hannetang]

Fantastic idea, Thanks for sharing👍🏻

[@papercraftingirl]

Very cool stamps! I'm going to try this with my kid! tfs!

[@fayneilly833]

As usual great work. Thanks

[@jerigale7188]

Your instructions are always so clear, the videos are a joy to watch!

[@CatHand]

Thank you, Jeri! 😊

[@hankejoosen4029]

Thank you 🤩

[@PaperKitty99]

Wow! How cool. I was using styrofoam from egg cartons etc as homemade stamp. Got inspiration from Tammy Brackett. This is another cool way! Love it 😍

[@CatHand]

Thanks, glad you liked it! Yes, Tammy has some great ideas! 😊

[@jennygee9849]

some great ideas Cat...some foam you can heat & press shapes into,press till cools & stamp is permanent

[@CatHand]

I have some of that, too, but haven’t used it yet... TFW! 😊

[@BrutAbel]

You can also glue the stamp on static windowscreenfoil. Than you can use it with a clearstamp block. With love from the Netherlands 👋🏻👋🏻❤

[@CatHand]

That is a great tip, Katie! Thank you! 😊

[@BrutAbel]

@@CatHand You are welcome. Love your work. (Sorry for my bad English, but you understand it 😉)

[@diane2941]

Old subject. Great new ideas!!!!! Thank you.

[@jenniferwallace7185]

fantastic ideas!!

[@angelalobos3495]

I love everything you do!

[@CatHand]

Aww, thank you so much, Angela! 😊

[@headlessviolin]

Wonderful thank you xx

[@Pooky-Cat]

Hello Cat, I've just got into making my own stamps and stick them onto the bottom of empty individual pudding pots, they are quite shallow, so you can push down from inside the pot and see through which helps with positioning. The 'downside' is you have to eat a lot of tiramisu and trifles ! TFS Pam x

[@CatHand]

That’s a great way to do it! 😊😊😊

[@Neferkit1]

Thanks, Cat! Made myself a couple of leaf stamps while watching. :-)

[@Phyllis-nk5ji]

Wonderful ideas! Thanks for sharing:-)

[@debradenisenava3842]

I made some...they turned out GREAT!! Thanks, Cat!

[@CatHand]

Yayy!! 😊😊😊

[@robinalcorn5140]

Thanks for sharing the way you incise the pattern! I use carpet tape as adhesive for home-made stamps. It sticks anything, no drying time and it doesn't loosen if you throw the stamp in water to clean paint off of it. (You can dust any exposed adhesive with a little baby powder when you're done. It's sticky!!!!) For washable stamps, I use the 1/4" foam sheets as backing. Stick the shape down, then trim away the excess as close to the shape as you can get. Layering up the thinner foam sheets works well also. As you say, one package of sheets is a lifetime supply so might as well use it!

[@karengiannini4400]

is carpet tape adhesive expensive? Where do you buy it? Thanks.

[@robinalcorn5140]

I bought mine at Home Depot. There are varieties on Amazon and other home improvement stores carry it too. You want the rug-to-floor kind, not the rug-to-carpet kind. It comes in a roll and its VERY sticky. I try to put a piece of non-stick paper over the sticky side to cut it and to make it easier to handle. Once the shape objects are in place just press them in well with something flat. I use baby powder over any adhesive still exposed. It's a bit of a pain to use, but it's instant gratification. Grabs onto weird stuff like rice grains, sticks, heavy lace, twine and non-adhesive foam shapes. Love it for texture stamps.

[@CatHand]

Great ideas! 😊

[@DeniseBrooks1955]

Brilliant!

[@shirleyping7058]

Love these stamps you've created Cat...

[@beatricecolpin8234]

great tips !!! thank you for sharing ! I will try have a nice week-end !!

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Beatrice - you too! 😊

[@bonniekitt1]

This was fun! I already knew about drawing on the foam, but it was a great ideas to use the rubber O rings. I have a Brother ScanNCut which I like to use to make my own stencils and that gave me a great idea for some stencil ideas. Haven’t watched for a while, but I always like to check in and see what fun things you’re up to. 😊

[@bonniekitt1]

I just thought of another idea with regards to the fun foam. You could use deep dies like the steel rule dies Sizzix makes to cut shapes out of the foam to make stamps with. I believe Spellbinders also is making those dies as well. Just wanted to mention it.

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Bonnie - good ideas! 😉

[@bonniekitt1]

Cat Hand Bought the rubber O rings and can’t wait to play with them. Hope you’re well. 💕

[@CatHand]

Bonnie Kittelson Awesome! Hope you enjoy using them. I’m doing well, thanks - hope you are, too! 😊

[@ChattylaineCreates]

Oh I love making handmade stamps... looking for things that are not what they were intended for to use. I've used the foam to make some.... great fun. tfs Cat x

[@ajsinspiredlife665]

What fun! I am always so inspired by you! I’ve seen this done before but never done it … I don’t think ? Maybe I’ll give it a try! Thanks for sharing!

[@CatHand]

Aww, thanks, Allison! 😊😊😊

[@AprilRoseNW]

How about using different punches to punch out the foam and stamping with them. Different sized holes, hearts, Stars ,etc. or combine several punched into one foam piece... Endless combinations.

[@CatHand]

Yes, that works very well, too! 😊

[@allthumbs3792]

Those home made stamps are the bomb!!! I had such fun with the scraps too. Great video, Cat!

[@Elizabeth45840]

I would love to see more of you making stamp. It gives me so many more ideas! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@debschafer6993]

You always have the best ideas.

[@patmiller2604]

Good ideas! 💟

[@lettiecaswell5924]

Can't wait to start my own collection. Thanks so much for the great how-to.

[@louiselaboon2166]

Looks so easy! I'll have to try it.

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Louise. It IS easy and a whole lot of fun! 😊😊😊

[@lindamonopoli2611]

Nice video Cat looks like fun I’m going to make some stamps thank you 😊

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Linda! Happy creating! 😊

[@karenzaller9659]

Hi Cat 🐈, ;) You are so talented and eager to share... thank you. I was thinking that if you painted the burlap several times with acrylic paint it would raise the print and seal the burlap. Then the ink would rest on top of the stamp for a much clearer image.

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Karen! 😊

[@peacewithme547]

5 thumbs up .. Thanks great ideas..

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Cat that’s so awesome and fantastic and helpful and useful...... I really love 💕 you’re tutorials. You could use drywall tape in the same way as the burlap? And I’m sure it’ll make a brilliant stamp. Thank you so much Cat xx Mags

[@CatHand]

Yes, you could! Thanks, Maggie! 😊

[@terridaly1895]

Such Great Ideas! Thanks for sharing!

[@jackiecopeland1835]

Great video. I love the little book you stamped in, it looks really interesting. I’m going to make some foam stamps this afternoon.

[@Judymontel]

oh my - already made a first sloppy one watching you and as I continue to hear your ideas it occurs to me to use some of those old violin strings I keep around because I'm sure they have a use... here's a good one! Thank you for all the inspiration!!

[@CatHand]

Awesome idea! 😊😊😊

[@lindaschillers6405]

these are wonderful stamps! thanks for sharing with all of us. i'm going to make some too!

[@verafilindeng1995]

Thank you for another dessert, Cat! I´ve done a few of these stamps before, now I want to do some more... Thanks for the inspiration! Tfs, Fia xx

[@annefaint6127]

Some good ideas,,. Xx

[@conniesholl3409]

Awesome ideas! Thank you!

[@sueknibbs7783]

I Cat, wow thanks this tut was amazing, you are so clever and clear with the instruction adding in your super powers of inspiration you are totally 👏🏼 much love from 🇳🇿 stay safe

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

So awesome Cat, thank you

[@gionun8950]

Great ideas. Nice way to have original designs & save money. Tfs

[@lindabeckman3053]

Hi Cat! Decided to revisit this video today because I’d like to share some with a few friends and family. I’m making a happy mail package for my granddaughter today, and I thought she’ d enjoy some of these. When you made the burlap stamp, did you apply the E6000 glue like you did with the O-rings? I love the idea of using different textures like this to use in my crafting. Thanks for inspiring me on this gloomy winter day.

[@liettelafontaine7936]

than you very much for the tips!!! Love it!!

[@sueb-t2183]

very cool! tfs

[@W._Langman]

Ooh, those are lovely stamps and your pages look so good. Got me all excited to do some backgrounds😄

[@CatHand]

Hooray!!! 😊😊😊

[@ladylexusis350]

Tfs another way to make stamps!!!💖

[@bonnerdebbie]

Awesome tips Cat, thanks for sharing

[@SonyaBatten]

Cool ideas thanks, I need to make some more!

[@deborahrusignuolo7612]

Thank you for the tips.

[@RobertasArtisticAdventures]

Great idea for making fun, affordable and unique stamps! Thank you for sharing, Cat!

[@sheilamattson7766]

So fun...you are very creative! Is your book an altered book with pages removed? Thank You.

[@jackiebyers1272]

I loved this! Thanks for sharing!

[@CatHand]

My pleasure, Jackie! 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@sueflynn5671]

Hi Cat Did you ever try a punch to get an original shape or would the foam get stuck inside the punch? Thank you for your great inspiration. I learn alot from you always. I am doing the new playing card book with you.I just got a gelli plate so I am watching some of your older videos. So glad they are still available.I always have loved mixed media. Recently decided to start a painted paper book with the excess paint from any acrylic project Thank you do much

[@CatHand]

Awesome, Sue! So glad your having some creative fun! 😊 I have not used a punch with foam. Sounds like a good experiment - you should give it a try. If it gets stuck, you can most likely remove the piece using tweezers.

[@sylviacostello2979]

Thank you for tips and techniques wonderful x

[@bcarter1242]

awesome....awesome

[@theresawaters2978]

Where do you get the chip board? Is it called chip board at the store? I loved watching you. I’m anxious to make some. You are so creative .

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Theresa - I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 😊 Rather than chipboard, I think you are asking about the white foam core board, maybe? Here’s a link so you can see the product: amzn.to/381cCRI

[@CatHand]

Also, you may want to take a look at an updated video I made about a different way to make the foam stamps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWXWmqaujLetl5I

[@karengiannini4400]

I tried making stamps with fun foam and glued them to large recycled jar lids. I did letters, numbers, shapes, simulated stone, etc. and was so excited to use them, but the glue didn't hold. FAIL. I was so disappointed. I'd used the scraps in what I thought were cool designs and very little was wasted ... until they didn't hold. I'll need to retry and use the glue you did. Where did you get it? Thanks for the help!!

[@CatHand]

I’m sorry you had some issues with your glue, Karen - I did, too. But the E-6000 adhesive works great and dries in just a couple of hours. I got mine at Amazon and I now have some available in my own Amazon shop! 😊 Here’s a link for you: www.amazon.com/shop/cathand

[@marihop5117]

Thanks for sharing Cat , I know what I’ll be doing this afternoon lol :)

[@theramblincrafter]

Great tips, Cat, I wonder if the wood block was too porous, so it just sucked up the ink? Such fun ideas! Hugs! ~~Chelle

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Chelle. I suppose that’s possible, but the plus sign and border were painted, so I’m not sure...

[@Maggiesplace48]

Love your stamps tfs Cat

[@mskaykrafts]

These are some great ideas... I love homemade stamps! tfs ((hugs))

[@debterry1007]

This is great Cat ! I'm so gonna look for this stuff.! Hugs! deb

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Deb. 😊 You can find most of the supplies in my Amazon shop here: www.amazon.com/shop/cathand

[@diamondlee9034]

Just subbed to your channel, great videos!

[@karengiannini4400]

Hi Diamond Lee: I've been a fan of Cat's for years. She's the BEST! You are in for a lot of fun catching up on her collection. Enjoy!!

[@CatHand]

Thanks so much, Diamond Lee - welcome to my channel! 😊

[@thetapequeen5489]

Thanks for the fabulous ideas, Cat. Excellent as usual. What department do you find O rings in? Hugs Shell

[@CatHand]

My pleasure, Shell. 😊 You can find them in home improvement stores and they are also available in my Amazon shop here: www.amazon.com/shop/cathand Thanks! 😊

[@blackitten2]

Your ideas are stellar!!! So informative and fun. Thanks for sharing, Cat!!!! >^..^

[@ivettec665]

Tfs

[@karlav9978]

Sometimes I try to find a video I watched months ago but with no luck. I think what is happening is that it is part of Mixed Media Morsels and you don't include a pic of the finished project on the thumbnail. It would be really nice if it was.

[@CatHand]

Thanks, Karla. That is a good point and it’s one that I have also thought about recently. I will more than likely be changing the thumbnails, along and along. Thanks for watching! 😊