WOW! DIY Stamps from Erasers! {Stamp Carving for Beginners!}

[@catherine8627]

Can always expect Lindsay to think of the most frugal and creative diys and tutorials!

[@missyb.623]

The inspiration I needed to carve some stamps for the grandsons this Christmas. You can imagine how thrilled they were to receive a stamp that fit their hands, was kid friendly and had their name on it!! Thanks for all you do and share with all of us!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

aww, that's so nice!

[@anngibbins1301]

Thanks Lindsay as alwys a fabulous video. You are one inspirational lady

[@christierella]

Great job, this is a great reminder to make a personalized stamp. Especially, when you'ld rather spend money elsewhere this time of year!

[@bonniekuhn1366]

Thank you! I learned to carve stamps in 8th grade using Speedball tools and linoleum blocks. Recently I bought the same supplies but found my hands had "matured" over the last 50+ years, making linoleum or any hard rubber out of the question. Thanks for such a simple - and clearly explained - alternative!

[@susanyee1]

I have been wanting to try this for years....think I will now!

[@jesseb5112]

I love that you did this in real time and didn't practice for ages to get a "perfect" video. Great video!

[@Whitney_Sews]

I love carving stamps! We did lino cut stamps in high school art and I made some eraser stamps in college for fun. I never thought to get the giant erasers from dollar tree though! So much eraser for so little money!

[@RoseJ143]

I can't afford to replace all the stamps I lost in a house fire a few years ago, this video has inspired me to create my own stamps I'm so glad I found your channel as a matter of fact I'm going to subscribe tfs sweety : )

[@Elizabeth45840]

Awesome video! I remember doing them in school. I wish I could do them now but my hands are bad. Thanks for the memories.

[@daneekaplan4284]

I have to say I am impressed with your back catalog of carvings. I can't draw worth crapola so carving really "BLAM" blows my mind. You really got yourself a great variety of "in fashion" stamps for pennies and it seems like your carvings have enough detail to make them work in place of manufactured stamps. You neglected to mention the feeling of carving an eraser...it is the most addicting feeling to feel the gouger slide along the material.

[@cathyevans2755]

wonderful to learn how to sharpen! Thank you!

[@SkyDreams2]

Hey girl you are very crafty. thanks for the tips on how to carve some stamps. I'm gonna give it a shot 'cause some of those store stamps are expensive. Thanks. And happy crafting to u too.

[@sherylthrasher9570]

Hi there What a neat idea to safe money but yet make awesome stamps..I really like your camera it would look really cute in a card or planner but the owl you made I love and would love to try my hand at making one..Thank you so much for sharing.. Take care.

[@joycegandy7305]

I think this is a great idea because stamps can be costly. Thank you:-)

[@merryclicker]

My goal is to try to create a 'logo' stamp for polymer clay. Thank you for showing us an easy way to use for my first attempt... cheaper than metal stamps or custom designs!

[@EARTHLING74000]

nice collection - I love your videos, keep them coming!

[@JeanneGS1]

Great tutorial! I will definitely try it. I did some wood block carving and printing a long time ago, and I remember how nice it looked - it was a carving of the brownstones on my street and I printed a bunch in a row with different color paints. Had no idea what I was doing but someone wanted to buy the block from me! :) As always, thanks for your video!!

[@mooseballet]

Great tutorial - thanks for sharing!

[@katevarnam3705]

Genious! I have been looking for a nice wood effect background stamp but I think I may make my own. Thanks x

[@jeanieferretti4203]

Thanks for this great video! I never know what to cut so this did help me out. Thanks for sharing.

[@schoi604]

Thank you for sharing this awesome tutorial!

[@TechLeatherCraft]

Thank you Lindsay! Very intriguing, maybe something I can use with my leather work!

[@karenlai2379]

great inspiration and also thanks for the tip of sharpening. i just bought my set and never knew you can sharpen them. a good tip for future. its actually harder to find large erasers in canada rather than the speedy carve lol

[@PallasYuiren]

Well timed! I just started my stamping journey and I'm on maybe too small a budget for it, but this will definitely help! Thanks for posting!

[@pattykelly6621]

Great tutorial Lindsay. I love carving. I use the small white plastic erasers at Dollar Tree all the time for small carved stamps. They work great. I haven't seen this big eraser at my local Dollar Trees yet but I'm looking. Thanks so much.

[@PinkProzac16]

+Patty Kelly They were out in my stores this summer for the "back to school" promotion. Might have to wait until next year to find them or maybe you will get lucky. Dollar Tree is always a bit of a lottery, haha!

[@FeliciaFollum]

I love these!!! I haven't done much printmaking in years! After the holidays, I definitely want to make more...Thanks!

[@vikibanaszak4881]

I haven't done this in years. I was dying for some stamps from Magenta at one time and I decided to carve my own. I went to the library and checked out some clip art books and made some copies. Then you go over them with pencil and rub the image onto the stamp material. As it turned out some of their most famous stamps were from clip art. I did some very detailed pieces. With time and patience and practice you really can make some awesome stamps.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Viki Banaszak yes, they use lots of vintage public domain images;) Lots of companies do in fact!

[@vikibanaszak4881]

+thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Yes, I was a pretty new stamper back then so I had no idea.

[@sandrahiltz1422]

very interesting thank you

[@sunshinesol4033]

Thank you this video helped soo much!!!

[@TheCrankyCrafter]

Oh wow that's really clever , great tutorial thank you Lindsay. Hugs Sarah xx

[@katieann994]

+thefrugalcrafter I did the project in my advanced art class of high school. I cut out ladybugs. It was so fun!!!

[@yasnayani6970]

Love This!💜👍 Thank You For Sharing! 😊

[@micheledickey4066]

I've totally been waiting for this since I saw you bought that huge eraser at the dollar store. I love it!! Could you please do a more detailed one like the flowers? I love all the stamps you've made and I would want to make something like those. Thanks so much for this video, we'll all of your videos!

[@twocupscoffee3186]

I carve roosters from tree branches.... I have also carved my fingers... it does rather hurt. I could use my wood carving tools for this. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@CodyDoll]

So neat. I'm really tempted to do this, since I can't afford my own. Those keys would be great. Oh so many ideas!! That little jean pocket is to cute. I don't think my skill would be that good but it would be neat.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Cody Doll the pocket is a very easy one to make!

[@CodyDoll]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich I don't believe you. haha. I'll have to give it a try.

[@lisaschumack4612]

Hi gorgeous, great video. love it.

[@anadelossantos6111]

so cool I need to try this I love your camera

[@openarms169]

ty for sharing this tutorial. :)

[@minervamayberry3758]

Do you have a video using your flower stamps? They look lovely.

[@varvarabarbara7471]

I use sand paper to remove the printing on the front side

[@MyKitchenCorner]

AWW...... THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS TUTORIAL, I AM SO MAKING THIS CAMARA.... WAIT NO..... I NEED A CARVING KIT FIRST...... LOL. CHRISTINA

[@That.Girl.Kyle.]

this is so cute! thanks for sharing!

[@Dellaclassysassydiva617]

tfs great idea

[@Teorose1]

THANK you, thank you, thank you, fun, fun fun

[@ThePastelKat]

Yay, the video I've been waiting for! I love your frugal ideas for crafting the best. Your painting instruction is also a fav. I am loving that I can get some supplies for this at Dollar Tree to boot. One question for you though. Do you know if it is possible, and how to, print an image (not inkjet) and transfer to the rubber for cutting pretty shapes I find? I also love to create shapes and such in Photoshop and it would be great if I could make stamps out of them. Kudos for always giving such clear and easy instructions, for taking the time to continue near daily content despite a family, business, etc., and your love of creativity! You and Kathryn, and Cori are my favorite youtubers! Definitely wanting more diy supplies videos and your wonderful hauls too. =) Well worth the wait....thank you Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Kat Tee thanks! If you are using a lazer printer you should be able to transfer with heat like and iron.

[@patriciawalters3423]

Awesome, as always! You make it look so easy, I want to try this, soon! .pgw

[@kristinaaung]

I enjoyed your video :)

[@jojojo8835]

5:00 so I don’t get confused and carve the wrong bits I colour in with a sharpie all the areas to carve. It also makes it easier to see where I’ve missed a bit, without having to ink up.😅

[@Faerysong1]

I have done some carving for rubber stamps, Very Amateur! I was wondering on your paisley ones, how did you get the little round holes so even?? I really want to do more, Thanks for sharing! Alice

[@dgreen97]

The exact title of the RVDebs video is "Thursday, two surprises in the mail today" I am sorry that I don't know how to add the video here. I hope you will check it out so you can see some of the possibilities of learning stamp carving. I make stamps for pottery, paving stones, tiles, wrapping paper, so much...Try it, it's addictive. I like using "Safe T Kut rubber for best results and lots of sizes of rubber available inexpensively.

[@mlblove1996]

Yay I was waiting for this video 😊

[@anitaholmes6824]

Well once again you have inspired me to dust off my tools and carve! I love the large eraser, I will have to look for one! I am wondering how the chicken is doing? TFS

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Anita Holmes still inside, she seems happy eough but I wish she would eat and drink more, at this rate she will be living inside forever!

[@kristenk1995]

+thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich that might be her plan!

[@mariawicks1419]

Lindsay thank you SO much for this video!! I just ordered the stamp carving tools a couple weeks ago, but haven't been able to try them out yet. I need to get some erasers first. bad thing is, I was just at Dollar Tree yesterday and seen the 6 pack of those white erasers, and was trying to remember what I was needing them for, but couldnt think of it, so i didnt get them, now I'm kicking myself in the butt that I didnt. I dont get to get out often, so I may have to order some because I dont know when I'll get a chance to go to the store again. I was wondering if you think you could please stamp out all your self carved stamps and take a picture of the stamped image next to each of the stamps so that we can see the effects that each of the stamps make. Like the flower stamps for example, I'm curious as to how those thin lines on them show up when stamped. They look like they arent carved away but just maybe cut in to? Does it just create a darker line of whatever color you're using? If you find the time to stamp them and take pictures for me, I'd really greatly appreciate it. Thank you again for this video and for all your great videos and wonderful tips, tricks, techniques, and tutorials. Your chanel is the only one I visit on a daily basis (multiple times a day)

[@rhondamagee7459]

hahaha...I remember those tiles as well Lindsay, I was one of those that cut herself :( eeeeouch!

[@paulage1art]

Thanks for this video! Years ago I bought a bunch of stamp carving tools at Michaels on clearance, now all I need is the Dollar Tree erasers! Will practice on them before I use the real stamp carving blocks. Is the real stamp carving block easier than the eraser or about the same? Thanks, Paula in Florida

[@katrinazebra]

Cool stuff:-)

[@SharonNolfi]

Great idea to make custom stamps. Thanks! What kind of ink pad did you use to ink the stamp?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Any kind is fine:) this is vivid.

[@leonadavis3010]

what are you using to store your diy stamps in? they seem to be the perfect thickness and I love that you can see them all at a glance.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I have some shallow clear CD boxes I use, I don't know if you can still get them but standard CD clamshell jewel cases should work.

[@leonadavis3010]

+thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich I will give those a try, I'm in wv, so we are usually behind the times lol, burning dvds is still a thing here so I'm sure to find them! I'll look when I go out for my BIG eraser, thanks again!

[@FrankMakesMovies]

Neat idea! Why don't you spritz those carvers with some of that sewing machine oil or some WD-40? WD-40 might unstick the stuck one. You can always wipe them down before carving and then re-spritz them before storing them. My wife makes handbags and has stamped on burlap and other fabric to enhance her designs. This technique for making custom stamps ought to come in handy! Next trip, we get some big erasers from the Dollar Tree!

[@samanthac7037]

Yay I've been waiting for this one! You make it look so much easier than what I thought it would be. can you use ceramic tools or would it need to be the sharpened tools?

[@Quntah888]

Thank you!! I always wanted to learn how to carve my own stamps! Are there more ways to do this? I like to make a quite delicate design... Maybe it won't work with an eraser :/

[@Quntah888]

Reading the info in the infobox 😇 sorry for asking

[@kchari29]

Can you show how to make feather stamp?

[@carlottaholman9481]

I know this video is almost 3 yrs old now, but the storage trays/boxes that you're keeping these stamps in; who makes them and are they still available? price? Thanks, I enjoyed the video, definitely helpful.

[@janemiettinen5176]

Carlotta Holman If I remember correctly, those are just big dvd-cases (for the early doubles, maybe hard to find now). I bet you can find some candies that have perfect containers. Or tealights. Some art supplies come too in these hard plastic boxes, ie. markers, color pencils, kalligraphy inks, etc. Keep your eyes peeled when shopping, check your local goodwill store (you wont believe how many so called `better` containers end up there!) and ask if friends & family have something you could use. Hope this helps.

[@tylercaram5386]

What part of new England do you live in?

[@mahoganylee2764]

Make more vids pls

[@dgreen97]

Please check out my Etsy store and Ebay store naturecarvings I am a rubber stamp carver with 30+ years experience and love it still.I create very large character stamps for my oversized envelopes also. They are sometimes as large as 12x12. You cannot buy stamps that large which is what is fun!I sent a birthday card to a KZbin personality, RVDebs. If you watch her " Thursday two surprises in the mail"video from last week, you will see some of my bigger stamp carvings on the envelope! and card I sent her. So much fun! I hope you will check it out! Diane

[@katherinehaught7950]

You are constantly out of frame, making it difficult to understand