Rubber Stamp Cards

From LoveToKnow Crafts

Making handmade rubber stamp cards is a fun and enjoyable hobby that lets you practice a variety of stamping techniques.

Rubber stamps make it easy to create unique handmade greeting cards.

Making Hand Stamped Cards

Sending a handmade greeting card is a thoughtful way to show someone how much you care. However, you’ll need to gather a few supplies before beginning your first card making project.

Basic Supplies

Obviously, a collection of rubber stamps is a card making necessity. Alphabet stamps, floral stamps, and geometric print stamps are the most versatile for the crafter on a budget, although you may also want to invest in a set of stamps with saying such as “Congratulations”, “Happy Birthday”, and “Thank You”. Choosing between wood mounted stamps and unmounted acrylic stamps is primarily a matter of personal preference.

Inks add color and vibrancy to the designs on your rubber stamp cards. Dye ink is the easiest for beginners to work with, although pigment ink offers the possibility of embossing your designs. Chalk, colored pencils, and markers may also be useful if you plan to color in your stamped designs.

If you already have a large selection of cardstock from scrapbooking or other paper craft projects, you may choose to save money by making your own cards and envelopes. However, purchasing blank cards and envelopes is typically the most convenient choice. Instead of spending hours cutting and measuring, you’ll be able to focus on the design process.

Additional Card Embellishments

While it’s quite possible to make adorable handmade greeting cards with only rubber stamps, ink, and paper, many card makers choose to add additional embellishments. To give your next rubber stamp card a special touch, consider using one of the following:

Buttons
Ribbon
Fibers
Beads
Eyelets
Brads
Stickers
Chipboard
Silk flowers
Metal charms

Buying Supplies for Rubber Stamp Cards

You can create rubber stamp cards using a minimal amount of supplies.

Supplies for making rubber stamp cards can be found at large craft stores such as Michaels Crafts or Hobby Lobby. You can also shop for supplies online at one of these websites:

In addition, you can purchase a variety of rubber stamps and card making supplies from direct sales companies such as Stampin’ Up and Close to My Heart. Consultants often hold home workshops where you can learn new stamping techniques and try the products that you are interested in buying.

Ideas for Making Stamped Cards

Looking at rubber stamp cards other crafters have designed is a good way to jumpstart your own creative process. By using different papers, inks, and stamp designs, you can easily give an rubber stamp card idea your own special touch. The following galleries feature a number of handmade cards for you to enjoy:

Card making sketches can also be a great source of inspiration for your projects. Sketches can help you determine where to place images and text on your handmade cards. Check out these helpful links to learn more:

If you’re interested in purchasing a card making book for your reference library, you can find the following titles on Amazon.com: