DIY: Cork Stamp


I'm trying to get into the habit of making cards rather than buying them. I started when I sent my sister the Make a Wish Birthday Card. Now that Valentines day coming up, I thought it would be fun to create my own stationary for the occasion.

With some corks and paint lying around my house this project was both easy and free.  Ready to make your cork stamp?

HERE'S THE HOW TO:


You can choose any shape you'd like. Simple shapes are best because they are easier to cut out. I choose a heart because I thought it would be sweet for Valentine's Day. This bunting idea from Pilli Pilli is super cute, and I'm saving this Christmas tree version from Feathers and Freckles for next Christmas.

I know you know, but just a quick note to be careful and not to rush in this step. You don't want to slice a finger!!







And, that's all there is to it. Now, go ahead and stamp you heart out.  ;)

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41 comments:

  1. Such a cute idea Erica! And this could be used for so many other patterns! I'd like to do one with my initals :) Also, you should check out the vine app for iphone! I think it'd be a great way to promote your DIY since they are all so cute :)

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    1. I've seen that app popping up in blogland lately, but didn't know what it was. I'll have to check it out! :)

      P.S. I LOVE the idea of creating a stamp with initials.

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  2. So cute! And I love any excuse to open more bottles of wine! Though I probably should not try to make these after having a glass - I would lose a finger :)

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  3. so cute! i've been making hearts for my cards out of felt :)

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    1. Felt hearts would be so cute. They have such a warm and fuzzy feel to them. :)

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  4. This is so perfect since I just finished a bottle of wine with my roommates! Gonna try making a stamp of my own with the cork. :)

    JennifHsieh

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  5. So cute! I am a pinto gris fan, so I'll have to start saving my corks. :D

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  6. Great diy as usual darlin! I've been doing a bit of dabbling in paint over this weekend :) Hopefully I'll have everything ready to share soon! I kept thinking "man I should set up better lighting so I can share this on Erica's level" lol ^.^

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  7. ....cute and simple!!!!
    happy week Erica, xxxxx Ale

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  8. This is lovely Erica :) I may have to make my own stamp :)

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  9. Love it !!! I have a lot of corks at home, maybe it's a good time to finally use them :)

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  10. I love the colour pink you used for these!

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  11. What a great - and simple! - DIY project! And you wouldn't have to be great in DIY-ing to make cards like these, excellent! I also liked your sister's birthday card - so original and cute!

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  14. This is such a cute idea! I've never used cork to make stamps before, but I do use lino block quite a bit. I should start saving my corks to make little stamps like these!

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  16. OK. I LOVE. I am on a stamping craze and I love this heart stamp and the other examples you gave!! I can't wait to stamp away!! Now I know what to do with left over corks!!

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  18. How cute are these?! Perfect for homemade Valentine's Day cards!

    Alyssa
    The Glossy Life

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  19. This is perfect and I need to do this! You just made Valentine's day a little easier for me :)

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  20. This is such a cute idea! I usually just paint/draw hearts myself or use stickers for crafts, but the stamp seems so much more personable!

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  21. Oh my goodness!! That is such a great idea and so creative how you used the corks to cut out hearts. Thanks for sharing! I definitely want to try this out xo

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  22. Lovely! I like the idea using a cork.... I have a lot of those lying around. ;) ~Stephanie

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  23. I've done this before & it is such an easy DIY! I love it :D

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  24. Nice DIY. I shall try this one soon ;)

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  25. OMG!! Erica this DIY is FAB!! I love it, you just come up with the best projects ever. Amazing- you are so creative. Perfect for V-day!!

    XO Jenna @ Demure in Diamonds

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  26. This is such a great DIY...I love it!

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  27. awww, omg what a cute idea! you always have the best DIYS i swear :)

    have a wonderful week!

    xo,
    kristyn

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  28. I used to make stamps out of erasers :)
    One of my friends actually recently gifted a stamp of my initials to me.
    Love these homemade ones.

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  30. Fantastic idea!! (Just love your tutorial pictures as well!!)
    Kate :}

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  31. Thank you so much for your sweet comment!
    I've tried that cork stamp as well before, it's so fun!

    Have a lovely day,
    -Kati

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  32. Really loving your DIYS!
    Following your blog :) :)Can't believe it took me this long to follow your it even though I've been following you on twitter :)

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  33. CUTE! I love the idea of making your own cards.

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  34. oh i love this idea! My dilemma though is that it might take about a year to collect them corks. Not so much of a wine drinker here.

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  35. This is a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing!
    Sarah xx

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  36. cute! I love the colors you chose for the hearts.

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  37. i am in LOVE with this idea erica, thank you!! so super cute and bright!

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