Just saw your video. I got the bright idea to take the foam toe separators from my latest pedicure and attach them to cardboard and use them for stamps. Thanks for the video.
I love the gelli plate!! Your creative juices start pouring when you get it out. Some of my favorite things to use.... the net from bags of produce, looks like snake skin; bubble wrap, large and small; shelf liner gives a nice texture; a sink mat (one you would lay in the sink to protect glasses) it has squares and I've gotten some really nice texture from that one; taking off the paper from one side of corrugated cardboard so you can get the ridges; laying down scrunched up saran wrap or grocery bags. It's amazing how you look at things differently when you have gelli plating in mind. Thanks for sharing your time and ideas. I get inspired when I watch you.
Always good to demo something you do, never know when someone like me comes along to randomly see this on their feed and think, oh great idea! Love your videos! Tfs, vicki
Wow Denise, you've made some cool designs. I have some homemade foam stamps but I haven't used them in awhile. You've made me want to carve some new ones now. Yours are very cool. Great job. Now off to see you use them. TFS your creative mind with us. ❤💜🤗
Thank you so much for sharing this cost effective way to create our own stamps. I didn't want to buy a pack of 100 tile spacers in one size when I only need a handful. Handmade stamps look much more organic & fun!
What a terrific video! Thank you for so many great ideas. Lately, I rarely throw anything out without considering how I can use it for a craft project. I have "trained" my family to ask before they throw things out. Needless to say, they are not too thrilled. LOL
lol I hear ya. My husband just looks at things in my room now and is like "of course! Why wouldn't you use that" and also "can I throw this out or can you make something out of it?"
You can adhere these foam shapes to a lint roller from the Dollar Tree also. I made probably eight of them that way. New subscriber here and enjoying your vids.
Hi Denise and thank you for your share, still loving watching you "processing" ;) actually , as i was making my own ones, i found that you can make really fine details like feathers of a little bird just with a sharp tool like a needle or even a pointy cutter and there is no need to push hard into the foam just draw and it makes amazing prints ;) watching your vid always makes me finding inspiration :D
@@DeniseLushI'm not at the moment , seems a bit difficult for me to make videos but i would love to share. i'm not anywhere at the time being but i'll let you know :)
YES...I love this idea!! I am going to get some foam and make some stamps. I am pretty new to gelli printing but can't wait to get going on this. The picture of the other stamps that you made from your husbands things, I think it is a chain from a chain saw. lol I love the previous remarks from the lady below. So cool. Keep it up
I wonder if you could mount your shapes on acetate? It would be flimsier than the cardboard, but you would be able to see the placement and then use cardboard or other hard, flat object to push it down. It would mean less cutting of long pieces of cardboard too ;-) I always end up with sheets of acetate from the packaging my kids toys come in and although I find use for a lot of it, there is always more! Just a thought. Great stuff :-)
Denise-darn it, after seeing two of your videos, I was forced (yes, that is not too strong a word) to subscribe to your channel. Not to sound too pretentious, but I have only subscribed to three other art channels in the several years (three, maybe?) I’ve been using TH-cam for art lessons. And here is another great video (I love to dig into previous videos from the best of the best tutors-and you definitely qualify). My work, such as it is (I’m pretty new to gel printing, but I am a self-professed technique junkie ) is going to improve using your techniques. Thank you for your help!
lol Well I am going to take this as a high compliment seeing as you didn't REALLY want to subscribe but felt forced to because you love me so much! LOL! shhhhh that's what I'm hearing. Let me have it. Enjoy!
I have a micro tn that I want to make stamps for and your tutorial is exactly what i was looking for, tho instead of using cardboard, i used my 2 part epoxy and some flat geometric pendant molds to make clear bases for my stamps. It will also keep stamp size in mind since the largest one is less than 3 inches long, then i will glue some push-pins to the backs for handles. Thank you again for such a wonderful tutorial!!!
Great video Denise, thanks for sharing! Hehe I still have to give this ago (bit like scrappy with the gel printing lol), although I have made stamps with thread and string around a wooden block! The wooden block was from an old wooden stamp I didn't like! I have tonnes of those from the 'olden' days when we all used wooden stamps! Love the one you loved most... your own stamp design line next Denise 👍🏻😃
This video was awesome! I'm in a stamp making friendzy these days and this was a nice cheaper alternative way! I was wondering what kind of hole punch that is? I make my own sketchbook and the heavy duty hole punch I currently use is pretty hard on my hands, I have pretty bad arthritis.
Another great video full of ideas! Wonk-it indeed! 🤣 And what was that nifty punch gadget you used? Those lines you made with the stylus should show up in the print. Occasionally the lines will need retracing but you can add great detail that way.
Who is "she" who attached things to a wooden block? Would love to see the vid! I LOVE your wooden block! I'm really enjoying your ICAD series. Thanks for the motivation and inspiration!
Great video. Thanks. One question - do they need cleaning to avoid clogging up from repeated use? Since they're cardboard you can't use soap and water.
Thanks I haven't had a problem so far. I wouldn't leave thick layers of paint on them. I just stamp off the excess paint on a scrap piece of paper. If you're concerned you could wipe them off with a baby wipe or cloth. I figure if I love the stamp that much and it no longer works, I'll just make another one! lol
Great video, Denise! I've made foam stamps with my ScanNCut....from images in the machine and ones that I've hand drawn (especially intricate ones). When I do, I've found it best to use the non-sticky foam (and then glue to a cardboard mount). The SNC also can be use to make your own stencils. Once saved in the machine they can be scaled up or down which is really great (plus a lot of other options).
Yes I've see Julie Fei Fan Balzer use and promote that machine a lot! Looks like a great, handy tool. If I had known about it before hand, I think I would have purchased that one instead of my Silhouette!
Do you put handles on your foam stamps? The only idea I have seen is masking tape folded in half in the center and use the ends to tape it to cardboard. Any other options out there?
I love making stamps this way! What type of glue do you recommend? The type I used kinda doesn’t work so well and my stamps came apart. I have tons of foam that I want to use before buying the sticky back kind next time.
Thank you. I would just try white glue first. See if that holds up. If not, then you could always use something stronger like E6000 or something. I haven't used glue yet. So I guess it would just be a matter of trying and seeing what works for you!
Your voice is so calming. I bought some foam sheets today and searched and there you were. Thank you!
Wonderful! I hope you enjoyed creating your own stamps!!!
Just saw your video. I got the bright idea to take the foam toe separators from my latest pedicure and attach them to cardboard and use them for stamps. Thanks for the video.
lol That's awesome!!!! Great idea!
I love how organic your shapes are.
Thank you
I love the gelli plate!! Your creative juices start pouring when you get it out. Some of my favorite things to use.... the net from bags of produce, looks like snake skin; bubble wrap, large and small; shelf liner gives a nice texture; a sink mat (one you would lay in the sink to protect glasses) it has squares and I've gotten some really nice texture from that one; taking off the paper from one side of corrugated cardboard so you can get the ridges; laying down scrunched up saran wrap or grocery bags. It's amazing how you look at things differently when you have gelli plating in mind. Thanks for sharing your time and ideas. I get inspired when I watch you.
Yes, I know exactly what you are talking about (netting). Yes, I have played with all of those!!!! It's awesome what you can do!
Always good to demo something you do, never know when someone like me comes along to randomly see this on their feed and think, oh great idea! Love your videos! Tfs, vicki
Cool, thanks!
Wow Denise, you've made some cool designs. I have some homemade foam stamps but I haven't used them in awhile. You've made me want to carve some new ones now. Yours are very cool. Great job. Now off to see you use them. TFS your creative mind with us. ❤💜🤗
Thank you Judy. I always look forward to reading your comments. You're always so sweet and kind.
You must pull out your handmade stamps and play!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this cost effective way to create our own stamps. I didn't want to buy a pack of 100 tile spacers in one size when I only need a handful. Handmade stamps look much more organic & fun!
THanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Went looking for a tutorial on making foam stamps...here it is! Sat and created my own right along with you....many thanks.
oh that's awesome!!! Love that! Thanks!
What a terrific video! Thank you for so many great ideas. Lately, I rarely throw anything out without considering how I can use it for a craft project. I have "trained" my family to ask before they throw things out. Needless to say, they are not too thrilled. LOL
lol I hear ya. My husband just looks at things in my room now and is like "of course! Why wouldn't you use that" and also "can I throw this out or can you make something out of it?"
@@DeniseLush I would kill for that type of positive interaction. LOL. Mine usually goes this way: You're not turning into a hoarder, are you?
Thank you for showing me how to make these!
No problem 😊
You can adhere these foam shapes to a lint roller from the Dollar Tree also. I made probably eight of them that way. New subscriber here and enjoying your vids.
Thanks for subbing! I had that thought once and completely forgot about it! lol Thanks for the reminder. (although I'll probably forget again)
I have also used clear CD cases for backing as you can see where you are placing your stamp better. I like to do layered stamping with them.
Yes I remember using those as acrylic blocks back in early scrapbooking days! lol
Hi Denise and thank you for your share, still loving watching you "processing" ;)
actually , as i was making my own ones, i found that you can make really fine details like feathers of a little bird just with a sharp tool like a needle or even a pointy cutter and there is no need to push hard into the foam just draw and it makes amazing prints ;) watching your vid always makes me finding inspiration :D
That is so awesome to hear!!! If you share your art on social media anywhere, please tag me so I can see!!!
@@DeniseLushI'm not at the moment , seems a bit difficult for me to make videos but i would love to share. i'm not anywhere at the time being but i'll let you know :)
@@marrypickford5315 Instagram may be an easier start. You can just post photos!
YES...I love this idea!! I am going to get some foam and make some stamps. I am pretty new to gelli printing but can't wait to get going on this. The picture of the other stamps that you made from your husbands things, I think it is a chain from a chain saw. lol I love the previous remarks from the lady below. So cool. Keep it up
Have fun! So much to play with!!!!
I wonder if you could mount your shapes on acetate? It would be flimsier than the cardboard, but you would be able to see the placement and then use cardboard or other hard, flat object to push it down. It would mean less cutting of long pieces of cardboard too ;-) I always end up with sheets of acetate from the packaging my kids toys come in and although I find use for a lot of it, there is always more! Just a thought. Great stuff :-)
I can't see why not! Sounds like a fabulous idea!!!
Denise-darn it, after seeing two of your videos, I was forced (yes, that is not too strong a word) to subscribe to your channel. Not to sound too pretentious, but I have only subscribed to three other art channels in the several years (three, maybe?) I’ve been using TH-cam for art lessons. And here is another great video (I love to dig into previous videos from the best of the best tutors-and you definitely qualify). My work, such as it is (I’m pretty new to gel printing, but I am a self-professed technique junkie ) is going to improve using your techniques. Thank you for your help!
lol Well I am going to take this as a high compliment seeing as you didn't REALLY want to subscribe but felt forced to because you love me so much! LOL! shhhhh that's what I'm hearing. Let me have it.
Enjoy!
Thank you so much Denise, makes me want to start making my own fun foam stamps. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
well do it!!!! Have fun!
I like that you can make stamps that 'fit' your gel plate. Your video was very instructive.
Yes you can! And fit YOUR style! And BUDGET!!!
Thank you!
I have a micro tn that I want to make stamps for and your tutorial is exactly what i was looking for, tho instead of using cardboard, i used my 2 part epoxy and some flat geometric pendant molds to make clear bases for my stamps. It will also keep stamp size in mind since the largest one is less than 3 inches long, then i will glue some push-pins to the backs for handles. Thank you again for such a wonderful tutorial!!!
oooh that sounds awesome!!!
Glad my video helped! Thanks!!!
Love it! I'm going to try making some of my own now. Thank you, thank you for sharing this with us!
awesome!!!! have fun!
Love it! Thanks for sharing.
PS - It is so much easier to cut if you use meat packing trays instead of cardboard.
ooooh yes! I bet that is much easier! Thank you!
Great video Denise, thanks for sharing! Hehe I still have to give this ago (bit like scrappy with the gel printing lol), although I have made stamps with thread and string around a wooden block! The wooden block was from an old wooden stamp I didn't like! I have tonnes of those from the 'olden' days when we all used wooden stamps! Love the one you loved most... your own stamp design line next Denise 👍🏻😃
Yes I did that during Birgit's Gel Printing Challenge. Not string, but other items.
That would be cool Rachel (Own stamps)
Great tutorial, I just bought some foam today and going to see how I get on making my own stamps.
that's awesome! Have fun!
If you stick them to a CD you could see there placement better. And double or tripple the cd thickness.
cool idea! thanks!
Wounderful ❤❤❤
thanks!
Thank you for this, Denise!
you are very welcome!!!
Thanks. I prefer the hand made stamps to the mass produced ones. Hope I can find the adhesive foam in France!
It does make your art more personal. I just have a hard time coming up with designs.
Love foam stamps! What is the name/brand of that big hole punch? I think I may need it! Thanks.
crop a dile hole punch
Great ideas!!! TFS!! XO ❤
thanks so much!
This video was awesome! I'm in a stamp making friendzy these days and this was a nice cheaper alternative way! I was wondering what kind of hole punch that is? I make my own sketchbook and the heavy duty hole punch I currently use is pretty hard on my hands, I have pretty bad arthritis.
it's a We R Memory Keepers Crop-a-Dile Big Bite Punch.
that's a mouth full lol
You can make some interesting (and cheap) stamps using this method. And very easy to attach to your piece of cardboard.
Yes indeed!
Another great video full of ideas! Wonk-it indeed! 🤣 And what was that nifty punch gadget you used? Those lines you made with the stylus should show up in the print. Occasionally the lines will need retracing but you can add great detail that way.
Thanks so much!
That's a Crop-a-dile! Punches hole and sets eyelets. It's from my scrapbooking days!
Have fun and don't forget to Wonk it!
Who is "she" who attached things to a wooden block? Would love to see the vid! I LOVE your wooden block!
I'm really enjoying your ICAD series. Thanks for the motivation and inspiration!
Oh I think I was speaking of Birgit Koopsen.
Thank you. Glad you are enjoying the ICAD series.
Great video. Thanks. One question - do they need cleaning to avoid clogging up from repeated use? Since they're cardboard you can't use soap and water.
Thanks
I haven't had a problem so far. I wouldn't leave thick layers of paint on them. I just stamp off the excess paint on a scrap piece of paper. If you're concerned you could wipe them off with a baby wipe or cloth. I figure if I love the stamp that much and it no longer works, I'll just make another one! lol
Great video, Denise! I've made foam stamps with my ScanNCut....from images in the machine and ones that I've hand drawn (especially intricate ones). When I do, I've found it best to use the non-sticky foam (and then glue to a cardboard mount). The SNC also can be use to make your own stencils. Once saved in the machine they can be scaled up or down which is really great (plus a lot of other options).
Yes I've see Julie Fei Fan Balzer use and promote that machine a lot! Looks like a great, handy tool. If I had known about it before hand, I think I would have purchased that one instead of my Silhouette!
Do you put handles on your foam stamps? The only idea I have seen is masking tape folded in half in the center and use the ends to tape it to cardboard. Any other options out there?
I don't put handles on mine. I haven't had any problems without them. Do you?
I love making stamps this way! What type of glue do you recommend? The type I used kinda doesn’t work so well and my stamps came apart. I have tons of foam that I want to use before buying the sticky back kind next time.
Thank you.
I would just try white glue first. See if that holds up. If not, then you could always use something stronger like E6000 or something. I haven't used glue yet. So I guess it would just be a matter of trying and seeing what works for you!
Buy cheap children’s rubber tongs and use sole to make marks
yes, good one!
🙂
Trademark "wonk it" before someone else does!
lol I swear I have never used that word in that way before in my life. lol I Have no idea where that came from. LMAO
Foam
Can you use a punch on the phone.?
It may get jammed. I personally wouldn't try it.