Until recently, I used to buy the button stamps for envelope decor on Etsy, from other sellers - something very practical and time saving. But then I asked my stamp provider if she could carve one specially for me. She said she was very busy and could not carve any custom stamps....
That's when I decided to try my hand at stamp carving. I bought a set of 3 tools (very cheap in TIGER store full of craft ideas), which were good for the beginning, but not as good for carving lines, so I had to order an extra tool online. I also purchased some rubber for carving. And then sat down and started playing with my new toys :)
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| I used my own vintage buttons designs |
The first button carved in rubber was not as impressive as I expected, but I guess it is normal. I had to learn how to handle the tools and I did not know how deep I should carve at first. But with some practice I managed to improve my skill and carved some more pieces.
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| It was this small button you can see at the bottom here that first inspired me to carve. |
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| This is how my envelopes look now :) Do you recognize that black button? |
Rubber stamps provide just one possible idea how to decorate envelopes with orders. Do you have another favourite way of doing it?
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