How Do You Make Greeting Cards Using Rubber Stamps?
Creating your own greetings cards gives you the ability to tailor their colors, designs and sentiments specifically to the occasions and the recipients. Use rubber stamps to add images, textures and messages that will make them as attractive as they are meaningful. Design a card base by starting with a blank card or cutting and folding a sheet of card stock to create one. Cover the front with a coordinating shade of card stock or a beautiful piece of patterned paper. Trim it slightly smaller than the card base so you’ll still see a narrow border of the original card color. Choose a rubber stamp to suit the occasion of the card. Try generic images like flowers, leaves or geometric shapes. Use symbols of the event like trees and ornaments for Christmas, a cake or presents for birthdays and hearts or Cupid for Valentine’s Day. Opt for text stamps to add a simple message like, “Thank you” or “Get well soon.” Add the image to your card with stamping ink. Dye-based inks dry quickly, while pi
