Make your own stamp Making your own unique stamps is fun and
inexpensive. It's a great way for kids to 'put a stamp' on
cards, wrapping paper and artwork. Ask them to create a stamp,
but make sure you do the carving! Number of players: What you
need: - Ezy Carve Printing Block (available at art stores) or a
rubber - lino carving tools; you need a V shape and a U shape -
craft blade or scalpel - protective cutting mat or thick piece
of cardboard to protect your table - pen or pencil - stamp pad
in any colour Step 1. Gather all you need to make your
personalised stamp. Step 2. Ask your child what they want on
their stamp. Draw your design directly onto the block or rubber.
Remember it will print as a mirror image! Step 3. Using a craft
blade, cut out the section that will become your stamp, leaving
about 5mm around the design. Make sure any 'helpers' keep well
away from this step. Step 4. Now you're ready to do some
carving, so make sure you have your cutting mat or thick
cardboard underneath. Step 5. With the