DIY stamps with foam tape

So here is my first project. *weehee*

I am going to talk about how to make stamps with foam tape. I saw some really cute patterned wrapping papers at a bookstore recently whose price was horribly high! So I thought of coming up with a ‘gaavthi’ version of those stamped papers that you can use as wrapping papers or even as letterheads :D Believe me, you'll love them!
Well, I must warn you that you can only make simple patterns with the technique I am about to share and you can't really do intricate patterns with this thing.
I'll be posting another project soon that will allow you to do some fine designing for the stamps!

~ If you are bored to read everything, you can skip to the video link at the end of this post. Yes, ~
I know I am awesome B) 

SO LET'S START!

These are things you will need:

1. Foam tape
2. A block or a base (for fixing the stamp cutouts)
3. A pair of scissors
4. A beautiful sheet of paper
5. A color bar or an ink pad

The method: 

1) Decide the pattern you want on your paper. (I am demonstrating a very simple striped one)

2) Pick up the foam tape and pick up your scissor. *woah* 

3) Now, start cutting the tape according to the pattern you have in mind.

Yeah, that's my hand. :D

4) Keeping the other side of the tape as it is, stick the tape on the base or a wooden block according to your pattern!

5) Once you are happy with the patter, peel off the upper covering on the tape. Voila! It’s ready! Umm almost. :P

Don't worry about its stickiness. It will go away once you stamp it

for the first time.

6) Apply your favorite color onto the stamp. I had used a brush and some diluted paint but I would suggest using a stamp pad or a color bar. :D

7) Hold your breath (and your paper) and STAMP!

Don't worry if it doesn't turn out perfect the first time. You'll get the hang of it
as and when you stamp more. :P

 8) Stamp away and create the pattern you want! Voila! It's ready!

Ignore the failed attempt on the bottom left of the picture :P

9) Let the pattern dry thoroughly. Add some more ditzy doodles to it if you wish to.

10) Use it as a wrapping paper and make sure you make it look cooler by using additional stuff like ribbons and twines.

Ta daaa!

And you are done!

For all those who are bored to read all this, check out my video on YouTube ---> (you will also get some beautiful background score with it, haha)

DIY Series #1 - Make your own stamps!

Try it out and let me know your views!

Hope you enjoyed it! 

I'll see you guys soon with my next project. Until then,

Adios!

~ Shivani~