Five ways to use rubber stamps

May 25, 6:23 PMSF Arts and Crafts ExaminerAllie Schuman

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1. Labels for homemade canned goods. I used different flower stamps for each flavor of jam and used a larger stamp with a pilgrim feel on the pickles I made. With a Xryon sticker maker, labels are almost too easy.

2. I very rarely stray away from brown paper packaging when I wrap presents. I switch between ribbon, twine and yarn and if I really want to spruce them up, I'll use rubber stamps on the paper. The only thing to keep in mind when doing this is to stamp before wrapping because you need a hard surface for the stamp to work well.

3. Large rubber stamps work well if you're making greeting cards. Use the large stamp on the front side of the paper and smaller letter stamps for the greeting.

4. Use your letter and number stamps to make clean labels for your files and folders.

5. Stamp your design on to a piece of creme or ivory paper and mount it on a felt back. Choose your favorite ribbon or twine and hang the ornament from your holiday tree or garland.