I love a challenge! The first thing that came to mind was floral foam. I headed on down to JoAnn Fabrics (just a hop and skip from our office) and bought a block. It worked great, but it was messy. The foam kinda flakes off all over the place. I formulated a new plan, tested it out and LOOK AT THIS, a custom Design Stamp holder that cost me $3 to make!
Here is how you can make one too! Head on down to the craft store and dollar store for a block of styrofoam or floral foam and a baking tin or some sort of box (some dollar stores might have both).
Use a knife to cut the foam to fit nice and snug into your container. Place a stamp (image side down) at desired location in the foam and hammer them down (use a soft head hammer like a Plastic Mallet) until 1/3rd of the stamp has sunk into the foam. Repeat for all the stamps. Perhaps leave some space for future stamps.

Other ideas...
- Cover the foam in fabric and cut a hole for each stamp.
- Paint the foam.
- Use decorative scrapbook paper to cover your foam.
- Use a beautiful Kleenex box as your box and just cut the top off.
- Use one of the many DVD boxes in paper or even bamboo from The Container Store.
- Use a soap tray and cut your foam to fit.
- Make your own wooden box with plywood.
We love a challenge, and we love to save money. More DIY projects soon :)
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4 comments:
Love the DIY holder! I am slowly acquiring design stamps, but can't really afford to spring for a holder. Plus making one that reflects your personality is so much better!
That's a great idea!! THanks :D
LOVE IT!!!! Such an awesome idea!!! Might have to try it.... :)
That's a great idea!
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