Scrapbooking is a fun activity to do with kids and adults of all ages. In this project, you will learn how to make your own scrapbook stamps using a few simple objects.  These stamps will give your scrapbooking an unique look – one that cannot be simply bought at a store!

Scrapbook Stamp Kit Material:

A handful of buttons in different sizes.  These buttons should have texture; otherwise, the stamps won’t work very well.

A bag of craft corks in different sizes.  You can find this at your local craft store.

Glue

Stamp pads in various colors

Scrapbook Stamp Kit Instructions:

1. Match the buttons to corks. Each cork end should be slightly smaller than the corresponding button.
2. Glue the button’s back side to the cork end with the glue.
3. Make as many stamps as you have buttons.
4. Allow the stamps to dry.
5. That’s it. You can start stamping away. Put a paper towel under the paper to give the stamp more give; it’ll make a prettier impression.

Bonus idea: Make a bunch of stamps and pack them in a pretty box with some stamp pads.  This will make a great gift for the happy scrapper in your life.

This is an easy project to make. Your kids can use it to store their travel mementos, movie ticket stubs, baseball game tickets and any other special items they wish to cherish.

Keepsake Envelope Material:

A notebook, preferably one that comes in a hard cover.  An archival photo book would work well.
Envelopes -  It’s fun to use different kinds of envelopes in all sizes and shapes, as long as they can fit within the notebook.
Glue or double sided tape

Keepsake Envelope Instructions:

1. Open the notebook
2. Using glue or double sided tape, attach the envelope to one sheet of paper.
3. Turn the paper over, attach another envelope.
4. Depending on how many envelopes (pockets) you want, continue to glue more envelopes to the pages.
5. Leave a few pages blank throughout the book so your kids can draw or write on them.
6. That’s it, you’re done!

Bonus idea: Combine scrapbooking techniques for the blank pages to create a truly stunning memory book for your kid.

A monogram stamp is a cool thing to have. It can be used to decorate greeting cards, gift tags, gift wrap and many more things.  You can also use it to mark your books to claim ownership. It’s also a quick gift to make and everyone can appreciate having their own monogram stamps.

Most stamps call for carving a big piece of eraser with knives. Since this process wouldn’t be safe for kids, I’m instead showing instructions for making monogram stamps with polymer clay.  The polymer clay is safe for kids to use and it’s much easier to handle than a set of knives. 

Monogram Stamp Craft Supplies:

• polymer clay

Monogram Stamp Craft Instructions:

1. Create a cube shape with the polymer clay. This will serve as the base of the stamp.
2. Using polymer clay, roll into thin strips.  Form letters with the clay thin strips. 
3. Carefully transfer the thin strips onto the base of the stamp.  Press on the thin strips to secure them onto the stamp base.  Remember to reverse the direction of the letters so they will appear correctly when stamped.
4. You can also just carve shapes and lines directly onto the stamp base if you’re more interested to create patterns than monograms.
5. Bake the clay according to manufacturer’s direction.

Here are some images of finished monogram stamps for your inspiration.

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