Are you looking for an easy way to make your own stamp? Handmade stamps are the perfect addition to scrapbooking, greeting cards, packages and more. Belgian Etsy seller Mitsy, aka ArtMind, would love to show you how to get started! First, gather your tools and materials. Here’s what you’ll need:

- A lino cutting set
- A pencil
- A simple design to carve
- A Sharpie marker
- Ink
- Gum (soft printing blocks like these)

Step 1: Trace the design with a pencil.

Step 2: Flip the pencil drawing over and rub it onto the gum.

Step 3: Trace the pencil outline on your block with a Sharpie marker.

Step 4: Cut away all of the gum, except for the black outlines.

Step 5: Put some ink on the stamp and press onto paper.

Step 6: You can clearly see that the stamp needs to be cut more. All of the black marks can be cut away. You can either use the lino cutters for this or a little scalpel knife.

Step 7: Repeat the process of stamping again to see if it looks better after cutting away some more gum.
Now you can glue your soft stamp to a block of wood or acrylic and stamp away!
ArtMind created this Babuschka stamp to help brand the packaging of her mini sculptures, 99 Feelings. They are amazing, so make sure you check them out!
Don’t have the time to make your own? Check out these handmade stamps from our lovely Etsy sellers…
More crafty project downloads can be found in our How-Tuesday series on the Etsy blog! And did you know that you can buy Supplies on Etsy?



204 comments
Sign in to add your ownbananaicecream says:
Very Cool!!
6 years ago
VintageEye says:
I love to learn how to do new stuff!
6 years ago
BululuStudio says:
Nice!!! I'm gonna give it a try...
6 years ago
ketartstudio says:
This looks like so much fun! Plus, that would come in handy for making labels and tags. I remember linocutting from middle school - I want to go buy the tools right now. Any excuse to go to the art supply store!
6 years ago
staroftheeast says:
Yaaay for ArtMind :)
6 years ago
baconsquarefarm says:
Oh my goodness, ones never to old to learn new tricks, this is awesome~ Thanks for sharing ArtMind and Daniellexo.
6 years ago
juurceka says:
fantastic. thank you, mitsy.
6 years ago
aBreathofFrenchair says:
Thanks for sharing. This is something I would love to try!
6 years ago
jcrabbit says:
ok that's just plain neat. I didn't even know people did that by hand!!! I am amazed once again.
6 years ago
enchantedpond says:
brilliant well done Mitsy !!! and you are featured in storque xxx
6 years ago
ingermaaike says:
Yayyyy for Art, I love her tutorials and those feelings!
6 years ago
ZsBcreations says:
Fantastic tutorial, Mitsy, brilliant job!! Congrats on the Storque feature :) hugs, Zsuzsa
6 years ago
akane says:
I love carving stamps... I use them on fabric, wood, and paper of course:)
6 years ago
karlita says:
wooohooo, a famous belgian :o) Feel like i have to try my hand at stamps some day! And yes, the 99 feelings are amazing!!
6 years ago
1dream says:
Uggsh!! Amazing tutorial. Congrats Artmind!!!
6 years ago
blueberryshoes says:
oh i am SO gonna get into this now...great article! thanks!
6 years ago
adoreneko says:
Terrific tutorial and wonderful stamps!
6 years ago
TreeHuggerStudio says:
that's awesome!
6 years ago
alibli says:
Great Idea! I'll try...
6 years ago
julieincharge says:
I love this tutorial. Great job, ArtMind! Thanks for sharing.
6 years ago
ArtMind says:
Thank you all! I love tutorials and I love sharing the proces of making something. So happy too that you are all going to make stamps now! :)
6 years ago
GaffeyArt says:
Very useful AND cool! annegaffey.blogspot.com
6 years ago
ExoticFlavour says:
Absolutely brilliant, amazing work! Thank you ^-^
6 years ago
thePhotoZoo says:
how cool is that!! thanks for the tutorial!!! (saw this on twitter!!)
6 years ago
annarubyking says:
what a great tutorial! the world cannot have enough stamps!
6 years ago
missindie says:
Awesome! That is too cool, can't wait to make some! :]
6 years ago
topsyturvydesign says:
Fab tutorial - I *love* your 99 feelings series ArtMind! If you are not up to busting out with the linoleum, so to speak, www.Corrabelle.etsy.com makes awesome linos!
6 years ago
SilverSynergy says:
I'm certainly going to give this a go!
6 years ago
EJPcreations says:
What a great demo!!! Thank you!
6 years ago
Ozknits says:
This looks so fun! I'll have to try it to see if I can do it injury-free :)
6 years ago
OffTheHooks says:
very cool- these would be a great way to save paper- instead of getting business cards printed on new paper, you could just stamp recycled bits of paper!!
6 years ago
melaniefavreau says:
Nice! I'm gonna make some to customize my packages. Thanks a lot Miss Danielle :)
6 years ago
dumbo says:
OH, BRILLIANT!! SIMPLE. EASY. COOL. CHEAP.
6 years ago
juicychristians says:
i love it!
6 years ago
kaoruwerk says:
Awesome. I totally want to try it.
6 years ago
karuski says:
Thanks for a great info with clear description & pictures! Her feelings project is just amazing too!
6 years ago
beautifulbridget says:
Excellent! I always wondered how stamps were made!
6 years ago
bellasparty says:
Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
6 years ago
LaveMeSoapCo says:
interesting
6 years ago
kateleestar says:
I just love etsy.
6 years ago
Huismus says:
You busy bee! :-) What a great tutorial and clear explanation.. Check out her shop, those 99 feelings are amazing!!
6 years ago
visart says:
Wonderful tutorial, thanks!
6 years ago
themefragrance says:
oh good! time for to buy more art supplies! thanks for another fun lesson!
6 years ago
yaelfran says:
cool Mitsy!!!!!!
6 years ago
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6 years ago
PetitPlat says:
Oh wow that's awesome! Thanks a lot Mitsy ;)
6 years ago
FashionFauxPas says:
Looks like fun! I'd love to try it out!
6 years ago
SteveJaviel says:
Beautiful work. I love them!
6 years ago
FlanneryO says:
Totally inspired to make some stamps...just bought a Richard Nixon stamp for a friend!
6 years ago
ModFarmgirl says:
Awesome! Thank you for sharing! I really have to try this!!! www.autumnwhispers.etsy.com also sells some awesome handcarved stamps. She can even carve your portrait in a stamp!!!
6 years ago
youheartus says:
this is fabulous! thanks.
6 years ago
clothpaperstitches says:
Oh, thank you for sharing this...I've been wanting to learn about this lately, and I'll definitely try it! Thanks.
6 years ago
thestapeliacompany says:
I love stamps and I never knew how to make them. Thanks to this, I do now! :)
6 years ago
humblebea says:
Well, that is way too cool! Thanks for sharing, Mitsy! Great article, Danielle! (-:
6 years ago
norakaren says:
thanks for the tip!! I love everything customized!
6 years ago
myhearttoyours says:
Awesome! I was just looking for stamps today and couldn't find any that were unique! GREAT TIP! Thanks!
6 years ago
themagicalbean says:
I love making stamps!! Thanks for the information and tips.
6 years ago
Humanidad says:
very cool!
6 years ago
DewberryVintage says:
Wow! I cant wait to give this a try :)
6 years ago
lovelygifts says:
Great idea
6 years ago
lunaticart says:
Excellent tutotial!! Thank you Misty!!!
6 years ago
MGMart says:
Great tutorial! I want to try it now!!! Thank you Mitsy and Danielle :) xx
6 years ago
auleecreations says:
What a good idea... Thanks !!!
6 years ago
NatashaDesigns says:
I Love it ")
6 years ago
cabbagesandkingsArt says:
Wonderful Tutorial! Great Job Mitsy, and Danielle! :)
6 years ago
silentdisco says:
Thanks. Its simple... will try it :)
6 years ago
vadjutka says:
I love step-by-step tutorials!
6 years ago
DalkullanJewelry says:
Great tutorial. I was just thinking about making a stamp yesterday, and now I know how. Thanks so much!
6 years ago
IlluminatedPerfume says:
So inspirational!! Thank you this is fantastic.
6 years ago
Pumpkinpye517 says:
wow this really makes me want to make a stamp! no more potato stamps! lol
6 years ago
branda says:
Great ArtMind!! We will try to make a stamp too!!! :-) :-)
6 years ago
tanisalexis says:
way to go artmind! :) I love what you do. and your 99 feelings are creating an awesome following. WOO HOO!!! :D
6 years ago
ZombieIrish says:
LOVE it... I've been wanting to do this forever! :D
6 years ago
littlepinkpebble says:
wow~!! great~!!
6 years ago
paperpatternsilk says:
I love love love those mini feelings sculptures, I showed them to a designer friend and he thought they were really great and clever too. : )
6 years ago
zeropumpkin says:
oh man this is super cool! :D
6 years ago
gretchenmist says:
great tutorial mitsy, thanks for sharing!
6 years ago
VintageScraps says:
Fantastic! I was wondering :)
6 years ago
peaseblossomstudio says:
Love it! I can't wait to be back to carving stamps soon. :-) I am going to teach my 6 year old niece how to carve them when I am up and running again!
6 years ago
BlueTerracotta says:
Thanks for this great tutorial! I'm definitely going to try this!
6 years ago
AFarmersDaughter says:
funny I was just thinking I need a stamp...Awesome
6 years ago
Blakenetizen says:
Wow This is very cool! STAMPS ROCK!
6 years ago
Blakenetizen says:
This is soo cool I just twittered it :) http://twitter.com/blakenetizen
6 years ago
lilimandrill says:
Snif snif! I am so sad! You forgot my stamps: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15546362 I also make CUSTOM FACE STAMPS: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22242848 Please visit my flickr gallery to see the results of custom orders: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lilimandrill/ Thanks for stopping by! Lise
6 years ago
vaeda says:
Love this!
6 years ago
mojospastyle says:
I started to use stamps on my handbags and you can create so many cool designs. Great article and found some really good stamp stores to buy from.
6 years ago
sophiestansfield says:
Fantastic tutorial - very inspired to create my own! :) Thank you!
6 years ago
WrenWillow says:
oh i love stamps!! i used to make them in college and this has inspired me to try them out again... thanks!
6 years ago
sandali says:
I absolutely LOVE 'How-to-Tuesdays' -- it's such an inspirational day when it incourages all of us to try something new -- Happy Days ;)
6 years ago
Iammie says:
I want one. So cute!
6 years ago
LilyBaySoap says:
Neat-o!
6 years ago
Boxtreasures says:
Thank you so much! How cool is this! Always new & fresh ideas!
6 years ago
jennifersquires says:
This is so inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
6 years ago
AwApplesauce says:
This is crazy! I just finished making my own stamps a few days ago! It's a lot of fun, I'm totally going to start doing more.
6 years ago
Mimiandlola says:
Thank you for sharing!
6 years ago
ellecools says:
So fun! I want to go stamp some stuff right now!
6 years ago
Morado says:
This is real nice! I'd love to make my own stamps...im surely going to try. thanks!
6 years ago
CollectionObsession says:
I didn't think I could make stamps. Maybe I can - I'm gonna try. Thanks for the encouraging tutorial.
6 years ago
LoveLeeSoaps says:
I have always wanted to try making stamps!
6 years ago
sucree says:
I love stamps and have been wanting to make some. Thanks for sharing this ArtMind!
6 years ago
shecological says:
Thank you so much! that was very cool!
6 years ago
ArtMind says:
I'm getting all giddy that you are all going to make stamps! It's so fun, cheap and useful! Have fun & if you want to share your stamp, you can post a picture on Flickr. There are numerous groups for stamp making, here is one I like a lot: http://www.flickr.com/groups/rubberstamps/
6 years ago
ireneagh says:
very cool! great idea! :)
6 years ago
polkadotsoup says:
terrific how-tuesday! i can't wait to get some supplies and get started :)
6 years ago
LittleCritters00 says:
Oh! this is great. I've been wanting to do this. thanks
6 years ago
CutieDynamite says:
Oooh! I used to love making stamps as a kid!
6 years ago
gothfoxdesigns says:
Fabulous Tutorial! Funny this should come up since i bought stamp making supplies just yesterday. I haven't made a stamp since Jr. High.
6 years ago
redyellowandblueink says:
I love hand cut rubber stamps and blocks.
6 years ago
dropsofjupiter says:
This tutorial helped me to make my very first own stamp - I love it :) Thank you so much for making this, Mitsy!
6 years ago
nikkiprince440 says:
This is a great idea. One I hadn't thought of. I'll be sure to try this. It'll add a unique touch to my scrapbook pages. Check out this blog they have really great ideas as well Scrapbooking Blog, Scrapbooking Tutorials and Ideas
6 years ago
nikkiprince440 says:
http://www.capturedmomentsblog.com/
6 years ago
nikkiprince440 says:
This is a great idea. One I hadn't thought of. I'll be sure to try this. It'll add a unique touch to my scrapbook pages. Check out this blog they have really great ideas as well http://www.capturedmomentsblog.com/
6 years ago
toosis says:
Artmind you are so creative. I love the article.
6 years ago
HazelnutDesigns says:
I had a custom stamp made so I can create my own fabric lables... made by foryoo.etsy.com Love it!
6 years ago
pixiepaper says:
Great tutorial, very easy to follow directions. Thanks for sharing Mitsy!
6 years ago
bluelala says:
Very cool! Thanks for sharing!
6 years ago
beladonna says:
It's an awesome tutorial! Congrats Misty!
6 years ago
martice says:
How cool! :)
6 years ago
meltemsem says:
Mitsy, this is great! Thanks so much for sharing us !
6 years ago
ilovemysewingmachine says:
i loved doing this in school - im soo going to try it again!
6 years ago
poetsdaughter says:
Very cool! I have to try this :)
6 years ago
winemakerssister says:
Great tutorial! Thanks for including my leaping lamb stamp.
6 years ago
FebystanDesigns says:
Thanks for the tutorial, Artmind! It looks fun.
6 years ago
bodaszilvia says:
wonderful idea!! thank you for sharing!
6 years ago
waisze says:
i love this. I use rubber stamps all the time. Thanks for the intro into the world of stamp making!
6 years ago
nanouke says:
I love stamps and I love ArtMind, so.. wonderful combination!
6 years ago
PrairieFairyDesigns says:
Sweet stuff, I remember using a potato and knife to make a one use stamp in elementary school. . . . also works very well and is cheap as cheap can be.
6 years ago
mochachild says:
Great idea! It will definitely add more originality. Thanks for sharing!
6 years ago
monkeyandsquirrel says:
pirate bunny... arrrr!!!
6 years ago
blythestuff says:
I love this. I will follow and make some. thx~
6 years ago
raghousenternational says:
Very, very cool. Before etsy, I just never knew how much creativity there is out there and I am just awed at this! Really cool work. Ren
6 years ago
jenta2b says:
I love it, that you could share this with others. THANKS!
6 years ago
littlemoandfriends says:
cool! cool! I'm definitely going to give this handmade stamp a go! Thanks for sharing!xxx
6 years ago
cthings says:
Great tutorial!! Thanks for sharing this! You make it look so easy.
6 years ago
GlamBlasphemy says:
Great! I always have been wondering how to do that, but I didn't knew what tools I may be needing.. Thank you!!
6 years ago
OSEC says:
Thanks for sharing. I will use it.
6 years ago
Tepuisjewelrys says:
Thank you , very cool ,Thanks for sharing Love
6 years ago
FableBay says:
i love learning new things!! i would like to give this a try
6 years ago
Jemppa says:
Thanks! This is very helpful and it looks so easy. Most definitely I'll have to give it a try.
6 years ago
SavonShoppe says:
Thanks for the great tutorial. Easy to follow w/ great pics. Another craft to try "stamping"...adding to list.
6 years ago
MantaWave says:
Fantastic! Thanks so much! ~G
6 years ago
CamillesCloset says:
WHat a fab Idea!!
6 years ago
samsstuff says:
Great idea! (love the little pirate bunny too!) Thanks for the tutoral
6 years ago
Paw2Reflect says:
That is really cool! Thanks for the great tutorial! I can hardly wait to try my own! Sharing is so much fun!
6 years ago
applesaucedesigns says:
Thanks for the lesson I have made a stamp before but used a wood block I never considered gum, which is so much easier to work with, thanks so much.
6 years ago
LavenderField says:
amazing! thanks for sharing! :-)
6 years ago
patriciasaabdesigns says:
Useful and fun! Thanks much!!
6 years ago
JiaStyle says:
very useful article!!!
6 years ago
sheenajewellery says:
I have been thinking about making a stamp...nice to see this little tutorial. Now just to squeeze in some time!
6 years ago
NaomiKimhi says:
`really great article , Thank you
6 years ago
TheNightjar says:
thats great, i have wanted to know a simple way for a while now, yeah!!
6 years ago
Wellofcreations says:
This definitely gives me a better appreciation of this type of art.
6 years ago
LolasCraftShop says:
How cool is that!
6 years ago
Morado says:
These stamps are precious! I wish i cud make one
6 years ago
sjane says:
hey thanks for including one of my stamps!
6 years ago
tinyspace says:
super cool, wanna try it at home now!
6 years ago
wendyjang says:
gotta go buy erasers ^^
6 years ago
variation says:
I've tried many times (all in vain) to carve my own stamps. I'm impressed by anyone who can do this! Thanks for sharing.
6 years ago
lassandaliasdeana says:
perfect tute!!! lovely! thanks ;)
6 years ago
pandabunny says:
awesome! this looks like tons of fun!
6 years ago
BirdWatching says:
These are so cute. I made my own stamp once, maybe I will try it again!
6 years ago
amicafe says:
Sweet craft !!! I love it so much! Thanks:P
6 years ago
lemonlinn says:
Great job. I like your idea!
6 years ago
plasticmoon says:
cannot wait to start mine :-) thanks for the tips !
5 years ago
Achromatic says:
I'm efinitely going to try this out! Very helpful...thanks for posting these tips!
5 years ago
LoveLeeSoaps says:
I have been thinking about trying this forever. I come back and look at this post all the time. I FINALLY just ordered. :)
5 years ago
pppcute says:
Wow. Great..:)
5 years ago
SiamOriental says:
very cute
5 years ago
RePairer says:
very nice!
5 years ago
paulofnavarone says:
love eet!
5 years ago
ruddlecottage says:
I've always loved making stamps, when I could afford business cards, I made them the same way! Nice job! Keep on stamping! My best jayne
5 years ago
Snowdon says:
Thanks for this, can't wait to get home and dig out my lino cutting tools and give it a go!
4 years ago
terribea says:
another way to carve a softer stamp is rubber carving sheet, available in the lino carving aisle at the art store. AND a really cheaper way I use for little ones is the ends or faces of the white rubber erasers. Try them.
4 years ago
RickiKellyStudio says:
yay! I was hoping to make my own stamp instead of having to order one... I've heard of making stamps out of erasers or linolium tiles. I'm going to have to find some things around the house that will suffice! OOoo I love being resourceable! Thanks!
4 years ago
Funkyfrogg says:
I have always wanted to do this! I can't wait to try.
4 years ago
ButlerPottery says:
I like this idea. Thanks for sharing
4 years ago
bluewater607 says:
I love this!!Thanks so much for sharing!!
4 years ago
SimplyInvitingCards says:
Just came across this via another Storque article. Thanks for taking the time to share this how-to!
4 years ago
GaloreGalore says:
I'm laughing out loud; I am preparing to open my etsy shop, and am literally in the middle of making a stamp for packaging my goods. What makes me laugh is that the tools pictured above are almost identical to the tools I am looking at now. I'm living in Valenciennes, which is just near the Belgian border, so that might explain things!
4 years ago
SweetlyScrappedArt says:
This is so cool! Definitely going to try. Wish me luck! This person has skills :)
4 years ago
8Crayons says:
4 years ago
8Crayons says:
I got so excited, I hit the button twice! I used to do wood & linolium cuts back in the day...thanks for helping me to remem ber that I loved this! YEAAAAAA!
4 years ago
jasperjay says:
that pencil rub is brilliant-i never would have thought of that!
4 years ago
ITEMFACTORY says:
Cool Tips!! Thank you . I'm gonna give it a try
4 years ago
Gasii says:
Very cool! i really wanna do that too :) thanks for sharing
3 years ago
GABLI says:
Perfecto! Thank you for sharing this information!
3 years ago
Janelle and Jason Ethridge from NomadCraftsEtc says:
VERY GOOD IDEA!
3 years ago
sin sin from SugarSinDesign says:
Good Idea and Good Tip
3 years ago
TeeTi Suthivoranunkul from 29thDecember says:
Cool tips !!
3 years ago
wanchai sirisaengchai from bambiestore says:
fantastic. thank you, mitsy.
2 years ago
PM dolls from 24PM says:
Thank you . ;]
2 years ago
May from RosyBeau says:
Cool Trip! Thank you so much
2 years ago
Carolyn Hasenfratz from CarolynsStampStore says:
Anyone who wants to pursue this further might enjoy my tutorial - http://www.limegreennews.com/howcarv.html
2 years ago
Wirawat Janpranot from RichyHandMade says:
Thanks for the ideas I will try to do it
2 years ago
Amnaj Ruamsupnukul from SumAssets says:
cool
2 years ago
Tinna Kancha from tinny1980artsfarm says:
oh very good.
1 year ago
Natthawuth Tachumpoo from CNXClubShop says:
Very nice !!!
1 year ago
angkrit romsaiyud from iCrochet21 says:
Cool! Thx for idea
1 year ago
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1 year ago
Kamonkan Ngamtrakulchon from PBPixelBeads says:
Very nice. Thank you
1 year ago
kanoon ZA from VinlyWallClockArt says:
i like it. i going to try.
218 days ago
chutapat nivasratana from ISARAjewelry says:
Good Idea for My Valentine card.I need to try
190 days ago
Natthanit from Muntra says:
Cool Tips!!
8 days ago
Ranjan Kathuria from crossdomain says:
Great !
1 day ago