How to make stamps with a Cricut

Learn how to make stamps with a Cricut machine! A super easy and fun way to personalize! With this project it is possible to use the stamps on envelopes, notebooks, cards, fabrics and more! It is certainly a very inexpensive craft to make.

Supplies needed

The first step is to create the wooden base for the stamp. Since we are going to use foam, the images can’t be too small. But try to make them to a size that will fit on the ink pad. It is possible to cut the wood with an X-acto knife in case it is larger.

Make a line with a pencil and start passing the knife several times. Finally bend the wood to break it. With the X-acto knife clean it up a bit and then use some sandpaper to give the wood a smooth edge.

Design process

To make the design for stamps, Open Cricut Design space and look for images that do not have too many details or thin letters. That is Because we are going to cut them into foam sheets. Measure the blank wood, and insert that size into a shape to create a template. At BGArtDesignre.com it is possible to find awesome designs with the best prizes!

As a recommendation, since we are going to use only one color of foam, change the color of the designs to have all the pieces on the same grip mat.

Cutting the foam

To make stamps with a Cricut, we have to cut each design three times to make the stamp thicker. Here you have two options, you can copy and paste as many times as you want. Or an easier way is to click “make it” and then change the amount of “project copies” in the upper left corner.

Select the material, browse all of them and select “craft foam”. Above all, selecting the “use more pressure” could tear the foam, so less pressure will work. The most important thing is to move the star wheels to the right. If we do not do this the wheels will leave indentations in the foam.

Place the foam on a strong purple grip mat and, using the brayer, make sure the material adheres properly to the grip mat. In case of placing only a piece of foam on the mat; make sure to align the design in the exact same place on Cricut Design Space.

Finally, clean the cuts with an X-Acto knife. To clarify, sometimes the machine does not cut the foam all the way through, but it is easy to peel it off.

Assembling the stamp

Now it’s time to glue the foam to the wood. Use some mod podge glue and a brush, to avoid putting too much glue because when you press it will come out around the edges making a mess.

Above all, make sure you put the glue on the same side of all the foam layers, so to align the whole design well. Let it set and place something heavy on top of the glued foam. Also, cut and place the vinyl design on the back of the wood to identify each stamp.

glue the foam on the wood to make the stamp

Intrincate stamp tips

Above all, detailed images take more time, but they are worth it. The recommendation is not to cut them too small. To properly adhere the design, leave the first layer of foam on the mat and peel off the excess. Then use transfer tape to peel the design off the mat and adhere it to the piece of wood.

While the design is on the transfer tape add glue and finally adhere it to the wood. This is just in case the design doesn’t have a word on it! Then gluing the second layer on top will be easier. Just follow the first layer.