I've been doing a lot of stamp carving lately and as a consequence, I've got lots of leftover rubber scraps. I hate to waste it, so I make "trash" stamps: random little designs on the leftover scraps.
The first stamp is what I call a "really useful stamp." It's a simple design — nothing sexy, just a basic — that you can play with and use in a number of graphic ways.
The second stamp is a repeating stamp. When it's stamped repeatedly it makes a (mostly) seamless design.
The third stamp is the biggest and the most interesting, in my opinion. It's a simple geometric design, but I think it has a lot of impact.
And here's a peek at everything all together:
What do you think? Which stamp is your favorite?
Thanks for stopping by!
While I love the versatility of the stripes, the one with the diamond really kicks ass! It’s awesome!!!!
While I love the versatility of the stripes, the one with the diamond really kicks ass! It’s awesome!!!!
While I love the versatility of the stripes, the one with the diamond really kicks ass! It’s awesome!!!!
While I love the versatility of the stripes, the one with the diamond really kicks ass! It’s awesome!!!!
While I love the versatility of the stripes, the one with the diamond really kicks ass! It’s awesome!!!!
All of them! Though the simplicity of the strips and the repeating one are neck and neck in my book….and speaking of books, I’m expecting your new stamping book in the mail tomorrow!
All of them! Though the simplicity of the strips and the repeating one are neck and neck in my book….and speaking of books, I’m expecting your new stamping book in the mail tomorrow!
All of them! Though the simplicity of the strips and the repeating one are neck and neck in my book….and speaking of books, I’m expecting your new stamping book in the mail tomorrow!
All of them! Though the simplicity of the strips and the repeating one are neck and neck in my book….and speaking of books, I’m expecting your new stamping book in the mail tomorrow!
All of them! Though the simplicity of the strips and the repeating one are neck and neck in my book….and speaking of books, I’m expecting your new stamping book in the mail tomorrow!
I love these! Inspired to go carve.
I love these! Inspired to go carve.
I love these! Inspired to go carve.
I love these! Inspired to go carve.
I love these! Inspired to go carve.
My favorite stamp is the swirls! I love the tag! The last one really shows off your expert carving skills.
My favorite stamp is the swirls! I love the tag! The last one really shows off your expert carving skills.
My favorite stamp is the swirls! I love the tag! The last one really shows off your expert carving skills.
My favorite stamp is the swirls! I love the tag! The last one really shows off your expert carving skills.
My favorite stamp is the swirls! I love the tag! The last one really shows off your expert carving skills.
Hi Julie – I also do “trash” stamps with my leftover rubber! For it’s simplicity, I like the stripes best, and I LOVE the woven pattern you created. But I also love the geometric design too! A lot of my stamps have simple geometric designs, too. Happy carving!
Hi Julie – I also do “trash” stamps with my leftover rubber! For it’s simplicity, I like the stripes best, and I LOVE the woven pattern you created. But I also love the geometric design too! A lot of my stamps have simple geometric designs, too. Happy carving!
Hi Julie – I also do “trash” stamps with my leftover rubber! For it’s simplicity, I like the stripes best, and I LOVE the woven pattern you created. But I also love the geometric design too! A lot of my stamps have simple geometric designs, too. Happy carving!
Hi Julie – I also do “trash” stamps with my leftover rubber! For it’s simplicity, I like the stripes best, and I LOVE the woven pattern you created. But I also love the geometric design too! A lot of my stamps have simple geometric designs, too. Happy carving!
Hi Julie – I also do “trash” stamps with my leftover rubber! For it’s simplicity, I like the stripes best, and I LOVE the woven pattern you created. But I also love the geometric design too! A lot of my stamps have simple geometric designs, too. Happy carving!
So freakin awesome! I LOVE the ‘really useful’ stamp. It would look great in my stash…just sayin’ 😉
So freakin awesome! I LOVE the ‘really useful’ stamp. It would look great in my stash…just sayin’ 😉
So freakin awesome! I LOVE the ‘really useful’ stamp. It would look great in my stash…just sayin’ 😉
So freakin awesome! I LOVE the ‘really useful’ stamp. It would look great in my stash…just sayin’ 😉
So freakin awesome! I LOVE the ‘really useful’ stamp. It would look great in my stash…just sayin’ 😉
I love them all Julie, but the best is the “really useful” I think, it gives real opportunities to play around!
I love them all Julie, but the best is the “really useful” I think, it gives real opportunities to play around!
I love them all Julie, but the best is the “really useful” I think, it gives real opportunities to play around!
I love them all Julie, but the best is the “really useful” I think, it gives real opportunities to play around!
I love them all Julie, but the best is the “really useful” I think, it gives real opportunities to play around!
The stripes catch my eye in that basket pattern that you made. Of course I like them all, but I would use that one the most.
The stripes catch my eye in that basket pattern that you made. Of course I like them all, but I would use that one the most.
The stripes catch my eye in that basket pattern that you made. Of course I like them all, but I would use that one the most.
The stripes catch my eye in that basket pattern that you made. Of course I like them all, but I would use that one the most.
The stripes catch my eye in that basket pattern that you made. Of course I like them all, but I would use that one the most.
Great trash stamps, Julie! I like all three but the classy diamond design is my fav. 🙂 I have saved a ton of red rubber trim but haven’t done anything with it. After seeing your trash stamps, I’ll have to search the web for ideas on how to get started to perhaps make something with them. Thanks for the inspiration.
Great trash stamps, Julie! I like all three but the classy diamond design is my fav. 🙂 I have saved a ton of red rubber trim but haven’t done anything with it. After seeing your trash stamps, I’ll have to search the web for ideas on how to get started to perhaps make something with them. Thanks for the inspiration.
Great trash stamps, Julie! I like all three but the classy diamond design is my fav. 🙂 I have saved a ton of red rubber trim but haven’t done anything with it. After seeing your trash stamps, I’ll have to search the web for ideas on how to get started to perhaps make something with them. Thanks for the inspiration.
Great trash stamps, Julie! I like all three but the classy diamond design is my fav. 🙂 I have saved a ton of red rubber trim but haven’t done anything with it. After seeing your trash stamps, I’ll have to search the web for ideas on how to get started to perhaps make something with them. Thanks for the inspiration.
Great trash stamps, Julie! I like all three but the classy diamond design is my fav. 🙂 I have saved a ton of red rubber trim but haven’t done anything with it. After seeing your trash stamps, I’ll have to search the web for ideas on how to get started to perhaps make something with them. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love how simple the stripes are, but can be used in so many ways!!
I love how simple the stripes are, but can be used in so many ways!!
I love how simple the stripes are, but can be used in so many ways!!
I love how simple the stripes are, but can be used in so many ways!!
I love how simple the stripes are, but can be used in so many ways!!
Love the stripes but really love the geometric one…WOW!
I have saved all those little pieces too….now I will make “trash stamps”… Love that name for them!
Love the stripes but really love the geometric one…WOW!
I have saved all those little pieces too….now I will make “trash stamps”… Love that name for them!
Love the stripes but really love the geometric one…WOW!
I have saved all those little pieces too….now I will make “trash stamps”… Love that name for them!
Love the stripes but really love the geometric one…WOW!
I have saved all those little pieces too….now I will make “trash stamps”… Love that name for them!
Love the stripes but really love the geometric one…WOW!
I have saved all those little pieces too….now I will make “trash stamps”… Love that name for them!
You are a gifted artist, and especially in the stamp carving category! Love these!
You are a gifted artist, and especially in the stamp carving category! Love these!
You are a gifted artist, and especially in the stamp carving category! Love these!
You are a gifted artist, and especially in the stamp carving category! Love these!
You are a gifted artist, and especially in the stamp carving category! Love these!
Love them all! I also do trash stamps because I hate wasting and they often come out useful with sometimes unexpected great effects.
Love them all! I also do trash stamps because I hate wasting and they often come out useful with sometimes unexpected great effects.
Love them all! I also do trash stamps because I hate wasting and they often come out useful with sometimes unexpected great effects.
Love them all! I also do trash stamps because I hate wasting and they often come out useful with sometimes unexpected great effects.
Love them all! I also do trash stamps because I hate wasting and they often come out useful with sometimes unexpected great effects.
This is your “trash”? Girl, you have mad skillz! i so admire people who can “get” negative and positive space. Love the ideas behind the two simple ones, but the graphic diamond one is amazing!
This is your “trash”? Girl, you have mad skillz! i so admire people who can “get” negative and positive space. Love the ideas behind the two simple ones, but the graphic diamond one is amazing!
This is your “trash”? Girl, you have mad skillz! i so admire people who can “get” negative and positive space. Love the ideas behind the two simple ones, but the graphic diamond one is amazing!
This is your “trash”? Girl, you have mad skillz! i so admire people who can “get” negative and positive space. Love the ideas behind the two simple ones, but the graphic diamond one is amazing!
This is your “trash”? Girl, you have mad skillz! i so admire people who can “get” negative and positive space. Love the ideas behind the two simple ones, but the graphic diamond one is amazing!
I love they all.. wonderfully different!
I love they all.. wonderfully different!
I love they all.. wonderfully different!
I love they all.. wonderfully different!
I love they all.. wonderfully different!
I love them all but the graphic diamond is my favorite. I can’t even imagine being able to carve this stamp – amazing.
I love them all but the graphic diamond is my favorite. I can’t even imagine being able to carve this stamp – amazing.
I love them all but the graphic diamond is my favorite. I can’t even imagine being able to carve this stamp – amazing.
I love them all but the graphic diamond is my favorite. I can’t even imagine being able to carve this stamp – amazing.
I love them all but the graphic diamond is my favorite. I can’t even imagine being able to carve this stamp – amazing.
The graphic diamond is my favorite. How beautiful just by itself, or in repetition.
The graphic diamond is my favorite. How beautiful just by itself, or in repetition.
The graphic diamond is my favorite. How beautiful just by itself, or in repetition.
The graphic diamond is my favorite. How beautiful just by itself, or in repetition.
The graphic diamond is my favorite. How beautiful just by itself, or in repetition.
They are all beautiful – so incredibly detailed! I have to say my favorite is the stripes, that could be used on just about everything! Love it!
They are all beautiful – so incredibly detailed! I have to say my favorite is the stripes, that could be used on just about everything! Love it!
They are all beautiful – so incredibly detailed! I have to say my favorite is the stripes, that could be used on just about everything! Love it!
They are all beautiful – so incredibly detailed! I have to say my favorite is the stripes, that could be used on just about everything! Love it!
They are all beautiful – so incredibly detailed! I have to say my favorite is the stripes, that could be used on just about everything! Love it!
I love geometric shapes! They are great!
I love geometric shapes! They are great!
I love geometric shapes! They are great!
I love geometric shapes! They are great!
I love geometric shapes! They are great!
love it!
all of them!
I think the first is my favorite 🙂
great “trash”
love it!
all of them!
I think the first is my favorite 🙂
great “trash”
love it!
all of them!
I think the first is my favorite 🙂
great “trash”
love it!
all of them!
I think the first is my favorite 🙂
great “trash”
love it!
all of them!
I think the first is my favorite 🙂
great “trash”
I like the curly stamp….and the basic lines are good too.
You have such great “trash”!
I like the curly stamp….and the basic lines are good too.
You have such great “trash”!
I like the curly stamp….and the basic lines are good too.
You have such great “trash”!
I like the curly stamp….and the basic lines are good too.
You have such great “trash”!
I like the curly stamp….and the basic lines are good too.
You have such great “trash”!
I couldn’t choose a favorite … love all three! Your new book should be waiting for me in my mailbox when I get home from work today … so excited!
I couldn’t choose a favorite … love all three! Your new book should be waiting for me in my mailbox when I get home from work today … so excited!
I couldn’t choose a favorite … love all three! Your new book should be waiting for me in my mailbox when I get home from work today … so excited!
I couldn’t choose a favorite … love all three! Your new book should be waiting for me in my mailbox when I get home from work today … so excited!
I couldn’t choose a favorite … love all three! Your new book should be waiting for me in my mailbox when I get home from work today … so excited!
They are all fabulous Julie! I amazed at how straight you are able to get your lines. I seem to do everything crooked, even with a ruler. haha
They are all fabulous Julie! I amazed at how straight you are able to get your lines. I seem to do everything crooked, even with a ruler. haha
They are all fabulous Julie! I amazed at how straight you are able to get your lines. I seem to do everything crooked, even with a ruler. haha
They are all fabulous Julie! I amazed at how straight you are able to get your lines. I seem to do everything crooked, even with a ruler. haha
They are all fabulous Julie! I amazed at how straight you are able to get your lines. I seem to do everything crooked, even with a ruler. haha
I LOVE that intricate one!!!
I LOVE that intricate one!!!
I LOVE that intricate one!!!
I LOVE that intricate one!!!
I LOVE that intricate one!!!
Love them! stripes and diamond win!
Love them! stripes and diamond win!
Love them! stripes and diamond win!
Love them! stripes and diamond win!
Love them! stripes and diamond win!
One woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure!
One woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure!
One woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure!
One woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure!
One woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure!
oh they are all pretty cool. but i like the simple stripe one, it can be used in so many ways!!
oh they are all pretty cool. but i like the simple stripe one, it can be used in so many ways!!
oh they are all pretty cool. but i like the simple stripe one, it can be used in so many ways!!
oh they are all pretty cool. but i like the simple stripe one, it can be used in so many ways!!
oh they are all pretty cool. but i like the simple stripe one, it can be used in so many ways!!
The swirls – I really need to work on repeating designs like that – definitely an area I need some more play in.
The swirls – I really need to work on repeating designs like that – definitely an area I need some more play in.
The swirls – I really need to work on repeating designs like that – definitely an area I need some more play in.
The swirls – I really need to work on repeating designs like that – definitely an area I need some more play in.
The swirls – I really need to work on repeating designs like that – definitely an area I need some more play in.
I love these! I just recently got these rubber strips with adhesive backs that came with an ikea curtain rod (kind of hard to explain) and it looks exactly like the first one that you made. I don’t need them for the curtain so I’m excited to use them for stamps. It’s fun to have simple stamps because like you said they can really make an impact! Thanks for the inspiration! xx
I love these! I just recently got these rubber strips with adhesive backs that came with an ikea curtain rod (kind of hard to explain) and it looks exactly like the first one that you made. I don’t need them for the curtain so I’m excited to use them for stamps. It’s fun to have simple stamps because like you said they can really make an impact! Thanks for the inspiration! xx
I love these! I just recently got these rubber strips with adhesive backs that came with an ikea curtain rod (kind of hard to explain) and it looks exactly like the first one that you made. I don’t need them for the curtain so I’m excited to use them for stamps. It’s fun to have simple stamps because like you said they can really make an impact! Thanks for the inspiration! xx
I love these! I just recently got these rubber strips with adhesive backs that came with an ikea curtain rod (kind of hard to explain) and it looks exactly like the first one that you made. I don’t need them for the curtain so I’m excited to use them for stamps. It’s fun to have simple stamps because like you said they can really make an impact! Thanks for the inspiration! xx
I love these! I just recently got these rubber strips with adhesive backs that came with an ikea curtain rod (kind of hard to explain) and it looks exactly like the first one that you made. I don’t need them for the curtain so I’m excited to use them for stamps. It’s fun to have simple stamps because like you said they can really make an impact! Thanks for the inspiration! xx
really wonderful stamps I agree such mad skills you have developed in stamp making, these would bee awesome to buy.
really wonderful stamps I agree such mad skills you have developed in stamp making, these would bee awesome to buy.
really wonderful stamps I agree such mad skills you have developed in stamp making, these would bee awesome to buy.
really wonderful stamps I agree such mad skills you have developed in stamp making, these would bee awesome to buy.
really wonderful stamps I agree such mad skills you have developed in stamp making, these would bee awesome to buy.
I love the graphic effect of the first stamp! I am a stampcarver myself, from the Netherlands, and will try to use my scraps as well :)). Thanks for the inspiration!
I love the graphic effect of the first stamp! I am a stampcarver myself, from the Netherlands, and will try to use my scraps as well :)). Thanks for the inspiration!
I love the graphic effect of the first stamp! I am a stampcarver myself, from the Netherlands, and will try to use my scraps as well :)). Thanks for the inspiration!
I love the graphic effect of the first stamp! I am a stampcarver myself, from the Netherlands, and will try to use my scraps as well :)). Thanks for the inspiration!
I love the graphic effect of the first stamp! I am a stampcarver myself, from the Netherlands, and will try to use my scraps as well :)). Thanks for the inspiration!
LOVE these! and love that you don’t waste any scraps & use them in such a creative way. 🙂
LOVE these! and love that you don’t waste any scraps & use them in such a creative way. 🙂
LOVE these! and love that you don’t waste any scraps & use them in such a creative way. 🙂
LOVE these! and love that you don’t waste any scraps & use them in such a creative way. 🙂
LOVE these! and love that you don’t waste any scraps & use them in such a creative way. 🙂
Great use of leftovers think they are just awesome.
Sandy 🙂
Great use of leftovers think they are just awesome.
Sandy 🙂
Great use of leftovers think they are just awesome.
Sandy 🙂
Great use of leftovers think they are just awesome.
Sandy 🙂
Great use of leftovers think they are just awesome.
Sandy 🙂
Love these! Arrived here via a pin of the first, which would look great as a textile, but really like the third.
Love these! Arrived here via a pin of the first, which would look great as a textile, but really like the third.
Love these! Arrived here via a pin of the first, which would look great as a textile, but really like the third.
Love these! Arrived here via a pin of the first, which would look great as a textile, but really like the third.
Love these! Arrived here via a pin of the first, which would look great as a textile, but really like the third.