I'm continuing to put together projects for Scrapbook Soup. I carved up two new interlocking stamp sets (chevron and triangle) and paired them with an old favorite set (circles).

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If you can't tell from the photo, interlocking stamps are stamps that fit together.  These are really simple ones.  In the past I've done some fancy ones like this:

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I combined the prints from my little two-part interlocking stamps with one of my favorite stamps I carved during #CarveDecember…

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…in order to create this scrapbook page:

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The heart detail is one of my favorite parts.

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I cut the heart shapes from grungeboard, using my ScanNCut. Then I added stamping, heat embossing, and several layers of paint!  

This layout has unusual colors for me: dark rather than bright.  I like to change things up and try to get out of my comfort zone when I create.  Sometimes it's a success and sometimes it's simply an adventure.  Either way, time spent making stuff is awesome!  :)

You can get complete instructions on creating interlocking stamp from my book, Carve Stamp Play, or on the upcoming season of Scrapbook Soup!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

30 thoughts on “Interlocking Stamps

  • These are beautiful, Julie! I dearly love that leaf pattern on the background page and those gorgeous hearts! You are so incredibly creative!

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  • These are beautiful, Julie! I dearly love that leaf pattern on the background page and those gorgeous hearts! You are so incredibly creative!

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  • These are beautiful, Julie! I dearly love that leaf pattern on the background page and those gorgeous hearts! You are so incredibly creative!

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  • These are beautiful, Julie! I dearly love that leaf pattern on the background page and those gorgeous hearts! You are so incredibly creative!

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  • These are beautiful, Julie! I dearly love that leaf pattern on the background page and those gorgeous hearts! You are so incredibly creative!

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  • Hi Julie,
    LOVE your work — and your energy. You’ve hooked me on carving stamps and it’s been a very relaxing thing to do in some recent stressful times.
    How did you maintain the clear space on the pod pieces you did? Did you make a mask? Inquiring minds want to know!
    Donna

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  • Hi Julie,
    LOVE your work — and your energy. You’ve hooked me on carving stamps and it’s been a very relaxing thing to do in some recent stressful times.
    How did you maintain the clear space on the pod pieces you did? Did you make a mask? Inquiring minds want to know!
    Donna

    Reply
  • Hi Julie,
    LOVE your work — and your energy. You’ve hooked me on carving stamps and it’s been a very relaxing thing to do in some recent stressful times.
    How did you maintain the clear space on the pod pieces you did? Did you make a mask? Inquiring minds want to know!
    Donna

    Reply
  • Hi Julie,
    LOVE your work — and your energy. You’ve hooked me on carving stamps and it’s been a very relaxing thing to do in some recent stressful times.
    How did you maintain the clear space on the pod pieces you did? Did you make a mask? Inquiring minds want to know!
    Donna

    Reply
  • Hi Julie,
    LOVE your work — and your energy. You’ve hooked me on carving stamps and it’s been a very relaxing thing to do in some recent stressful times.
    How did you maintain the clear space on the pod pieces you did? Did you make a mask? Inquiring minds want to know!
    Donna

    Reply
  • Your layouts are beautiful. I love the leaf pattern. Your hand carved interlocking stamps are so clever. I so need to learn how to do this. You’re very creative and talented. Michelle t

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  • Your layouts are beautiful. I love the leaf pattern. Your hand carved interlocking stamps are so clever. I so need to learn how to do this. You’re very creative and talented. Michelle t

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  • Your layouts are beautiful. I love the leaf pattern. Your hand carved interlocking stamps are so clever. I so need to learn how to do this. You’re very creative and talented. Michelle t

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  • Your layouts are beautiful. I love the leaf pattern. Your hand carved interlocking stamps are so clever. I so need to learn how to do this. You’re very creative and talented. Michelle t

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  • Your layouts are beautiful. I love the leaf pattern. Your hand carved interlocking stamps are so clever. I so need to learn how to do this. You’re very creative and talented. Michelle t

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  • Those book pages with the poppy seed heads are awesome. I wish you had shown the stamps, though–to see how they interlock!

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  • Those book pages with the poppy seed heads are awesome. I wish you had shown the stamps, though–to see how they interlock!

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  • Those book pages with the poppy seed heads are awesome. I wish you had shown the stamps, though–to see how they interlock!

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  • Those book pages with the poppy seed heads are awesome. I wish you had shown the stamps, though–to see how they interlock!

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  • Those book pages with the poppy seed heads are awesome. I wish you had shown the stamps, though–to see how they interlock!

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  • This is very cool! I think I need more info to visualize this – it’s the first time I’ve seen it. So you make one stamp of triangles recessed and one stamp has a protruding side? And then you stamp first with the recessed stamp and then over that with the other? This might make a fun class 😉

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  • This is very cool! I think I need more info to visualize this – it’s the first time I’ve seen it. So you make one stamp of triangles recessed and one stamp has a protruding side? And then you stamp first with the recessed stamp and then over that with the other? This might make a fun class 😉

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  • This is very cool! I think I need more info to visualize this – it’s the first time I’ve seen it. So you make one stamp of triangles recessed and one stamp has a protruding side? And then you stamp first with the recessed stamp and then over that with the other? This might make a fun class 😉

    Reply
  • This is very cool! I think I need more info to visualize this – it’s the first time I’ve seen it. So you make one stamp of triangles recessed and one stamp has a protruding side? And then you stamp first with the recessed stamp and then over that with the other? This might make a fun class 😉

    Reply
  • This is very cool! I think I need more info to visualize this – it’s the first time I’ve seen it. So you make one stamp of triangles recessed and one stamp has a protruding side? And then you stamp first with the recessed stamp and then over that with the other? This might make a fun class 😉

    Reply

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