In the new issue of Moyo Magazine I wrote a column about DIY Party Decor:

 

 

…..a few photos were used from the projects below but I thought I’d share some additional photos that are centered around DIY stamping!  It’s very easy to carve your own stamp…and depending on the theme of your party or gathering a single stamp can carry all the way through:

 

Add tiny accents (dots, stars, hearts etc) with a smaller stamp made from a pencil eraser:

 

For these invitations I printed out the “Home Sweet Home” on regular card stock, rounded the corners of each invite and added the stamp:

 

Roll some fabric paint onto a paper plate and use it to stamp your table cloth and napkins:

 

Having a wine tasting?  Stamp a few old book pages with a hand carved stamp:

 

I wrote an article on wine-themed decor over at Parade:

 

Also wine themed: tese wine cork stamps….cut one in half and they double as place card holders! (View the tutorial here)

 

Here are basic stamp carving supplies you might need:

1. Linoleum Cutter Set

2. Ranger Archival Ink Stamp Pad

3. Speedball 4″ Brayer

4. Folk Art Paint Best Selling Colors

5. Speedball Speedycut Blocks