Yesterday I went to the local craft store to get some Crackle Accents that I wanted to try out on an upcoming project. While I was there I looked at the stamps to see if there were any bargains and I found this stamp set for $5.99.
Hero Arts Classrom Owl Set
My first thought was cute owls but I would never want to use those sayings with them. My second thought was – cut the words off. And that is what I did when I got home. I haven’t made a card with them yet but this is what the stamps look like without the sayings.
Cute owls!
Next time you find a bargain stamp that you like but you don’t like the entire stamp don’t be afraid to cut it out. All you need is a sharp exacto knife and patience. Sometimes you can save the part you cut out to use with the original image if you decide you want the original image.
Hi Sandi.. great thinking!! I often mount my stamps and saying separately just so I can get better use of them.. .If you heat them in the microwave for 10 seconds or so, the rubber will usually come off the stamp more easily, and you can remove a saying AND the adhesive, cut away an unwanted verse and remount on the end of the stamp for future use. Be careful, the wood blocks get very hot!!
What a great find, Sandi! Like you, I separate sayings from stamps, but usually only if they are not wood-mount. These little owls are darling! TFS you gardening finds, too!