Hello Scrappy Friends !!!
It’s been awhile since Ive shared one on my DIY tricks or projects so today I am sharing how I made my own stamping tool , I do have a MISTI and love it and I really wanted an extra one for travel ( I would cry if I lost the MISTI or if it got broken , a backup is always nice ) I could not really find any step by step help on this so I made one and it was surprisingly easy so maybe that is why no step by step tutorials , but it’s always nice to have a guide to go by so let’s get started : )
It all started with a family trip to Ikea ( about an hour from me )
in Ikea is section 19 you will find the most awesome from opening frame called Hemmingsbo its 8.5″ by 11″ , sadly this can not be ordered online but you will be happy to know they are only 4.99 , very reasonable , I got two one for me and one for a friend
this is what it looks like compared to my MISTI
I flip over the frame to the back and pry off the frame kickstand and add a strong double sided tape , I am going to finish off the back so it looks nice and wont scratch surfaces , see the hanger hooks on the back we don’t want to see that
now we are going to cut down a sheet of 3 MM fun foam and insert it into the indent on the back , now you have a nice finished back side …
inside I add an 8.5″ x 11′ sheet of adhesive magnet ( this is from Oriental Trading ) but Hobby Lobby has and so does Home Depot as vent covers , you can add your own glue if you cant find some with it on already , now you can use magnets to help hold your paper in place , you can also use washi tape
next I add a vinyl templet grid sheet from Dritz Quilting , this is so I can stamp my word on it to make sure its lined up and straight , you can wipe it clean after you stamp on it , you will also see I added a A2 size pc of fun foam until I get to the store for an *.5 ” by 11 ” sheet , you will need this when stamping with clear stamps , it raises the stamping surface and allows for cushioned stamping and we all know you get a better stamp image this way , by the way the clear tabs came on the frame I left them on as they help hold your paper in place
and the last step is to replace that plastic from with a piece of plexi -glass , I have my hardware store cut this to exact size for me and this ran bout 6 bucks , you can glue in with E6000 or just use prongs to hold it in , this will not sit flush to top door but that is okay you want that for you foam mounted rubber stamps
so as you can see I added links to products so you could see exactly what I used when making this , hope you found it helpful , please share this post with others because we all want cheaper ways of doing things right : ) leave me some feedback with question or if you found this helpful ,
my stamping tool ran me about $60 dollars this DIY version ran me about $13 to $15 I had several things at home already.
UPDATE >> I found a pack of ten magnets on ebay , this is the cheapest i found , you wont need 10 , just two so share with a friend so you only spend $2 bucks .. magnets
Hey crystal – been meaning to do one of these to go with the video but just haven’t had the time – well done – enjoy using it – it’s a great size and fun Caroline x
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Very easy to understand. Thanks for taking the time to write this. Appreciated.
This is fantastic thank you there is no way I could afford a mist I but this makes it possible.
i wonder if walmart of menards would carry it we don’t have a IKEA around in michigan or wis
That would be a great place to look ,I wish you could order from Ikea online but not at this time is it avalible , good luck , if I find a frame elsewhere ill update my post .
Crystal
There is an Ikea in Novi(Detroit area) MI area..I am headed there Friday.
There’s a IKEA in Michigan. It’s in Canton. On Ford Road. I go there all the time.
Hi. We do have Ikea in Canton, MI & it is very easy to find. There is also 2 near Chicago in Schaumburg and Bolingbrook, IL on way to Wisconson. I’m just over an hour and half from the Canton Ikea and make a day of it when I go. Lots of other great shopping in the area as well as good eats 🙂 Worth a day out! Good luck!!
ps. This was for mouse49858 🙂
Yes the is an IKEA on Ford Red and Haggerty. Just sayen .Oh in canton Mi
I made some by your directions and are great. Thank you so much.
Question, how thick of plexi glass did you get and where did you get magnets? I got magnets at Michael but do not seem strong enough over foam which I got at Michaels but not sure if it is thon enough.
Thanks again!
I am so glad you foung this helpful ,I got my magnets from Amazon but I think they are out , I was told Home Depot has them and I also saw some smaller ones at Micheals , be sure to cover them with washi tape and leave a tail so you can pull them apart easily . .. exp if the magnet is 1/2 ” cut tape 2″ fold in half and insert magnet at inside fold adhere tape to itself and magnet you are left with a magnet covered with a 1/2″ tail .
Crystal
Thanks so much, I was able to find the frame at the Ikea in Canada, and bonus it is available on-line WooHoo
I was wondering what the measurement is of the plexi glass you bought? Was it 1/4 inch thick also. Thanks do much. ?
I think about 1/4″ thick and I took the frame and had them cut ti fit .
Crystal
Did you put the Dritz graph on the plexiglass AND the magnetic side, or just one? It looks like both in the photos. Thanks!
the Dritz is on inside, but its removable , in one picture I did move it and set on the front , its just a tool to make sure the stamping is straight .
Thank touch so much!
This is a great idea. Can’t wait to go to my Ikea store now.
I have been trying to get several people to that I know who live near an IKEA to buy me a couple of those IKEA – HEMMINGSBO, Front opening picture frames. For anyone in the USA that would be willing to buy 3 of these for me.I would Pay Pal you the money for the Frames + Pay Pal Fees + Shipping. I can be reached at moharrell627@gmail.com
Oh my gosh Crystal, this is awesome!!!!! what an amazing find and you are so incredibly generous, clever and resourceful to think of this incredible and fabulous DIY stamping machine and share how to make it with us.
I live about 60 miles East of Chicago and the closest Ikea store is all the way past O’Hare Airport but, if I don’t find anything around here like this frame, I will definitely order it from Ikea on line.
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful tutorial.
Have a fabulous day!!
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.
Hi. I’m all new to this. Is there a video tutorial with step by step?
Sorry I did not make a video ,only step by step on my blog , I am sure by now there will be some on youtube showing how .
Crystal
Hi do you have a video tutorial for this showing step by step?
I’m sorry to ask but the last step you say is to replace the plastic with plexi? What plastic are you speaking of?
Thank you!
P.S. I’m on a road trip with grandkids…hence it’s hard to comprehend anything at this point! Hehe
there is a tin sheet of plastic for the front of the frame , I replaced it with !/4″ plexi for a steadier screen to adhere your rubber stamps to .I hope I have explained this better .
Fantastic post. I’ve searched and searched for a clean clear cut instructional post and this is a winner.
Absolutely fantastic thank you very much. They are very expensive here in Aus, so this changes everything. ?
Absolutely fantastic thank you very much. ?
Hi I live in Australia and managed to get one for $6. Thanks for the extra tips.
Great job Crystal. I did one of these over a year ago…found the frame at Ikea too. I was SOOOO excited when I found it there.
I love this idea. I have made a smaller homemade Misti using a DVD case, but really wanted something larger. Now to wait until this summer when an Ikea opens up closer to me. Also I have purchased some earth magnets at Harbor Freight which are super strong and very reasonably priced that I think would work well for this.
Hope you make a step-by-step youtube video with materials list as well as advantages to yours over others
Great idea. I am so happy you put this out there for. Those of us who can’t afford the MISTI. Can’t wait to make mine.
What a fantastic idea I’ve been looking for a larger stamp press very pricey though, some food for thought thanks for the tip