Using stamps to make a Journal can not only add creativity, but also make your journal more personalized and beautiful. In this blog, we will discuss in detail why to use stamps in a Journal, the types of stamps, and how to use stamps to make a Journal. In addition, we will recommend a tool to use with it to help you further enrich your Journal design.

Why use stamps in a Journal?

1.Reusable

Stamps are reusable, which means you can invest in them and use them forever, unlike disposable stickers. By purchasing high-quality stamps, you can use them on a variety of different Journal pages, saving the cost of buying stickers.

2. Customization

Stamps can be customized. The same stamp can look completely different with different inks or paired with different stamps. You can choose different colors and combinations according to your mood or theme to make your Journal more diverse and personalized.

3. Fast and convenient

Stamps are very fast. They can significantly speed up the speed at which you can complete your design. With just a touch, you can leave beautiful patterns or text on the page, greatly improving production efficiency.

4. Easy to use

Stamps are simple to use. You don't need any special skills or artistic talent to use them. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hand-written journaler, you can easily get started and quickly create satisfactory results.

5. Affordable

Stamps vary in price, but even expensive ones are very cost-effective if you use them frequently. Compared with disposable stickers, stamps are more cost-effective and are an affordable choice.

Types of stamps

Wooden stamps

Wooden stamps are small, easy to use, and come in a variety of styles. They are often used to add small details and decorations, and are great for marking important events, dates, or decorative borders.

Silicone stamps

Silicone stamps are divided into two types: detachable and inseparable.
Since silicone stamps are transparent, they can be accurately positioned where you need to use them when using them to avoid mistakes.

Detachable silicone stamps
This type of stamp is easy to clean and convenient to use. It can be used with acrylic stamp boards to make the pattern more uniform when printing. You can freely combine different patterns as needed, which is very suitable for complex designs.

Inseparable Silicone Stamps
This type of stamp is large and integral, and is usually used for specific templates, such as calendars, borders, etc.

How to use stamps in Journal?

Step 1: Choose the right stamp

Choose the right stamp type and pattern based on your Journal theme and page design. If you need to add a small decoration to the page, you can choose a small wooden stamp. If you need a large pattern or a specific template, you can choose an inseparable silicone stamp.

Step 2: Choose the right ink

Different ink colors can bring different effects. Choose ink that matches the color of your Journal page, or choose a contrasting color to make the pattern stand out more according to your mood and theme.

Step 3: Use the stamp

Press the stamp lightly onto the ink pad, making sure the pattern is evenly dipped in ink. Then press the stamp lightly onto the Journal page, hold it for a few seconds, and then gently remove it. Make sure not to use too much force to avoid blurring the pattern.

Step 4: Clean the stamp

After using the stamp, clean the stamp immediately to ensure that the pattern is clear the next time you use it. Usually baby wipes are good, but if you need more professional tools, you can also buy special cleaning fluid.

Recommended tools: hollow plastic template

In addition to stamps, we also recommend a hollow plastic template, which can be used with a makeup brush to bring different effects to your Journal. 

Place the template on the Journal page, use a makeup brush to gently dip the paint or ink, and color through the hollow part of the template to get exquisite patterns and background effects.

Conclusion

Using stamps to make Journals can not only increase creativity, but also make your notebook more personalized and beautiful. By choosing the right stamps and inks, and combining them with some auxiliary tools, you can easily make a unique Journal page. I hope this blog can bring inspiration to your Journal making and let you enjoy the fun of notebooks.