HOW TO SEPARATE YOUR IOD STAMPS IN 3 EASY STEPS

IRON ORCHID DESIGN (IOD) FLORAL SWAG ‘ROSE TOILE’ STAMP

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Learn how to separate your IOD stamps in three easy steps and design your own pattern(s).

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Unlock the full potential of your IOD stamps.

Iron Orchid Designs (IOD) stamps are are a game-changer for DIY and crafting, but did you know that cutting them apart can give you even more versatility?

Whether you’re working on furniture, fabric or small decorative pieces, separating your IOD stamps allows for easier placement, layering, and creative freedom.

I’ll walk you through the best techniques for safely cutting apart your IOD stamps so you can make the most of your designs.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

IRON ORCHID DESIGN STAMP
SCISSORS
PLASTIC ENVELOPE
LARGE MANILA ENVELOPE
SHARPIE

WHAT WE’LL COVER

INTRODUCTION
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
WHAT WE’LL COVER
STEP ONE: REVIEW YOUR STAMP PRIOR TO CUTTING
STEP TWO: CUT STAMP INTO SEPARATE PIECES
STEP THREE: WRITE NAME WITH SHARPIE (OPTIONAL)
DESIGNING YOUR OWN PATTERN AND DESIGN
STEP ONE: START BY LAYING OUT YOUR STAMPS
STEP TWO: MIX AND MATCH
STEP THREE: ONCE HAPPY, INK AND PRESS ON TO YOUR PROJECT
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL HINTS
FOR INSPIRATION HOW TO DECORATE AND USE IOD STAMPS
WHERE TO PURCHASE IOD STAMPS?
WHY SCUFFING YOUR IOD STAMP IS IMPORTANT?
HOW TO USE IOD STAMPS ON SHELVES + CHALK PAINT RECIPES
HOW TO MAKE ACRYLIC AND TALC CHALK PAINT
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PROJECT
CONCLUSION
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
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STEP ONE: REVIEW YOUR STAMP PRIOR TO CUTTING

BEFORE CONSIDERING CUTTING YOUR STAMP INTO SEPARATE PIECES, REVIEW YOUR STAMP FOR EDGES WHERE YOU CAN SAFELY TRIM AROUND YOUR STAMP.

LOOK CAREFULLY FOR THE EDGE OF THE CLEAR STAMP ON THE CLEAR BACKING.
IT CAN BE DIFFICULT TO SEE THE STAMP.
IF YOU DON’T FEEL COMFORTABLE CUTTING OUT YOUR STAMPS, YOU CAN SIMPLY REMOVE YOUR STAMP FROM THE PLASTIC BACKING.
CUTTING OUT YOUR STAMPS WHILE THEY’RE STILL ON THE PLASTIC BACKING GIVES YOU A HANDY SURFACE TO PLACE THE STAMP BACK ON AFTER YOU’RE DONE USING IT.

STEP TWO: CUT STAMP INTO SEPARATE PIECES

I CHOSE TO CUT MY STAMP INTO SEPARATE PIECES SO I COULD CREATE MY OWN UNIQUE DESIGNS ON DIFFERENT SURFACES.

IN FACT, IF YOU’D LIKE TO CUT YOUR STAMPS APART, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

REMOVE THE PLASTIC COVERING FROM THE RAISED STAMP SURFACE.
USING A SHARP PAIR OF SCISSORS, CAREFULLY CUT AROUND THE STAMPS YOU WANT TO SEPARATE.
YOU CAN CUT ALL THE STAMPS APART OR ONLY THE ONES YOU WANT TO REMOVE FROM THE MAIN STAMP SHEET.

THIS MATERIAL IS EASY TO CUT AND SHAPE.

CONSEQUENTLY, THIS ALLOWS FOR MORE FLEXIBILITY IN DESIGNING YOUR PROJECTS.

STEP THREE: WRITE NAME WITH SHARPIE (OPTIONAL)

WRITING THE NAME OF YOUR STAMP IS OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
IF THIS ISN’T SOMETHING THAT YOU WANT TO DO, YOU COULD ALSO USE COLORED SHARPIES AND DOT ALL YOUR INDEPENDANT STAMPS.
FOR EXAMPLE, DOT ALL STAMPS WITH A BRIGHT PINK SHARPIE FOR ALL ‘FLORAL SWAG’ STAMP.
AND DOT ALL STAMPS WITH A BRIGHT ORANGE SHARPIE FOR ALL ‘ROSE TOILE’ STAMP.
I CAN ALMOST GUARANTEE THAT AT SOME POINT, SOMEONE WILL SEE YOUR PROJECT, AND ASK WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE STAMP THAT YOU USED ON YOUR PROJECT.

DESIGNING YOUR OWN PATTERN AND DESIGN

ONCE YOUR IOD STAMPS ARE TRIMMED AND READY, IT’S TIME FOR THE FUN PART.

CREATING YOUR OWN UNIQUE DESIGN!

WHETHER YOU’RE WORKING ON SHELVES, SIGNS, FURNITURE, OR ANY OTHER SURFACE, DESIGNING YOUR OWN PATTERN LETS YOU TRULY MAKE THE PROJECT YOUR OWN.

STEP ONE: START BY LAYING OUT YOUR STAMPS

START BY LAYING OUT YOUR STAMPS ON THE SURFACE WITHOUT INK FIRST.
PLAY AROUND WITH SPACING, ROTATION, AND LAYERING TO SEE WHAT FEELS RIGHT.
IOD HAS A THIN MOUNT TOOL WITH CIRCLES AND GRIDS THAT IS 12 x 18 FOR STAMP PLACEMENT.
THIS TOOL HELPS YOU PLAN YOUR LAYOUT AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE COMMITTING.

STEP TWO: MIX AND MATCH

DON’T BE AFRAID TO MIX AND MATCH STAMPS OR REPEAT CERTAIN ELEMENTS TO CREATE YOUR OWN PATTERN.
YOU CAN DESIGN FOR SYMMETRY, A RANDOM SCATTERED LOOK, A FOCAL POINT, OR EVEN BUILD A CUSTOM BORDER.

STEP THREE: ONCE HAPPY, INK AND PRESS ON TO YOUR PROJECT

ONCE YOU’RE HAPPY WITH YOUR LAYOUT, INK UP YOUR STAMPS AND START PRESSING YOUR IMAGE INTO YOUR PROJECT.
WORK SLOWLY AND EVENLY.
REMEMBER IMPERFECTIONS ARE PART OF THE HANDMADE CHARM.

ADDITIONAL HELPFUL HINTS

THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE CUTTING UP YOUR STAMPS.
ONCE CUT SMALL STAMPS CAN BE EASILY LOST.
MAKE SURE YOU PLACE THEM TOGETHER FOR FUTURE USE.
IF YOU PLAN TO MAKE YOUR OWN DESIGN USING MANY DIFFERANT STAMPS, TAKE A PHOTO OF YOUR FINISHED PROJECT AND TAKE NOTES OF WHICH STAMPS WERE USED.
ONCE YOU PLACE YOUR STAMP ON YOUR PROJECT, DO NOT SHIFT YOUR STAMP UNLESS YOU WHAT A DOUBLE IMAGE.

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT IOD STAMPS

WHERE TO PURCHASE IOD STAMPS?

WHY SCUFFING YOUR IOD STAMP IS IMPORTANT?

HOW TO USE IOD STAMPS ON SHELVES + CHALK PAINT RECIPES

HOW TO MAKE ACRYLIC AND TALC CHALK PAINT

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PROJECT

CONCLUSION

Customize, Create, and Craft with Confidence

By carefully cutting apart your IOD stamps, you open up a whole new world of possibilities in your DIY projects.

Whether you’re creating seamless patterns, stamping on curved surfaces, or mixing and matching designs, this simple step makes a big difference.

Have you tried customizing your IOD stamps?

It’s a great way to make your own design on your projects.

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