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October 3, 2011

Using Vintage Rubber Stamps to make a French Graphics Stool

I found a wonderful little stool at auction along with a vintage rubber stamp set


This is the 1940's rubber stamp set I bought at auction


And this was the little stool. 
 I wasn't trying to be artsy with my photo, it was the humidity here in Orlando fogging up the lens


I went to Graphics Fairy and found French advertising words 


Then stamped away, I did it just by eyeballing, so it is not all perfectly straight, part of the charm...Maybe?

I used Versacraft fabric ink.  I feel more comfortable using ink for fabric, so if the stool ever got wet, the graphics would never run or fade.


After Martins inspection I put the stool in my booth at Orange Tree and priced it at $28


I am totally in love with this project!!
I love the look and versatility of these vintage stamps, I think you will be seeing more rubber stamp projects in the future.

Happy Creating!

Carol


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45 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosOctober 3, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    I adore that little stamp kit, I would have so much fun with that Carol! Good job!

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  2. MichelleOctober 3, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    That stamp set is fabulous!!! I love the pointing hand! What a find:)
    Great job on the stool!
    ~Michelle

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  3. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresOctober 3, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Don't you just love those rubber stamps? I think your stool is gorgeous and can't believe you have it at only $28. Fabulous makeover....kitty thinks so too:-)

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  4. Maggie MasseyOctober 3, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Ummmm...$28.00??? I would have paid 3x that much for that fantastic stool, Carol! I adore it! And that stamp set??? Can I have it...? Please??? ;) Have a great week...;)

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  5. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    That stool is just fabulous, and at $28.00 it won't be in your booth long.. Those vintage stamps, wow what a great find. I think I'm off today to find some fabric ink.. I use the fabric paint, but have not tried the ink yet...can't wait to try it. Thanks for inspiring me.

    Hugs,
    Melissa

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  6. KathyOctober 3, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Simply Beautiful....

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  7. LindaOctober 3, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Hi Carol,
    Love the way the stool came out and that stamp set looks like it will get some great use.

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  8. Lina - Fancy Frugal LifeOctober 3, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    That is SOOOOO Beautiful!! Great work with that awesome find:)

    Lina

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  9. KatieOctober 3, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Love the stool and Martin too!!! One day I'm going to make it to your booth. I just live a couple of hours away...

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  10. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Cute as it can be Carol! I found some old stamps that had been used for plants at a nursery. They had great names like Mrs. Roosevelt and the neat wooden handles. Decided to sale them on ebay. Went for a great price. I was a happy camper. Of course I had to keep a few of them. Love your set! Keep and enjoy. xo

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  11. UnknownOctober 3, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Carol - Love your blog! Wish I could find an old stamp set like that. :) Thank you so much for stopping by & following my blog. I'm following you too. So happy we found each other and cannot wait to browse around here...xoxo

    threemangoseeds.blogspot.com

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  12. Joy@aVintageGreenOctober 3, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Looks great. Thanks for the fabric ink tip.
    - Joy

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  13. WhyCuzICanOctober 3, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Very clever redo :) Good job on the stool!! Off to read about that auction now... but just to let you know; I am visiting from GraphicsFairy's BRAG MONDAY linky party,
    ~Suzanne in NW Illinois

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  14. Sherry@Back2VintageOctober 3, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    That stool is awesome...Love the "stamped" look! Great job as usual...it should sell fast!!!

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  15. CherylOctober 3, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Awesome make over....love it. And that stamping kit was a great find for sure!
    Thanks for sharing,
    Cheryl

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  16. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsOctober 3, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    love this! it turned out so elegant

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  17. Denise @ The Rusty GateOctober 3, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    So cute...see, you were meant to keep that cute little stamping set! Yes, and I agree, $28 is a great buy for that little stool!

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  18. RhissannaOctober 3, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    The stool is gorgeous, and I bet it finds a new home quickly. And I was reading this and going, oh yes, that's nice, that's really lovely and then...

    ....You can get STAMPING INK FOR FABRIC??? Really? I'm a total stamping newbie, I don't even know how to clean my stamps, bit I've got a custom one made (Of the bunnyfly you see by this post) and I'd love to make some bunnyfly fabric. Custom fabric is pricey...but if I could stamp my own? Wow! So, thank you so much for pointing the way

    Hugs!

    Beverley

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  19. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I love it and would totally buy it from your shop. I also love the fabric you used. Is it a linen?

    Joi

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  20. UnknownOctober 3, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Love it - love it - love it!!!!!

    It turned out great! I'd grab it at $28. Can't beat it!

    Nancy

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  21. farmhouse-storyOctober 3, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    love the old stamps, carol, and your stool is so adorable!

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  22. GinaOctober 3, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I love this stool! I think it turned out fabulously & I think it'll sell fast. I know I'd buy it if I saw it.

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  23. camp and cottage livingOctober 3, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Such a neat idea Carol. I love the fabric you chose for the stool too. I knew you would come up with some nice stuff when you showed us your stamping kit!

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  24. CreateologyOctober 3, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Your stamp set is wonderful and how fun that you used it for such a fabulous re-make. I love your little stool and how you made it tres chic! Happy stamping...

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  25. SueOctober 3, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    What a wonderful find that stamping kit was! Your stool turned out so well. What a nice change from the original look. :-) Am visiting from Kathleen's party.
    ~ Sue

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  26. Sissie's Shabby CottageOctober 3, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Hi Carol,
    Yest another darling project by you. I love little stools and cannot pass them up. Yours is so cute with the graphics.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  27. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    ooo this is so lovely,, I bet this goes fast,, I love this,,

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  28. TracyOctober 3, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Very cute, and your cat seems to approve as well!

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  29. Cindy AdkinsOctober 3, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Hi Carol,
    I love this project and I love your kitty too!!! Both are completely precious!!!

    XO
    Cindy

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  30. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereOctober 3, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Carol, The little stool turned out wonderful! I wish I lived closer because I would buy it in a minute.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  31. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesOctober 4, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    This turned out beautifully, Carol! I love the hint to use fabric ink!

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  32. SueBeeOctober 4, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I like this Carol! And that you eye balled it.
    cute cute cute!

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  33. Ricki TreleavenOctober 4, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    AH-dorable!!! I would *so* love a stamp kit like that...I could do a lot of damage with one, methinks!

    *cute project*

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  34. Passionate for WhiteOctober 4, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    That stamp kit is quite the find!

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  35. Laurie BrownOctober 4, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    What a fabulous find that stamp set is! *swoon* And love what you did with it.

    And I love that you sometimes use pictures with the kitty in them. It adds such a warm touch- those of use with cats know that they must inspect everything, and seeing them doing that in pictures causes a giggle and a head nod!

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  36. DebbieOctober 4, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    That little vintage stamp set is the gift that keeps on giving! The remade stool now has "Carol" written all over it.

    OK, not technically... but you know what I mean. Grin.

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  37. VintagesouthernlifeOctober 4, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Love the stool and the vintage stamp set! You are so creative!

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  38. Rebecca NelsonOctober 5, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I knew you'd be up to something WONDERFALL! :) LOVE IT! You are a creative genius!

    YOU ARE!~

    xoRebecca

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  39. Ivy and ElephantsOctober 5, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Love the stamp set, what a find! But what you did with that stool is amazing!
    Love it!
    Patti

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  40. Tanya from Dans le LakehouseOctober 6, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    This is my first time visiting your blog. I LOVE this stool makeover. I am such a fan of text - on the walls, on fabric. Anything!

    Tanya
    dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com

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  41. KimMalkOctober 6, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    What a charming stool, Carol. Those stamps were a wonderful find!

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  42. Michele @ {Primp}October 7, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    so pretty--great job! If you have time I would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party going on now.

    micheleravendesigns.blogspot.com

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  43. kristiBOctober 7, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Carol, this is lovely! Your work is impeccable :)

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  44. Kristin_TexasOctober 18, 2011 at 6:36 PM

    Pretty!

    And I love the picture of Sir Martin. All that's missing is a king's crown on his head. :p He is one very photogenic kitty. I've always wanted a black and white cat.

    Kristin

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  45. VintagerebeccabloggerApril 20, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    that stamp box - what a find! the stool looks adorable!

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