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You are here: Home / Tutorials / Craft Foam / Make Plastic Lid Stamps

Make Plastic Lid Stamps

By Noreen 70 Comments




By Noreen Doll.

Plastic Lid Stamps by Crafty Journal

Make plastic lid stamps using recycled lids and foam stickers.

Crafty Journal - Plastic Lid Stamps

Foam stickers come in a huge variety of subjects.Β  You can find animals, vehicles, flowers and shapes for kids.

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During the holidays you can find cats, bats, ghosts, spiders and more for Halloween.

There are trees, bells, snowflakes, gingerbread men and snowmen for Christmas.Β  And at Easter you will see chicks, ducks, bunnies and eggs.

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Foam stickers can be found in Walmart or Target, craft stores, and Dollar stores, often costing only a dollar or two.

Save the plastic lids from containers, particularly the larger hard plastic ones. They are perfect for attaching stickers, and easy to use as stamps.

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Materials.

Hard Plastic Lids

Foam Stickers

How to Make Plastic Lid Stamps.

1. From an assortment of foam stickers, choose 2 of identical size and shape. They don’t have to be the same color.

Peel the back off one of the stickers and attach it to the top of the other, matching edges as well as possible.

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It won’t hurt if they aren’t exactly perfect. You can trim off the excess or just leave it.

2. Select a lid that is large enough for the entire foam sticker to fit on.

Remove the backing from the sticker and center it on the lid. Press it on the lid thoroughly.

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3. The stamp is ready to use. It’s easy to make several plastic lid stamps while you are making them.

These stamps can be used with paint or ink. I used ink for this photo.

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After using the stamps, you can stamp them several times on a scrap sheet of paper or a paper towel.

Gently clean these plastic lid stamps and they can be used several times.

Try this fun and easy way to recycle.

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Tips.

If the sticker is very thin (as the snowflake was) you could use 3 layers of stickers so the lid won’t get inked every time the stamp does.

If you get ink or paint on the edge of the lid, you can wipe it off with a paper towel before you stamp so it doesn’t get stamped on the paper.

Have a large sheet of butcher paper or brown kraft paper ready for when you clean the stamps.

You can stamp the excess ink several times on the butcher or kraft paper, and then use it for gift wrapping.Β  This way you don’t waste the ink.

I’m not sure how well the stickers will stand up to water, so I would just gently wipe the surface with a damp paper towel.

Use larger round lids, such as those on oatmeal boxes or shortening cans, to hold paint for kids to use.

Β© Noreen Doll

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  1. Conniecrafter says

    May 6, 2013 at 12:25 pm

    I love this idea, I will have to keep this in mind for craft projects at VBS!

  2. Sara says

    May 8, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Great idea! I can definitely do this!

  3. Ana Lopes says

    May 12, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    Super cute project! Thanks for sharing tutorial!
    Have a wonderful week!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

  4. Jessica @ A Humble Creation says

    May 13, 2013 at 1:30 am

    What a fabulous idea! Thanks for the tip and for sharing at A New Creation. I know my kids will love this!

  5. Carrie This Home says

    May 13, 2013 at 2:24 am

    This is a GREAT idea! I’m going to pin this since it would be a fun project to do with my kids! Thanks so much!

  6. Linda@With A Blast says

    May 13, 2013 at 6:23 am

    Great idea! One of those “why did I not think about it” πŸ˜‰ Thanks for sharing !

  7. Southern Scraps says

    May 13, 2013 at 10:47 am

    What a fabulous idea! This would be a great way to make holiday tags and wrapping paper!

  8. Jenna says

    May 13, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    What a great idea! I just posted about stamping, I love it but those stamps are pricey! I will definitely try this, thanks so much!

  9. heidi says

    May 13, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    Very clever idea, and it’s so much cheaper than the ones you buy at the store.

    Heidi

  10. Mary Beth @ Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    May 14, 2013 at 12:40 am

    What a fabulous idea! Thanks so much for sharing at Project Inspire{d} ~ pinning!

  11. Jamie says

    May 14, 2013 at 1:44 am

    What a great idea for stamps! You could also use them to play memory, assuming you had 2 of each πŸ™‚ Thanks!

  12. Bethany says

    May 14, 2013 at 5:37 am

    This is such a great idea! Stamps can be kind of pricey, this is awesome!

  13. Randi Sowders says

    May 14, 2013 at 6:22 am

    Such a great idea! I will definitely have to do this with my kids this summer!

  14. Cristina says

    May 14, 2013 at 10:00 am

    What a fantastic idea! I love your tutorial and your blog too!
    Hugs Cristina

  15. Bella says

    May 14, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    Such a clever idea!

  16. Natalie says

    May 14, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    Brilliant! We don’t have a lot of lids, but every time I throw one out, I wonder what else I could do with it to re-use it. I’m going to “pin” this one.

  17. Sharon & Denise says

    May 14, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    CUTE, CUTE, CUTE!! What a great DIY project for kids. Thanks for sharing it on our Brag About It Tuesday party. ~~ Sharon & Denise

  18. Tonia@thegunnysack says

    May 15, 2013 at 12:06 am

    Love this idea! It would be so fun for the kids!

  19. Angela says

    May 16, 2013 at 12:58 am

    That is such a neat craft!

    Thank you,
    Angela

  20. Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says

    May 16, 2013 at 1:42 am

    This is so clever, my boys would love this!!!!

  21. Kassandra @ Coffee and their Kisses says

    May 16, 2013 at 4:41 am

    Hello! I’m stopping by from the What are you doing blog hop. These are so stinkin cute! I’m going to have to do this πŸ™‚ I’m also a new follower, I subscribed to you via email.

  22. Robin says

    May 16, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    This would be a good project for the kids this summer. Thank you!

    Robin

  23. Linda @ A La Carte says

    May 17, 2013 at 3:02 am

    This is such a great craft! Easy and inexpensive! Thanks for sharing at TTF!

    Diann and Linda

  24. hanny=) says

    May 17, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Thanks for sharing your great idea.

    Mommy Hanny

  25. Janis Cox says

    May 17, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    Just love this. I am forwarding to my daughters for our grandchildren. Will think about making turtle ones for give aways for my book Tadeo Turtle. Thank you so much.
    Found you on Sun Scholars.
    Blessings,
    Janis

  26. Krista Low says

    May 17, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    So smart! I almost feel dumb for not thinking of this. Love it and my kids will too πŸ™‚ Krista @ A Handful of Everything

  27. Lucy says

    May 17, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    These are great! I just bought some foam stickers today thinking they would come in handy sometime soon. Pinning and trying soon.

  28. Mrs. Sarah Coller says

    May 18, 2013 at 2:43 am

    THAT is a super awesome idea!! Hope you’re having a nice week. My Homemaking Party is going on now and I would love to have you link up, if you haven’t already! http://www.hopeineveryseason.com/2013/05/perfectly-fried-chicken-for-homemaking.html
    Blessings,
    Mrs. Sarah Coller

  29. D@TheShadyPorch says

    May 18, 2013 at 4:47 am

    What a clever idea! I’m so glad you chose to share your project at the Rock β€˜N Share! Have a great weekend! Blessings, D@TheShadyPorch

  30. Peggy~PJH Designs says

    May 18, 2013 at 7:50 pm

    Very clever idea! And I’m all for anyway you can find for recycling. Thanks for joining us this week at Transformed Tuesday.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

  31. Keep It Simple Yay says

    May 19, 2013 at 12:37 am

    What an awesome idea! I would never have thought of it but very creative and very useful!

  32. Keep It Simple Yay says

    May 19, 2013 at 12:37 am

    What a great idea. Very creative and useful!

  33. Missy says

    May 19, 2013 at 5:20 am

    Hello there,
    I have seen your project on the Sew many ways link party and thought it was genius so just popping by to let you know.
    I took a quick peek at the rest of your project and I love them, you are so clever πŸ™‚
    Would live it if you could check out my blog sometime, I am only just starting out and trying to find more time to blog more often but my uni assignments often take up a lot of time, as do my kids.
    Hope you have a great weekend πŸ™‚

  34. Cathy says

    May 19, 2013 at 6:30 am

    Thanks so much for sharing at A Peek Into Paradise TGIF Link Party. I hope you will come party with us next week and see if you were featured! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/

    Have a great week!

    Hugs! Cathy

  35. Simsim says

    May 19, 2013 at 7:16 am

    Doh! I have made my own before with craft foam, but never thought to use the THOUSANDS of stickers we have!!! Thanks xx

  36. Jenn says

    May 19, 2013 at 8:41 am

    What a fantastic idea! Now I will have to start saving lids–my daughter will really enjoy putting these together and stamping. Thanks for sharing this!

  37. Ashley says

    May 19, 2013 at 6:56 pm

    What a great idea! We will certainly have to make some of these! Thanks for sharing at Mom’s Library!

  38. Lanaya @ Raising Reagan says

    May 19, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    What a perfect idea!! I can’t wait to do these with Reagan! Pinning πŸ™‚

    Thank you for linking to Raising Imperfection.
    Please come back Friday to see if you were featured. πŸ™‚

    €´¨)
    ΒΈ.β€’*Β΄
    (ΒΈΒ€ Lanaya | xoxo
    http://www.raising-reagan.com

  39. Leslie says

    May 19, 2013 at 10:11 pm

    I adore this idea! I am pinning for the future.

    Thank you for linking up to Raising Imperfection!
    Make sure to check back on Friday to see if you were featured.
    Leslie
    http://www.violetimperfection.com

  40. Angela says

    May 20, 2013 at 2:06 pm

    Thanks for linking up at Assets and Efforts on HickoryTrail

    Angela

  41. Amy says

    May 20, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    I Love this idea! I’ll have to buy some foam letters and have my daughter practice the alphabet that way!

  42. ShannonSews says

    May 20, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Brilliant idea! I love that you’re recycling old lids – I have been wondering what to use for a stamp base, and you just answered my question! πŸ™‚
    Shannonsews.blogspot.com

  43. Danielle says

    May 20, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    This is a fabulous idea! I’ve pinned it! Thanks for linking up with us at the Pinterest Power Party – hope you’ll come back and link up again!

    Danielle
    SewMuchCrafting.com

  44. Judy says

    May 21, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    What a great idea. I will be featuring this tonight at my Swing into Spring party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks.

  45. Mandy says

    May 21, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    Great idea to use 2 foam stickers per lid!

    Mandy
    smallfineprint.com

  46. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    May 22, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Great idea!Thanks for linking up & sharing @ DearCreatives.com great to have you! Theresa

  47. creativejewishmom/sara says

    May 22, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    love this idea, have done it myself with my own cut-outs, though this way produces much more professional looking results! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

  48. Betsy @ Romance on a Dime says

    May 22, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    Wow – this is a brilliant idea!! Pinning this. Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime!!

  49. Camila says

    May 22, 2013 at 10:40 pm

    Awesome I’m 100% up to upcycling!!! and it could be a fun project to make with the kids!!! Thanks so much for sharing this at Bewitch Me & Titi! Hope to have you back next Sunday with more awesome shares!

    Hope you are having a lovely week

    Hugs
    Cami @ TitiCrafty by Camila

  50. A Lived in Home says

    May 22, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Thanks for linking up to Get Social Sunday! Hope to see you back this weekend!

  51. Linda @ A La Carte says

    May 23, 2013 at 12:55 am

    Hi! I wanted to let you know you were one of my featured picks this week for Thrifty Things Friday! Visit my blog to get your I was featured button!

    Linda

  52. Heather Przybyla says

    May 23, 2013 at 1:44 am

    Oh my gosh! I love this idea!! The poor little boy that I watch has been stuck with princess stamps from my girls! lol

    Stopping by from TGIF Link Party

  53. Diana Rambles says

    May 23, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    Super cute idea!

  54. Ruthie says

    May 26, 2013 at 2:58 am

    Super cool… Thank you so much for coming to share at Super Saturday Show & Tell! I’d love to have you come and share again today http://www.whatscookingwithruthie.com Have a great weekend! xoxo~ Ruthie

  55. Marie says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Wow, this is such a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing at Crafty Tuesday. I am pinning this right now, my son will love this!

  56. Susan@Organized31 says

    June 2, 2013 at 2:42 am

    What a great idea. I’m pinning this now. Thanks for sharing at Inspire Us Thursday at Organized 31.

  57. Catherine Ami says

    May 26, 2014 at 12:03 am

    So clever and so many uses! I love this!

  58. Claire says

    July 14, 2015 at 7:26 am

    What a great idea and some upcycling too. I will be doing this with my Beaver cubs as a craft activity so simple. Thanks for sharing

  59. Ritu says

    July 14, 2015 at 9:40 am

    Very simple and creative.
    Thanks for sharing in Handmade Tuesday πŸ™‚

  60. Alison says

    July 15, 2015 at 5:10 am

    What a cute idea! Can’t wait to try it. πŸ™‚

  61. lana says

    July 15, 2015 at 11:52 am

    great simple idea!

  62. michelle says

    July 16, 2015 at 10:02 am

    I have a slew of these that I put stickers on for my TK class. We use them for matching games, letter recognition, etc. The little ones love it. We turn them over and they have to pick two at a time to see if they have a match. Great memory skills learning for them. Visiting from Grandma Ideas.

  63. Ruth Meaney says

    July 17, 2015 at 5:34 am

    What a great, simple idea! And you can use the lids that just end up in the bin!! My toddler will love this πŸ™‚ thankyou!

  64. Jann Olson says

    July 19, 2015 at 3:13 am

    Love this idea! A lot easier for a child to hold onto than the actual shape. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

  65. Noa Ambar Regev says

    July 20, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Love this idea! So cute and I love how simple it is.

  66. Lisa/Syncopated Mama says

    July 20, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    What a great idea! I love that it uses simple items in a new way. Pinning!

  67. Hannah @ eat, drink, and save money says

    July 20, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    Amazing! Thanks for linking up with Share the Wealth Sunday. I plan to share this on my FB page and blog this week.

  68. Anne @ Domesblissity says

    July 21, 2015 at 2:33 am

    Another fantastic idea Noreen. Thanks so much for linking up to Thriving on Thursdays. Hope to see you tomorrow!

    Anne @ Domesblissity xx

  69. Nicole says

    July 22, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    What an incredibly crafty and wonderful idea! I am definitely pinning this one to be used as a project with my kids. Thanks so much for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty this week!

  70. Sherry says

    July 26, 2015 at 2:57 am

    These are too cute. My grand kids would love these. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday.

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