When you've made a major investment in stamps, you may feel the need to get something for your investment. I'm a firm believer in creating for creativity's sake, but most of us still have a little voice in our head that says we need to have something to show for the money we've spent. Sometimes that little voice takes on a very human sound, in the form of a husband or significant other who wonders where all this money went and why the kitchen table is covered in ink, fine little powdery stuff and wooden blocks all the time!
There are ways to make money while still enjoying your stamping hobby thoroughly. Several options are available. Many people choose to involve themselves in teaching rubber stamping through a home party plan, such as D.O.T.S./Close to My Heart or Stampin Up. Each of these companies features a demonstrator program, where individuals go to customer's homes to teach new stamping techniques and help people discover the joy of stamping. I've included a couple of websites for D.O.T.S. demonstrators, as well as the Stampin Up Website.http://www.stampinup.com and http://www.alysta.com and http://www.scrapbookaddict.com and http://www.scrapnstamp.com/dots.html
Another way to make money stamping is to provide personalized invitations or announcements for weddings, new babies and graduations. Make up a flier, (stamped of course) and distribute it to local wedding specialty shops, obstetricians offices and local high schools. Using specialty papers and stamps you can make stunning, unique cards that people will be proud to send. For weddings you can coordinate ribbons and other accents on the cards to match the bride's colors. If you are concerned about your hand-writing not being quite up to par, use a fun font that fits with the theme of what you are doing and print out any text on your printer. There are many specialty markers now with tips that allow you to look like an expert calligrapher, even if you've only been using them a short time. The stamps you purchase for these projects will naturally have to been in keeping with the theme...but the money you make will keep you in the stamps you enjoy as well.
If you love to share your knowledge of stamping, investigate teaching for a local stamping store. If you have a "field" of expertise in stamping, your local store may be in need of your help. When approaching a store owner about teaching, be professional. Bring samples of your work and a class proposal. Let her know how it will enhance her business. Be sure you are using products she carries. Be mindful of her business time...in other words, don't approach her on a busy Friday night or a frantic Saturday morning to talk about your idea. Also look
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