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[[Do Letterboxing|Letterboxing]] is a type of [[Make a Pirates Treasure Map for Children|treasure hunt]]/[[Hike Safely|hiking]] activity involving hidden boxes, [[Make a Nature Journal|journals]], and [[Get Started in Rubber Stamping|rubber stamps]]. Each person needs his or her own personal rubber stamp (called a signature stamp) to leave his mark on the letterbox's journal. In return you take an image of the box's stamp for your own journal. It's like treasure that is art and proof of your find. You can use these skills to create an artistic stamp for yourself and for when you are ready to [[Hide a Letterbox|hide a letterbox]]. Here are simple instructions for making a hand carved rubber stamp. | [[Do Letterboxing|Letterboxing]] is a type of [[Make a Pirates Treasure Map for Children|treasure hunt]]/[[Hike Safely|hiking]] activity involving hidden boxes, [[Make a Nature Journal|journals]], and [[Get Started in Rubber Stamping|rubber stamps]]. Each person needs his or her own personal rubber stamp (called a signature stamp) to leave his mark on the letterbox's journal. In return you take an image of the box's stamp for your own journal. It's like treasure that is art and proof of your find. You can use these skills to create an artistic stamp for yourself and for when you are ready to [[Hide a Letterbox|hide a letterbox]]. Here are simple instructions for making a hand carved rubber stamp. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
# '''Purchase the materials''' at local craft chains. The rubber pad and the lino cutter tools may be found near the rubber stamping supplies but often they are found in the calligraphy or carving supplies. If you do not find them at your local craft store you may check in college book stores or there are sources online. You can also carve erasers. They are cheaper, but smaller. | # '''Purchase the materials''' at local craft chains. The rubber pad and the lino cutter tools may be found near the rubber stamping supplies but often they are found in the calligraphy or carving supplies. If you do not find them at your local craft store you may check in college book stores or there are sources online. You can also carve erasers. They are cheaper, but smaller. | ||
