Blog Exclusive! DIY Mini Ink Pads

I came across a video on how to make these little ink pads that I thought was brilliant and have to share it! It's by Glenda Cairns and if you would like to watch it you can find it here.

There are soooo many reasons have these minis. 

Do you travel with your stamping supplies? Take a little case like I've shown and you can take 24 inks in the space 3-4 normal sized pads would take up. 

The containers I've used screw on so you could toss a handful of them in your tote and not wonder if you'll find all the lids off and ink on everything!

Speaking of traveling, perhaps to a stamping club or group. Is there that one person there that shares all your stuff and maybe isn't that careful with it? Having these will keep your nice big ink pads safe at home!

Want to stretch your crafting budget? I figured these cost me under 75 cents a piece to make (not including the ink). Just buy the reinkers, make your minis, and skip a full sized ink pad! I always advise to get the reinkers if possible when buying ink pads anyway and with these it will cost much less since you can skip the already inked pads!

Do you like to use stamp positioners? Then I'm sure at times you've inked your stamps and gotten ink all over the positioner lid as well as on your stamps! Minis will help keep your ink only on the stamps!

I made mine teardrop shaped. I made them that way to help with those times I just want to ink a small section of my stamp like leaves or flowers. I can use the pointy end to get ink on those little areas!

I got the Cut-N-Dry here and the containers here. 

Take care y'all and Happy (mini) Stampin'!