You can create your very own handmade crochet or knitting stitch markers using rubber stamps and shrink film. There are probably a number of ways to do this. Experiment with your supplies to see what works best for you! I'll share with you what I did and hopefully it will inspire you to pencil in some crafting time and make a set for yourself, for a friend, or for those on your Christmas list.
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| I punched white shrink film using a 1.5" circle punch, then stamped my image using StazOn ink. |
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| Next I punched a hole in the top of each circle with a standard hole punch. |
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| Using my favorite Sharpie marker, I drew "stitches" around the edge of each circle. |
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| You may use your oven to shrink your film (according to package directions) but I use my embossing tool to save time and energy. |
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| Here's what they all look like together after shrinking. So tiny! |
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| I use Mod Podge Dimensional Magic to add a thick gloss to my pieces to finish them. |
After they're dry, use jump rings to attach the jewelry findings you like best to use for either your crochet or knitting projects. I happened to use a lobster clasp as I had a bunch of them in my findings box.
I will not be making stitch markers for sale, but the animal stamps you see in the photos are all available for sale in my
Etsy shop along with many others. Happy crafting!
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