Scrap booking is an arts and crafts activity that has a long and colorful history. It started out as merely journal or diary like compilations which then grew to become more and more creative. Contrary to popular belief, men also engage in this very personal hobby. Through the years, scrap booking has become a world wide phenomenon having numerous organizations and clubs across the globe. Moreover, the tools and techniques have evolved making the hobby more artistic and expressive.

One tool that anyone can use in scrap booking is decorative rubber stamps. Since embellishments are an important part of scrap booking, many ways have been developed through the years. But using decorative rubber stamps for your projects offer a lot of benefits.

Using stamps offer ease of embellishing your pages. Unlike cutting or drawing pictures for each page, all you have to do is stamp the design onto your project. You can repeat the same pattern over and over without losing the same details. Being able to repeat a patter or design through out your project will make the design more cohesive.

There are also a huge collection of decorative rubber stamps to choose from. Simply visit craft stores or online scrap booking shops and you can be treated to a variety of designs and sizes. There is always the perfect stamp for a particular theme that you might be thinking of. Like any other embellishments, these stamps are categorized so you won't have any trouble finding the ne that you need.

Decorative rubber stamps offer flexibility in terms of design. Many think that since each stamp has it's own design, there's nothing more you can do with it. That is a big misconception. You can experiment of different colored inks. In fact you can use two or more inks at a time just for a unique effect. Also, instead of simply pressing down on the stamp, you can swivel or nudge it as you make each print. This can create blurred or hazed effect – which actually makes new and unique patterns for your project. Even the pressure that you apply on the rubber stamp as you make each print can create different effects. The important thing is to experiment and be creative with your rubber stamp.

Stamps offer a unique way to embellish your scrap booking project. It is an easy way to decorate and a means to express your creativity. It is just a matter of looking for the right stamp and employing the right printing/stamping technique.