Making Return Address Stamps Online

By Diane Szulecki

  • Overview

    If you'd like to create your own return address stamps for home or for business, look no further than the many online businesses that offer endless stamp customization options. You can personalize your stamps to any degree with everything from fonts to accompanying graphics.
    • Step 1

      Find an online stamp-customizing business that is comprehensive and reputable. You can do this by browsing the top results for "custom stamps" on any search engine and looking for signs of quality, such as a wide range of customizing options and a secure transaction guarantee. You'll want to be able to choose from a variety of sizes, fonts, ink colors and graphics.
    • Step 2

      Choose a neat, clearly visible font for the stamp's text. Make sure it could still be readable even if the ink smudges a little.


    • Step 3

      If the online business offers graphics with return address stamps, you may want to choose one to add a personalized touch to your stamp. Or, if your stamp is for a business or organization, you could even upload a logo to accompany the address. Most stamp-customizing businesses have lots of clip-art graphics available as well as an uploading option.
    • Step 4

      Use the "Preview" function to see how your stamp design will appear and ensure that it looks exactly how you want it to. You should be able to choose this option after entering your text or uploading an image. This is especially important if you're uploading your own image, because the image may get re-sized or skewed in the process and end up looking different than what you expect. Don't order from a website that doesn't allow you to preview the stamp first.
    • Step 5

      Pick the type of stamp you want. Usually the choice is between a self-inking stamp or a stamp that comes with an ink pad. If you will need to use the stamp very often, as for business purposes, self-inking will get the job done much faster.
    • Skill: Moderately Easy

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