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From its humble beginnings as an office device used for marking documents, the rubber stamp has become an exciting addition to the creative tools used by the modern arts and crafts community. Used widely in conjunction with scrapbooking and card making, rubber stamps are also employed to decorate household items, clothing and accessories, jewelry, and artistic collages, with new uses appearing regularly.

Despite the introduction of free electronic cards in the late twentieth century, the greeting card industry continues to thrive. Billions of people worldwide give and receive printed cards each year, and this tradition will likely continue for some time. In recent years, however, more and more people are finding that homemade cards can offer a personalized touch, while providing a fun and rewarding opportunity for creativity.