You'll need the stamps, a piece of silverware, a hammer of some kind - I prefer a larger metal mallet type hammer (better to smash your fingers with), a magic marker, something to stamp onto (I used a small brass block that I found in the garage) and for safety you should wear gloves and safety glasses.

Instructions are below the photos and a much more detailed tutorial is on my blog post.

Oh, and I've had quite a few people asking on my blog about using them for weddings (stamping Mr. and Mrs. on forks or wedding dates, etc). Avery cute idea, BTW. I would say if you are expecting people to eat with them, I would skip the steps about using a magic marker, because that could be toxic. And you certainly don't want to start the marriage off on a bad note. If you still want to do the last step where you "color" them in a little, you could use liquid food coloring and wipe it into the letters a little.

Have fun stamping. Watch out for your thumbs and please wear you safety gear!

Collection of Memories over the year: You have to be good about taking business cards, menus, programs, coasters, napkins, wrist bands, ticket stubs, anything that has a restaurant name or activity, that will remind you of what you've done or where you have been.

Parts & Pieces:

Frame with an over sized mat to place all of your memories.

Double Stick Tape & Scissors

Black & White Photo

You can find more information about the collage on my blog: