5 Creative Ways to Use One Decorative Stamp
One stamp. Five completely different projects. And Jonathon Marc Mendes is at the helm — so you already know it's going to be good. 😍
In this tutorial, Jonathon shows just how versatile the new IOD Orléans Stamp from the 2026 Summer Collection really is. From thrifted frames and vintage books to fabric notice boards and pie tin wall art, this stamp adds timeless, textured character to almost any surface you put it on. Buckle up, buttercup! Your thrift store finds are about to have a very good day. 🤭
Watch the Full Tutorial
Jonathon walks you through all five projects from start to finish. Grab a snack. You're going to want to watch the whole thing.
1. Refresh Thrifted Picture Frames
A thrifted frame and a fresh coat of paint are all it takes to start something gorgeous. Jonathon pairs The Belgravia Transfer with the Orléans Stamp pressed onto the mat boards, creating subtle texture and visual interest.
The combination of detailed transfers and softly stamped map imagery results in a display that looks completely gallery-worthy. It's perfect for a kitchen, a reading nook, or anywhere you want a little vintage charm to show up and do its thing. 😍
2. Personalize a Vintage Poetry Book
Jonathon uses the Orléans Stamp to cover an existing name inside the front cover, building a gorgeous stamped background for new personalized lettering, which was added with the Dessins de Broderie Stamp. Instantly gift-worthy. Flourishes from the Connoisseur's Library Labels Stamp are scattered throughout the pages, while a soft color wash and finishing wax give the cover that perfectly well-loved vintage look that makes people ask where you found it.
3. Transform a Thrifted Box with Decoupage
Holiday décor isn't limited to one season when you know how to reinvent it. Jonathon takes a Christmas-themed box and gives it new purpose with the Orléans.
He stamps the Orléans onto paper napkins first, then decoupages them onto the box for a surface that looks incredibly delicate and layered — way more sophisticated than anyone would ever guess came from a thrift store find. 🤭 Lastly, he uses gold-painted Frames 3 Mould castings and a set of brass feet to finish the whole thing off. And just like that, a forgotten box becomes something you'd genuinely put on display.
4. Create a Vintage-Inspired Fabric Notice Board
So many unique parts to this one!
Jonathon uses a simple pillowcase as the background fabric, pressing the Orléans Stamp across the surface to build subtle texture before layering in additional IOD stamps for a custom composition. A painted corkboard in a soft neutral shade and a stained timber frame bring it all together into something charming enough to be décor in its own right.
Craft room. Home office. Entryway. Yes to all of it. 🙌
5. Turn Vintage Pie Tins into Unique Wall Art
After seeing this, you might never walk past the vintage pie tin section at a thrift store again. 😅
Jonathon stamps the Orléans Stamp onto coffee-aged cardstock, layers the pieces inside the tins, then centers and secures antique Victorian keys on top for the most gorgeous dimensional wall art. Old-world charm and a little drama never hurts!
IOD Products Used
🎨Connoisseur's Library Labels IOD Stamp
Ready to get your hands on the Orléans Stamp? Find your nearest IOD Stockist using the big red Where to Buy button on our website.
If you're just kicking off your creative journey, have no fear — our Product 101 pages are packed with straightforward techniques to set you up for success. We're thrilled to accompany you as you explore and create. For more how-tos and creative inspo, make sure to browse through the rest of our blog.
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