How did decorative rubber stamping become such big business?

When I speak of decorative rubber stamping, familiar companies come to mind: All Night Media, Personal Stamp Exchange, Posh Impressions

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“ANNIE” SET OF 2 RUBBER STAMPS-ART IMPRESSIONS 1996 $4.24

NEW ART IMPRESSIONS RUBBER STAMP LUCY TRUDY FUNNY LADY $9.99

NEW ART IMPRESSIONS RUBBER STAMP Angel Greeting Halo $7.19

FARM HOUSE RUBBER STAMP-ART IMPRESSIONS T-1217 1996 $5.50

NEW ART IMPRESSIONS RUBBER STAMP Angel Halo hand stamps $7.19

NEW ART IMPRESSIONS RUBBER STAMP Coil of Barn Rope $5.89

Great Impressions Rubber Stamp MOUSE WITH BAND AID $3.29

INTERESTED IN GOSSIP RUBBER STAMP-ART IMPRESSIONS D1439 $1.99

NEW ART IMPRESSIONS RUBBER STAMP Oscar Newspaper funny $9.29

NEW ART IMPRESSIONS RUBBER STAMP happy lady Pauline $13.00

NEW ART IMPRESSIONS RUBBER STAMP EDNA sun tanning $7.79

FRESH PEARS DISPLAYED Rubber Stamp GREAT IMPRESSIONS $0.99

GREAT IMPRESSIONS ADORABLE EASTER BUNNY RUBBER STAMP $0.99

Art Impressions FUNNY SCRUFFY MAN people rubber stamp $3.49

Art Impressions SLEEPING HOUND DOG Animal rubber stamp $1.99

DIVA WALKING HER POODLE Rubber Stamp GREAT IMPRESSIONS $1.25

OLD BARE TREE Rubber Stamp by ART IMPRESSIONS $3.25

Sketched ROSE VINE BORDER ~Art Impressions Rubber Stamp $3.25

WOODEN STAND Lemonade ~ Art Impressions Rubber Stamp $3.95

3 Christmas STOCKINGS ~ Art Impressions Rubber Stamp $2.45

WILDFLOWERS ~ Posh Impressions Rubber Stamp $0.99

BOLD TULIP ~ Posh Impressions Rubber Stamp $0.99

WILD GRASS ~ Posh Impressions Rubber Stamp $2.00

PETITE HOUSE SCENERY Rubber Stamp ART IMPRESSIONS $2.95

TRAVEL Rubber Stamp SAYING / WORD ART IMPRESSIONS $2.95

Biblical Impressions Mounted Rubber Stamps Tree/Leaves $0.99

ART IMPRESSIONS rubber stamps FRONT BACK BOY on SKATES $4.99

Rubber Stampede Posh Impressions Stamp FISH BOWL Z063-H $3.99

Rubber Stampede Posh Impressions Stamp FLOWERING FENCE $3.99

Rubber Stampede Posh Impressions Stamp PERFECT PANSY $2.99

Rubber Stampede Posh Impressions Stamp FLORAL CORNER $0.99

Rubber Stampede Posh Impressions Stamp POSH PALETTE $0.99

Rubber Stampede Posh Impressions Stamp BRUSHSTROKES $0.99

Rubber Stampede Posh Impressions Stamp FLORAL FILLER $0.99

ROCKS AND GRASS Posh Impressions Nature Rubber Stamp $3.29

HAND SKETCH OF ROSE FLOWER Rubber Stamp ART IMPRESSIONS $4.50

BRUSHED GRAPE CLUSTER Rubber Stamp ART IMPRESSIONS $4.50

“Ball Teed Up” Rubber Stamp – Art Impressions $0.69

SMALL LEAF TRIO Rubber Stamp #1530 CREATIVE IMPRESSIONS $2.21

Great Impressions Easter Egg Bird Rubber Stamp NEW C133 $0.70

WATER CAN FLOWERS BIRD Rubber Stamp GREAT IMPRESSIONS $0.99

GLAMEROUS SHOES Rubber Stamp GREAT IMPRESSIONS $0.99

WOODEN STOOL rubber stamp – ART IMPRESSIONS $2.75

BUCKETS OF PAINT SPILT rubber stamp – ART IMPRESSIONS $5.50

BIRTHDAY CANDLE BORDER rubber stamp – POSH IMPRESSIONS $2.75

MAN GUY GOLFER -GOLF SPORT rubber stamp ART IMPRESSIONS $2.75

HIP HIP HOORAY! -CONFETTI rubber stamp POSH IMPRESSIONS $2.75

TWO STORY HOUSE BARE TREES rubber stamp ART IMPRESSIONS $6.50

BARE WINTER TREE rubber stamp – ART IMPRESSIONS $2.75

MOUNTIAN PEAK – SCENERY rubber stamp – ART IMPRESSIONS $2.75

Three Japanese Dolls Artistic Impression by Hero Arts $13.50 A set of three Japanses dolls…

Three Designer Leaves Artistic Impression by Hero Arts $13.50 Wood stamps…

Twilight Impression Stamps (pink paislee) $3.92 Clear stamps are fun and easy to use! These 4″ x 4″ stamp sets give you just enough icons to finish an entire layout or set of cards. Stamp set includes seven individual stamps….

Many Marvelous Memories with Rubber Stamps Dee will excite you to create fresh, original scrapbook pages with clear, fast paced instruction….

Stamp Pad Metallic $4.99 This metallic ink stamp pad is certainly shimmery, but don’t worry because it’s also washable ink! This stamp pad will help enhance your child’s creations and is kid-friendly with its 6 large sections that allow stamps to easily fit onto each of the pad sections….

Decorative impressions: Handmade greeting cards with rubber stamps & brass stencils …

Stampede of Great Impressions Tips and Techniques for Using Rubber Stamps $2.50 …

Rubber Stamp Madness Magazine – March/April 2000: Impressions of Africa, Sunshine Art & More Features: Impressions of Africa, sunshine art, bookmarks, carving, and much more!…