Stamp inspiration

 

Famous faces & events

 

Dive into history and design a stamp featuring a famous person or event you've been learning about. Just like real stamps, yours can tell amazing stories from the past!

Famous Australian Women on stamps

 

Wonderful west
 

Try including something you love about Western Australia! It could be an animal, a place or even the weather! Stamps often have symbols that represent important things about a place or a person.
 

A red and white stamp from 1929 marking the centenary of Western Australia

 

Animal kingdom

Dive into the wild world of animals with your own stamp creation featuring your favourite animal or a fantastic creature from your imagination. Real stamps often showcase the incredible diversity of wildlife, so let your creativity roar!

Set of Australian stamps featuring animals

 

Milestone marvel stamp

Imagine a special stamp that celebrates important moments in your life like your first day of school, losing a tooth, riding a bike, or any other exciting achievement, just like real stamps that mark important events!

Stamps commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s 1963 visit to Australia

All about me stamp

Lots of stamps feature famous people but what about a stamp that's all about YOU! Draw yourself surrounded by things that represent who you are and what makes you awesome.

 

Future professions

Dream big! Craft a stamp featuring your favourite subject or the job you aspire to when you grow up.

 

Artistic expression

Put your creative flair to the test by designing a stamp inspired by your unique take on a famous piece of artwork. Stamps often feature beautiful art, and you can create your masterpiece too!

 

Now it’s your turn!


Design your own stamp activity

Download our activity sheet to get started, stamp designers!

 

About this article

Author
Evangeline Jarman
Published
23 April 2024
Department
History
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