Craftwork tools and kits

Abstract

A craftwork accessory may provide a portable and/or easy-to-use tool to help users accurately and repeatedly apply stamp impressions and the like to items such as cardstock. The accessory may include a base portion, one or more elevated side portions and cover portion. The side portions may define a workspace for arranging the item. The cover portion may be movably attached to the base portion or a side portion, for example, by one or more hinges. In operation, the item and stamp may be aligned in the workspace and the cover portion may be pressed onto the stamp to stick the stamp to the cover portion. The cover may then be opened, the stamp may be inked, and the cover portion may be closed and pressed onto the item to stamp the item. The accessory may include alignment indicia on the base portion, side portions and/or cover portion to facilitate placement of the item and/or stamp. The accessory may also include fastening mechanisms, such as magnetic elements, to facilitate placement of the item and/or stamp.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for craftwork comprising:
 a base portion characterized by a substantially flat workspace that supports a piece of cardstock;   a raised side portion attached to the base portion, the raised side portion providing a structure against which an edge of the piece of cardstock on the workspace is positioned; and   a cover portion hingedly attached to either the base portion, the raised side portion, or both.