The Rycraft Cookie Stamp

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Jami Thomas' Cookie Stamp Collection

The faces of 10 Rycraft terra cotta cookie stamps from Jami Thomas' collection
The glazed backs of 10 Rycraft terra cotta cookie stamps from Jami Thomas' collection

Note: We can see from the colors of glaze (abpve) that many

of these stamps were made several decades ago. The “RyCraft”

label was discontinued in the early 1990’s and replaced with the

“RYCRAFT” and hearts logo.

How long have you been collecting Rycraft stamps?
I’ve been collecting them since my early twenties.

 

Where did you find your stamps (family, store, garage sale, etc)?
Fairs, EBay, vintage shops, and I just discovered this site-so I’m very excited about that!

 

What are your favorite Rycraft designs?
Anything floral, hearts, and holiday themed. Also love birds and cats.

 

How do you use your stamps (for cookies, crafts, etc)?
Cookies, primarily shortbread. I dip them part way in Belgian chocolate.

 

Please tell us the story behind your collection.
I first discovered these treasures at a state fair, and have been slowly adding to my collection ever since. 
I enjoy making the shortbread cookies for various events, and for family and friends. 
This year, my daughters will each receive a cookie stamp for Christmas, so they can start their own collection.

Joyce Moorehouse's Cookie Stamp Collection

Approximately 90 round and square Rycraft terra cotta cookie stamps in a drawer plus on an 8-stamp wood display board

Louise Rodger's Cookie Stamp Collection

Louise Rodger's 16 Cookie Stamps on a board made by her husband from a tree he felled

Lucy Watson's Cookie Stamp Collection

6 white clay primitive cookie stamps made by Eleanor Rycraft pre-1968 in Lucy Watson's collection
Faces of 6 white clay primitive cookie stamps pre-1968 in Lucy Watson's collection

Michael's Cookie Stamp Collection

51 Rycraft terra cotta cookie stamps and old recipe booklets from the 70's

Milli Simerl's Cookie Stamp Collection

24 Rycraft terra cotta cookie stamps in a box with cotton to protect Milli Simerl's collection

P Neighbor's Cookie Stamp Collection

All 14 Rycraft terra cotta cookie stamps in P Neighbor's collection

Steve & Jan Uffelman's Cookie Stamp Collection

2 large homemade wall display boards holding dozens of Rycraft terra cotta cookie stamps

How long have you been collecting Rycraft stamps?

Since Christmas, 1974

 

Where did you find your stamps (family, store, garage sale, etc)?

Specialty gift shop in Anchorage, Alaska, then a kitchen store in Bend, Oregon

 

What are your favorite Rycraft designs?

Our favorite is the dated series.

 

How do you use your stamps (for cookies, crafts, etc)?

We use the stamps are used for baking cookies, rarely a craft project.

 

Please tell us the story behind your collection.

A unique Christmas gift 1974 for my wife, Jan, was the beginning. It’s her collection. Each year I would get another dated stamp, often with a non-dated stamp that caught my eye. Jan loves to cook and the cookie stamps were great for her to cook with our daughters. As our family grew and got older our daughters took over adding to the collection. Then a son-in-law had the hickory display rack from hickory to match our kitchen cabinets when more display space was needed.

Susan Labno's Cookie Stamp Collection

18 more Rycraft cookie stamps on a second wood display board in Susan Labno's collection
4 more Rycraft cookie stamps on a cobalt blue ceramic display in Susan Labno's collection
16 Rycraft cookie stamps on a wood display board in Susan Labno's collection
8 more Rycraft cookie stamps on a fourth wood display board in Susan Labno's collection
8 more Rycraft cookie stamps on a third wood display board in Susan Labno's collection

How long have you been collecting Rycraft stamps?

Since 1980

 

Where did you find your stamps (family, store, garage sale, etc)?

Swedish gift shops, thrift stores, eBay

 

What are your favorite Rycraft designs?

Christmas and Easter desgns

 

How do you use your stamps (for cookies, crafts, etc)?

Cookies and display

 

Please tell us the story behind your collection.

I liked them since the first time I became aware of Rycraft. I used them for cookies but now display them throughout the year.

Jodi Brown's Cookie Stamp Collection

Jodi Brown's Collection of over 120 Rycraft cookie stamps

WOW! Jodi has over 120 stamps in her collection!

How long have you been collecting Rycraft stamps?
I bought my first stamp approx. 30 yrs ago but recently determined to go full tilt.


Where did you find your stamps (family, store, garage sale, etc)?
I’ve found most of my stamps on-line.


What are your favorite Rycraft designs?
When baking for the grand children, they go for the animals – especially cats, dogs, and the critters they know from the mountains.


How do you use your stamps (for cookies, crafts, etc)?
I have yet to use them except for baking but my 25 yr old is eyeing them for her cards and crafts.


Please tell us the story behind your collection.
My family has always shown affection through baking favorites for folks whether it be favorite dishes, designs, themes, etc. Rycraft stamps allow me to bake a variety of items and mark them with a heartfelt and loving impression.

John Decker's Grandmother's Cookie Stamp Collection

Here is my grandmother’s set (missing the “pineapple”). She lived in Michigan, and we are wondering if my Mom’s bought them on a road trip to Oregon, or if they were being sold in the Midwest?

John Decker's Grandmother's Rycraft Cookie Stamp Collection

Please notice that these stamps are shown on our

Historical Overivew page as the earliest examples of

Eleanor Rycraft’s cookie stamps.

Patti Evans' Cookie Stamp Collection

How long have you been collecting Rycraft cookie stamps?: 10+ years.
Where did you find your stamps (family, store, garage sale, etc)?: Mostly stores and eBay.
What are your favorite Rycraft designs?: Patriotic!
How do you use your stamps (for cookies, crafts, etc)?: Cookies, cookies, cookies!
Please tell us the story behind your collection: I love making sugar cookies and started decorating them, but once I found the Rycraft stamps, I could tailor the cookie design to the theme (holiday, birthday, other special occasion).
How did you hear about Rycraft or how long have you been a customer??: I purchased my first Rycraft stamps over 10 years ago.

Patti Evans Rycraft Cookie Stamp Collection