About Us

TRUSTED CUSTOM STAMP MAKERS FOR 70+ YEARS

Our name, Simply Stamps, reflects our core belief that even the simplest tools can make a profound impact. We’re committed to delivering exceptional, high-quality rubber stamps that leave a lasting impression and elevate everyday interactions within the community.

HANDMADE HISTORY

Before instant messages and social media, rubber stamps were the tools we relied on to spread information and streamline tasks. In Jacksonville, Florida, entrepreneur Owen Holmes saw beyond the practical. He envisioned a way to elevate everyday interactions within his beloved community. Motivated by a desire to make ordinary moments special, Mr. Holmes launched Holmes Stamp Co. right out of his garage in 1954. The small business strived to make a meaningful impression with every stamp, marking the beginning of a lasting legacy.

BRAND INNOVATION

After a lifetime dedicated to crafting meaningful connections through stamps, Mr. Holmes retired in 1998 and handed the reins over to Bob Croft, a long-time delivery driver. Bob had a deep understanding of the products and the pulse of our community. He introduced a wider variety of customizable goods that empowered people to express themselves in unique ways. But Bob never lost sight of the company’s roots. To ensure stamps remained the heart and soul of the business, Holmes Stamp Co. was proudly transformed into Simply Stamps in 2002.

DIGITAL EVOLUTION

Following in his father’s footsteps, Bryan Croft joined the Simply Stamps family in 1998 as a screen printer. Inspired by the joy that Mr. Holmes and Bob brought with each stamp they created, Bryan was driven to expand the business even further. As the internet gained prominence, Bryan saw a chance to introduce stamps to a much broader audience. This vision led to the launch of Simply Stamps’ online platform in 2009, allowing us to reach the digital community and continue celebrating life’s special moments with the world.

ONE MISSION. ONE STAMP. ONE MARK BEYOND EARTH.

When NASA called our customer service team asking for a custom stamp for the Artemis II mission, we said yes. Our Jacksonville team engineered it to NASA’s specifications: a hard maple body with a hollowed, detachable handle and deeper-than-normal engraving to keep the complete stamp under one ounce. In April 2026, it traveled around the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. It’s the same care we put into every stamp we make.

PARTNERSHIPS AND BRANDS WE TRUST

In partnership with leading manufacturers such as Trodat, Shiny, and Colop, we offer unparalleled quality and innovation in every stamp we create.