Posts about: hand stamped
08/11/2015
since charging for carrier bags came into force I've accumulated about £100 of plastic bags under my sink... ok maybe not, but it feels like it!
when I head out shopping I always forget to take bags with me so I end up with yet more to add my pile... gah. I decided to make a market bag to encourage me to be more eco friendly (bye bye plastic) plus I've been wanting to try out stamping for ages so it's a double win!
the technique is super simple and you can stamp on anything from tote bags to cushions. I'd never heard about foam stamps until I read a way cool tutorial from almost makes perfect -game changer.
materials
I decided on a simple triangle stamp so I cut out 4 equal size triangles from the self adhesive foam sheet. remove the backing and stick them together to create one thick triangle tower.
use the foam applicator to dab black fabric paint to one side of the triangle- do a few practice stamps on a sheet of paper to get used to the amount of pressure you need to apply.
once you feel confident you can start stamping your fabric. I didn't want perfect shapes (I quite liked the pattern with areas of less paint) but if you want solid shapes just re apply the paint to your stamp and carefully apply again.
follow the manufacturer's instruction regarding drying time -once you're happy its ready you can take your new bag out for a spin!
I've used rubber stamps before but foam is so quick to cut you can try as many shapes as you like.. I'll definitely be making some more.
have you ever hand stamped fabric before?
back soon!
caroline x
27/09/2012
hola fellow stationary geeks!
gawd I love stationary! pens, writing paper, notebooks you name it I heart it.
I already have business cards but I sooo wanted to do this DIY! I'll probably never give them to anyone, I like them so much I basically want to keep them all (pathetic) (pointless) (I know)
so if you're tempted to make some too you'll need a few little things:
- business cards: I cut mine out from brown craft card but you can buy them ready cut from places like etsy
- a custom stamp: I went for an industrial look and got mine from staples but there are loads of fancy ones on etsy you can have made to measure!
- a hole punch, I just punched holes in coloured cards to make my confetti!
- glassine envelopes/bags: really cheap and perfect for party/wedding favours too! available from eBay
I wanted quite a stark look but if you have some washi tape, stickers, fabric etc you could jazz them up to suit your own taste.
I hope you like them!
caroline x
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