Looking for an inexpensive but fun way to make your own stamps? Try good old fashion Potato stamping. It’s perfect for simple large stamps like letters. Chelsea from Do It Your Freaking Self made a cute literary inspired Matilda hoodie … Read More...
Project: Stamped Pinata Napkins
The Creative Live blog has directions for using basic shapes carved from pencil erasers to form adorable pinata stamped shapes. They’ll show you how to stamp up some festive Fiesta Napkins for a party. Click here for complete directions.
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Tip: Stamped Scarf using Rubber Bands
I love stamping ideas using items we all have laying around the house! Like this fabulous scarf from Anna Spathari, she used rubber bands to make her own rubber stamp to make a couple of lovely scarves. Click here to … Read More...
Tip: DIY Washable Fabric Paint for Stamping
The Craft Invaders blog has a great idea to turn regular acrylic paint into washable fabric paint using items you probably have around your house. It’s perfect to use along with large stamps for making your own custom clothing and … Read More...
Technique: Faux Calico Fabric with Stamps
These pretty cards look like they were made with calico fabric but they were actually stamped! Using small rubber stamps , various ink colors and a stencil Roni Johnson designs these little beauties. Grab some tiny stamps, your fave stencil … Read More...
Project: Stamped and Stitched Wall Hanging
This amazingly cute wall hanging was made with stamping, stenciling and stitching. Penny Nuttall will show you how to make a stencil with your stamps for inking on fabric, stamping over top and then sewing around for this wonderful mixed … Read More...
Project: Stamped “Bees Knees” Tote Bag
Let someone know how wonderfully awesome you think they are with this adorable “Bees Knees” stamped and stenciled tote bag. Makes a perfect thank you gift bag for a teacher! Find the directions over on the Stampington and Company site.… Read More...
Technique: Mixed Media Resist on Linen
Usually a resist technique involves stamping an image, embossing it and then inking or stamping over top and the original image resists the second layer of ink. But here’s a very neat twist on this technique using stencils and paste … Read More...
Project: Stamped Shoes
Ever heard the phrase if it doesn’t move stamp on it? Well, here’s a fantastic stamping project that does move (when you wear them) and you can stamp on it, it’s shoes! This clever idea from Jen Matott can be … Read More...
Project: Stamped Elephant T-Shirt
Here’s a great way to get more use out of your stamps, turn a boring ol’ t-shirt into a wearable piece of art! Using large stamps, stencils and lovely bright fabric paints The Pampered Stamper designed this fun colorful shirt. … Read More...
Project: Stamped and Painted Journal Cover
If you have a plain fabric journal, notebook, scrapbook or organizer dress it up with some paints and stamps like Lea did. She painted the cover of a denim notebook with gesso, using stencils and paint for the sea and … Read More...
Technique: Turn a Stamp Into Embrodiery
Grab you stamps and some thread! The Clearsnap ink company will show you how to turn any stamped image into an embroidery designing using their Erasable Fabric ink pad. Click here for a video tutorial.
-Heather
Project: Mixed Media Stamped Wall Art
This amazing mixed media art piece was made by stamping and coloring on fabric with different coloring mediums like brush markers and gelato sticks. You’ll find a video tutorial from designer Carisa over on the Design Memory Crafts blog.
-Heather
Inspiration: Tea Collection
This is not the tea you drink, but the Tea fortunate children wear. If you haven’t found this shop yet, get on over there. And read their story ; you’ll like it. In a nutshell, Tea owners and employees take … Read More...
Win 9 Fat Quarters of Christmas Fabric From Modes4U!
9 fat quarters for Christmas would be really handy at this time of the year, right? And that too fabric from Modes4U.com.
Thanks to Modes4U, we are giving away these fat quarters to one lucky CraftGossip reader.
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Squirrel holding an acorn – Free printable
Thanks to Jeni, of Twine and Table, you can download a black and white version of her painted squirrel to decorate your home for Fall. In my quilter’s mind, this drawing would make a perfect paper-piecing project. Just number … Read More...
Book Review: Stamp Stencil Paint
If you’re looking to take your stamping to a new level and expand your creativity by taking your ideas off paper and onto other items like home decor and fashion accessories with your own customized designs then you should check … Read More...
Project: Mixed Media Fabric Panel
Using stencils, paste, ink sprays and stamps you can make a wonderful fabric panel wall hanging. Finish it off with ribbon, flowers and embellishments. Learn all the techniques for this mixed media art piece from Tammy Tutterow over on the … Read More...
Boho Bangle Bracelets
We all love a great jewelry tutorial, and this video tutorial is no exception! With a few of the basic jewelry supplies, and a few minutes of your time, you will have a stack of these beauties made before you … Read More...
Fabric Headband Tutorial
Heidi and Finn have beautiful patterns for your children’s fashions; and their great for beginners or advanced sewers. They believe that all your children should be dressed stylishly. All their patterns have pictures and easy to follow instructions. They give … Read More...