You might be wondering what could be in common between these three things. When we went on holidays to Singapore last October, I found a very cute set of stamps featuring a little squirrel, mushrooms and acorns. The stamps came in a box that opens like a little book. I simply could not pass by that little find and took it home with me.
I used these stamps a lot already. I also found another set like that with the cutest hedgehog ever. I made paper gift tags, stamped envelopes and cards, stamped it on fabric and embroidered on top. Just like that.
The other day I felt like doing a little bit of painting for a change. The stamps were near by. So I ended up stamping and colouring in, stamping and colouring in. I used proper paper for watercolours and watercolour pencils. I trimmed the tiny pictures and glued them on top of gift tags. Then I arranged some pretty fabric scraps around and stitched them in place. Snippets of lace and ribbon and I was done. Very simple, but I turned plain gift tags into a little special addition for a gift.
This is such an easy and fun project, that not only you, but even your kids would enjoy working on too. There are plenty of reasons you might need a gift tag or two especially with the Easter slowly approaching. Go get those stamps and start stamping! Happy stamping! Larisa xox
Gift tags are a lovely way to use up scraps and try techniques. Yours are so cute!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! It seems like I always need a gift tag for a present. Thank you so much, Dina!
DeleteThe hedgehog is certainly 'cutest ever'...
ReplyDeleteTerrific idea. I love such happy little makes
I love hedgehog! Small makes like these always make me feel quite happy. I suppose because I can finis them quickly. :-) Thank you, Lily! Glad you like this idea. :-)
DeleteThese are so gorgeous Larisa!! Little question , what ink do you use to stamp onto fabric ? So far I have tried the water soluble blue pen to colour the stamp .. have to be quick, hope you don't mind me asking 🌸
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Robyn 🌸
Thank you very much for your complement, Robyn! I use Stamp Ink Pads by Yellow Owl Workshop. I use brown colour, but sometimes I mix it with red. But you have to keep in mind that if the item is going to be frequently washed, the ink would fade a lot with time. Otherwise it's great. Hope it helps. Thank you for visiting my blog! :-)
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