Thursday, March 3, 2016

Technique Junkies Decorated Gift Bag - Stamping on Fabric

Hello Everyone!
Hope you are having a great week.  The weather here is crazy: spring one day; winter the next.  Spring is on the horizon.  The robins are here and that's a sure sign of Spring.
Today's post  showcases Technique Junkies March Releases.  I have used one of the new stamps from the Palettini Collection [Vintage/shabby chic lovers dream stamp collection--by the way!!] to decorated a simple gift bag.  I used lots of laces and trims from my stash to turn the plain bag into a shabby chic delight. LOL



Materials List:
Ink: Black from Memories
Kraft Gift Bag (I used a bag 8" x 10.5")
CS: dark brown
White Muslin (100% cotton)
Vintage Doily
Brown Lace
Burlap Trim
Leather shoe lace
Sheer Brown Ribbon
Paper Flowers
Fabri-Tac Glue
Iron




Make It:
Note: use Fabri-Tac glue through out to adhere all pieces

  • Tear or cut a piece of muslin fabric to desired size about 4.5" x 6"
  • Iron the fabric to remove all the wrinkles
  • Stamp the image on the fabric with the Memories ink---Note: this ink is good for fabric even though it is a dye ink.  
  • Protect ironing board with a press cloth, lay stamped fabric down and cover with a press cloth and iron (no steam) 
  • Pressing with the iron will heat set the ink.  I will not be washing this project obviously, but now the ink will not smear.



  • Glue the fabric piece to dark brown CS--set aside
  • Cut the corner off  a vintage doily.  Note:To keep the edges together, before cutting lay down a strip of tape in area where you want to cut; cut through the tape.  Now, each edge of the doily will not unravel.
  • Glue doily to bag   
  • Now add the stamped fabric piece



  • Glue all the laces and trims to the bag
  • Add the flowers and ribbon
  • Tie lengths of brown sheer ribbon to the handle

I can fill this bag with home baked goodies, a gift, or use to store stamp supplies. Thanks for stopping in today.  Check back later in the month for a second stamping on fabric project, Spring Tulip cards, and much more!!  Love ya.
Karen

**************Challenges:
Try It on Tuesday: feminine and fancy
Whimsy stamps Challenge:anything goes
Just keep on Creating: anything goes
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10 comments:

  1. Karen, this is so adorable. Love the doily, trim and flowers. Very shabby chic.

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  2. This really is gorgeous! This really will make someone feel special! Thank you for joining us at Try It On Tuesday! Chrisx

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  3. Amazing! Thank you for joining TioT's! oxo Susi

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  4. Fab project Karen! Isn't this release amazing?

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  5. Lovely card. Thank you for joining us at Try it on Tuesday.

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  6. Love this gift bag, Karen!! It's rustic and posh all at the same time!! XOXO-Shari

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  7. I'd love to receive a gift in this gorgeous bag. Beautiful creation.

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  8. A beautiful vintage style project, thank you for joining us at TioT's this time.
    Yvonne

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  9. Such a lovely vintage project, such lovely details.Thanks so much for sharing your creation at
    Anything goes March link-up, Just keep on creating
    Susan xx

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