Eat, drink, and be merry is a wonderful theme for the kitchen and for life. Part of being merry is realizing the abundance of good in the little things, which brings us to a state of thankfulness. In the spirit of positive living, I want to always be thankful!
We have two projects today, using both fabric and paper. First, we'll make a pot holder and then we'll make a greeting card...
POT HOLDER
Stamps -
Plentiful Harvest stamp set
"be thankful" word stamp
Quilting supplies -
Two pieces of off-white muslin - 8 x 8 inches
One piece of batting
Gold and White thread (use gold thread on top and white thread for the bobbin)
Burgundy bias strip
Fabric Inks - "Poinsettia," "Fern," Dark Fern (mix Fern and Black) "Iris," "Gold," and Brown (mix Fern and Poinsettia to get Brown)
Other Supplies
White card stock - 6x6 inches
Instructions -
Take the paper square and place it in the center of the muslin square. Take the ink pad from the Light Fern mixing pot and scuff the outer edges of the paper to create a border. Then take the "be thankful" sentiment stamp and stamp a border.
Stamp the wreath and border -
In the center of the muslin, stamp the following:
Stamp the Apple in Poinsettia ink.
Stamp the Pear in Fern ink.
Stamp the Pear again, this time in Gold ink.
Stamp the Grape Cluster in Iris ink.
Stamp the Grape Leaf in Dark Fern ink.
Stamp the Fruit Leaf in Fern ink and then again in Gold ink.
Last, embellish the sentiment with the two Leaf stamps and Fern, Dark Fern, and Gold inks.
Quilt the square, add the burgundy border and you're done!
Fabric project INSPIRED BY...a card!
(Let's make it!)
Here are the inks and materials used for the card:
Papers -
White card stock - 6 x 6 inches
Burgundy card stock - 6.5 x 6.5 inches
Burgundy card stock card base - 6.5 x 6.5 inches when folded
Inks - Versacolor Burgundy, Khaki, Grape, Evergreen, Bamboo, and Encore Metallic Gold
Until next time, Happy Stamping from Susan and rest of the gang at Rubber Stamp Tapestry!
Susan -
What a fabulous idea! I love the pot holder! I never thought of stamping on fabric - how sweet this came out.
Elaine Allen
Posted by: Elaine Allen | October 15, 2010 at 01:27 PM
I think this is lovely.
Posted by: Catharine | October 15, 2010 at 03:32 PM
This one is very very nice!
Posted by: Mary Lou | October 15, 2010 at 04:14 PM
Your stamping projects on fabric are so cute. Love the pot holder and the design you put on it. So cute and the tutorial made it look easy. Thanks again.
Shirley L.
Roseville, CA
Posted by: Shirley L. | October 15, 2010 at 04:45 PM
This is really neat. I love to stamp and to quilt, now I can do both on the same project! Thank you for all your inspiration!
Posted by: marypat | October 15, 2010 at 08:26 PM
I love this set! Great variety in fruit and leaves. I would try some stamp 'kissing' to get different colors in the fruit. Also consider a second generation stamp for the grapes right next to the main stamp to give the look of depth for the cluster of grapes. It might be nice to add some white ink pen to the fruit for highlights like a light is shining on them.
Posted by: Susan S. | October 15, 2010 at 10:12 PM
Great idea. This set is wonderful and so appropriate for this holiday season. I have got to try this on muslin.
Posted by: Pat S | October 15, 2010 at 11:14 PM
What a beautiful and versatile set! I need to try stamping on fabric. Thanks for the inspiration and tutorial!
Posted by: Su C. | October 16, 2010 at 01:03 AM
The pot holder project is great! I don't own a sewing machine but I could maybe recreate this by just doing a simple blanket stitch. thanks for sharing, stamping sue
Posted by: sue w. | October 16, 2010 at 09:49 AM
I love it, wish I knew how to quilt! The card is lovely too. I've been thinking about Thanksgiving cards alot lately.
Posted by: Diana Eagen | October 16, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Really like the fruit set. Your colors are so vivid. Love this idea for the coming holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Posted by: Mike Bizup | October 16, 2010 at 03:51 PM
Beautiful card. Love the fruits.
Posted by: Mildred | October 16, 2010 at 06:58 PM
What a wonderful combination for a birthday or thank you gift. Your ideas are so inspiring!
Posted by: Jan Koennecke | October 17, 2010 at 02:57 PM
Love the quilting!
Posted by: chaun | October 17, 2010 at 05:18 PM
What a nice gift this would make I really enjoy this! Thanks
Posted by: Mary Pursley | October 17, 2010 at 08:58 PM
These are beautful. I love the colors and stamping on fabric is a whole new area for me.
Posted by: Beverly Cupp | October 18, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Oh how perfect for Thanksgiving cards! Wonderful tutorial!!!
Posted by: Michelle Adams | October 18, 2010 at 04:18 PM
Lovely! Beautiful, rich colors for fall.... perfect for Thanksgiving!
DeniseB
Posted by: DeniseB | October 18, 2010 at 05:34 PM
I am a quilter and I love the quilting on this card! So fresh and bright. Thanks for the ideas!
Posted by: Margaret McGlaun | October 18, 2010 at 07:15 PM
These are great! I love the idea of using multiple medias. The possiblities are endless. How can anyone ever be bored!!!!! 24 hours in a day are just not enough!
Posted by: Cindy L | October 19, 2010 at 01:23 PM
Wow! I love this so much that I ordered all the inks and the stamp set to make both the card(s) and the potholder. I have never done fabric stamping but am so excited to give it a try! Creating with your products has given me the best hobby, now that I am retired! The only problem is I keep buying all your suggested products and will soon go broke!! :)
Bert Duplantis
Highland Village, TX
Posted by: Roberta Duplantis | October 19, 2010 at 06:54 PM