Using Vintage Rubber Stamps to make a French Graphics Stool

I found a wonderful little stool at auction along with a vintage rubber stamp set

This is the 1940's rubber stamp set I bought at auction

And this was the little stool. 

 I wasn't trying to be artsy with my photo, it was the humidity here in Orlando fogging up the lens

I went to Graphics Fairy and found French advertising words 

Then stamped away, I did it just by eyeballing, so it is not all perfectly straight, part of the charm...Maybe?

I used Versacraft fabric ink.  I feel more comfortable using ink for fabric, so if the stool ever got wet, the graphics would never run or fade.

After Martins inspection I put the stool in my booth at Orange Tree and priced it at $28

I am totally in love with this project!!

I love the look and versatility of these vintage stamps, I think you will be seeing more rubber stamp projects in the future.

Happy Creating!

Carol

Joining
Coastal Charm NTT
Graphics Fairy Brag Monday

Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch


Charm Bracelet Diva

Miss Mustard Seed

Washable Fabric Stamping

Stamping on fabric is so much fun, and with the holidays coming up I know you will have tons of ideas

I had this set of white vintage napkins just screaming to be stamped

Now, if you are going to stamp on fabric, and you want it to be washable, you will need an ink pad made for fabric stamping

The ink pads I used are from Joggles, a fabulous online craft store

I used VersaCraft (chocolate and black) and Palette (Cognac)... they run $6-$8

These ink pads are multipurpose and can be used on fabric, paper, wood, clay, etc.

I love this chandelier doily and now I don't have to worry about washing it

Before I stamp on fabrics, I machine wash and dry them; this allows for shrinking and removes any sizing

I apply ink to the stamp before every stamping. I also do a practice run on a scrap of fabric because (And this is the scary part) once I stamp, that's it, no wiping it off and trying again!

After I stamp my fabric, I leave it dry for 2 hours and then heat set it (No steam)

I threw this little tote in the washer and dryer after stamping and it came out perfect!

In the following picture are two strips of sample stamping.  After I stamped the top strip, I let it dry for 2 hours then heat set it before machine washing and drying it.  The one on the bottom was not washed...Yea! There is no difference, no fading!

Even when I tea stained, washed, and dried this little tote...

...It survived just fine

Shoes on a shoe bag..I crack myself up!

The fabric I used on all of my projects is also from Joggles.   It's a luscious 100% cotton fabric called Southern Belle. 

I had a lot of questions about fabric stamping when I did my post on  "Stamping candles"

When I am stamping on something that won't be washed (Like the strips of fabric tied around my candles), I use regular stamp pads.  I stamp them, let them dry over night, and then heat set.  Be sure to check them for smudging as all ink pads are not the same. 


 I've decided as I replace ink pads I'll only buy "all-purpose" inks that work on fabrics.  This way, I won't have to worry about what 
pad to use with what project.

OK, there you have it...Stamp and wash!

I know you will think if tons of projects!  The Paris napkins are my favorite, oh, but I like the doily too...and the tote bag...and the shoe bag........ Have fun!

Happy Creating!

Carol

Joining
Metamorphous Monday@BNOP
Beyond the Picket Fence
My Romantic Home Show and tell Friday
The Shabby Nest Frugal Friday
Common Ground Vintage Inspiration 

Chic on a shoe string decorating
Rustic Crafts

The ink pads and fabric were compliments of Joggles, but the opinions are all mine!