diy fabric printing: with spuds

ok so this may be my new obsession! i have been wanting to print my own fabric for a while now but was a little nervous so thought i would start with something super easy using potatoes.

this is so much fun and the kids will love it too.

 

you will need:

 

 

once you have cut your potato stamps to the desired shape give them a wash in cold water and leave face down on some kitchen roll to get rid of all the excess water and dry out a bit.

 

and don't forget to lay out some paper to protect your table from any excess paint that may seep through your fabric.

 



 

1. mix your fabric paint to the desired colour...i used a hot pink and white to get different shades of pink.

 

2. paint a decent amount of the fabric paint onto your potato stamp.

 

3. press evenly down onto your fabric, and lift off carefully.

 

4. and away you go get printing, remembering to top up your stamper with paint after a few stamps, or every time depending on the effect you want to create.

 

you can try out different shapes/sizes/patterns and colours. there are no rules so have fun.

 

when your finished leave your fabric to dry then iron between some scrap fabric to seal the paint....and there you have it who knew potatoes could be so much fun!!

 

i can't wait to do this again....the only down side is that the potato stamps don't last. so i will definitely be finding something more permanent to make stamps with and i think my dolly's will be getting some new accessories!!

watch this space.

x