35 comments Father’s Day DIY: Hand Stamped Handkerchief for Dad
by MichaelAnn | 35 comments
06/13/12
This contributor post was written by Michael Ann of Michael Ann Made.
Hello Crafty Friends! Today’s DIY is for a graphic Hand Stamped Handkerchief, easy enough to bust out as a last minute Father’s Day gift (wink wink!) and simple enough for even the youngest of crafters to help. Dads always love handmade gifts, especially when they also have elements of practicality. So let’s get stamping!
Here are the materials you’ll need:
1. Sticky back foam for the Stamp. You can either cut out your own shape, or use pre-cut foam shapes found at the craft store. Pre-cut shapes would work well for kids to be able to help.
2. Something to put your stamp on. I used an old film canister, you could use a cork, wood block, bottle cap, etc.
3. A scrap piece of felt and a plastic tray or lid. This is how you will make the stamp pad.
4. Fabric paint.
5. A plain handkerchief. You can also make one quickly out of a square of fabric.
Here’s how you make it:
1. Prepare your foam stamp. If you are drawing your own stamp, make it a simple graphic that can be easily cut with scissors or a craft knife. You first drew it on a piece of paper, then trace it on the foam to get it just right.
2. Make your stamp. Peel off the paper backing and stick your stamp to your stamping device. I also used a sharpie to mark a small dot on the side of the cap so i would know which way was up while stamping.
3. Make your stamp pad. An easy way to make a stamp pad when using fabric paint is to put a good sized drop of paint on a plastic tray and then lay a piece of felt on top of the ink.
3 cont. Stamp at the felt until the paint bleeds through, and you have your own stamp pad! If during your project you find you need more paint, just lift the felt and add a couple drops of paint to the tray.
4. Stamp away! You can try to align your images, or just go for it freestyle. Letting some of your images bleed off the edge will make it look like the fabric was printed professionally.
5. Finish it off. Most fabric paint requires that you let it dry for a couple hours, then heat set it with an iron before washing it. Follow the directions of your specific paint.
Now you have a loving handmade gift that even the most practical of dads will love! Good luck stamping, and happy Father’s Day!
Michael Ann is a sewer, knitter, crafter, thrifter, living a crafty life with her husband in Portland, Oregon. You can find her at her blog Michael Ann Made where she shares projects, tutorials, and bits of inspiration to help you live a crafty life too. You can also follow her adventures on twitter.
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I just found a tutorial for how to make your own stamp! http://t.co/hq9d8ub9 via @sharethis
Dear Demoiselle (@DearDemoiselle) commented on June 13th, 2012 at 11:18 amcheck out this months contributor post for @papernstitch! Father’s Day DIY: Hand Stamped Handkerchief for Dad http://t.co/gQzS3OQn
(@michael_anns) (@michael_anns) commented on June 13th, 2012 at 11:31 amI love it. It’s so easy and a beautiful gift idea. Not only for father’s day.
Little empty room commented on June 13th, 2012 at 1:39 pmI’m going to try it for my best friends birthday. Thank you for this inspiration.
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Hi Little empty room. Let us know how the project turns out! I agree – this DIY can be used for lots of other gifts aside from Father’s Day. I am thinking these would make great groomsmen gifts for a wedding. What do you think?
Thanks for stopping by!
-Brittni
papernstitch commented on June 13th, 2012 at 5:16 pmGreat idea! I’m now inspired. This technique would be great for lots of types of gifts.
Owl & Drum commented on June 13th, 2012 at 6:56 pmRT @papernstitch: love this #diy idea for father’s day http://t.co/2K3xzXzE
Murr (@murrjohnson) commented on June 13th, 2012 at 8:25 pmWhat a great idea, they look gorgeous and so easy. Thanks for explaining it so well for us!
Emma commented on June 13th, 2012 at 9:54 pmEmma recently posted..What to do with C Class Customers…
I <3 this idea. I will get my girls to do something like this for their dad!
Te commented on June 13th, 2012 at 10:12 pmTe recently posted..New Backdrops have arrived!
Thanks for stopping by Owl & Drum, Emma, Te. So glad to hear you like Michael Ann’s project for the month. Have a good one.
papernstitch commented on June 13th, 2012 at 11:36 pm-Brittni
I love Neopaque and Lumiere paints (Jacquard). I made t-shirts a few years ago using them. Seeing this project brought back some lovely memories.
Coral commented on June 14th, 2012 at 2:03 amCoral recently posted..Feeling better about my designer
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jieb kanitnat (@puifai44) commented on June 14th, 2012 at 4:37 amI absolutely agree with you Coral. Jacquard had awesome textile paints! I use them all the time. Thanks for stopping by!
papernstitch commented on June 14th, 2012 at 5:31 am-Brittni
That is an adorable idea – the specs are fabulous! Such a clear and easy to follow DIY too. Thanks.
Kimberley commented on June 14th, 2012 at 6:50 amKimberley recently posted..The Week With All The Perspective
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Brighton Collective (@brightcollect) commented on June 14th, 2012 at 6:59 amHi Kimberley! I think I am going to have to get one of those glasses stamps that Michael Ann used for this. So cute! Thanks for stopping by!
papernstitch commented on June 14th, 2012 at 7:30 am-Brittni
LOVE this….saying so….and Pinned it!! : )
Laura @ House Of Joyful Noise commented on June 14th, 2012 at 10:11 amLaura @ House Of Joyful Noise recently posted..Some Salvaged Finds
Thanks for pinning Laura
papernstitch commented on June 14th, 2012 at 12:29 pmI love this technique using the foam sheets to create unique stamps! The anchor is perfect! Just posted on Craft Gossip!!
http://lessonplans.craftgossip.com/?p=6549
Kristen S- Craft Gossip commented on June 14th, 2012 at 10:36 pmKristen S- Craft Gossip recently posted..Hand Stamped Handkerchief {Father’s Day Craft}
Used the stamp pad method in summer camp today
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carole smith (@McCheeksMayhem) commented on June 15th, 2012 at 12:59 amFather’s Day DIY: Hand Stamped Handkerchief for Dad http://t.co/k57BQLFs via @sharethis
(@craftymodern) (@craftymodern) commented on June 15th, 2012 at 9:48 amWhere did you find the anchor? I live in a water community and would love to know where you found it! Great idea!
Michele commented on June 15th, 2012 at 10:00 pm@lesliekeating have you seen this adorable fabric stamping project? http://t.co/T2AL6Mlo i may try it out for the hand-printed fabric swap!
Caitlin T. (@saltyoat) commented on June 15th, 2012 at 11:06 pmPerfect and wonderful tutorial!
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Nancy commented on June 16th, 2012 at 12:56 amhey michele! i actually just sketched out a little anchor from a picture i saw online, then traced the drawing onto sticky backed craft foam to make the stamp. it was really quite easy! i’m sure a quick search online could find you a cute stamp also, good luck!
MichaelAnn commented on June 16th, 2012 at 1:04 amFather’s Day is tomorrow!! What is everyone making? If you’re looking for a quick craft for dad, check out this… http://t.co/IJajuRte
Stitches & Crafts (@StitchesCrafts) commented on June 16th, 2012 at 9:11 amLos pañuelos son el típico regalo, no dejes que sea típico, ponle ese toque diferente. http://t.co/N93cBKWL http://t.co/muwC1dlV
Juan Marcet (@Juanmarcetec) commented on June 16th, 2012 at 6:30 pmWhat a great idea! Can’t wait to try it!
Tara commented on June 18th, 2012 at 5:04 pmTara recently posted..Geek Etiquette: Tech Help
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Terri Mayangsari Y (@terriyunus) commented on June 22nd, 2012 at 7:44 amSUPER easy print project http://t.co/cchqTfOB
Gemma Garratt (@gemmageez) commented on June 23rd, 2012 at 10:29 amFather’s Day DIY: Hand Stamped Handkerchief for Dad | papernstitch http://t.co/EyjriUMW
Carola Rodrigues (@CarolaRodrigues) commented on June 23rd, 2012 at 11:41 amAwesome tutorial! Looks pretty simple, inspiration for a birthday gift! Thanks love! x
Jia Ni commented on June 26th, 2012 at 9:29 amJia Ni recently posted..Banish This 3 Letter Word
Great project! I love DIY project for personalized gifts. My girls would love this project
Marcie Paige commented on June 26th, 2012 at 4:12 pmThis is awesome!! cant wait to try it! Great tutorial too
thanks!
Mazzi commented on August 7th, 2012 at 11:03 amSo cute! Just stumbled upon this via Pinterest… I’m totally inspired to custom -stamp EVERYTHING
Meagan @Style-Edition commented on August 8th, 2012 at 2:33 amThanks for sharing!
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This is great!!
Izzy commented on February 20th, 2013 at 7:42 pmI made my dad a mustache handkerchief for his birthday,
and I’m going to make a couple more with different patterns tomorrow.
I only used things I could find around my house,
and the only problem I faced was finding a good paint.
I ended up mixing some orangey-brown with a grayish-purple
to get a nice, brown mustachey color.