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This week I have a super fun crafty-diy project for you, that's perfect for Halloween!
This is the before, just some plain cheap wooden embroidery hoops from the craft store. I think these cost like $1.49 each, you can probably find them cheaper at a thrift shop, or you might even have them on hand already.
I've created 3 printable PDF files for you to download. You may have seen these images on my site already, but these versions are perfectly sized for this project, to make it really easy for you. The printables are below.
Click HERE for the Printable PDF for the Owl
I printed these using my home computer straight onto the fabric itself. (I used drop cloth fabric, but you can use linen or muslin or whatever.) Many of you have probably seen other crafty bloggers using this technique. It worked great for me and was so easy, but please use caution, there is always some risk involved when putting things in your printer other than paper. I would definitely suggest staying right with your printer and guiding the fabric in while you watch it. There are several methods for this technique, all of them require that you attach some type of printer paper to the back of the fabric before feeding into the printer. I used the "label method". I purchased some full sheet printable labels (with a sticky back), adhered the fabric to the label and then trimmed away the excess fabric. I popped it into my printer and out came my beautifully printed fabric!! After that I just placed these in the embroidery hoops ( I used an 8.5" hoop for the bat and 7.5" hoops for the other two) and trimmed up the excess, and there you have your instant Halloween art!
After Halloween, you can always take the fabric out of the hoops and reuse them with a different image! I hope you have fun with this one!
Update: I just wanted to add a link to the post where, I believe, I first learned about the "Label Method", I finally found the post again!! It was from Gail at My Repurposed Life and she has photos too, on how to do this!
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Wow, Thanks Karen. I will try this since you've made foolproof for us!!
ReplyDeleteSpooktacular! I'll be featuring this for sure:-)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you both liked this one!!
ReplyDeleteThose turned out awesome!! So creative!! Love them.
ReplyDeleteI had never heard of using the full sheet sticker paper!!! I mean, how smart is that? I had heard ironing the fabric onto wax/freezer paper (I always wondered which side you used? would it be sturdy enough? So I never did it). Thanks so much for this tip!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of the label technique before! I always put fabric on freezer paper with an iron and printed on it that way...I'll have to try your way now! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThose are very cool! Love it! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat Graphics, as usuall. I am inspired.
ReplyDeleteKat
I have to say the label paper worked like a dream. I like easy, and this definitely was easy!!
ReplyDeleteThese turned out great and I'll bet I know where we can find seasonal images to rotate :)
ReplyDeletefantastic post xoxo karen
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! I love the owl.
ReplyDeleteOh those are spookylish!!! I am going to try them this week...I have some old embrodery hoops from junking. How fun!!!
ReplyDeleteoh man, this is awesome! love this, and those images are great!
ReplyDeleteThose pictures are great and fit perfectly to paintings for hallow's eve. Horrific idea! ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous project!! Just looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteTo show my appreciation for all you share with us, there is something on my blog for you!
ReplyDeleteJane :0)
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Interesting!And Thank You for sharing your great graphics with us!
ReplyDeleteIf I need a graphic's for a craft project I know I will find them here on your blog! And this technique sounds fun and easy. Inspirational!
Those look great Karen! I think you deserve a spot at the top of the page for Brag Monday....hehe.
ReplyDeleteOh my, these are creepily eerily wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love this project. This will definitely be the next project I try out. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteKaren this is AMAZING! So very Anthro;)
ReplyDeleteWow, you guys are awesome! Thanks so much for your compliments!!
ReplyDeleteMiss B,
Anthro eh? Woohoo!! I'm glad you think so!
so fun...great images for this craft. thanks so much !!
ReplyDeleteI´ll have to try this, it looks awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks
I have been looking for a skull like this for a craft project!! OMG Thank you!
ReplyDeletegood job lady. i love those designs a lot! very unique and great for the halloween season!!
ReplyDeleteKaren, you are consistently, exceptionally creative and clever. I love your designs! Can't wait to try these with freezer paper to stabilize the fabric. Love your ideas!
ReplyDeleteThese are so great! Thanks for the tip on the label paper - I never would have thought of using that. This is now on my list of projects to complete before Halloween quickly arrives!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Karen!! These images will decorate a care package for my teen-age son at college!! Thanks for sharing! The Post Office always appreciates the extra embellishment!!! V
ReplyDeleteHi!
ReplyDeleteWanted you to know I posted a link to this project today on my blog, PaperFriendly.
Nancy Ward
PaperFriendly
http://www.nancywardcrafts.com
Joann's sells paper with canvas or muslin affixed to it for your printer. When you are done printing, you just unpeel the paper off the back and you are left with the fabric you can sew or whatever. It comes on a roll so you can cut it to the size you want too.
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteWhen printing your image onto canvas, does the ink need to be sealed? I am thinking it will smear if not set somehow.
Thanks,Shelley