how-to of the day – stamped scrapbook ribbons
June 5, 2008 by Chloe Findlay-Harder
Filed under Home & Living
I was browsing through my favorite craft store the other day and made a trip down the scrap booking aisle (you can find some great fiber art supplies there!). I happened to notice a package of cotton fabric, cut into strips and then stamped – from a trendy new designer.
I then looked at the price tag.
Youch!
I decided that $6.95 was a tad too steep… however – that inspired me to try stamping my own scrapbooking ribbons.
To begin, you’ll need strips of fine-grained fabric (I’m using a taffeta for this sample) or ribbon. You’ll also need an opaque ink stamp pad (I’m using Color Box metallic inks for this how-to) and stamps:
I’m using clear stamps because I like that I can see exactly where I’m placing the stamp.
Stamp the ribbon or fabric just the way you would stamp paper. Use a firm surface and don’t move the stamp around – it will smear otherwise!
Here are two finished ribbons:
The top sample is grosgrain ribbon and the bottom is a faux-silk taffeta. Let the ribbons dry thoroughly before using them – I’d recommend letting them dry overnight.
all images: C Findlay-Harder
Nice! I’ll take a look at clear stamps offered the next time I go to the craft store.
I’m wondering how difficult it would be to twist your own stamp from a paper clip…
Yay for DIY!!
Clever Girl! I love this idea. Thank you.
Thanks so much, I featured this link on my blog today-great project!