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DIY Craft Foam Block Printing


Block printing is a fun craft to get into, but if you’re just dipping your toe in, this simplistic block printing technique can give great results with low tech materials. Great for printing on fabric, paper or solid materials, you can customize your print to whatever shape you can dream up.

Things you’ll need:
Craft foam
Block printing brayer (you can dab the paint on with a foam brush as well, but a basic brayer is a good investment)
Block printing paint or thick acrylic paint
Cork tiles, wood block or something for a base
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Scissors
Pen and ruler

Things to do:
1. Using the ruler and pen, draw out the letters (or shapes) you want for your print.

2. Carefully cut them out, keeping in mind that any rough edges will transfer to the print.

3. Glue the print backwards to the block or cork tile. You don’t need a lot of glue, just enough to hold it in place.
4. Lightly coat the paint onto the brayer, roll it over the block until the image is well coated.

5. Stamp onto your chosen material, applying even pressure to transfer the paint to the material.

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Paper Doily Jar Topper


I’m a die-hard canner. I love to make jams and jellies and pickles all year long and I LOVE to give them away as gifts. But I hate to give plain jars when I do. I feel like if I put the effort into making the jam, I should put a little effort in getting it ready to give. These simple stamped doily toppers are perfect. Quick and easy, even if I’m in a rush I can give my jar a little sprucing up.

Things you’ll need:
Jars
Small paper doilies
Stamps
Inkpad
Pen
Bakers twine

Things to do:
1. Coat your stamp with ink and stamp in the center of your doily. Add text to say what the jar contains.


2. Pull the edges of the doily down lightly around the edges of the jar. Wrap the twine around the jar and tie tightly to hold the doily down. Finish off with a bow.

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