Saturday, 10 August 2013

Cushion Covers

My search for the perfect ink, one that would work on shrink plastic, as well as paper and fabrics turned up VersaCraft inks. I bought a few small pads but never got around to try them out on fabric in a big way. With some left over fabric I made up 2 cushion covers and picked some stamps to decorate them.

 

I first chose large stamps that would give an overall coverage with colour and, using masks, stamped a number of smaller images. I chose 2 different colour schemes for the front and the back so I would get 2 looks.

From Crafty Individuals I have used stamps from CI-207 and CI-237 as well as a freebie stamp from Craft Stamper designed by CI (the seashell).

From this detail picture you will see that this ink does print well enough on fabric, without any loss of detail.  I chose subtle colours to begin with but still, the colours aren't as dark as I would have liked. If you're thinking of buying these inks remember that the stamped colour is noticeably lighter than the colour in the pad, sadly there wasn't anything darker than Chocolate (bar black) that I used on the butterfly above.

I am entering the Crafty Individuals challenge so fingers crossed...

Thanks for coming by,
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10 comments:

  1. Jenni's Jems10 August 2013 at 21:55

    These are absolutely gorgeous and love the muted tones! x

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  2. Julie Lee10 August 2013 at 22:15

    I think these look really effective; I agree that the muted colours work really well! Julie Ann x

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  3. Jean Hardy10 August 2013 at 22:39

    Great fun to decorate your own cushion covers - making them very special and unusual! Thank you for joining in the Crafty Individuals August Challenge. Jean x

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  4. Von11 August 2013 at 20:47

    How wonderful :) you should be very pleased with yourself :)
    Von ♥

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  5. nefertiti11 August 2013 at 22:09

    Very original and wonderful work !!bizz

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  6. Anonymous12 August 2013 at 16:57

    Very pretty cushion covers, beautifully stamped.
    Stamping onto fabric is one of my absolute favourites so always like to see what other stampers are creating in this way.
    Thank you for sharing with us at the CI Challenge.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  7. Lucy Edmondson13 August 2013 at 16:00

    This is absolutely gorgeous!! So, you can use VersaCraft on shrink? I must try that!!

    Lucy x

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  8. Cocofolies13 August 2013 at 20:40

    Tes coussins sont quand même très beaux, j'aime particulièrement le premier !... As-tu essayé la Stazon ?? Je manque de recul sur le sujet, car je n'ai encore jamais vraiment imprimé sur tissu pour ma part. Bises

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    1. Craftyfield14 August 2013 at 08:43

      Stazon probably works...but I don't own any pad, as the idea of needing a specific cleaner afterwards puts me off. VersaCraft is easy to clean.

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  9. Ellen Taylor5 September 2013 at 21:19

    Wow! Gorgeous, Gorgeous, GORGEOUS!! Those would look fabulous at my house!!

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