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Giveaway: Fabric Printing at Home book and How to freezer paper stencil a scissor boarder

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Clothing is my favorite “canvas” and the new book Fabric Printing at Home is packed full of techniques and inspiration on how to create all sorts of amazing prints on any textile. Enter to win a copy of Fabric Printing at Home by leaving a comment in today’s post by Jan 16, 2015. (open to U.S. and Canada residents only please) Then pop on over to Craftside to see a tutorial on how to freezer paper stencil a scissor boarder to upcycle a dress.

More about the book from Quarry Books:

Fabric printing at Home book

You don’t have to be a fashion designer to create your own amazing fabrics! Fabric Printing at Home will show you how to print your own custom fabrics using everyday items from the kitchen and around the house! With tons of color photos, step-by-step instructions, and helpful hints, you will be crafting your very own fabric designs in no time! Learn to make print blocks, rubbing plates, stencils, and fabric resists from a wide range kitchen materials. See how your favorite fruits and veggies create perfect shapes and texture patterns for your fabrics and how to upcycle simple materials for surface design. This family-friendly guide shows how to make fantastic, colorful fabric designs with accessible, non-toxic materials.

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  2. Hi, this book looks so cool I would love to win it. I love learning new things, I will never stop learning new things to do it is keeping my mind sharp and a lot of beautiful things to look at. Thanks for the chance.

  4. Oh this book looks so fun! I would enjoy every page I’m sure. Great ideas to do with the older Grands!

  8. This would be A-mazing to win! My daughter and I would have the best time with this book! 🙂

Have you read?

Spray Paint Makeover Magic: How a Wicker Table (and My Chairs!) Got a New Life

Let’s talk about wicker. You know the kind—sturdy, vintage-y, maybe a little faded and forgotten in the back of a garage (like the chairs I “rescued” from my mum’s). I recently stumbled across this great tutorial from Our Southern Home on how to easily spray paint a wicker table, and I couldn’t help but nod along the whole time—because I’ve been there, paint can in hand!

This blog post walks you through everything you need to know to revive wicker furniture without fuss. The best part? It really is easy. No complicated prep work, no fancy tools—just a good clean, some painter’s tape if needed, and the magic of spray paint.

When I tackled my own project—those two dusty old chairs from my mum’s garage—I figured I’d give them a cute little refresh for my back patio. But wouldn’t you know it, once they were painted and pretty, she wanted them back! ? That’s the power of a good wicker makeover.

Back to the article—it’s full of helpful tips, like which kind of paint to use (outdoor spray paint with built-in primer is key), how to get full coverage, and even when and where to paint for best results. There are also great before-and-after shots that make you want to head straight to the garage and dig out forgotten treasures.

If you’ve got an old wicker table, chair, or even a plant stand hanging around, give this tutorial a look. Trust me, it’s amazing what a couple coats of paint can do. Your outdoor space (and possibly your mum) will thank you.