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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! 🙂

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