Day 7 - Santa's Suit Hand Towel

Santa's Suit Hand Towel Using Silhouette Fabric Ink
Created by OMC Designer Whitney

Supplies Used:
Silhouette : Fabric Ink (Black and White)
Oh My Crafts Vinyl and Transfer Tape
Hand Towel 
 
Helpful Tools:
Silhouette : Universal Hook
Foam Brush
EKSuccess : EK Tools : 1” Circle Punch
EKSuccess : EK Tools : Self-Healing Pink Mat
Martha Stewart : Utility Bone Folder

Instructions:
Step 1: Create a stencil with vinyl and apply it to fabric. Use transfer tape to help apply the vinyl if needed.
For the Santa’s suit, cut two 1”x 24” strips of black vinyl and apply them across the bottom of the towel about 2” apart. Also cut three 1” circles out of black vinyl and apply the “negative” to the center of the towel as if they were Santa’s buttons. For the belt, cut a square inside a square and set this aside.

Step 2: Use a foam brush to dab ink onto fabric. Be aware that the paint might seep through the fabric, so add paper behind the project to stop the extra ink.
Step 3: Allow ink to dry completely, remove vinyl stencil, and iron to set the ink.
Step 4: When layering colors, repeat steps. 
Now is when you can layer Santa’s belt. For his belt, I mixed a little black with white to get the gray belt.

CLICK HERE to see all the products used in this project!


Happy crafting!

Day 5 - Christmas Soap Dispensers

Christmas Soap Dispenser
Created by OMC Designer Whitney

Supplies Used:
Clear Plastic Paper or Packaging
Holiday Stamp (specifically: Stampendous : Cling : World Christmas, Saint Nick and Snowbody Frame)
Ranger Ink : Archival Ink Pads
Clear Soap Dispenser (such as Pureworks : Antibacterial Foam 7 oz. , or Pureworks : Antibacterial Foam 2.5 oz.)
Un-Du : Sticker, Tape and Label Remover 4oz.

Instructions:
1. Peel off any labels on the soap dispenser. Use Un-Du to remove any sticky residue.
2. Stamp a clear sheet of plastic with a stamp and an Archival Ink Pad. Archival Ink Pad are unique from many ink pads because they are alcohol based, which makes them waterproof. This is why they will not rub off plastic or other gloss papers.

3. Let dry for 30 minutes.
4. Remove soap dispenser lid, roll plastic and fit it through the top of the Soap Dispenser. It will naturally unroll and form to the inside of the soap dispenser. Put soap lid back on.
5. Tie ribbon around dispenser.


CLICK HERE to see all the products used in this project,!






Happy crafting!

Make Your Own T-Shirts with Silhouette Fabric Ink!

Baseball Shirt Created Using Silhouette Fabric Ink
Created by OMC Designer Whitney

“Silhouette fabric ink is the cleaner way to screen print at home. With the Silhouette you don't need screens, squeegees, or heat lamps and best of all the process is quick and clean.”

Supplies Used:
Silhouette : Fabric Ink - Cyan and Black
Oh My Vinyl and Transfer Tape
Fabric (T-shirt, pillowcase, tote, etc…)
Electronic Cutting Machine (Silhouette)
Silhouette : Universal Hook

Instructions:
Step 1: Apply Stencil

Create a stencil with vinyl and apply it to fabric using transfer tape. This stencil was from the Silhouette Studio Library.

Step 2: Paint

Use a foam brush to dab ink onto fabric. Be aware that the paint might seep through the fabric, so add paper behind the project to stop the extra ink.

Step 3: Remove Stencil

Allow ink to dry completely (about 20 minutes), remove vinyl stencil, and iron to set the ink.

Or, if you are interested you could get the fabric ink starter kit which contains all of the materials necessary to create your first fabric ink project from ink to a mixing tray and instructional DVD. With your Silhouette and fabric ink starter kit you'll find it easy to get started with Silhouette fabric ink.

Starter kit includes:

• 2 oz bottle of black fabric ink
• 3 feet of see-through stencil vinyl and clear transfer tape
• Silhouette hook
• mixing tray
• sea sponge
• foam brush
• exclusive download card good for 10 stencil designs
• idea booklet and instruction guide
• instructional DVD

Have fun personalizing your t-shirts, totes, pillowcases, or any fabric you choose!

Happy crafting!