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Craft Tip: 4 Ways to Cross-Stitch Stamp on Fabric | Red-Handled Scissors

Craft Tip: 4 Ways to Cross-Stitch Stamp on Fabric

In addition to paper crafting, did you know that you can use your mini cross-stitch stamp to print on fabric too? In this post, I’ll show you four ways to print on fabric with your stamps. To make the designs, we’ll use fabric markers, disappearing/water soluble fabric ink with real stitches, fabric markers with real …

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Sunday Snapshot: Feather Mustache FTW! | Red-Handled Scissors

Sunday Snapshot: Feather Mustache FTW!

In case there was ever any doubt, I can rock a craft store feather mustache like nobody’s business! (And that’s what makes me awesome.) My husband snapped this photo in a craft store called PRESSER AG – Das Haus mit 1001 Bastelideen (translation: PRESSER AG- The House with 1001 Craft Ideas) in Basel, Switzerland while …

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Craft Tip: Perfect Cross-Stitch Stamp Placement | Red-Handled Scissors

Craft Tip: Perfect Cross-Stitch Stamp Placement

You’ve carved your cross-stitch stamp, so now it’s time to learn how to position those stamped stitches. My method for perfect cross-stitch stamp placement for cards and paper crafts may take a little time and planning, but the results are well worth the effort! Supplies: * Cardstock or decorative paper * Graph paper, 4 squares …

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Tutorial: Mini Chain Stitch Stamp | Red-Handled Scissors

Tutorial: Mini Chain Stitch Stamp

The second stitch in my embroidery stitch stamp series is chain stitch! Carve your own mini chain stitch stamp to add pretty borders and textures to paper and fabric crafts. Use it with your mini cross-stitch stamp for even more embroidery-inspired goodness! Supplies: * Speedy-Carve block or a large, flat eraser * Graph paper, 4 …

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