Hand Stamped D.I.Y. Pony Print Dress

Hi there! I made a hand stamped pony print dress this week. It was so much fun and something that you can do on any skill level! The best part is that the end result is a custom dress that's one of a kind! 

To stamp my dress I used this method. If you've never made a foam stamp read this how-to. My pony stamp was pretty large (about 4 inches long) which made the spacing a little bit more tricky. Smaller stamps are definitely easier to work with, plus my dress had pockets to work around! When searching for a dress to stamp, look for something in a solid color that flatters your body. You will want to avoid a lot of ruffles or ruching. Cotton is an easy fabric choice. I picked my dress up at Target! 1. Create your own stamp. You can print out an image from the internet and trace it if you need help illustrating your object. I chose a pony because it reminds me of my grandmother, Corina. 2. Cut your stamp out and mount it if you like. I chose not to mount mine because it was so large, it was easier for me to place it unmounted. 3. Use tape to mark the spacing on your dress where you will be stamping. This will help to make the spacing consistent. 4. Stamp your object using fabric paint. I would brush paint on my stamp before each application. Since my stamp was larger the impression was less perfect so I used a small paint brush to do touch ups along the way! Be sure to let each section dry completely before moving to the next section. Practice makes perfect!  

I'm super happy with the end result. I want to make another one soon with a dachshund and a pug! What kind of stamp do you want to make? XOXO. elsie 

Comments

[Sarah @http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/]

Wow this looks SOOOOO AMAZING!!! You are so good! This method doesn't seem intimidating at all.

- Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/

[ginella]

i love it..it looks great!!...

[Uliane Tatit]

OMG! Lovely!

xx. Brazil.
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[Claire]

This is too cute, what a great tutorial with a ton of possibilities!

Have a good weekend!

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[Meli (Blush + Jelly)]

This is so amazing! Thinking of picking up a dress and shirt to try this out.

[Allison]

Awesome! A dachshund print would be my dream - how cute :]

[Kate]

INSANELY AWESOME. I think I'm going to do this to a duvet cover and pillow shams- custom bedding!

Kate :)

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[Vivi K]

this is so pretty! love your ideas!

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[Ashley Urke]

You look exceptionally beautiful today in this post! I think it is your hair...or perhaps you are beaming from seeing your hubby again!

Such a ca-ute idea!!!

[carolina]

SOOO GOOD! love your dress!

[Krista F]

Love this, so cute & creative!

[Kiti]

wow! with every day u surpise me more and more! so cute is the final result!;)

[Serena]

Great idea!! And you look gorgeous in the last photo!!
Love,
Seri.

[Miranda]

I love making stamps! Such a fun idea to stamp a dress!
-Miranda
http://paperthoughtsfabricdreams.blogspot.com

[ktmade]

this is so cute! i've been loving the hand-stamped stuff i've been seeing around the internet. this may just put me over the edge!

[Victoria Pasquale]

Love it! Absolutely adorable :)

[Laura]

This is so cute! Since you use fabric paint, is there any special ways to wash it?

xoxo,
Laura
http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

[Liz]

This is super fun! What a great idea! I think I might have to do something like this to bring on my honeymoon this spring!

[jen]

I sooooooo love this dress!!
Hope you can visit my blog.. see you around!!
http://absolutelyjen.blogspot.com

[LARY @ Inspiration Nook]

I absolutely love this! How cute! :)