Fun with Fabric Pens

I must confess, I've often passed by the fabric markers in the craft store thinking they were for kiddos. But one day I decided to give them a chance and picked up a pack. I'm so glad I did! These markers are really fun to work with and the best part is, after 24 hours of dry time they are permanent and machine washable!1. Supplies Needed: Fabric Markers (I used a medium tip), Tape and a cloth surface (I used a fabric covered journal) 2. Tape a geometric shape on your surface. You can do sometime simple, like I did, or something more personal like a monogram. 3. Fill the inside of your shape with lines. I used a cross hatching technique and kept my spacing pretty consistent, but not perfect. 4. Remove tape to reveal beautiful clean lines! I love how to clean lines contrast with the imperfect hand drawings! Now, I can't wait to use this technique on a larger surface! xoxo. Elsie

Comments

[CHICKYTHING]

Love this idea! Awesome for dinner napkins!

[xoxohannah]

Such a cute idea!

Love the hand-drawn aspect mixed with clean, crisp lines. Oh the projects that this could be used on :)

xoxohannah
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[SloeGinLizz]

This is a great idea with endless possibilties, particularly if you cut your own stencils.

[Ashley Martinez]

So, is this the type of markers that can write on white shoes, because I've been wanting to do that.

[Kendall]

I will definitely be trying this! Such a nice way to personalise books and stationary!
Kendall xox

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[Amy Awesome]

This is such a rad idea; my daughter just got a ton of fabric markers for her birthday, so I think we'll have to incorporate this idea into our clothing art!

[Tinacious.Me]

great idea!
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[Katie]

I never used fabric pens, They look so fun! Thanks for the inspiration, Elsie! :)

[Maude G]

And... One more vote for you!

[Catalina]

good idea!! i'm going to try it!!

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[Kate]

You come up with so many incredible ideas! Such an inspiration!
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[Carrie Rosalind]

Love it! I always pass up the fabric markers too but I might have to pick up a pack after seeing this cute project! :)

[Antique Engagement Rings]

I love this idea. It's so cute!

[Joy]

you have the neatest (pun not intended) DIY ideas!

[Sylvia]

I'm so in love with your blog girls, all your projects are great, but your pictures... simply awesome. I just started my DIY blog a few weeks ago, and all your posts about photography tips are being so useful for me. You guys are artists!!

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[Mrs. Baker]

love this idea! would be fun to cover books in fabric and draw on them!

[Allison D]

Neat idea Elsie! Thanks for sharing!
xx
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[Lauren Hairston Collado]

I'll definitely give this a try next time I need a fresh notebook! Thanks for the idea.

[Sara]

loooove it! why didn't i think of that first? haha :)

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[Mimi Nizan]

This looks so fun and pretty, I like the way you did that :)