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
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Posted by: robbie | March 06, 2012 at 04:26 PM
i love how this fun idea can be transformed into so many different projects! great idea
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Posted by: Alyssa Govindan | March 06, 2012 at 04:30 PM
Awesome idea! I love the simple look of that:) Also, I voted for you!
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Posted by: Stephanie May* | March 06, 2012 at 04:48 PM
What a great idea, thank you so much for sharing.xx
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Posted by: Annie | March 06, 2012 at 05:25 PM
I LOVE fabric pens! I use them a lot:)
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Posted by: Logan | March 06, 2012 at 05:28 PM
You are giving me so many ideas for gifts! Love this!
Posted by: LARY @ Inspiration Nook | March 06, 2012 at 05:32 PM
that's really fun! :)
Posted by: em | March 06, 2012 at 05:37 PM
I think you're SO totally deserving of that award. Especially over the past few months you are constantly posting DIY projects that are original, inspiring and beautifully photographed. That's a really rare thing here in Blog Land. It makes me wish I had more hours in the day. : ) Good luck! I'm rooting for A Beautiful Mess!
Posted by: amanda | March 06, 2012 at 06:12 PM
I LOVE THIS. completely understated and beautiful.
Posted by: rachel! | March 06, 2012 at 06:38 PM
Top idea. Funky design!
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Posted by: dannelle@nestenterprises | March 06, 2012 at 06:39 PM
My brains just exploded! I always thought they were for kids, too! Imma have to get a lil more open minded in the craft store!
Posted by: Mac | March 06, 2012 at 07:01 PM
Ah so cute! I want some of these now :)
Posted by: Chelsea | March 06, 2012 at 07:03 PM
beautifull......
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Posted by: vanessa | March 06, 2012 at 07:23 PM
this idea is so great! I'll try this out too.
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Posted by: Freja June | March 06, 2012 at 07:24 PM
That turned out awesome!
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Posted by: sécia | March 06, 2012 at 09:15 PM
Great idea!!
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Posted by: Kelly | March 06, 2012 at 09:46 PM
Great idea, I'll add this to my list of projects to try.
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Posted by: CARMEN B NORRIS | March 07, 2012 at 03:52 AM
Such a cool idea ! I'll definitely give it a try !
Posted by: Sophie-Lili | March 07, 2012 at 04:01 AM
Simple yet so effective !!
Posted by: The Guilty Hyena | March 07, 2012 at 08:25 AM
Love this! Such a simple and fun idea :) Just need a rainy day now to try it out!
Posted by: Zoë {Conversation Pieces} | March 07, 2012 at 11:02 AM