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Unique Father’s Day Gift: Make A Custom Stamped Dopp Kit

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Inspired by Caitlin Betsy Bell Making custom stamped fabric is a fun way to personalize a gift for your favorite guy this Father’s Day. My husband is a beekeeper so I decided that a honeycomb design would be fitting, but the possibilities are endless. I also considered other motifs like anchors or mountains or even a monogram–all of them would be really nice for this project as well. Fill the dopp kit with a few of his favorites, like aftershave, and you have a unique and thoughtful gift this Father’s Day. This tutorial walks you through sewing your own bag, but you could always purchase a cotton bag that is already made and try the stamps on it too. Supplies needed: 9 in. zipper Thick fusible fabric interfacing (thick enough to give the fabric structure) 12 in. x 12 in. fabric (I used a quilting weight cotton) Faux leather paper Silhouette CAMEO® 12 in. x 12 in. CAMEO Cutting Mat Silhouette Fabric Blade Thread Sewing machine Iron Silhouette Mint™ Custom Stamp M...

6 Awesome Projects Using Silhouette Temporary Tattoo Paper

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Inspired from Aki@MintedStrawberry These six awesome projects using Silhouette Temporary Tattoo Paper are sure to open up your eyes to the possibilities of this medium – they’re definitely not just for your body! Read on to see and be amazed at these projects. One: temporary tattoos I just loved temporary tattoos as a kid. They’re fun, easy to use, and best of all they’re temporary. When I discovered Silhouette Temporary Tattoo Paper, I just about jumped for joy at the thought of being able to create my own temporary tattoos using my own ideas and artwork. Create temporary tattoos and use them as party favors or personalize them with your party theme.  Check out the how-to here. Two: faux watercolor Easter eggs I’m all for creating fun and exciting Easter eggs – I’ve spent hours upon hours creating some wacky designs! But you know, it doesn’t have to be Easter to create fun, decorated eggs.  Create one-of-a-kind eggs with the help of tattoo paper an...