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How to Make a Striped Stamped Tank

June 12, 2015 By Susan 17 Comments

Have some plain tees that need some excitement? I had a tank I’d picked up inexpensively and was ready to dress up – and the folks who make Fabric Creations™ stamps and soft fabric ink sent a bunch of stamps and ink for me to try! I used them to make a striped stamped tank and I’ll show you how to make your own one-of-a-kind project too! This post is brought to you by Plaid and Blueprint Social. The opinions are all mine.Make a Striped Stamped Tank

Grab your materials:

  • a plain t-shirt or tank or dress or onesie or pj pants or… ALL THE THINGS! (great time to upcycle one with stains!)
  • tape
  • stamps
  • ink
  • sponge
  • stamping mat

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I laid my tank out on a board and went looking for masking tape. Turns out I don’t have any plain jane masking tape anymore. Washi to the rescue! Gold, no less.Striped Stamped Tank-3

Loading up the stamps is simple. Use a sponge to apply the ink and stamp it firmly onto the fabric with the stamping board underneath. Striped Stamped Tank-5

I kinda broke the rules and used a ribbed tank but I thought the stamps still came out nice and clear — probably depends on the type of rib knit you use. This one is nice and soft.Striped Stamped Tank-6

Masking off negative space – whether it’s stripes or a giant circle or rectangle or heart or lightning bolt or whaaaatever big bold shape – organizes the craziest bunch of stamp designs. When I started with the elephant I thought for a second that he was going to be more attention grabby than I wanted…Striped Stamped Tank-7

But I kept going…Striped Stamped Tank-8

And in the end he melts right in. I used four different stamps here within one color palette and they blend together nicely.
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The soft fabric ink looks and feels and smells much like fabric paint – but covers really nicely with the stamps. You can use the printing blocks on clothing, quilts, embroidery projects and scrapbooks. Before I wrapped this one up I decided to fill in some negative space with some pencil eraser stamps, too.
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The inks come in a full range of colors and include metallics. Super easy to mix and blend – you can stamp them as I have but also stencil or brush them on. When you’re finished stamping a little soap and water and a scrub brush cleans them up easily since it’s water based and nontoxic, yet once it’s dry on your project it’s machine washable.How to make a Striped Stamped Tank

These would be perfect for a craft fair project – one of a kind textile finishes with an artisan-crafted look that doesn’t take eleventeen years to accomplish.Striped Stamped Tank-12

My 6 year old was happy to claim this one. Honestly she’s so sweet about everything I make these days – she wants it allll. She’s planned most of my summer projects out for me.Striped Stamped Tank-15Striped Stamped Tank-13 Of course, photo shoots these days involve a bit negotiation. She’ll let me direct for a minute or two and then it’s this.Striped Stamped Tank-14

Ready to make your own striped stamped tee? For more inspiration, special offers and projects, follow Plaid on Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram. Fabric Creations Block Printing Stamps and Fabric Ink are both available at Hobby Lobby and www.plaidonline.com. a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Filed Under: shirt, t-shirt, tutorial Tagged With: block, craft fair, fabric, Fabric Creations, gift, ink, print, soft, stamp, stamped, striped, tank, textile

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Comments

  1. Sarah Helene says

    June 12, 2015 at 9:58 am

    LOVE this striped stamped girl’s T-shirt tutorial! Unique idea, creative & clever, too, using rubber stamps as well as the pencil eraser stamped dots. Detailed steps are easy to follow with accompanying photos. Practical idea to “up cycle” a stained T-shirt and give kids a hand in creating their own “look” with a few stamps repeating for a pattern or not. I like the pastel pinks and corals on the pure white T-shirt. THANKS for sharing. Sarah in Minneapolis

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    • Susan says

      June 16, 2015 at 8:35 pm

      Thanks, Sarah! :)

      Reply
  2. Deanna says

    June 14, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    Wow, where did you find the elephant stamp?

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    • Susan says

      June 16, 2015 at 8:34 pm

      The Plaid folks sent me a crazy fun box of stuff to try and the elephant was part of it, but they tell me you can get an elephant of your own at Hobby Lobby or from plaidonline.com!

      Reply
      • Deanna says

        June 16, 2015 at 8:52 pm

        I’ve looked for the elephant stamp but cannot find it. :(

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        • Susan says

          June 22, 2015 at 10:01 am

          Found it! —> http://www.plaidonline.com/fabric-creations-block-printing-stamps-medium-para/210/27206/product.htm

          Reply
  3. Cecilia says

    June 15, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    Wow, this T-shirt looks so awesome! Great information, thanks so much.

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  4. jennifer says

    June 15, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    really cute.

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    • Susan says

      June 16, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Thanks, Jennifer!

      Reply
  5. jessica abbott says

    June 15, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    I love this Susan! I would’ve never thought to do the stripes with stamps – very cute!

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    • Susan says

      June 16, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Thanks Jess!

      Reply
  6. Sandra Glover says

    June 16, 2015 at 4:47 pm

    What a happy little shirt! This would make a great project for the children to do this summer!

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    • Susan says

      June 16, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Totally would! My girls are ready to roll on their own!

      Reply
  7. marissa | rae gun ramblings says

    June 23, 2015 at 11:49 am

    Oh I love this I would have never thought to do stripes like that!

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  8. Becky says

    April 25, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    Love this idea! I must have the elephant stamp, it’s awesome!

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  9. Ramona says

    July 3, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    I love this idea, thanks for posting. Do you know how the ink stands up to washing though? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Susan says

      July 3, 2016 at 6:05 pm

      Really well! Very little fading.

      Reply

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