I love finding ways to incorporate old things into my projects. I recently found an old and stained linen table cloth for a couple of dollars at the thrift store, and knew it would come in handy for a future project. It was the perfect surface for an easy watercolor stamp technique.

Using Staz-On ink, stamp a vintage postcard design on the fabric.

Quickly color parts of the image with markers.

Spritz the design with water to let the colors spread and to create a vintage, watercolor effect.

Hand cut different sizes of “rough” circles using the tulle and sheer nylon ribbons. Carefully shape the circles by holding above a flame, so that the edges curl.

Sew the circles over the large flower in a random manner to create a dimensional flower. Add mini beads to the center. Add the finished mini-canvas to the project of your choice.

By Gini William Cagle

• Other Supplies Used:
• Graphic 45: Place In Time Patterned Paper
• Imagine Crafts: Staz-On Ink Jet Black
• Faber-Castell: Pitt Stampers Big Brush Pens
• Xyron: 9” Creative Station, Double-Sided Tape
• Heartfelt Creations Stamp: Classic Rose HCPC 3619
• Basically Bare: Chipboard Album