Breathe fresh life into an old piece of clothing with a little help from the garden. Making upcycled … Read More
Set the most stunning holiday-themed dinner table this Christmas! These DIY Christmas napkins are made with stamped fabric, … Read More
Flower pounding is one form of eco-printing that is just so much fun! It’s the perfect way to … Read More
Natural dyes are fun to work with and can create a myriad of vibrant colors. If you have … Read More
Combining the beauty of nature, the magic of photography, and the softness of textiles to create these sun-print napkins makes for a true blue weekend project.
What better way to preserve the beauty of summer blooms than by pounding them with a rock onto fabric? It might sound a little odd, but flower pounding is my new favorite thing!
I know that’s the first thing I think of when looking at a gorgeous flower. “Hey, I think I’ll smash this with a rock.” Okay, I may not have naturally come to this idea, but when I had the chance to try it at a summer event, I was hooked. This project is a lot of fun to do with kids and it will help you bang out some old frustrations as well.
Flower pounding is a fun and easy way to create botanical prints on fabric. The flowers and leaves dye the fabric and leave a pretty, colorful imprint behind. What you design is up to you!
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