Faux Quilted Panels for Mother’s Day

I have been enamored by the Faux Quilted stamps since they first came out because I do not sew, but I have always been drawn to quilts and quilt patterns.  It is intriguing how simple geometric shapes can create such a thing of beauty!  With Ann Butler Designs Faux Quilting Stamps, some paper and scissors I can now create my very own quilts – LOVE!

Mother’s Day is always a holiday that I like to create something for my Mom instead of buying something in a store and I know she will love these quilt samplers!

Materials:

• Ann Butler Designs {Faux Quliting} Stamp sets – 1″ Diamonds & Plaids, 1″ Doily Picnic,  1″ Leaves All Over and 1″ Stripes. Dots. Hearts.
• Colorbox Crafter’s® by Ann Butler – full size ink pads in Aquamarine, Sunshine, Berry and Limelight.
• Earth Safe Finishes by Ann Butler Designs – Iridescent Paints in Aquamarine and Lipgloss.
• Aleene’s® Original Tacky Glue® by I Love to Create.
• Canvases 4″ by 4″ (3); Patterned Papers – light green, pink, turquoise and yellow; Acrylic Stamp Blocks; Paint Brushes; Ribbon and Scissors.

Instructions:

1.) Stamp 1″ triangles and squares with coordinating ink on patterned papers, let dry.

2.) Paint two canvases with Iridescent Aquamarine paint, let dry.  Paint one canvas with Iridescent Lipgloss paint, let dry.

3.)  Cut out quilt pieces, then dry fit on canvas until you are satisfied with pattern and color combinations.  I selected the Star Quilt Pattern, but with the stamps being sized at 1″ the possibilities are endless!

4.) Cut ribbon to 36″, fold in half and lay flat on work surface.  I used the grid on my self healing mat to line up the canvases on the ribbon to get the placement correct.  Attach canvases to ribbon, leaving a 1″ space between canvases.  Trim ends of ribbon.

Hang and ENJOY!

Thanks for stopping by! -Beth