How to Make a Stamp: Confetti Tablecloth

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Now that cooler weather is here, it’s time to start thinking about fall and winter dinner parties! Because why would you want to trek out in the cold, when you can serve a great meal to your friends in the comfort of your own home?

To proect your table from those inevidtable wine stamps, and to add a handmade touch to your decor, learn how to make your own stamped tablecloth! You can make this craft in about an hour, leaving plenty of time to cook.

Here’s how:

What You’ll Need

– Cotton tablecloth (mine was from H&M, here’s a similar one)
– Fabric paint
– Paint brush
– Rubber carving block
– Scissors

I picked up this cotton tablecloth for about eight bucks at H&M. It has such a better feel to it than any synthetic fabric.

If you’re not confident in your ability to cut a straight line with scissors, you may want to use a rotary cutter instead (just protect your fingers!).

How to Make a Stamp

I love working with rubber carving block to make stamps. They’re flexible, softer on your hands when carving, and they can be cut using scissors!

I wanted to create a long rectangle to resemble the shape of confetti for this project. I cut the block into 4 equal strips so that each color would have it’s own stamp (less clean up during the crafting time).

For a more intricate design, use a linocut carving tool. Here’s an example of another handmade stamp I made.

How to Print Fabric with a Stamp

Before starting, you’ll want to protect your word surface. Place a piece of cardboard underneath your tablecloth. Ensure that it’s plat as possible so your stamp takes evenly.

1. Apply a layer of paint on one side of your stamp (the cut rubber block) with the paint brush. Be generous with the paint, but make sure the application is still even. It helps to practice on a scrap piece of cardboard before working on the fabric so you can master the correct amount of paint.
   
2. Press the stamp on your fabric. Try not to move the stamp once placed. Ensure even pressure on the back of the design so all the paint transfers!
   
3. Repeat this process with multiple colors until you’re tablecloth is completely covered.
   
4. Let the paint dry fully. Heat set your paint with an iron.

All that’s left to do is send out those dinner invites!

So fun, don’t you think?! Depending on how messy you are at dinner, this could also double as a photo booth backdrop!