This is the before, just some plain cheap wooden embroidery hoops from the craft store. I think these cost like $1.49 each, you can probably find them cheaper at a thrift shop, or you might even have them on hand already.
I’ve created 3 printable PDF files for you to download. You may have seen these images on my site already, but these versions are perfectly sized for this project, to make it really easy for you. The printables are below.
I printed these using my home computer straight onto the fabric itself. (I used drop cloth fabric, but you can use linen or muslin or whatever.) Many of you have probably seen other crafty bloggers using this technique. It worked great for me and was so easy, but please use caution, there is always some risk involved when putting things in your printer other than paper. I would definitely suggest staying right with your printer and guiding the fabric in while you watch it. There are several methods for this technique, all of them require that you attach some type of printer paper to the back of the fabric before feeding into the printer. I used the Label Method. I purchased some full sheet printable labels (with a sticky back), adhered the fabric to the label and then trimmed away the excess fabric. I popped it into my printer and out came my beautifully printed fabric!! After that I just placed these in the embroidery hoops ( I used an 8.5″ hoop for the bat and 7.5″ hoops for the other two) and trimmed up the excess, and there you have your instant Halloween art!
After Halloween, you can always take the fabric out of the hoops and reuse them with a different image! I hope you have fun with this one!
Dayhomemama says
October 3, 2010 at 10:45 pmWow, Thanks Karen. I will try this since you’ve made foolproof for us!!
Amy @ Living Locurto says
October 4, 2010 at 12:00 amSpooktacular! I’ll be featuring this for sure:-)
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
October 4, 2010 at 12:09 amI’m so glad you both liked this one!!
Dixie Mom says
October 4, 2010 at 12:34 amThose turned out awesome!! So creative!! Love them.
Melanie says
October 4, 2010 at 12:42 amI had never heard of using the full sheet sticker paper!!! I mean, how smart is that? I had heard ironing the fabric onto wax/freezer paper (I always wondered which side you used? would it be sturdy enough? So I never did it). Thanks so much for this tip!
Christine says
October 4, 2010 at 12:48 amI have never heard of the label technique before! I always put fabric on freezer paper with an iron and printed on it that way…I’ll have to try your way now! Thanks!
Kathy Martin says
October 4, 2010 at 12:58 amThose are very cool! Love it! 🙂
Kat_RN says
October 4, 2010 at 1:14 amGreat Graphics, as usuall. I am inspired.
Kat
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
October 4, 2010 at 1:15 amI have to say the label paper worked like a dream. I like easy, and this definitely was easy!!
The Answer Is Chocolate says
October 4, 2010 at 1:29 amThese turned out great and I’ll bet I know where we can find seasonal images to rotate 🙂
charles says
October 4, 2010 at 1:40 amfantastic post xoxo karen
Jenny at Henrietta's House says
October 4, 2010 at 1:47 amThis is a great idea! I love the owl.
Leaping Frog Design's says
October 4, 2010 at 2:08 amOh those are spookylish!!! I am going to try them this week…I have some old embrodery hoops from junking. How fun!!!
the cape on the corner says
October 4, 2010 at 2:14 amoh man, this is awesome! love this, and those images are great!
Maija says
October 4, 2010 at 2:45 amThose pictures are great and fit perfectly to paintings for hallow’s eve. Horrific idea! 😉
Linda says
October 4, 2010 at 2:54 amWhat a fabulous project!! Just looks awesome!
Jane says
October 4, 2010 at 5:37 amTo show my appreciation for all you share with us, there is something on my blog for you!
Jane :0)
xx
Creations by Tee says
October 4, 2010 at 9:28 amInteresting!And Thank You for sharing your great graphics with us!
If I need a graphic’s for a craft project I know I will find them here on your blog! And this technique sounds fun and easy. Inspirational!
Shabby Anne says
October 4, 2010 at 11:30 amThose look great Karen! I think you deserve a spot at the top of the page for Brag Monday….hehe.
LeAnne says
October 4, 2010 at 2:07 pmOh my, these are creepily eerily wonderful!
Rachel says
October 4, 2010 at 3:01 pmI love this project. This will definitely be the next project I try out. Thanks!
Miss B says
October 4, 2010 at 4:59 pmKaren this is AMAZING! So very Anthro;)
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
October 4, 2010 at 5:20 pmWow, you guys are awesome! Thanks so much for your compliments!!
Miss B,
Anthro eh? Woohoo!! I’m glad you think so!
Ann says
October 4, 2010 at 5:36 pmso fun…great images for this craft. thanks so much !!
Anonymous says
October 4, 2010 at 8:38 pmI´ll have to try this, it looks awesome!!!
Thanks
Kris Stepney says
October 5, 2010 at 12:15 amI have been looking for a skull like this for a craft project!! OMG Thank you!
lou says
October 5, 2010 at 11:33 amgood job lady. i love those designs a lot! very unique and great for the halloween season!!
Ann @ makethebestofthings says
October 5, 2010 at 3:58 pmKaren, you are consistently, exceptionally creative and clever. I love your designs! Can’t wait to try these with freezer paper to stabilize the fabric. Love your ideas!
Amy says
October 14, 2010 at 12:38 amThese are so great! Thanks for the tip on the label paper – I never would have thought of using that. This is now on my list of projects to complete before Halloween quickly arrives!
Val says
October 19, 2010 at 3:45 pmThanks, Karen!! These images will decorate a care package for my teen-age son at college!! Thanks for sharing! The Post Office always appreciates the extra embellishment!!! V
Nancy Ward says
October 21, 2010 at 4:59 pmHi!
Wanted you to know I posted a link to this project today on my blog, PaperFriendly.
Nancy Ward
PaperFriendly
http://www.nancywardcrafts.com
Anonymous says
February 1, 2011 at 10:45 pmJoann’s sells paper with canvas or muslin affixed to it for your printer. When you are done printing, you just unpeel the paper off the back and you are left with the fabric you can sew or whatever. It comes on a roll so you can cut it to the size you want too.
Anonymous says
November 6, 2012 at 7:58 pmHi Karen,
When printing your image onto canvas, does the ink need to be sealed? I am thinking it will smear if not set somehow.
Thanks,Shelley
lisa says
September 2, 2013 at 2:01 pmHi – I am just getting read to do this project and wondered what size hoops you used when you made these…..
thank you
kitblu says
October 7, 2013 at 11:07 pmYou’ve done it now! I have to make some of these art bits and I had not intended to have any Hallowe’en decorations this year.