Heart Home magazine Issue 11 March 2014 | Page 36

Graphic Stamped Bags You will need: Paper bags, scissor,, jam jars, rubber stamps, ink pad, paint Flowers used in this project: Alstroemeria Spray Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum 1. Create an all-over pattern on the bags using different stamps or just create a strong visual with one stamp. 2. Use pens and paint to make simple graphic freehand patterns on both sides of the bag. 3. Once the ink or paint is completely dry, open up your bag and place a jam jar inside to hold water for your flowers. 1. If you like, you can trim the bag so that it is just higher than the jar – your flowers will then peep over the top. 2. 36 3. Decorate with Flowers: Creative ideas for flowers and containers around the home by Holly Becker & Leslie Shewring. Published by Jacqui Small, £20. 37