I put my herb garden together this weekend (and we already raided it for Sunday dinner) and thought I’d whip up a quick set of spoon and fork garden markers to go along with it! If you read here often, you know I LOVE metal stamping. It’s a quick technique for personalizing all kinds of pieces, and once you make your initial investment it’s inexpensive to keep using it. I paid $4 for this cute set of garden markers because I only needed to buy the spoons and forks.
I LOVE how cute they turned out!
I’ve been trying to incorporate more video into my tutorials, so today’s how-to is a 10-minute video. If you prefer a photo tutorial, you can always check out my stamped spoon tutorial I shared for Valentine’s Day, and of course if you are new to metal stamping, be sure to check out my beginner’s stamping post as well.
I will leave some product links in the supply list to help you find some of these supplies. These aren’t affiliate links; I don’t benefit if you make a purchase. I always get questions asking, “where can I find that?” You guys always ask! So I’m going to make it easy and leave you some links, but buy wherever you like. :)
- Premium stamp set (one that will stamp stainless steel) – like the ImpressArt Premium set in Newsprint
- Spoons and Forks – any kind is fine if you have a premium stamp set. If you are planning to use a basic stamp set, you will need silver or silver plated spoons and forks. Stainless steel will be too hard for a regular stamp set.
- Steel Bench Block
- Hammer – I like this one that’s designed for metal stamping, but a regular 16 oz hammer from your tool box works just fine
- Permanent Marker (like a Sharpie)
- Polishing cloth
- Masking Tape
Fantastic idea and a great way to use unwanted utensils.
What a fantastic idea! We have tried the popsicle sticks in our garden, but the marker always washes off with watering and the rain, or they get broken, these would be perfect! Thank you so much for sharing!
That is the cutest idea!
Can you use stainless steel flatware? I just had a funny memory of kids forking the principal’s yard when I was in high school… ok, I’m back.
Jeannie – I did use stainless steel for this set. You need a hardened set of metal stamps to stamp on stainless, but the premium stamps are only $20 more than the regular set. I’ve saved way more than $20 buying cheap stainless flatware instead of the more expensive silver plate already!
I was in love with your stamped spoons a few weeks ago! OMG – this is such a creative way to use them!
Adianne! I love these. I keep saying I’m going to grow my own herbs but that doesn’t seem to happen. But, when I do I would love to have these.
xoxo
Denyse