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03/31/2014

Hand Stamped Spoon and Fork Garden Markers – Video Tutorial

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.

Hand Stamped Spoon and Fork Garden Markers - Video Tutorial at www.happyhourprojects.com

I LOVE how cute they turned out!

Hand Stamped Spoon and Fork Garden Markers - Video Tutorial at www.happyhourprojects.com

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.

Hand Stamped Spoon and Fork Garden Markers - Video Tutorial at www.happyhourprojects.com

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

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Filed Under: Featured, Home Decor, Home Improvement, Metal Stamping, Outdoor Projects, Tutorials, Video Tutorials Tagged With: 10-minute project, forks, gardening, metal stamping, spoons, stamped, video tutorial

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Comments

  1. Debra says

    05/19/2014 at 12:32 pm

    Fantastic idea and a great way to use unwanted utensils.

    Reply
  2. Jessica H. says

    04/01/2014 at 12:04 pm

    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!

    Reply
  3. Cher says

    03/31/2014 at 7:27 pm

    That is the cutest idea!

    Reply
  4. Jeannie says

    03/31/2014 at 1:10 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Adrianne says

      03/31/2014 at 2:43 pm

      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!

      Reply
  5. Alli says

    03/31/2014 at 7:43 am

    I was in love with your stamped spoons a few weeks ago! OMG – this is such a creative way to use them!

    Reply
  6. Denyse says

    03/31/2014 at 6:30 am

    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

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Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in mid Michigan. I work from home, chase my two kids, and this once-city-girl is learning how to care for chickens and adjusting to life out in the country. I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!

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