Get Your Crafty On with Sharpie Stained Fabric Markers! + Giveaway

What is it about a Sharpie that makes them so stinkin’ lovable?  I’m pretty sure I own the entire rainbow of hues!

And now they’ve added another dimension of fun to their product line with NEW Sharpie Stained Markers!

Stain your stuff!

Sharpie Stained markers are designed to be used on fabric, and with their unique brush point tips, you can create art with chunky bold strokes or with fine, precise lines.

They’re perfect for use on backpacks, apparel, shoes, and laptop sleeves, so I decided to make a t-shirt.

Because I’m a bit of a non-artist, I sketched out my design beforehand with a pencil.

Then I laid out all my pretty colors and got to work!

Using the markers on fabric was as easy as using markers on paper. The color stayed exactly where I was working, and didn’t bleed out past my lines at all. That means designs can be created with intricate details!

Other than the fact that my balloon man has a foot for one hand and a rake for the other, I think my Spring t-shirt came out really cute. The colors are vivid and eye catching!

You do get that the green S-P-R-I-N-G letters represent leaves, right?

Don’t make me use my Stained markers on you!

I realized when I was done that I had forgotten to put a cardboard insert inside the shirt to prevent any bleeding, but when I checked, I was shocked that not one little bit of ink bled through. Whew!

Speaking of the ink, it’s certified AP non-toxic, so with supervision, I think kids could easily create fun arts and crafts with the markers!

The color is fade resistant and will retain vibrancy after laundering, but for best results, use a cold water wash.

Buy It! Sharpie Stained Markers are available for $18.99 at Office Depot stores.

Win It! One lucky reader will win a package of 8 Sharpie Stained fabric markers!

Giveaway Rules

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You have until 11:59 pm EST on May 14, 2011 to enter. One lucky winner will be chosen using random.org. One entry per household and IP address. Cheating will not be tolerated, and entries will be verified for accuracy. I will email the winner and they will have 48 hours to respond to the notification email, or a new winner will be chosen. Entering this giveaway means you are in agreement with this blog’s Terms of Use policy. Open to US residents. Good luck!

Sharpie sent me a sample to facilitate the review, and is providing the giveaway prize. No other compensation has been received. This post contains my own honest opinions and experiences.

WINNER: #467 Cathy H