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Hanky for your Honey? Handkerchief Craft Gift Idea!

April 23, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel 31 Comments

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Looking for an easy gift idea that is unique and one of a kind – Hanky for your Honey? Handkerchief Craft Gift Idea! Stenciled handkerchief’s are sure to please your honey, your mother, your friend and even your kiddo!

Hanky for your Honey? Handkerchief Craft Gift Idea!

We all get the sniffles and tears and who wants to use their sleeve? I sure don’t like doing the sleeve thang’, Sweet Friends. Instead, I’ve adopted a bit of “Hankie Use,” over the years! Hanky for your Honey? Handkerchief Craft Gift Idea!

Hanky for your Honey? Handkerchief Craft Gift Idea!

These handkerchiefs are the perfect gift idea for anyone on your list. Craft your hanky, grab the free printable (just click on the word or image below) and wrap it up in a cute little bag. Bam! It’s the perfect gift idea!

A Bit of Hanky Lore Printable.

Now, with Mother’s Day and Father’s Day not far away, it’s time to start thinking about Handmade Gifts! Last Christmas I showed off this Handkerchief project. I gifted my Dad and Mom with a handkerchief and I received the sweetest response.

Mrs. handmade handkerchief.

A Maker’s Studio Gel Art Inks are designed for fabric. Gel Art Inks come in 13 beautiful colors. Apply ink on fabric and then heat set with an iron. It is super simple and easy. Gel Art Inks can be purchase on the Create With Cynthia Shop page here. Keep reading for the full tutorial!

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You can also stencil kitchen towels, aprons, canvas bags, baby onesies, bibs, cloth diapers and baby blankets. Any 100 cotton material works well.

Hanky for your Honey? Handkerchief Craft Gift Idea!

Don’t forget to wrap your handkerchief in a pretty bag, with a pretty card for your honey! I like to include a little bit of “Hanky Lore” inside my gift.

A Bit of Hanky Lore.

Have you heard the Hanky Lore? A hanky in your pocket or purse is so helpful. Marie Antionette discovered it back in the year 1945. I’ve shown off this fun project before and it was so popular I decided to show it off again.

Hello Spring Handkerchief.
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MATERIALS NEEDED TO CREATE STENCILED HANDKERCHIEFS:

  • Handkerchief
  • A Maker’s Studio Gel Art Ink
  • A Maker’s Studio Adhesive Mesh Stencils
  • Essential Stencils
  • Spreader or Stencil Brushes

Tip: If you purchase Essential Stencils products use code “CWC” for 10% off your purchase.

Plain White Handkerchiefs

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Gel Art Inks on a Handkerchief.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CREATE STENCILED HANDKERCHIEFS:

Step one: Gather your supplies

Use cardboard on Handkerchief so there is not bleed through.

Step two: Prepare your handkerchief by ironing it and placing something in between the layers to avoid the paint from running through the fabric.

Use Gel Art Ink when stenciling on fabric.

Step three: Place stencil onto the fabric (tape stencil to fabric using painter’s tape if it is not an adhesive stencil).

Pounce the Gel Art Ink onto fabric with stencil.

Step four: Apply Gel Art Ink onto stencil fabric using a spreader or stencil brush. A Maker’s Studio has created the Gel Art Ink specifically for fabrics and it is fabulous.

Remove stencil from fabric.

Step five: Once you have completed, wash your stencil in warm soapy water and allow fabric and paint to dry overnight.

Decorate the side of the fabric with ink.

Tip: I’ve also used Gel Art Ink on Canvas Bags, T-Shirts, Kitchen Towels, Pillows, and Baby Onesies.

Final handkerchief product.

Step six: Once handkerchief is completely dry, heat set the paint onto the fabric. Lay a piece of fabric over your stenciled fabric and iron. Use a warm iron, without steam, at 350 degrees for about five minutes. You can also put your handkerchief in the warm dryer.

Heat set ink onto fabric.
Heat Set ink onto fabric.

Step seven: Wrap up your handkerchief cute and pretty and gift it to your favorite honey!

Handkerchief for your honey.

Tip: After each use, wash handkerchief in cold water and avoid the dryer.

Visit my You Tube channel for ideas and inspiration on crafts and wrapping gifts.

These handmade hankies are the perfect gift for your honey, your family or your friends. It’s an ageless and timeless gift I know will be appreciated. I like to fold up my hanky and put it in a small burlap bag. When I gift it to someone I wrap it up in a box or bag and gift it with, “A bit of Hankie Lore….”

Final handkerchief product.

Now go out there and Create Something!

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A bit of hanky lore.

Baby Onesies and Baby Bibs

Shoes and Short Sleeved T-Shirts and Long Sleeved T-Shirts and SweatShirts

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  1. Debbee says

    April 23, 2020 at 5:00 am

    Cynthia, what a sweet, thoughtful and personal gift idea! I also enjoyed learning about Maria A and the origination of using a hanky.

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  2. Chas says

    April 23, 2020 at 7:05 am

    This is so fun! Love how it turned out, love the colors, and what a great personalized gift idea! Thanks for sharing

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  3. Rachelle says

    April 23, 2020 at 7:20 am

    Cynthia, I’ve always loved the idea of cloth handkerchiefs. So much better than paper. These are adorable. Just one thing, when I clicked over to purchase the handkerchiefs the link was for wooden eggs!

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  4. the Painted Apron says

    April 23, 2020 at 7:55 am

    How cute! I loved reading the history of the handkerchiefs!
    Jenna

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    • Cynthia Nessel says

      April 23, 2020 at 10:02 am

      So glad you liked it, Sweet Friend!

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    • Cynthia Nessel says

      April 23, 2020 at 11:14 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the history. It is such an important part of our life!

      Reply
  5. Terrie Tipler says

    April 23, 2020 at 10:10 am

    I would love to receive this gift. Great inspiration to share with us. Thank you.

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    • Cynthia Nessel says

      April 23, 2020 at 11:13 am

      Aw, I’m so glad you liked it.

      Reply
  6. Sara says

    April 23, 2020 at 11:18 am

    I remember my grandfather always using a hankie but I think it’s a great idea to be making these in this day and age; I’m all for anything sustainable 🙂

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    • Cynthia Nessel says

      April 24, 2020 at 10:00 pm

      My Dad always carried a hanky as well. It is really sad had our generation has forgotten to use them. Hope you are well.

      Reply
  7. Patti @ Hearth and Vine says

    April 23, 2020 at 11:37 am

    What a sweet gift idea. Thanks for sharing and giving us that bit of hankerchief history.

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    • Cynthia Nessel says

      April 24, 2020 at 10:00 pm

      Thanks!

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  8. Mary says

    April 23, 2020 at 2:19 pm

    Such a sweet idea! Happy to be crafting with you!

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  9. Jemma says

    April 23, 2020 at 2:32 pm

    Cynthia,
    I so enjoy your crafts and I enjoyed your Craft and Chat Lives too. You have a real talent for these projects and they turn out perfect too!
    Great to share in this crafty blog with you.
    Jemma

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    • Cynthia Nessel says

      April 24, 2020 at 9:59 pm

      Jemma,
      Thanks for your kind words. I’ll be back on FB this week and hope to see you.

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  10. Kristin says

    April 23, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    What a sweet idea! Love the lore behind the handkerchief!

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  11. Chloe Crabtree says

    April 23, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    These are so cute. I am so impressed with your stenciling talents! I really want to learn how to do it without paint getting under all of the stencils and messing up my image! You always seem to have yours looking so perfect! Thanks for joining in the hop!

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  12. Leanna says

    April 23, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    I have never used Gel Art Ink but its look really good. I did not know about the lore about the handkerchief and really enjoyed learning it.

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    • Cynthia Nessel says

      April 24, 2020 at 9:59 pm

      I’m so glad you liked the lore. Gel Art Ink is a great product. I’d recommend trying it out.

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  13. Liberty says

    April 23, 2020 at 8:49 pm

    Hi Cynthia,
    Both of my kids use hankies — I wonder if they might like to make their own! I will remember your idea in case they do.
    Liberty

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    • Cynthia Nessel says

      April 24, 2020 at 9:58 pm

      That is adorable that your kiddos use hankies. I bet they’d love stenciling their own.

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  14. calypsointhecountry says

    April 24, 2020 at 8:32 am

    What a cute idea! I haven’t stenciled on fabric before but it definitely looks like fun! Now with all this extra time at home, I guess now is a good time to experiment.. Hope you are well!
    Shelley

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    • Cynthia Nessel says

      April 24, 2020 at 9:56 pm

      Stenciling is so easy and such a rewarding project. Hope you are well.

      Reply
  15. Andrea says

    April 25, 2020 at 11:08 am

    So cute. I’ve been wanting to try painting some fabric. I’ve never done it before. Thanks!

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  16. [email protected] says

    April 26, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    Cynthia, I recognized those stencils immediately. Our Gel Art Ink is such a great product for using on fabric. The handkerchief idea was both pretty and practical. So glad that you shared it.

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  17. Allyson says

    April 26, 2020 at 3:16 pm

    This is such a unique and special gift for either male or female. It turned out great!

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  18. Rebecca says

    April 29, 2020 at 6:56 pm

    Cynthia, you’ve created a useful and personal gift! I had the opportunity to try gel ink last summer at the Haven Conference, and it was very easy to use. I still have my kitchen towel that I made. Thanks for sharing this great gift idea! It’s been fun crafting and chatting with you on FB, too!

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  19. Lynne says

    May 1, 2020 at 6:40 pm

    What a great idea for a personalized gift! Pinned!

    Reply

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