Instead of pressing the stamp into the sponge, dab the paint on the stamp with the sponge. You have a lot more control. Students might want to practice stamping on paper first. Let kids cut out shapes and arrange them collage style onto the fabric. Have an adult iron them down.
Students can add further embellishments with fabric markers or permanent pen.
Other Methods Regular crayons can be used on fabric and heat set, though the colors are not as bright as the Pentel crayons. Fabric markers and fabric paint that can be found at discount and craft stores work well for making picture blocks. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions for colorfastness. Older students may want to learn how to do traditional applique . There are also iron on methods that can be used with printers and photocopiers.