DIY Pixelated Reindeer Shirt. Woodland creatures are so in right now for some reason... is it because of winter? Or the snow? Or Christmas? Either way, they're very popular. I came across a pixelated reindeer on a stick-on tag in Target and I thought it was a really awesome print. It's very much known that I am a fan of 8-bit items so I was like okay, let's go do this on a shirt. I was inspired by this awesome Christmas jumper tutorial from Boohoo: I just love that shirt they used! Supplies: Shirt Fabric paint - in a contrasting color Foam brush Pixelated reindeer template Scissors Contact paper Look for a pixelated reindeer - I suggest this from minieco, or this reindeer puxxle from Fab, or use the one that I used (download here). Stick the contact paper template onto your shirt, making sure it's centered and leveled.
Now we paint! Love love love my final product. What color would you make this in? Craft Lightning: Seuss Inspired Sharpie Shirt. “I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, it's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life's realities.” – Theodore Geisel I love Dr. Seuss – both for his wonderful books and for what they teach the kids who read them.
I think one of the reasons he is such an beloved children’s author is because he really understood how important imagination and creativity are to how kids learn. This project is part of this week’s Craft Lightning series. While I have also done projects inspired by Dr. I love these illustrations from “Oh, the Thinks You Can Think” and “Oh, the Places You’ll Go,” and I was inspired by the colors and arcing patterns to make a similar design on a t-shirt.
To make a Seuss-Inspired Sharpie Shirt, you will need: The following links are affiliate links and I may receive compensation if you purchase after clicking the links. a cotton t-shirt cardboard stencil. Customize your own T-shirt. Customize your own T-shirt This T-shirt is for New York City lovers, and very easy to make. Moreover this is a very cool T-shirt. (Oooops... we used Chicago silhouette with New York City sign :D) You need: a basic t-shirt a black (or another color) fabric dye a self-adhesive paper scalpels brush Put a baking paper covered board inside the T-shirt, that protect it from stains. Choose from the net a city silhouette. Cut out it with the scalpels. Then put onto the T-shirt. Paint it with big brush, and with big movements. The stencil haven't got bottom, so the bottom not straight, rather fading. Carefully remove the stencil. And voila! Write a New York City text with the computer, and printing it reflecting.
Carefully remove this stencil too. Finally, iron the shirt inside out. Finished. (Don't forget: we used Chicago silhouette with New York City sign, so be careful with silhouette chosing :D) DIY 30 DAYS 30 TEE-SHIRTS : #22 with chain straps | DIY BLOGDIY BLOG. Tee-shirt number 22 – wow we’re nearly there ! How am I feeling after 22 days of DIY challenge ? Pretty tired ! Although I feel totally enthused by the idea of nailing it and am LOVING the fact that so many of you are enjoying the challenge as much as me, it is a lot of work getting a decent enough tutorial online each day. The inspiration hasn’t been a problem – in fact I have more than enough ideas to go on and on after the challenge ends – but the fact that each project takes time to think it through, to get it right, to take pictures, to photoshop together into a tutorial… All that makes each tee-shirt a good half days’ work.
Add on searching for supplies and… Yep, 30 DAYS 30 TEE-SHIRTS is more or less a full time job ;-) I am so grateful I have other bloggers taking part, not only so that I can take a break from doing all that but also so that each time I have a breather I am sure to come back with new, better ideas. Anyway, let’s get back to our tee-shirt number 22. Xx. Update your coat with studs | a n n a • e v e r s - DIY Fashion blog. Another garment in my closet that needed urgent updating… And I’ve been in love with the look of the sleeves with studs. So let’s get to work! Here I show you how easy it is to update your coat, and you don’t need to know how to sew. Your coat also suffers from dullness and outdatedness? The studs are a good alternative!
Materials: Coat or JacketStuds (if you want to put as many studs as I have, get about 150 units)Paper, pencil and ruler.ChalkScissorsPliers (if you don’t have, you can bend the tacks with the tip of a knife) In my case I removed the original pockets. Process: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Here a picture of the studs legs. Final effect of the studs on the sleeve. I hope this post inspires you to update your coat or jacket. DIY 30 DAYS 30 TEE-SHIRTS : #2 chevron tee-shirt | DIY BLOGDIY BLOG.
DIY NUMBER TWO. So far so good. But then again it’s a good job everything’s OK on day 2 of the challenge otherwise we’d be in trouble with another 28 days to go ! Well actually, I did get green paint on my nice wooly sweater. That counts as a bit of action. After all I suppose that was the only risk with today’s DIY, the rest of it’s pretty simple and if you’re used to customising tee-shirts or doing any other crafty activities at home, you’re probably quite familiar with the technique used in this project.
There’s nothing more reliable than good old masking tape to paint a straight line. Here’s the step by step tutorial but I’m afraid you don’t get any extra explications today. And there you have it ! Remember if you want to discuss this project or the DIY challenge, let’s chat on Twitter, you can use the official hashtag #30D30TS ! Thanks for passing by ! Xx Author : Aimee WoodFreelance blogger, content creator and social media manager. Growing Home: DIY: Glitter Striped Tee. Around this time of year, I'm always on the lookout for ways to add a little hint of sparkle to my wardrobe.
Glittery gold stripes transformed this plain white t-shirt into something I can throw on under a blazer and wear to a holiday party--or wear by itself on December days spent running around with the boys! Ironically, I started this project with the idea of adding red stripes, in the spirit of a Petit Bateau Mariniere shirt. But gold kept calling to me, and then I happened upon a bottle of glittery gold fabric paint at Wal-Mart and just couldn't resist. I might try it again with red and smaller stripes--or perhaps I'll get more creative. To make one of your own, you'll need: a white t-shirt (I found mine in the juniors section at Wal-Mart for $6.98)painters tapeglittery fabric paint (I used Tulip brand)wax paper, freezer paper, or parchment paper to place inside the shirtpaintbrush 1. 2. 3. 4.
Happy Tuesday! Fabric Transfer DIY. I recently posted a couple of old pictures that my dad took and I really wanted to integrate them into a new project. So I used one picture to try out a fabric transfer project using Gel medium. The picture is of my mom and I wanted to capture the vintage feel of the picture, so I decided to transfer it to the back of a denim shirt. Here's how: Supplies: Shirt/piece of fabric, laser printed image, Gel Medium 1. 2. 3. 4. The image transfer probably won't come out as perfect as the original image, but I think that it suits the style and makes it look more unique. All done! Book Nerd | Dreamy Colours. Book Nerd Olá! Primeiro quero dizer que estou oficialmente de férias! Há uma hora atrás tive o meu último exame Não correu muito bem mas tou de férias não interessa!
Bem ao ler alguns dos meus posts podem ter reparado que adoro ler! E também adoro aquelas t-shirts com letras gigantes, por isso decidi fazer isto: Era uma antiga t-shirt que nunca usada e tingi-a com lixívia. Para ser sincera não estava muito preocupada em ficar com defeitos por isso apenas cortei o papel e pus onde queria que as letras ficassem, não usei nenhuma fita cola ou papel de contacto xD A minha mistura foi 1 parte de lixívia para 2 partes de água. Acho que vou fazer mais destas t-shirts com outras palavras! 11 Responses to “Book Nerd” Malu Dini (Malluh) says: %A %B %e%q, %Y at %I:%M %p Caaaath! Tudo bem, menina? Não sei se você lembra de mim e tal, mas eu vou refrescar a sua memória – pelo menos um pouco. Sou a Malluh, atualmente conhecida como Malu Dini. Dou graças a você muita coisa que aprendi no photoshop *o* Enfim. Valentines Heart Sweater DIY. Share your love with this Valentines Heart Sweater DIY, using safety pins for the heart will keep it from being too sweet. 1 SweaterLots of safety pinsEmbroidery threadNeedleScissorsPencilTape measure step 1 Layout your sweater on a flat surface.
TIP: Take a sheet of paper and slide it inside your sweater. This will make pinning your safety pins much easier and faster. Using your tape measure, measure down from the center front of your neckline. I measured 3 inches down. Take your safety pins and pin out from your center point to mark the top of each side of your heart. step 2 With the tops of each side of your heart pinned you can take more safety pins and lay them out in the shape of a heart to decide how big and what shape to make your heart. step 3 When you have the size and shape of your heart laid out, use the rest of your safety pins to fill in your heart. step 4 Once your heart is filled in with safety pins, you are ready to do some embroidery.
I marked an X and O. Make a Sequin Heart DIY T-Shirt. No sew T-shirt reconstruction. I love to make things that are easy to make but with a big effect. For this t-shirt reconstruction is no sewing required. It’s really easy to make but it looks lovely! You only need a few basic tools to make this t-shirt. From baggy t-shirt to cute shirt: let’s get started! Learn how to make this no sew t-shirt reconstruction after the jump. . . What you need for this no sew t-shirt reconstruction - baggy t-shirt - ribbon - scissors - fabric glue - crayon How to make this no sew t-shirt reconstruction Look at the image above for directions. Lined Paper Tee Tutorial by Maybe Matilda.
I’m pretty dang excited to be guest posting on U Create, of all places, with an easy and fun project for you. Just in time for heading back to school, I came up with this cute top: My name is Rachel, and I blog over Maybe Matilda. I’m from small-town New York, currently living in Utah with my soon-to-be-chiropractor husband and our soon-to-be-one-year-old son. When I’m not sweeping up Cheerios, I love sewing and crocheting for my etsy shop, and sharing what I make on my blog. I think this lined paper tee is such a fun way to bring out the inner student, and possibly even encourage a little bookishness in a little one (maybe that’s a stretch, but a girl can hope, right?).
It’s really simple to put together, and you can easily make it in any size. Here’s what you’ll need to make this tee: a white tank, tee, or onesie masking tape foam brush blue and red acrylic paint fabric painting medium (available at craft stores–you’ll find it with the paint supplies) DIY Cat Shirt @ In the Wabe. When Leah Reena Goren’s beautiful Feline Karma Dress first appeared at Anthropologie a couple months ago it immediately catapulted to internet popularity. Along with pictures of the dress have been rumblings about making DIY versions, and I decided to try my hand.
I’m still hoping to snag the dress (please go on sale!) But am happy with the shirt it inspired me to make! If you can, support Leah’s designs via the Anthropologie link above or her Etsy, which includes many beautiful items! This shirt was incredibly easy to make! You will need: A shirt or other clothing of your choice, fabric paint, a craft or kitchen sponge, scissors, a paintbrush, and a pen or marker. First, draw a cat outline.
Make sure the fits the sponge (I used a regular [new and unused!] I was a bit worried about how to place the cats, so I used clear tape as a kind of marker. Next, place a generous amount of paint onto the sponge and transfer onto the fabric. This is what I like most of mine to look like. Sweetheart Ballet Tee Tutorial. Here’s yet another way to spice up your t-shirts when you get a little bored with the plainness of them all. I did this a few weeks ago to two of my plain tees. I’m threatening to do this on all of the t-shirts I own. Seriously. Watch out! This little ruching technique takes literally 2 minutes; the perfect way to jazz up an outfit on your way out the door.
Here we go: Materials: Fitted Tee Sewing Machine Coordinating thread Elastic thread Scissors Magic Erase Fabric Pen (not pictured) Cut the collar off: only cut a little around the back & cut more around the front to make a deeper neckline. Find the center of the front collar. HAND wind your bobbin with elastic thread. Turn your tee inside out and pull on the elastic thread until your shirt is as rouched as you’d like.
Trim loose ends after securing the thread in place with a square knot. Dab the front of your shirt with water and a Q-tip to erase the magic marker line. FINI! Hey! Look what I Made!: DIY Asos Bleach Heart Tee. DIY: Sharpie Tie Dye. This is a great project for kids, or adults. I first saw the idea on the blog found here. All you need are some Sharpies, rubbing alcohol and something to drip it from (I had a syringe), and a t-shirt, or other clothing. I put a piece of cardboard in my tank top to prevent bleeding. Step 1: Use the Sharpies to make marks on your t-shirt. Step 2: Drip some drops of rubbing alcohol. I did about 4-8 drops.
Watch your design expand Step 3: Dry your t-shirt completely before washing. After I washed it the colors faded, but I still like the look: TIP: After drying the shirt with a hair dryer, allow it to set for 24 hours before washing.