Tie Dye T-Shirts with Sharpie Markers! It was Red Ribbon week at my daughter's school this week and their first dress up day was tie dye t-shirts and wouldn't you know she didn't have anything tie dye in her closet. So we decided to do a little art project together and make something with what we had on hand. I have seen several different examples and directions for this on the internet so we took what we found from various searches and modified it just a little bit. Here's what you'll need and the steps we followed: Pre-washed white or light colored t-shirt (cotton takes color great)Rubbing Alcohol (Note: mine was 91%. **** Extra Embellishment: (fabric, scissors, iron on paper, and an iron) - we made a sparkley peace sign to put in the center of the shirt. My super helper, ready to get creative! Choose a spot to start and put your cup in right side up and secure a rubber band around the cup rim holding the shirt tightly in place. Pick your colors and create a small design in the center of the stretched circle. Super cute!
Resolution Subway Art – Tutorial This was my submission from the SYTYC “New Year’s” Challenge….I finally won a challenge! That puts Dana and I into the final two this coming week! I haven’t made resolutions for the past few new years because I usually forget about them after a few weeks. This year as a family we came up with a short list of things we wanted to focus on everyday and I made the list into a large piece of art. I love that this large 3 foot high wood piece is reminiscent of an early 20th century subway sign. It is durable enough to hang in an outside eating area: It is simple enough to rest on a side table: And it is bold enough to display on a mantle as the focus of a room: Here is how I made it: Step 1: I bought a ready cut 2′ x 4′ piece of wood from my hardware store and had them shorten it to 2′ x 3.’ Step 2: I also bought long wood molding strips that were 1/2″ wide and 1 1/2″ deep. Step 9: I printed out my resolutions on regular sized paper. Visit the following tutorial too!
flower corsage for celebrating mom Being a mom sometimes isn’t the most glamorous job one can have. Being a mom sometimes means walking around with food or boogers on your shirt, and sometimes not getting into the shower till afternoon . we’re busy driving kids to school and activities, busy folding laundry, busy wiping away tears, busy reading bed time stories, busy making it all better, busy cooking meals, busy keeping house, busy cleaning toilets. Yes, not so glamorous indeed, but probably the most important. We are the ones who help mold, uplift, and carry our children when they need us to. We are the ones they turn to when hurt, scared, or proud. No sewing involved, just hot glue and a few materials and you will be able to have this beautiful flower to put on your cardigan or to decorate your purse, so that you can remember how beautiful you really are…booger smeared shirt and all. supplies:one yard of satin ribbon (thicker size)one small circle of feltone pin for the backhot glue ENJOY your beautiful flower!
Anthropologie Pratia Tank Top Tutorial February 6, 2010 1:59 pm Per popular demand, here is the Pratia tank tutorial! Start off with a t-shirt or tank top. What I did was get a larger t-shirt so I could gather it at bottom like the pratia tank. Measure your neckline and get a piece of chiffon that length and fold it in half. Pin it to the inside of your neckline with it peeking out. Since I cut the sleeves off my T, I wanted to finish the edges. Stitch it. I highly recommend interfacing where you are going to be adding the embellishments, otherwise it’s going to sag. For the flower pieces, here is the shape and dimensions I used. Fold your pieces in half and cut that petal shape out. I used the extra sleeve pieces, cream chiffon(the kind that won’t fray) and another grey jersey I had. How many do you need? Lay two petals on top of one another, as shown. I did a small ‘X’ shape to stitch them so they stay in place. Just add more, and more, and more, and more………(It’s time consuming. Here’s how it will look after. Now it’s done!
How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties (like this one here!). So we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy! We first learned how from Martha Stewart whose tutorial you can read here. Supplies: 1/2 cup acrylic paint (choose any color you like, or mix colors together to make the perfect shade!) 1. 2. Once your chalkboard has fully dried be sure to slate the surface before using it for the first time. Have fun creating any color combination you like!!
Part 2 – Chair Facelift Are you a craigslist-er? Craig and I have become the best of friends. He finds me the best deals. And I thank him for that. I found 2 chairs off of craigslist that had awful cushions… And were moderately beat up… And came up with these:1 And I love the new vibrancy of this fabric. These chairs are in a little sitting area, and I kind of just want to sit on them all day. To make them, I sanded all of the previous stain and shine from the wood. Then I stripped the old fabric off of the cushions. I didn’t have to add any new foam because the old stuff was in good shape. And then I covered it with sturdy upholstery fabric from Hancock fabric. Then I screwed the cushion back on the chair. The finished product put an immediate smile on my face. Things I learned? Sanding wood takes a LONG time.Stain is finicky. So it was well worth it. Related posts:
Copy Your Favorite Tee - CraftStylish Photo: Jack Deutsch When you sew your own T-shirts, you can refine the fit, alter necklines and shape to flatter your figure, and make tops in the perfect fabric. What's more, when you've found that favorite T-shirt-the one that makes you feel great every time you wear it-you can reproduce it in every color for every season and add a variety of special details along the way. What You'll Need: Foam corePattern paper or wax paperNeedlepoint tracing wheelRulerFrench curvePencilPinsClear elasticThreadFusible interfacingTissue knit or other T-shirt knit fabricTwin needle (optional) Trace Your Tee Prepare your favorite T-shirt by first gently pressing it flat. 2.Trace around the tee. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5next> View all
DIY Fabric Garland My niece’s first birthday is quickly approaching and I’ve decided to try out a few projects for her upcoming party. First up is a fabric garland to decorate the walls and ceiling. I couldn’t wait to share this latest project because it turned out to be so easy and super fun to do! More pics and step-by-step instructions after the break! Materials Needed: Sewing Machine Fabric Pellon / Interfacing Iron Rotary Pinking Cutter Scissors Satin Ribbon Coordinating Thread Instructions: 1. 2. 3. This would make a great gift after the party or a whimsical touch to a child’s room or baby shower, the possibilities are endless… Happy crafting! *Tip: I only made my flags single-sided but this could easily be done with fabric on each side.
Part 19 – 3-D Framed Flowers I had to finish up that 2nd bathroom. There was some vertical wall space that was shouting for me to fill up. So I did. With some little 3-D framed flowers. That Pop. Now I have my own mini flower garden up on the wall. All 3 are different…… ……..but kinda fun in their own way. Now I just need to draw some water, grab a book, and soak in the tub. Ready to make some yourself? (I used 100% cotton for all fabric used below.) Find some old frames…..any size will do. Then spray paint them the color you’d like and allow them to dry. Then grab the matte of the frame (and the filler cardboard piece if there is one) and cut some coordinating fabric that is slightly bigger than the matte. Fold the fabric over all four sides and hot glue into place. Then place the fabric covered piece back into the frame and put the back onto the frame. Repeat with all of your frames. …..Now to make the flowers….. This twisted little flower was made just like the flower shown here. This multi-petal flower was made And that’s it.
Recycled Tee Scarf 61K+ Recycle all of those tee shirts that you don't wear anymore! Make a comfy, cute scarf, its easy! STEP ONE: Grab a tee shirt and lay out flat. STEP TWO: Starting at the bottom, cut one inch wide rings. STEP THREE: Stretch out each ring and wrap around your hand three to four times. STEP FOUR: Carefully remove the rings from your hand and set aside. STEP FIVE: Cut this two inch long strips from the remaining shirt. Feeling extra festive?
Glass jars turned vintage Lately I've been intrigued by those lovely vintage blue glass jars you see on the tables of chic outdoor weddings. I did a little bit of research on these, to see how economical they were in bulk, and found that they can range anywhere from $5-$15 per jar, depending on how rare they are. I was a bit surprised by this, and thought there had to be a better way to achieve the same look, so I went in search of a way to "dye" a regular quart sized jar, to mimic the look of the old Ball Perfect Mason Jars. Here's my photo recap: I used a product called Vitrea 160, which is a transparent color for glass, in a shade called turquoise. I flipped my jar upside down and placed it into another plastic tupperware container, then brushed the outside of the jar with the mixture in thin, even strokes from top to bottom. The best part of this project (besides the fact that it's super easy) is that it's cheap. NOTE: This project is best suited for use with flowers and water, rather than with candles.
DIY Wine Bottle Centerpieces Closing our DIY Contest is a project sent by Hillary, who made colorful centerpieces using wine bottles. Love the Pop Art feel of them! Tomorrow I will be opening our official voting ballot, where there will be a recap of all entries. You will be able to cast your vote under tomorrow’s announcement, so keep your eyes peeled for the post. Good luck everyone! Remember first place winner will receive $500 and second place winner a $100 gift certificate to Wendy Mink Jewelry (they just got a brand new site by the way!). From Hillary:For my wedding, I will be painting the bottles all white, but I was inspired to try different colors for this project. What you will need: Instructions: Step 1: Submerge wine bottles in warm soapy water until labels easily come off (this can take anywhere from 10-20 minutes). Step2: If you are having difficulty removing labels, try holding the bottles under warm water and use a hard dish brush to scrub off excess label/glue. Voila!