In one of my sketchbooks I had a few drawings of simple t-shirts illustrations that I wanted to make for Sammy. I've been procrastinating this little project for way too long so a few days ago I decided to make the first one. I thought that it would be nice to share them with you as a DIY blog series. :)You will need a blank t-shirt (your choice of color, but I like the black on white contrast), THIS free* printable outline, fabric paint (I got mine from a local craft store), a pencil and a brush.
Steps:
1. Download the outline drawing and print it.
2. Insert the print inside the tee, try to center it and start tracing the outline with a pencil.
3. BEFORE applying the fabric paint make sure you have a paper sheet inside the tee so that the paint will not bleed through the back of the shirt. I gave the print to Sammy to color it, but you can leave it in the t-shirt while you are painting.
4. Carefully paint inside the line drawing as shown in these examples.
5. After you have finished, let it dry according to the amount of time indicated on your paint bottle. I let mine dry overnight and then I ironed the back of the painted area.
Hope that you and your little ones will enjoy this! xo
* Free for personal use only.
Aww, that's adorable! I'm 15 and have two brothers who I'm sure would love one of these for Christmas. Thanks! I'll have to try it out.
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Ah! I love it(: that little one looks way too cute too!!
ReplyDeleteJust in case you ever want to make a bunch of these, let us know so we can help you screen print it.
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This is such a cute DIY but an even cuter kiddo! Happy Halloween sweet friend :)
ReplyDeleteAh! I love it(: that little one looks way too cute too!!
ReplyDeleteJust in case you ever want to make a bunch of these, let us know so we can help you screen print it.
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I don't even have kids and I AM SO EXCITED for this series. This is great work - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I love this idea!! Thanks fort the printable :)
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I want to make myself this shirt haha
ReplyDeleteThis is so brilliant, I'm going to do it this week, thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial! This shirt is super cute. My boys would love this!
ReplyDeletehis cuteness should be illegal. seriously, this is precious! now i need a little one to do this for.
ReplyDeleteYay! Definitely going to do this, thank you. We call our littlest guy "bear" so this is great!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! I have two little boys that would love, love this. Wish me luck on keeping a steady hand with the black paint-- yours looks so neat and straight! :) I just found my way here via A Beautiful Mess and I am so, so glad that I did. It's like Christmas morning to me when I come across a site that is so full of beautiful images, a love for beauty, and a bigger love for loved ones. Thank you, from your newest follower, for the time that you put into this space!
ReplyDeleteSo very cute! Definitely trying this.
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Nice! And always useful too :)
ReplyDeletei love how it turns out, super cutee!! :)
ReplyDeleteE foarte faina ideea! Cred ca merge si la adulti ;)Pupici lui Sami!
ReplyDeleteE foarte faina ideea! Cred ca merge si la adulti ;)! Pupici lui Samy!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this and will for sure make it, thank you so mycket for inspo! And what a cutie he is, Sammy!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute Oana! Well done.
ReplyDeleteLOVE!!
ReplyDeleteSO cute! I never would have thought to trace the design with pencil and paint in..doh! So smart. Thanks for a lovely tutorial!
ReplyDeleteNever thought to trace with a pencil and paint in..doh! So smart. Thanks for a lovely tutorial.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute photos and cute shirt :)
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Just found this post from Pinterest and your blog. Loove!!
ReplyDeletethis will be for...ME! tee-hee! i simply love bears! ♥
ReplyDeletethis shall be made for...ME! tee-hee! i simply adore bears! they're my favorite animal! ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable. You should totally sell them in your shop!
ReplyDeletethat is just so beautiful!!
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what type of paint did you use/prefer? I've used some in the past that really bled out on the shirt after washing. and love your blog :)
ReplyDeletewhat type of paint did you use/prefer? I've used some in the past that really bled out on the shirt after washing. and love your blog :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and creative, just love it!!!
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I love it, you are an artist!
ReplyDeleteI loved your idea and made two of these last night; the boy is yet to wear his but my daughter wore hers to school this morning:
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I didn't end up printing and tracing it, but drew free-hand while looking at your pic, so it's a little off your original.
Thank you for the idea and a great illustration!
Oh, how cute!! So glad that you enjoyed this! :)
Delete:) thank you, you are very kind
Deletethe yellow one will be for the little guy (once he is done w/ his messy tomato-sauce lunch)
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Foarte frumos ! :D
ReplyDeleteI am loving this!! Will be making this for me son.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this! I already have fabric paint (not black, but it will still be cute).
ReplyDeleteOh my- these are DARLING! I just clicked over from Handmade Charlotte and would love to link to your project if you didn't mind.
ReplyDeleteAmazing. Definately going to try this , thank you :) xx
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh -- I love this so much! Makes me wish I had a little boy... or nephew to make this for. :)
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