This past weekend, we made some Valentine Shirts.
We did 3 different versions,
1. Card Stock and Glue Stick
2. Card Stock and Adhesive Spray
3. Freezer Paper and Iron (best result)
We had a lot of fun, and will probably make more shirts in the future. I’ve listed where we made mistakes, so you don’t! Have fun!
MATERIALS
Card Stock
Glue Stick
Adhesive Spray
Freezer Paper
Fabric Paint
Foam Brushes
Iron
DIRECTIONS
For all 3 -
Find/Create a cut-out you want to put on a shirt. I read somewhere (can’t remember where) someone used a doily heart. I have a Silhouette Cameo, so I made my own designs.
Dab paint, and do 2 coats.
Don’t forget something between so you don’t have bleed through!
Let stencil/doily/cut-out dry before removing.
Card Stock and Glue
Apply a THIN layer of glue on the back of your template and place on shirt. Smooth it out and paint.
Let paint dry, then peel off template.
My Mistakes -
I should’ve used Card Stock close to the same colour as Tshirt!
I didn’t let the Card Stock dry completely before peeling off. (Smudged paint)
I applied a thick layer of glue.
I should’ve done 2 coats of paint.
Next time, I may try a lighter weight paper.
Card Stock and Adhesive Spray
Follow instructions on Spray to stick template to shirt, and paint.
This one turned out well, but again I should’ve waited before peeling off the template :(
I got some of it off with the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.
Next time, I may try a thinner paper.
Freezer Paper and Iron
By far, my favourite method! We made no mistakes. Okay, a small one, let the paint dry, then peel off the freezer paper.
I got my freezer paper from the Whole Foods butcher :) but I think it is sold in any grocery store.
I set the iron on a low setting, nylon, and sit it on the paper for 15s, or until it seems set/stuck.
Dab on paint.
Side note: Here are the Silhouette Cameo settings for cutting freezer paper – Blade 1, Thickness 10,Speed 3, thanks Krafting Kelly!
After washing – here is how the shirts look.
Oooohhhhh …. These look like fun. And I really like how we can pick the “type” that woks best.
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I vote freezer paper. :)
I do not know why you made the elephant shoes one. Do tell!
Missy | Literal Mom recently posted..7 Types of Babysitters – Where Does Yours Fall?
Hmm, I guess it really is just me who know this :)
Okay – Elephant Shoes. If you mouth it out, it looks like “I love you”. Try it.
LOVE this!! I’m so want to do this now. Great idea!
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Thanks :) I really like the freezer paper method the best, then the adhesive spray. Let me know how yours turns out.
Cute and so very clever!
Galit Breen recently posted..Loosen, But Don’t Let Go
Thanks, they were fun to make.
Carolyn recently posted..Make Your Own Valentine Shirts (3 Ways)
Those are cute! I’m glad the freezer paper settings I suggested worked for you. Other than the iron, it’s such a kid-friendly way to let the kids help. Thanks for all the tips on do’s and don’t's. :)
krafting kelly recently posted..Valentine’s Day Card
Again, thanks for the settings!