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Do you get tired of all the glitter and sparkles that are on most teen clothing? Yep me too. When Elmer’s offered me the opportunity to design some shirts using their Painters Paint Markers, I knew exactly what I would do. Some cute tween or teen shirts with no glittery sparkles! Perfect for any growing girl. Here are the two designs I ended up with…
Ready to create your own? My first stop was Walmart where I purchased the single Elmer’s Painters Paint Markers for only $1.97 each. I picked some colors I knew the girls would like. If you want to see even more of my shopping trip, check out the google plus album here.
Next I needed some inspiration. We went to Rue 21 and found this shirt that was cute enough. The girls wanted it to be more colorful so we got to work. The Elmer’s Painters Paint Markers are perfect for painting on fabric. It is so easy to control and get your lines just right. The only difficult part of my project was that I choose ribbed tank tops. The smoother ones probably would have been easier.
I went over each letter multiple times to get them this dark. I free handed the entire shirt. I went roughly by my inspiration shirt and made up the rest.
Be sure to heat set your design and wash on gentle with cold water to keep your design perfect! This one will make a perfect addition to the summer wardrobe. Plus making your own DIY shirts is super inexpensive.
My confidence was boosted with my success (yes there were failures). So I moved to my OWN design on a tank top. I did a faux bois print on a tank top! It creates almost a watermark effect that I love! I am dying to put this on even more shirts!
The ever popular faux bois print is super easy to free hand. Plus in pink it makes an extra girly statement…all without glitter and rhinestones.
Just draw on your lines, let them dry, heat set, and you are ready to wear!
I went back and bought even more shirts after I finished these. I can’t wait to experiment some more. With the Elmer’s Painters Paint Markers, even your kids can create some tshirts for themselves. Super easy and perfect for little hands these paint pens are the perfect painting equipment for the kiddos.
For now, my model is getting tired so I will end this post. I will probably be back with even more shirts. Y’all can handle that right?
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mglawler says
These are so cute! Great job!
Jenn "Rook No. 17" says
Rockin’ job on those shirts mama!
Emmi says
too cute! Wish I was that creative!
Minta's Creations says
You did such an awesome job! I don’t know that I could of gotten the letters that straight. Love those shirts!
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
Love these, Angie! The wood grain is simply fantastic! Perfect shirts for teens. 🙂
Lena & Alex says
WOW – these seem to be very easy to use
Amy F says
So cute!
Steph @ The Silly Pearl says
So cute, Angie! I love the colors!
Everyday Jen says
Those are great and look like a great project for the kids!
Holly Lefevre says
These look awesome…gotta love those Painters Markers!
Johnnie says
These shirts are so cute, Angie!Printable DecorSaved By Love CreationsDecor 2 Adore{able}
Anitra Elmore says
C.U.T.E. Great job!
reFresh reStyle says
love these! cute models too!
Shelby Barone says
These are adorable shirts! I am going to make one with my daughter!
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses says
Those are awesome shirts … you guys did such a great job!
Marissa, Brianna, Benny, & Tara says
I can’t figure it out!
John Andrews says
Very crafty, totally going to do this with Mary Catherine!
Ashlyn says
So cute!! I love this fun idea! http://www.lovesthefind.com/