Today I’m going to show you how I made Bean’s Star Tank that he wore on the Fourth of July.
First, I made the tank top.
Probably not what you were expecting in a “how I made this” tutorial, huh? I guess a better way to say it would be “how I embellished it.” But I did make the tank. I just can’t tell you more about that yet, because it’s part of a big announcement that is scheduled for Monday. So I hope you can wait and come back to find out more.
As for how I embellished it – it was sooooo easy.
They sell this at Hobby Lobby, and I saw it here and here, and I wanted to get my hands on some and I finally did.
You literally just stamp the clothes.
I love that you can get either clean, crisp stamps or faded out ones if you reuse without re-inking.
I set my shirt on my cardboard that I use for pin patterning, so I could hang it off the edge of the table and do the front and back without smearing or waiting for it to dry. This was, after all, a project finished at 10:00 pm on July 3rd.
Once you’re done, you let it dry, then heat set the design with an iron, and that’s it.
On Monday I promise I will stop being so mysterious and let you know about the big announcement. Until then have a great weekend!
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thank for your tutorial and blog !!!
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carolyn
This is so cute, Melly. I love the way you’ve varied the stars. And the tank top looks fabulous with the striped pant cuffs.
Adorable!! Had no idea that they make fabric stamp ink…way cool. Turned out adorable & your little guys looks super festive. Would be super delighted for you to link up with us at Mop It Up Mondays: http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/07/mop-it-up-mondays-24.html
Thanks Bunches!
{HUGS},
kristi
That is so cute and easy!!!!Just found you from Moitivate Monday. Love for you to stop by and return the follow. I am following GFC.
I am hosting Mom’s Monday Mingle. YOu are welcome to link up
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I’ve never seen fabric stamp pads before. I love how there are different shades of the blue. Very cool.
So cute! Love the vintage-y look.
If you have time to stop by for a visit I posted my 4th of July project this week too!
Catherine
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This is so cute!! The top and your little model