I missed posting an iLoveToCreate project last month because I got a little distracted by that rather big DIY project of my own (more projects relating to my newest muse in the coming months, but in the meantime…). I recently attended a little boy named Caleb’s 2nd birthday party and was inspired to make something — something superhero-inspired for a super little guy! And since I’m obsessed with these iron-on glitter sheets, how about some fun, sparkly T-shirts?
Oh, and also, if you happen to be attending the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) winter conference this year, don’t forget to stop in at the iLoveToCreate Bloggers Lounge next weekend to say hello to some of your favorite craft bloggers.
In the meantime, feast your eyes on two-year-old Super Caleb!
Materials:
-Stencils and other household objects to trace
-Ballpoint pen
–Tulip Fashion Glitter Shimmer Transfer Sheets
-All-purpose scissors
-Toddler T-shirt(s)
-Pressing cloth
-Iron
Make it:
1. Select a stencil and trace the parts of it onto the desired color glitter transfer sheets. (Silver for the body of the rocket ship, purple for the star decal, blue for the stripe and the flame. Extra stars in blue!) Alternately, trace household items (like different size bowls, jars, tupperware lids, bottle caps, etc.) to create basic shapes like circles and rectangles.
2. Cut out all of the shapes and peel off the top layer of plastic before arranging the shapes on the front of the shirt.
3. Use the warm iron and pressing cloth to press on one piece of the design at a time (so that none of the pieces shift accidentally as you’re applying them). Iron on any sleeve decorations separately so you can lay that portion of the fabric flat when you’re working on it.
4. Then fold them, wrap them, and tie a ribbon in a bow…
5. …and gift them to a cute little toddler you know!
(Caleb’s mom reports that he loves wearing them, and points often to the sleeves, identifying the “stahs.”)
Tags: glitter iron-ons, glitter shimmer transfer sheets, iron-on transfers, T-shirt DIY, toddler crafts, Transform a T-shirt
[ Posted on January 24th, 2012 ]
About the shimmer transfer: I have been pursuing finding them and would probably have to go on-line but the only comments I have seen about them (from two different people on the two different color packs) is that they don’t work, or only one out of a pack of 4 works- which is bad since they are pricey. So I was put off trying them despite a cool idea you inspired for boy’s T. What is your take on the sheets?
I did some digging and found one of the reviews you referenced (I think it’s on the JoAnns site?) — my experience has been that I sometimes need to “touch up” the iron-ons after a couple of washings (they start peeling a bit at the edges), so they’re not quite as secure as, say, some of the flocked iron-on letters I’ve had experience with. And I’ve only had one instance of the glitter pulling up when I peeled the plastic sheet off (I just patched it with a smaller scrap so it wasn’t a problem). In the meantime, I’ll pass along your question to the manufacturers of the sheets, in case they have something to add to the conversation!
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