Sunday, August 22, 2010

freezer paper stencils..I finally tried it (& I like it)

I've seen freezer paper stencils all over the place.  
They looked so cute (and so simple).  
I longed to try one (ok..not longed like I long for 6 straight hours of sleep) 
but I really wanted to try it.  
I was over at I Am Momma - Hear Me Roar reading about her little one's first day of  pre-school (too cute) & going through the same thing with the lizard.  
In Cheri's post..she had a link to her video tutorial on freezer paper stenciling.  
LOVED IT!  
So while the lizard was in school..the ladybug and I hit up JoAnn's.  
Got some Tulip paint and a few shirts.
(she picked hot pink for herself and gray for the lizard)
Knowing how I have little no patience..
I didn't want to mess up the ladybug's pretty pink shirt.  
I practiced on one of her white tees. 

I used vinyl letters (I already had) as my guide.  
Stuck them on the freezer paper and used an exacto knife to cut around them.

I ironed the freezer paper onto the shirt (shiny side down).  Once all the edges were 'stuck' to the shirt..I started painting.  I used a foam brush to sponge on the paint. 
*make sure to put a cloth/cardboard/towel inside the shirt to prevent the paint from getting on the other side.


Once the paint sets (for me, I waited ~2 mins....no patience), remove the stencil.


The ladybug has a cute new FSU shirt..just in time for football season!

More t-shirts to come...:)


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9 comments:

leelea said...

I have tried it and Loved it!!!! Glad you jumped in too!!! The Cricut makes this craft really easy and addicting!!!!

He & Me + 3 said...

OK...gotta try this for me too. Thanks for sharing. Can you make me a UOFM shirt? LOL

Whatever Dee-Dee wants said...

I haven't tried freezer paper stencils. I really should though :)

Pamela Smerker said...

Dang it, you always have the most fabulous ideas...I LOVE IT!!

Kristi Flanagan said...

I'm excited to see what other t-shirts you come up with! I've always wanted to try freezer paper stenciling....you've inspired me!

Hugs,

Kristi
Punkin Seed Productions

iammommahearmeroar said...

Way to go! You nailed it! Thanks for sharing this with me. I'm excited to see what you make next. It does get pretty addictive! Have a great day!!!

Lou said...

Something I have also been meaning to try for a LONG time. You make it look so easy. I wouldn't know where to start with the design. I will have to think about it a bit harder. Thanks for the inspiration and thanks for joining in again this week. Great to see what's been happening at your house. Lou.

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