Flag Shirt, DIY

 Flag shirts are so much fun to make 

and since The 4th of July is just around the corner 

I thought this would be a fun project. 

I really love these new Color Shot Fabric paints by Tulip.

They cut the time it takes me to do a project in half 

which is wonderful because my time is so limited.

The Top 10 Posts from iLoveToCreate blog in 2013

We thought it would be fun to present our year-end review of our blog!  Sometimes we know we have a hit blog post on your hands and sometimes there is simply no way to know what will catch on like wildfire!  Here's our fun top 10 list of projects & posts from this last year that our fans loved!  Click on the links below each pic to be taken to each project! Enjoy the show :)

Altered Tie-Dye T-shirt Challenge featuring Anne of Wobisobi

Editors note:  All this week, we will be hosting an Altered T-shirt challenge featuring some of our iLoveToCreate bloggers!  They were each sent a Tulip One-Step Tie Dye kit and Gildan t-shirt to distress, hack, cut up and alter to their heart's desire.  Have fun with us this week as we share four different looks from four awesome designers.  And check back with us in the future as we plan to have more challenges featuring our other iLoveToCreate bloggers!

 I love creating different types of no-sew t-shirts, and when you add tie-dye to them, it just makes them even more unique. Here I am using the Tulip One-Step Tie Dye kit in Moody Blues. This is the easiest way to tie dye, because all you do is open up the kit, add water and go!  There's everything you need for creating the perfect tie-dyed shirt in there!

 What you need:
– 100% Gildan Cotton Shirt (Large)
– Scissors
– Tulip One-Step Tie Dye Kit (I used Moody Blues)

 Fold your shirt in half.

Mark a diagonal line.

 Gather that line and rubber band around where you gathered.

 Add some rubber bands about 3 inches apart.

Now mix up your Tulip One-Step Tie Dye Bottles. Just add water to the top line of the bottle and shake well until all the powder is dissolved.

 
Squeeze you colors on your shirt, cover it with plastic, and let sit for 6-8 hours.

 Cut your rubber bands and rinse your shirt in the sink.
Then wash in the washing machine following the instructions on the kit.

 Now let's have some fun cutting this shirt up!

 It's so easy to cut up and restyle and basic t-shirt as you can see.

 Cut apart the top strap.

 Cut the other sleeve like the picture above!

 Cut and stretch the sleeve.

 Cut one inch strips down the side of your shirt.

 Cut them open.

 Now put on your shirt and tie the sides to fit your body.  It's the best part cause you can make it to fit your body type!

 Here's how the sleeves look.

 Another view...

 Now you have a cute summer shirt for the beach or to wear with your favorite pair of jeans.
For more no-sew t-shirts head over to my blog at wobisobi.com and click on T-shirt DIYs at

the top of the page.

Lots of love,
Anne

The Black Cat T-Shirt: DIY

 Tulip Color Shot Fabric paint is like spray paint for fabric.

Quick an easy to use.  It has quickly become one of my very favorite products when I do any kind of painting on material (and I do a lot of T-shirt DIY's ) 

This shirt idea came after my family and I took a trip to Epcot this past week.

Pairs is my favorite place to wonder around. Sometime I just sit in the gardens and watch people.

I have never been to Pairs, hopefully that will be a place I see someday soon.

XXOO

Chevron Tie Dyed, Open back Tee: DIY

 Tie Dye is one of my favorite craft projects. 

 I love it because it always surprises me when I  make one.
This summer I have been experimenting on different techniques,
and different ties of folds, rolls and wrapping.
Not only does Tulip One step Tie dyes make it super simple and fast, 
Tulip makes it and  a lot less messy.

I was so pleased when this side wrap turned into a  Chevron design.
My only advice is to wear gloves at all times,
but even with gloves you will get dye on your hands. Guaranteed.
Summer and Tie Dye, is a great thing.

Lotus Blossom, Color Shot Shirt: DIY

 When My Best Friend Gigi wanted some help with making this 

Lotus Blossom Shirt,  I told her I had the perfect product to make it with. 

We had the best afternoon  laughing and having some quality craft time together.

She agreed it was the easiest shirt to create using Color Shot Fabric spray.

No Sew, 2 in 1:Strapless Top or Skirt Cover-up.

 I love multi- functional pieces of clothing especially when I have limited space to pack for vacation.

This is the perfect piece to take to the beach with two functions,
cover up bathing suit skirt and a cute halter.

Not only is this easy to make, it is inexpensive and no sewing is involved.

No Sew, Open Back Fish Tee. DIY

 Need a cute summer shirt to wear on that beach vacation

 or to show off that new lacy back bra?

Here is a super easy way to make a cute summer shirt in no time.

Easy also describes the New Color Shot Fabric paint by Tulip.

 I love the way  this new fabric paint  helps you turn a plain shirt

 into a work of art in a flash.

Palm Leaf, No Sew Halter: DIY

Ideas about how to recreate a t-shirt are constantly haunting me. 

I have so many thoughts about t-shirt it's a little crazy.

Why do I always go back to using t-shirts?

Well,  who doesn't  have a t-shirt lying around,
and if you don't have one they only cost $5.00.

Here is a quick way to spruce up a plain old white t-shirt.

Oh.. and I am a little obsessed with Palm leaves at the moment.

Canvas Stencil Art

Canvas Art is a great way to express exactly how you feel.

 Making these easy little pieces of art for someone

 interjects a  piece of your energy and soul into the gift.

Now every time they look at it they will think of you.

 What a great way to remind someone of how much they mean to you.

Tulip has the perfect flexible stencil, paint and crystals 

to make this project  easy to create and really POP. 

Glitter Kiss, Burlap Pillow, DIY

 I love a touch of whimsey in my home, that is what makes it me. 

I decorate with things I love more than with text book rules.

 I think little touches of you everywhere makes the room feel like home.

Making this  burlap pillow to add that special touch was really easy.
Tulip makes all sort of products for you to add that special "You" touch to just about anything. 

Lips are not the only thing that could go on this, 

 think outside the box, if you don't like lips then do something that relates to you.

That special touch of "You" that says, " Ahh I am Home!"

Ombre, Multi-way, No-Sew Halter: DIY

 I love to create different no sew designs in tee shirts.

Here is an easy no sew halter design I did 

that you can tie up in multiple ways

to create diverse looks.

Ombre is optional, but it is so fun and easy to create.

Secret Message Bracelet, DIY

 Want to send a secret message to the one you love, family or friend?

 Here is a great way to sneak a message into a bracelet. 

When they wear the bracelet, it will always remind them of you.