Groovy DIY Flower T-shirts Tutorial

It never ceases to amaze me how absolutely AMAZING mother nature is! From her vibrant colors to her endless landscapes, she inspires me daily to create something beautiful. With just a few supplies and a couple of hours you can create this beautiful mother nature inspired t-shirt.

What you’ll need:

T-shirt

Fresh flowers/leaves

Stencil

Towel

Hammer

Plastic/paper

Scissors

1. Wash and dry your t-shirt.

2. Gather your flowers and leaves.

3. Create or purchase a stencil. Remember a true stencil will put your “design” inside the writing. A masked stencil with create blank space to put your design around.

4. Lay your t-shirt out flat with a towel in between the layers. This keeps the pigment from bleeding through both sides.

5. Place the stencil onto the t-shirt.

6. Arrange your flowers and leaves around the stencil however you chose.

7. Put a piece of plastic or paper over the top of your design.

8. Use your hammer to lightly pound the flowers flat, transferring the color to your t-shirt.

9. Remove the plastic/paper.

Bonus steps to create fringe:

10. Cut the bottom of the t-shirt and the arms into 1/2 wide strips, starting from the edge.

11. Tie two strips together in a knot. Repeat for all remaining strips.

Happy Crafting,

Misty

If you’re ready to explore your creativity, give one of my creative workshops a try.