What’s your favorite part about summer? For me it’s always been the fireworks, and the lightening bugs. Unfortunately, the area we’ve moved to seems to have a rather disappointing fire-fly population. I’m not sure if it’s just too crowded here, but I’ve probably only seen a total of 3 little blinking bugs in the almost 4 years we’ve been in Virginia. There definitely aren’t enough for me to re-create my memories of catching them in a jar with my kids, but at least we’ve still got fireworks. And with this shirt we can enjoy them anytime we want!
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What you’ll need:
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A marking pencil – Frixion pens*
are great for this project because the heat makes the marks disappear!
And either an iron or a hot-fix setting tool. I use this Hot-Fix Wand.*
are great for this project because the heat makes the marks disappear!And either an iron or a hot-fix setting tool. I use this Hot-Fix Wand.*
Once you’ve gathered your supplies, all you have to do is arrange the rhinestones in a pattern you like, mark the placement, heat up the stones, and stick them in place. It’s super easy, but it can get a little tedious if you’re working with a lot of crystals. This is a great project to work on while you’re listening to some tunes, or vegging out to your favorite show. Just be careful not to burn your fingertips!
*Hot Tips* – Make sure you place a sheet of paper inside the shirt before you start glueing rhinestones in place. You don’t want the front and back to accidently get stuck together by a bit of overzealous glue. I’ve also found that pressing down firmly on each crystal while it’s still hot, will help the edges stick best. Definitely use a scrap of felt or fleece to help protect your fingers though.
Need more ways to help you get into the swing of summer?
Check out a few of these yummy ideas from some of my friends!
1) Raspberry Floats by Cupcake Diaries
2) Rhinestone Fireworks Shirt by Sugar Tart Crafts
3) Fruit and Veggie Stamps by Homemade Ginger
4) Strawberry-Orange Popsicles by Whistle and Ivy
5) Dip Dye Watermelon Skirt by Cutesy Crafts
What’s your favorite thing about summer?
Beyond cute. Perfect 4th of July outfit! Did you photoshop her sparkler? 😉
You caught me! Rel had never played with sparklers before, so it was impossible to get a shot before they had fizzled out. In the real pic she's just smiling at a burnt up stick! 😛
So cute! Great idea, so perfect of the 4th!
Thanks Bethany!
This is so cute Toni! I love that you used the gems rather than typical shirts that are painted.
Thanks Britni! I was trying to come up with a way to make them more sparkly, like the real thing. This way gave me glitter without the mess. I think I'm addicted!
This is adorable!!! I've never used rhinestones, but now I really want to try!
Thanks Jess. Once you get started, I guarantee your girls will want to "Glitter all the things!" Reli was asking me to put sparkles on her socks the other day. 🙂
Super cute! My girls would love this!
Thanks Megan. My daughter's been in love with the "sparkles" since the first time I used them. It's just so easy to add them to everything, that it's hard to come up with reasons not to!
Too cute! I love this! So perfect for the kiddos next weekend.
Thanks Allison! I'm actually ahead of schedule for once. 😉