Today I wanted to share with you one of my newest addictions: Freezer Paper Stencil T-Shirts!
Ever since the first time I came across a freezer paper stencil project a few months ago I have been wanting to give it a try. And now, I finally did! It is SO simple and you can be really creative. I suggest you go grab some blank t-shirts, freezer paper, a craft knife and fabric paint, because you are going to want to try this! I started by making my son a Mr. Cool shirt based off a shirt a saw online.
With a $3.50 shirt and supplies I had around the house I made this:
How to create and use a freezer paper stencil:
Supplies:
Freezer Paper
Craft Knife
Fabric Paint
Iron
I freehanded the images directly onto the matte side of the freezer paper and then cut it out with an Xacto knife (can also use a craft cutting machine should you own one). With the shiny side of the freezer paper against the shirt (or canvas that you are using), set the iron to the cotton setting and iron it on. Place a piece of paper inside the shirt so that the paint doesn’t bleed onto the back. Use fabric paint to fill in the stencil and let dry. Carefully peel up the stencil and you have an awesome custom piece!
I used puff paints I had around the house and a sponge to sponge the paint on.
It can be a bit tricky to think in reverse when you are drawing the design so take your time and think it out! I didn’t follow a tutorial, just sort of winged it, but if you need more direction then this, check out this great video tutorial!
This second shirt is also inspired by another shirt:
My son makes sure everyone knows that HE is the BIG CHEESE, not his Daddy! I added embrodiery floss X’s along the bottom of the shirt to give it a little extra flair.
Your shirt looks great! I am going to have to try to make one of these for my lil’ guy!
That’s totally what I would do & yours turned out cuter than the store’s!
great blog! great creations!!! congratulations!
Oh my goodness – These are adorable! Incredible job! Stop by the Sunday Showcase Party if you get a chance. I need to make some of these for my little guy…tooo cute!
You did a wonderful job with these – they look so cool!
Wow, beautiful project! I hope you’ll link up this coming Saturday for our very first Saturday Spotlight Linky party!
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So fun! Freezer paper scares me (actually the paint) but maybe I’ll have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.
I have GOT to try freezer paper!
I have a link party on Tuesdays and would love to have you join! http://www.craftedition.blogspot.com
I love it! I have a link party on saturdays that I would love for you to join
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That is so cute! I love it. I need to try my hand at that stuff…you make it look so easy!! Thanks for sharing at ‘Look at me, I’m SO Crafty!’ at Fun to Craft.
Oh, this is too cute. I love homemade kid shirts 🙂
I LOVE freezer paper stencils! They are so fun!
Your shirts are too cute! AWESOME job! : )
I like your version better
These are so cute! You’ve motivated me to get making more shirts for my boys.
This is so cool! I’ve seen tons of boys shirts over on Mini Boden that I would love to have for my boys but they cost way too much $$. Thank you for linking this idea up. I will be trying this out for sure!!!
Oh, so cute!
Joy
OH My!! LOVE It!! running to the store now to stock up on freezer paper. Such a cool idea.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Jen @ Noting Grace
Wonderful! The shirt turned out great.
Thanks for joining Get Your craft on Thursday. Please join me next week for another great party.
I featured you on Tot Tuesdays today! 🙂 Hope you are having a great week, Kim!
Love these! Simply adorable! Thanks again for stopping by and sharing at the Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly appreciate it! ~ Stephanie Lynn
Linked to this on my blog post here … http://motherhoodunedited.blogspot.com/2010/05/adventures-in-freezer-paper-stenciling.html