What Do You Make For Your Vacation?

[Nana2Callie]

I'm really tempted to tackle this project for our June trip and do matching shirts for my granddaughter and me; however, I'm a little overwhelmed and concerned about the cost involved as well.

 

[K9pal]

Nana, if you have a JoAnn Fabrics, Michaels, or Hobby Lobby near you, you can get the T-shirts when they're on sale for $2.50. Then all you need is the transfer paper, a printer, and a hot iron! The glitter would add to the cost if you chose to do that. I just got all my shirts today for $2.50 plus used a 20% off President's Day coupon at Michaels .

You'll have adorable, one-of-a-kind shirts that would cost you a fortune at Disney!!

oh, and here's a great thread with detailed instructions:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1772213

 

[krd315]

I'm really tempted to tackle this project for our June trip and do matching shirts for my granddaughter and me; however, I'm a little overwhelmed and concerned about the cost involved as well.

I agree with k9pal, look for sales and coupons. Michaels and Hobby Lobby have 40% coupons and the shirts for 1/2 off quite often. Also, maybe start with a couple each so you are not overwhelmed. I think the ink and transfers were most of the cost for us.

 

[Nana2Callie]

Thanks for th encouragement I'm going to give it a whirl.

 

[figmentswife]

I agree - get the shirts 4/$10 then use the 40% 50% off to get the transfer paper( I like the ones at AC Moore) and the glitter was $4 plus $3 for the fabric glue(small tubes of glitter and glue) I also used a $10 off $25 for the ink at Office Depot (entertainment book) -

Like pp said, find 1 or 2 designs you REALLY like, and start....You will love it.

My shirts come to around $4 each

 

[K9pal]

For me, the hardest part seems to be deciding which of the fantastic Disigns to use on the shirts - I want them ALL!! Hate to even begin to estimate how many hours I've spent looking on these boards!

 

[JohnandKate]

i am trying to save the files that were pictured in Dolly's first post to this thread....but when i click on the 4share link to natalies DISigns i get nothing...any help??? does it still exist??

trying to work on my very first trip to DISNEY!!!


Kate

 

[yensidgirl]

this thread just made me realize what i'm going to do the next 8 months while counting down the days until our trip! wow! such awesome ideas!

 

[LindaBabe]

i am trying to save the files that were pictured in Dolly's first post to this thread....but when i click on the 4share link to natalies DISigns i get nothing...any help??? does it still exist??

trying to work on my very first trip to DISNEY!!!


Kate

This thread has been going on for a while, Kate. Unfortunately, it's entirely too possible the links are gone. Try something more recent or visit the dis-signs board for current stuff

 

[CatesRDisneyFans]

Great thread!

 

[disneykris2001]

This thread gave me a lot of inspiration and I wanted to share my finished projects. We went in Jan 2012, had a great trip and the shirts and other projects made it special!

My daughter and I worked on these projects together. I printed and ironed; she glittered and trimmed the shirts for my granddaughters. This was my first time trying something like this and it wasn’t hard at all. It did take a lot of work and time but it was so very worth it! We got a lot of compliments on the shirts and autograph books from cast members and characters. And best of all my granddaughters loved them!

Absolutely amazing work! I'm sure it took not only tons of planning time but tons of working time as well. As seen in the photos, your beautiful work paid off. I especially love the penny dispensers. They are absolutely adorable!!

Nice work ladies!

 

[krd315]

disneykris2001 - thanks for the nice comments. The hardest part is deciding what to make as there are so many great disigners and projects.

 

[Happy Mom2]

i am trying to save the files that were pictured in Dolly's first post to this thread....but when i click on the 4share link to natalies DISigns i get nothing...any help??? does it still exist??

trying to work on my very first trip to DISNEY!!!


Kate

Try this link for Natalie's DISigns. It worked for me just now.

http://s143.photobucket.com/albums/r132/donatalie/

 

[scrapah1]

This thread gave me a lot of inspiration and I wanted to share my finished projects. We went in Jan 2012, had a great trip and the shirts and other projects made it special!

My daughter and I worked on these projects together. I printed and ironed; she glittered and trimmed the shirts for my granddaughters. This was my first time trying something like this and it wasn’t hard at all. It did take a lot of work and time but it was so very worth it! We got a lot of compliments on the shirts and autograph books from cast members and characters. And best of all my granddaughters loved them!

I love your t-shirts, you did such a fabulous job!!!

Could you please tell me who disigned two of your shirts? I am looking for the Phineas & Ferb disign on the orange t-shirt saying "Ferb, I know what we are going to do today." The 2nd shirt is the plane t-shirt saying that we are on our way on a white t-shirt.

Also, I LOVE the glitter on the shirts, it adds just the perfect little extra. What did you use?

Thank you so much and fabulous job.

 

[krd315]

Scrapah1,

I found the Phineas and Ferb disign in this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2565399&highlight=phineas

the disign I used on the front is in post # 11 and the perry on the back is in post #17

I believe the airplane going to Disney was either Donatalie's or Milliepie's but I don't have it saved anymore. sorry I couldn't help on this one.

 

[scrapah1]

Scrapah1,

I found the Phineas and Ferb disign in this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread....hlight=phineas

the disign I used on the front is in post # 11 and the perry on the back is in post #17

I believe the airplane going to Disney was either Donatalie's or Milliepie's but I don't have it saved anymore. sorry I couldn't help on this one.

Thank you so much but...the link doesn't work. If you wouldn't mind, could you please re-post?

I will search Donatalie's and Milliepie's disigns, thank you.

Also, what did you use for the glitter on the shirts, they look amazing!

 

[krd315]

Scrapah1,

I updated the link - sorry about that.

I also found the airplane disign -it is Milliepie's
http://www.4shared.com/dir/Xs3bCr-w/_online.html#dir=49817674

Re the glitter:
We purchased fine glitter at Hobby Lobby craft store, it came 9 or 10 very small jars in a package (we used 2 packages and their 50% off coupons), a tube of fabric glue and small paintbrushes (like the kids use for water paints).

My daughter is very artistic and loves doing things like this. She dipped the paint brush in fabric glue and then applied to the disigns and sprinkled the fine glitter on it, waited a few seconds and then shook it off. she also used the tip of the fabric glue to outline some of the disigns and applied glitter the same way. The craft store also sold a little flat tray by the glitter that she was able to shake if off into and put it back into the bottles. It is easier than it sounds. she did all of these shirts in a couple of weeks a few at a time.

 

[scrapah1]

Scrapah1,

I updated the link - sorry about that.

I also found the airplane disign -it is Milliepie's
http://www.4shared.com/dir/Xs3bCr-w/_online.html#dir=49817674

Re the glitter:
We purchased fine glitter at Hobby Lobby craft store, it came 9 or 10 very small jars in a package (we used 2 packages and their 50% off coupons), a tube of fabric glue and small paintbrushes (like the kids use for water paints).

My daughter is very artistic and loves doing things like this. She dipped the paint brush in fabric glue and then applied to the disigns and sprinkled the fine glitter on it, waited a few seconds and then shook it off. she also used the tip of the fabric glue to outline some of the disigns and applied glitter the same way. The craft store also sold a little flat tray by the glitter that she was able to shake if off into and put it back into the bottles. It is easier than it sounds. she did all of these shirts in a couple of weeks a few at a time.

Thank you so much, this is perfect!

I totally understand about the glitter, thank you for explaining it in such detail. I will check out our Hobby Lobby soon as it really added that special extra!

Thanks Again!
April

 

[Masoncoopermom]

Oh Lordy! This thread is going to get me in TROUBLE!!!

 

[Dallas_Lady]

Scrapah1,

I updated the link - sorry about that.

I also found the airplane disign -it is Milliepie's
http://www.4shared.com/dir/Xs3bCr-w/_online.html#dir=49817674

Re the glitter:
We purchased fine glitter at Hobby Lobby craft store, it came 9 or 10 very small jars in a package (we used 2 packages and their 50% off coupons), a tube of fabric glue and small paintbrushes (like the kids use for water paints).

My daughter is very artistic and loves doing things like this. She dipped the paint brush in fabric glue and then applied to the disigns and sprinkled the fine glitter on it, waited a few seconds and then shook it off. she also used the tip of the fabric glue to outline some of the disigns and applied glitter the same way. The craft store also sold a little flat tray by the glitter that she was able to shake if off into and put it back into the bottles. It is easier than it sounds. she did all of these shirts in a couple of weeks a few at a time.

Can I ask what transfer paper you used? I want to make pirate shirts just like those on a dark T-shirt. Did it hold up to subseqent washings? Great work!