Got an extra 2 minutes? It’s time for some lightning speed DIY!
We have all heard it said that sometimes you’ve got to think outside the box. True in so many ways, including home décor. Case in point, this black tank top with a cool metallic gold American Flag detail:
I added the frame in this pic as a clue to my “out of the box” idea. Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Of course you are, you smartie!
This tank was a child’s size that I got at my local thrift store in one of those “as much as you can shove in a bag for $5” sales. I love those. I can shove a LOT in a bag. I have seen similar tank tops in my days of perusing thrift stores and garage sales. My guess is that if you frequent these cheapo shopping venues, you are sure to run across frame-worthy art, as well.
You will notice that my frame in the above pic is black. I just applied a couple of coats of off-white paint and scraped off bits when it was still a bit damp to reveal the black beneath. FYI: I am not going to count that in my 2 minute (see my title) time frame. My blog, my rules! My thought is that you may already have a frame that you love that you don’t need to paint. 2 minutes: Ready? Begin!
Take apart the frame and use the glass (carefully) as your pattern to center your tshirt art. Trace around it with a pencil, pen, whatever (a white colored pencil works great on black), then cut it out. At this point you can just discard the glass, or keep it. Your choice. I tossed mine. Now, just adhere the fabric to the cardboard back of the frame, making sure that it looks centered in the frame. I used spray adhesive, but you can tape the edges down or in all honesty, you can just center it on the cardboard backing,
…then stick it in the frame. Voila!
Makes me feel patriotic, just looking at it! So, what are YOU going to frame as art?
**********Linking up to these awesome parties!**********
Thanks, to Brenna from Life After Laundry for picking this project as her favorite for Tips & Tricks week 10! Another big “Thanks!” goes to Nemcsok Farms and Witty Hoots for picking this project/post as a Frugal Family Linky favorite!
This is one of the coolest ideas ever! Super creative!!! Love it! I would love for you to share this at my link party Making Memories Mondays going on now! 🙂
Cathy
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Thanks for the invite! I will add you to my Link Party list.
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Thanks! Thanks also for hosting Making Memories Mondays!
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Awesome idea! I love this! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.
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Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!
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Thanks for hosting and posting to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board!
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What a cute idea! I have often thought that some of the decorations on my girls clothes would be awesome as a framed piece, but it never occurred to me to actually do it. You have inspired me. Pinning! Thanks for linking to Tips & Tricks. We can’t wait to see what you link up next!
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Thanks, you are so sweet! Trust me, it’s so easy, easy, easy. But you will feel like a star artist after it is done!
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Thanks so much for the feature!
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What a fun idea! I have a lot of clothes my kids have outgrown and you have inspired me to make art with some of our favorites! Thanks for sharing with the Frugal Family linky.
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Thanks for sharing our link at #PinIt Pin Party. This is super creative!
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Why, thanks! Thanks also for hosting!
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This is such a great idea – I am always seeing cool t-shirts and items that would look so nice framed. Thank you for sharing this at Share It One More Time. Cathy
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Why, thank you! Thanks for hosting the party!
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Fabulous! I have created canvases out of t-shirts before but this looks even better. Thank you for sharing at the Home Matters Party. Join us again next Friday! The Door Opens at 12am EST. Have a great week. 🙂
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I guess that great minds think alike! Thanks for the invite! I will be there!
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What a creative idea…and so quick and easy!
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