Hey there, crafting enthusiasts! 🌅
I recently had the most amazing time visiting my aunt and uncle in Hawaii, and I couldn't resist capturing the breathtaking beach scene near their home. With the time difference, I found myself wide awake before sunrise, so I decided to sketch out the serene scene and turn it into a wearable memory.
As the sun began to peek over the horizon (gotta love that time difference), I grabbed a piece of paper and started sketching the beach view. Inspired by the tranquility of the morning, I drew the design onto regular paper and then used my trusty Tesquio markers to trace it onto an inkjet transparency.
Once the sun was shining a bit brighter, I took the transparency and placed a blank EZScreen on top, and then clipped them both into my exposure unit. I let the unit bask in the Hawaiian sun for just 60 seconds—yes, it’s that quick so don't leave it too long!
I forgot to film myself rinsing out the stencil (oops!), but all it took was a little soak (10ish minutes, and make sure there's no sunlight!) and a quick rinse in the sink to wash away the parts of the design covered by the transparency. After that, I was ready to print!
Using a white fabric ink, I printed the design onto a t-shirt. Printing with these stencils is a breeze: drop the ink on, use a squeegee to push it through the stencil, and then gently peel the stencil away to reveal your design. Voilà! I also used a plastic frame (included in the plus kits) It's not necessary if you are just printing one shirt at a time, but can be handy if you are printing multiple shirts.
This project was extra special because it reminded me of the wonderful times I had visiting my grandparents in Hawaii as a child. Their home was filled with so much love and fun, and it was fun to make this shirt based on the view from their home.
Since the stencil is reusable, I made a few extra souvenir shirts for my cousins who were with me. They loved it, and it felt great to share a piece of our Hawaiian adventure with them.
What do you think of our family beach shirts? Have you ever created a special keepsake from a vacation? Let me know in the comments below!
Thank you for reading, and happy crafting! 🌺
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1 comment
Karmien Bowman
Succinct clear instructions, nice design! Thanks!