“Welcome home, Daddy” T-Shirt made with Ink Effects

This project is for an old friend of mine.  A friend who grew up to become a decorated soldier. His career in the military caused him to miss out on the birth of his son. This is my gift to his family.

Supplies:
T-shirt
Print out
DecoArt’s Ink Effects in red and blue
Basecoat spray
Iron

Step one: Make your design on your computer (I used PicMonkey). Reverse the image if you are using text. Print out your design.

Step two: Paint the image with Ink Effects. It’s just like painting a picture in a coloring book. Let it dry.

Step three: if you are using a cotton shirt, you have to use basecoat spray so the image will transfer. Let it dry.

Step four: Place your design face down on the shirt. Cover it with a light cloth and iron it on.

T-shirt “printing” would be a great way to keep kids busy this summer, too!