what you need:
a computer
a laser printer (more specifically, something printed on a laser printer ;) copyshop will also work!) EDIT: It recall it working with newspaper/some magazines, too!!
paint thinner (EDIT: as some people have pointed out, the proper stuff to use would be lacquer thinner — mine contains xylene and benzine, just so you can re-check an see if the problems might have to do with the chemicals you use)
q-tips
a solid, flat, smooth thingy (letter opener or so...)
a surface to transfer the motif onto (fabric, paper, cardboard, wood, metal,... it works with a lot of stuff)
First, prepare your picture (size, resultion etc is pretty much irrelevant, this technique also transfers fine details!) with a graphics program so it is b/w or grayscale. There have been rumors it works with color, too, as long as it's laser printed, but I myself only work monochrome. Then — and I can't stress enough how important this is, even more so with actual lettering in the design — FLIP it horizontally. It should be mirrored, because we will put it on the surface with the printed side down!


















Here’s yet another way to spice up your t-shirts when you get a little bored with the plainness of them all. I did this a few weeks ago to two of my plain tees. I’m threatening to do this on all of the t-shirts I own. Seriously. Watch out! This little ruching technique takes literally 2 minutes; the perfect way to jazz up an outfit on your way out the door. Here we go:
Materials:
Fitted Tee
Sewing Machine
Coordinating thread
Elastic thread
Scissors
Magic Erase Fabric Pen (not pictured)










The next thing I wanted to do to the IZZE bottles was glitter them. You can check out how I drilled the holes in the back of the bottles here. I used Goo Gone to take off the sticky residue that was left over from the label. It also removes stamps that are on the bottles.

Then I taped off the area I wanted to glitter. I taped it off where the neck of the bottle starts to get skinnier.

I brushed mod podge on the bottom part of the bottle then sprinkled on the glitter


I left them dry a few minutes.


Then carefully peeled the blue tape off. I love the 2 tone look. I think it will show the glow of the lights better too.


 So how do you like the glittered bottles? I think they’re pretty gorgeous!



just plain fabulous ideas to help create awesome handmade gifts for the men in your life.  They can be so hard to shop for and this list will give you enough ideas to cover every birthday, Father’s Day and Christmas for the next few years!

You’ll find a few things for the guys that like to grill, their office and even the garage.  Don’t miss the beautiful leather journal that’s so easy to make and looks like a million bucks!

Composition Notebook iPad Cover – Lil Blue Boo
Car Kit – Not Martha
Mustache Mug – Tortoise and the Hare
Baseball Lovin’ Bookends – Mod Podge Rocks
DIY Cement Coasters – A Daily Something
Etched Beer Glasses – Craftzine
Bay Rum Aftershave – The Art of Madness
Dad Rocks {Printable} – Make It Perfect
Necktie Eyeglass Case – A Law Student’s Journal
Tie Key Chain – Greenbean’s Crafterole
Grillin’ Towel Tutorial – Craft Whatever
Father’s Day Party {Printables} – Love Party Printables
Photo Cuff Links – Small Fine Print
Glass Paperweights – In My Own Style
Luggage Tags {Printables} – The Pretty Blog
Little Handmade Notebooks – See Kate Sew
DIY Leather Cuff – The Red Kitchen
Folded-Shirt Card – Martha Stewart
Bottle Cap Coasters – Theatre Projects
Army Guy Bowl – Make
Bike Handlebar Bag – Giver’s Log
Father’s Day Tie Print {Printable} – In Between Laundry
Handmade Leather Wallet – See Kate Sew
Placemat Laptop Cover – Curbly
Computer Lap Desk – Stephanie @ Home
Skinny Ties – Design Mom
Monogrammed Cuff Links – Purl Bee
Firewood Tote – Whip Up
Dad’s Subway Art {Printables} – Today’s Fabulous Finds
Tie Pillows – BHG
Chalkboard Mug – Wit & Whistle
Father’s Day Tie Tag/Banner {Printables} – Amanda’s Parties
Bike Lunch Bag – Evil Mad Scientists
Fisherman’s Pants – Mediatinker
Baseball Team Pillow – Better Homes and Gardens
Men’s Socks – The Purl Bee
Kindle Cover – Chickpea Sewing
Lego Cufflinks – HGTV
Geek Coasters – Man Podger David on Mod Podge Rocks
Remote Caddy – Sew4Home
Stamped Key Chains – Girl In Air
Paperback Book Wallet – Refabulous
Father Subway Art {Printable} – Pink Ink Doodle
Car Travel Kit – Martha Stewart
License Plate Key Holder – Lemontree Creations on Kojodesigns
Desktop Zen Garden – Curbly
Pajama Pants – Sew4Home
Camping Stool – Design Sponge
Dad’s Token Tin {Printables} – Eighteen25
Spice Rub Tins – Creative Maven on Kojodesigns
Monogrammed Boxer Shorts – BHG
Knit Chunky Sweater – Yarn Forward
Dad Frame – Martha Stewart
Tread Belt – Instructables
Golf Towel – Junie Moon
Monogrammed Necktie – Martha Stewart
BBQ Hanging Towels – The Silly Pear
Monogram Mugs – Design Mom
Relaxing Hammock – Etsy
Rustic Pencil Holder – Strawberry Chic
Chef’s Apron – Martha Stewart
Laptop Sleeve – Sew Mama Sew
Cork Desk Organizer – Makekind
DIY Suspenders – A Beautiful Mess
Golf Club Headcovers – Positively Splendid
Bike Brake Disc Clock – Instructables
Tool Roll-Up – Craft Stylish
Laptop Bed Riser – Man Made
Retro Labels for Sauce & More {Printable} – Martha Stewart
Pocket Watch Photo Album – The Mother Huddle
Wooden Faced Watch – Instructables
Laptop Sleeve for Guys – A Beautiful Mess
Hand Painted Mouse Pad – Design Sponge
Kiss Flip Book – Color Me Katie
Father & Son Aprons – TipNut
Men’s Grill Apron – I Heart Naptime
iPhone App Magnets – Infarrantly Creative
Golf Accessory Bag – Joann’s
Office Supply Organizer – BHG
You Da Man Candy Wrapper {Printable} – Jeanne Winters
Photo Clock – Rosy Red Buttons
Library Card Bookplate {Printable} – Blah, Blah, Blang
Father’s Day Key Chain – Aly & Ash
iPad Sleeve With Shoulder Strap – Sew4Home
Rustic Leather Sketchbook – Duo Fiberworks
Modern Cement Planters – Apartment Therapy
Floppy Disks Notebook – Instructables
Knit Coffee Cozy – The Sitting Tree
Father’s Day Coupon Book {Printable} – Fiskars
Skittles Vodka Tutorial – Mix That Drink
Book Safe – All Free Crafts
Vinyl Record Bowl – Casa Sugar
Guinness BBQ Sauce – The Black Peppercorn
Mini Toolbox – Positively Splendid
Tool Storage Tub – Sew4Home
Leather Laptop Sleeve – ThreadBanger
Father’s Day Quote {Printables} – Simple as That
Custom Checkerboard – Aly & Ash
Photo Coffee Sleeve – Spincushion
Men’s Fabric Wallet – Cloth, Paper Crafts, and More
Leather Journal – mufn inc.
Handmade gifts rule…Target drools! :)   I’m sure you can create something that will make them feel extra special.
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