a green diy: stamping

hey everyone! today is my first post for the green series that a few ladies are adventuring in. i am super excited to show you this diy because it is soooo simple! i was inspired by the OH SO AMAZING andrea from papersparrow!

she has re-introduced stamping to me as a fast, fun & green way to update your wardrobe with trendy styles! if you are not aware of papersparrow then i suggest you head on over there asap! one thing i will point out is that the fabric paint isn't "green" but neither is dumping your unwanted shirts in the trash, sometimes it is hard to be 100% but it is in the right direction that is important.

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okay now to the fun! i am a HUGE fan of collars, i think it was my many years wearing a uniform that has prompted this but i can't get enough of them. plus around this time i want to wear them all the time because it reminds of wednesday from the addams family.

first off i drew out a pattern. i wanted to create something that resembled lace and my idea went through many phases before i finally picked this design:

look their dentures! oh wait no thats my rubber stamp, hehe

(from left to right) fabric paint, rubber stamp, carving tools.

then i drew my design on my rubber stamp and cut it out using block cutting tools. all of these tools and supplies you can get at any craft store. once you are done cutting out your design test it out to be sure it works. i did it a couple of times and even practiced on a black piece of fabric.

i put a piece of heavy paper in between my shirt so that the paint didn't seep through to the other side. since i was using white on black it needed two coats. let dry for about 4 hours and then you are totally ready to sport your new lacy faux collar shirt! and hey no sewing involved for all you non sewers out there!

i am totally in love with the look and wont be throwing this sucker away EVER!

also check out shannon's cute green diy: welcome sign

have a great weekend everyone! can't wait to be back on a normal schedule!

xo,
cb