DIY: Watermellon American flag shirt

DIY: Watermelon American Flag T-shirt 

This is a great way to recycle an old t-shirt and an easy way to get rid of awkward fabric scraps you have laying around.  My inspiration was a watermelon but you could use any color combo you would like.  

Cuttin to the chase: 

I will go into detail how I made this step by step but for those of you who are just going to skip threw and look threw the pictures and go on your own here is the short version of what I did.  

1. Gathered scraps 

2. Placed in desired form 

3. sewed in place 

4. Drew on "watermelon seeds"

For the rest of you I will go into detail step by step with pictures :) 

Supplies:

• Fabric scraps (red pink and green for watermelon)
• T-shirt 
• Fabric markers or paint 
• Sewing machine or sewing needle in thread

Step One: Place your fabric scraps

There is no right or wrong way to do this guys just go crazy and get an idea of what you want it to look like.  

Step two: Sew down

If you feel more comfortable pinning yours down that is fine but I wanted a very frayed crazy organic look so I just started tacking down with no particular meaning.



Step Three: Draw "watermelon seeds"
Again no rhyme or reason just add the effect of watermelons.  Also keep in mind your maker or paint you use cannot be washable because when you put it in the washer it will just wash right out.



Step four: Cut sleeves 
This step is completely optional but I was going for a very ragged look and I wanted a tank style.  Maybe try a crop top style?

I paired it with high waisted Gingham shorts I thrifted for 99 cents and a fruit patterned bow I made. 

Hope you guys enjoyed it! If you happen to make this project or a similar project I would LOVE to see it.  Tag me in pictures of it on instagram @diynation7797

DIY: Recycled Plastic Egg Flower Painting

DIY:

Recycled Plastic Egg Flower Painting 

WARNING: Extremely Easy Project!

 Today's DIY will show you how to make a beautiful flower painting out of those plastic eggs that get hoarded after Easter every year.  I am in love with how posh and anthropology looking this is. I painted mine onto fabric to make into a pillow but you could add this to a canvas or even directly onto a wall.  

SUPPLIES:

• Something to paint (I did a pillow) 
• Toilet paper roll 
• Plastic egg 
• Paint (your choice of colors)

Ideas other than a pillow to paint:

• On canvas 
• A wall 
• flower pot 
• t-shirt 

Lets begin... 

Step One:

Make petals 

Just flatten your toilet paper tube down and than cut a strait line than open it up and you now have the perfect shape for a petal. 

Step 1/2: 
Open egg

This will be the center of your flower you can use either side of the egg it wont make a difference as long as it is round.



Step Two:
Dip into paint

Step Three: 

Press firmly 

First put down your circle than add as many petals as you want all the way around. 

All done! 

I added stuffing and made it into a pillow than put it into an Easter basket this year. What are you guys going to do with your recycled egg paintings? 

If you do this project or get inspiration for one like it I would love to see a picture of it so tag me on instagram in a picture of it @DIYNATION7797