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Hello, my name is Tiffany & I am addicted to freezer paper stencilling.

I am a bit obsessed with making the boys cute freezer paper stencilled shirts. I think one reason is because there are so many cute things to do for girls, but not as much for boys. I saw a REALLY cute boys shirt over at Crap I've Made. She used a Silhouette to cut out the design, but I don't have one...so I cut it out by hand. You can check out my tutorial if you want to know how to do it.

Over the summer I bought Preston a really cute outfit, but after one washing the shirt shrunk so much that I gave it to may nephew who is a year old. I have been looking for a shirt to match the cute plaid shorts that have been sitting in his drawer. When I saw the shirt from Crap I've Made...I knew that this would be the shirt to match Preston's shorts. So...here is the finished product....



I used the image below...

More Shirts...

I am having so much fun with the freezer paper stencilling. We went to Moab & I made the boys shirts to wear. The shirt says "I make dirt look good." Kaden's isn't pictured because he got sick on the way to the trail.



Then, I saw these cute "tombot" dingbat fonts & let the boys each pick their design. I downloaded them for freeeeeee from Fonts.com. I just searched tombots & tombats. There are some really fun things to choose from. I got the little "+" design off of picnik, but I resorted back to photoshop. It is just easier for me! If you want to know more about freezer paper stencilling check out my tutorial.

The boys were nice enough to pose for me! Today was a lucky picture day!!!





Here are the templates that I made for their shirts...just in case you want to use them.

Captain America

For Kaden's superhero birthday party...he wanted a Captain America costume to wear for the party. #1..I don't have any clue how to make a Captain America costume & #2...It is going to be about 100 degrees at his party. So, I had to think of another idea. I am loving the blog I Am Momma Hear Me Roar. She has two boys & does all sorts of cute things for them. It is SO hard to find things for boys out there. She did a guest post over at Love Stitched & it was JUST what I needed. An adorable Captain America shirt.

Check it out for the tutorial. She even gives you the stencil that you need to use!

{I buy my shirts at Walmart..they are only $3.50.}



Here is the invite that I made using this picture above & photoshop.

Freezer Paper Stencils

I have been wanting to try out Freezer Paper Stencils for a while. I have made quiet a few shirts now & feel like I can tell you how to make them...

Here is the latest freezer paper stencil that I did. The circle is done with this technique. The "K" & lightening bolt are an applique.


You will need...

Freezer Paper {about $5 at Walmart-in the plastic wrap/foil section}
XACTO Knife
Fabric Paint
Iron
Paint Brush
I also like to use a self healing pad
a template for your design {I use photoshop or google the silhouette you are looking for.}
a shirt or something to stencil. {Joanns has really nice shirts that I like to use for pajamas on sale for $3. Walmart has nice solid shirts for about $3.50...just unpick the pocket.}

Here are a few of the items pictured....



I use Tulip Fabric Paint. I have used the "matte" & "pearle" version & like them both. The "pearle" has a little shimmer to it. You can buy it a craft stores & I have seen it at Walmart too.


Place your stencil under your freezer paper. There is a shiny side & a dull side on freezer paper. You want the shiny side to be down. Cut out your design as carefully as you can. Any thing that you cut will show on your shirt or whatever you are stencilling.


Once you have your design cut out. Place the freezer paper shiny side down onto your shirt. Place it how you want it & then iron it down. Be careful not to catch the stencil with the iron...it can tear {speaking from experience}. Make sure that all of your edges are ironed onto the shirt & there are not gaps.


BEFORE YOU START PAINTING...TAKE ANOTHER SHEET OF FREEZER PAPER & PLACE IT INSIDE OF THE SHIRT. This will keep your paint from bleeding to the back of the shirt.

Paint from the outside in. If you go inside to outside...your paint could catch the stencil & bleed out. Try not to do too many coats, but do enough to cover the area.


Once you have painted the whole thing...let it dry. I am not a patient person & I struggle with this.


Once your paint has dried, pull off the freezer paper.


Using a cloth {I use an old pillow case}, cover the painted design & iron over the design to set it.


Then...share the joy with your little ones!


If you need more info on doing an applique...leave a comment. I will also link to the tutorial that I used to make the pajama shorts soon.