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Giveaway: DIY T-Shirt Crafts

July 29, 2015 by Stefanie Girard

DIY t-shirt crafts

Enter to win a copy of DIY T-Shirt Crafts: From Braided Bracelets to Floor Pillows, 50 Unexpected Ways to Recycle Your Old T-Shirts.

Leave a comment in today’s post by August 7th, 2015 and you are in the running. Open to U.S. residents only please.

More about the book from the publisher Adams Media:

“Transform old T-shirts into trendy accessories–in 60 minutes or fewer!

Creating something useful and stylish doesn’t have to take ages or require expensive supplies. From an Easy Twisted Headband to Round Lounge Pillows, DIY T-Shirt Crafts teaches you how to repurpose old T-shirts into 50 beautiful projects worthy of showing off. Complete with step-by-step instructions and stunning photographs, each T-shirt craft is simple enough for beginners to recreate and can be finished in 60 minutes or fewer. Guided by Adrianne Surian, the crafter behind the popular blog Happyhourprojects.com, you’ll turn this wardrobe staple into trendy, one-of-a-kind accessories, including:

  • Ruffled Rosette Hair Barrette
  • Braided Chain Statement Necklace
  • Fringed Infinity Scarf
  • Galaxy Bleached No-Sew Tote Bag
  • Aromatherapy Neck Pillow

Whether you’re cleaning out your closet, want to personalize your look, or just found a hole in your favorite top, it’s time to take your tees to the next level with these fashion-forward projects!”

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Comments

  1. Frankie Griffin says

    July 31, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    This book looks like it is filled with wonderful ideas to recycle all those t-shirts my family has either out-grown or stained. It seems like we have so many we could give a second life to and I would love to win this book. Thanks for giving us this opportunity!

  2. elaine says

    August 1, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    I have a washing bin full of old t shirts my boy have grown out of, I can not bear to throw them away. I need this book to help me repurpose my hoard!

  3. dana12559 says

    August 1, 2015 at 11:44 pm

    That book looks like so much fun. Thank you for the giveaway.

  4. Gypsy Anna says

    August 2, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    I’m all about reducing, reusing, and recycling, and would love this book, to refer to for what sounds like many great ideas for repurposing the old tshirts I just can’t bring myself to throw out or tear up for rags! Thank you for this opportunity! 🙂

  5. Nancy says

    August 3, 2015 at 8:21 am

    I love recycling clothing and would love to have this book. I’m good at following directions but not so good as doing stuff on my own!!

  6. Lori Morton says

    August 3, 2015 at 10:06 am

    Looks like an AWESOME book! So many grrrreat ideas! My daughter & I have done t-shirt yarn rugs,& they are Super & fun to do! 🙂 Thank you for chance to win your Give-a-way!

  7. Carmen N says

    August 3, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    How fun! Looks like it’s time to clear out those less-than-pristine shirts from our closet

  8. Joanne Carpenter says

    August 4, 2015 at 11:41 am

    looks like a fun book!

  9. Lorrie B says

    August 5, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    Super fun!! Good luck everyone

  10. Teresa Nystrom says

    August 6, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    I have a bag of tee shirts in the garage just waiting for this book.

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This guide is incredibly comprehensive, covering everything you need to know about painting melamine—an often tricky material to work with. Melamine is known for its smooth, glossy surface, which can be tough to paint without the right preparation. But with the tips from this article, you’ll learn how to properly prep your melamine pieces, choose the right paint, and achieve a professional-looking finish.

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Clean the surface well, then lightly sand it with fine-grit sandpaper to give the primer something to grip onto. Trust me, it makes a big difference!

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Don’t skip the primer! Use a bonding primer that’s made for glossy surfaces or melamine. It’ll make sure your paint sticks and lasts.

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