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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. Karen @ Crafty Commons says

    July 29, 2015 at 11:58 am

    Would love to win this! I have so many t-shirts I need to upcycle!

  2. Dottie McClung says

    July 29, 2015 at 11:59 am

    I’d love to have a copy of this would be very usful

  3. Meg K says

    July 29, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    I love it! I make t-shirt scarves so I’d love to see more projects 🙂

  4. Traca Parks says

    July 29, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    I’m a self-proclaimed DIY Upcycler!!! Love new ideas and would be happy, happy, happy to win this!

  5. Deb Neerman says

    July 29, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    I would LOVE to win this fabulous book ‘cuz I have about 300 t-shirts to recycle. Alternatively, if I DON’T win, have the winner contact me: I have about 300 t-shirts SHE can recycle! Thanks a bunch for the chance to win Craft Gossip! Love you!!

  6. Lynne Florig- says

    July 29, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    What a great book! The grand daughters will love it.

  7. Linda Johnson says

    July 29, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    Looks like a great book! I’d love to have it because I too have been collecting t-shirts and waiting for inspiration to use them all up!

  8. Becky Watkins says

    July 29, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    I would love to have this I. Have too many T Shirts

  9. lilac2011patti bullock says

    July 29, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    I Love all crafts and would love to try this one thanks

  10. liz says

    July 29, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    Just downsized…but hate trashing useable items..Have hundreds of t-shirts!!! Have a daughter & granddaughter that would love some new projects to do together…thank you!!

  11. t andersen says

    July 29, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Thanks for the opportunity to win this book. Upcycling has become such a big hobby. I need to start.

  12. Sandi Nakoneczny says

    July 29, 2015 at 5:28 pm

    Would love to win this. Book looks like it has some fabulous ideas!

  13. debprice60 says

    July 29, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Love t-shirt crafts. Fingers crossed to hopefully win 🙂

  14. Trudy Totten says

    July 29, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    I would love this

  15. elise streeter says

    July 29, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    pick me pick me!!

  16. Laura Major says

    July 29, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    So crossing my fingers to win this AWESOME book!!!!!

  17. Patti K says

    July 29, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    I would love to win this book! I need some new ideas!!

  18. Sarah Oswald says

    July 29, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    I would love to win this and make all the wonderful projects thanks for the chance to win.
    [email protected]

  19. Amy Watts says

    July 29, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    Have just had a clean out and some t-shirts that have been long neglected could use some love and new life!

  20. jenny s says

    July 30, 2015 at 1:12 am

    I have tons of t shirts and I need more ideas

  21. Debby says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:34 am

    This sounds like a really fun book. And there are always old t-shirts to upcycle.

  22. MelodyJ says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:44 am

    This looks like a creative and fun book

  23. sisylyn53 says

    July 30, 2015 at 7:56 am

    CHave hundreds of tshirts to choose from

  24. Melanie says

    July 30, 2015 at 8:30 am

    Looks like a cool book, great for all of those saved T’s from when the kids were young.

  25. Doris McCarty says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:12 am

    Yes, I think I need this book. Thank you for this giveaway. I have lots of old t-shirts that need a new purpose.

  26. kathy says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:29 am

    I have lots of t shirts waiting for a project.

  27. Viktoriya says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:33 am

    I would like to have this book. So many possibilities to explore.

  28. Mary Helene says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:51 am

    I can’t tell you how many old t-shirts we have in our household. What a wonderful book.

  29. maidenjane says

    July 30, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    This is right up my alley!

  30. Sue says

    July 30, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    I would love to win this book. I love upcycling old things.

  31. Katherine Madsen says

    July 30, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    This book sounds intriguing. In the past, I’ve thought only of pet beds out of my old t shirts. Some of these projects sound just beautiful.

  32. Brenda Gollihue says

    July 30, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Wow, this would be fantastic! I have a lot of old t-shirts and could make gifts with them! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂

  33. aynfarika says

    July 30, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    I really would love this book I have and I kid you not 7 boxes of old t-shirts that are reserved for crafting.

  34. kim says

    July 30, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    I have a tote full of tshirts! I could really use this book!!!

  35. Becky says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    How do we get so many tees? This looks like a fun book.

  36. Angie says

    July 30, 2015 at 3:36 pm

    Looks like lots of great ideas!

  37. Melony says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    Looks like a fantastic book! I’m always looking for new ways to re/up-cycle. Many thanks!

  38. Kristen says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    Love recycling and this would be a perfect project book 🙂

  39. Marci Ellsworth says

    July 30, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    I would love to have this book. With two children, I have lots of extra T-Shirts!

  40. Dennis Mullins Sr says

    July 30, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    I have so many I would love to find more ways to use them besides quilts and scarves. Thanks for the giveaway and a chance.

  41. Mary says

    July 30, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    I’m a huge fan of repurposing. One thing I have done with t-shirts is make baby bibs since the fabric is so soft and absorbent.

  42. HawaiianLibrarian says

    July 30, 2015 at 8:06 pm

    A new crafts book for our library collection! Yes! Mahalo for the op to win.

  43. Theresa K says

    July 30, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    Sounds like such a great book. I love recycling instead of throwing things in the trash. Thanks for the chance to win.

  44. Marlene says

    July 30, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    I need this book. I have 4 grandsons and the worlds largest supply of old t shirts. I need as many upcycling ideas as possible.

  45. Teresa Nystrom says

    July 30, 2015 at 10:04 pm

    I had to replace a lot of my tee shirts this summer as they had stains that would not budge. I would love to have this book for great ideas on how to repurpose them.

  46. Judy Ardeb says

    July 30, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    I never win but decided I would really love to have this book – tons of t shirts I could upcycle.

  47. carlaburke says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:23 am

    I have STACKS of tshirts,just begging to be put to use & I’m running out of ideas. They can’t be donated, but I can’t beat to just throw them away! This book may be just the thing, to solve the problem!

  48. Pamela says

    July 31, 2015 at 4:47 am

    I think the teens in our family would have a ball together! Thanks!

  49. Debbie says

    July 31, 2015 at 9:54 am

    I have been making cat beds for our local shelter out of old T-shirts, but I’d love to have more ideas to work with! Thanks for the great contest 🙂

  50. knittingnotecards says

    July 31, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    I have so many t-shirts I need to upcycle and repurpose.

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