Let’s get creative and show off our patriotic spirit! Create a unique DIY handprint flag shirt with your little ones and make some amazing summer memories!
Painted Flag Shirt For 4th of July
Today’s crafty idea is all about a DIY handprint flag patriotic shirt Lil Man and I made together, for him to wear to some upcoming celebrations we are planning on attending soon.
I first saw the DIY idea on Pinterest and instantly knew I wanted {needed} to make one for him.
Not only is this DIY shirt idea great for any patriotic event throughout the year {think 4th of July, Veterans Day and Memorial Day} but it also makes for a great keepsake to gift to someone as well.
There has been several occasions where I wanted a patriotic themed shirt for Lil Man {deployments, military graduations, homecoming celebrations} but never could find something I absolutely loved, in my price range or even remotely cute for boys in his size.
Well – least not till now! For about $7 I solved all my problems and made a one-of-a-kind shirt that literally took us a few minutes from start to finish!
If you would like to make one with your child today {or maybe make a shirt for yourself instead} find all the crafty details below. My best suggestion for the supplies is Walmart 🙂
Happy crafting, my dear friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your flag inspired shirts on our Facebook page to admire from a far! #gluedtomycrafts
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Get your kids in the patriotic spirit this summer with this easy to follow tutorial! Learn how to make a handprint flag patriotic shirt that everyone will love.
Craft Supplies:
- Plain White Shirt
- Red Fabric Paint
- Blue Fabric Paint
- Paint Brushes
- Cardboard {a cereal box flattened will work!}
- Paper Plate
- Baby Wipes
Directions:
- First things first – place a piece of cardboard inside your shirt where you will be making your flag design. This is so the paint won’t bleed to the other side of your shirt.
- Decide where the handprint will go on the front of the shirt. Practice with your child so they know what is expected from them.
- Now squirt some blue fabric paint on a paper plate.
- Using a large paint brush, paint some blue paint the palm and fingers of your child’s hand.
- Have them immediately press it on the shirt.
- Be sure to wiggle each finger so the paint really transfers.
- Lift up their hand to reveal the handprint design underneath.
- Use baby wipes to clean off excess paint from their hand {and send them for a quick trip to the sink for good washup!}
- Next up – make red stripes next to the blue handprint.
- If desired, paint a red heart inside the blue handprint as well.
- At this point in time, you can also use a small paint brush to do some touch ups if need be on the blue hand print design.
- When done decorating the shirt, let the fabric paint dry completely being wearing or washing.
- Be sure to follow washing directions on back of fabric paint container. For good measure, wash the fourth of July shirt inside out.
- Now wear your shirt proudly on the BIG day!
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- Uncle Sam Gnome Puppet
- Button Flag Wooden Frame
- Popsicle Stick Button Flag
- Popsicle Stick Patriotic Truck
- Paper Plate Flag
- Flag Keepsake Canvas
- Flag Snack Idea For Kids
- Light Up Glow Stick Gift Idea
Handprint Flag Patriotic Shirt
Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:
- 1 Plain White Shirt
- Fabric Paint red and blue
Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!
Directions:
- Place a paper plate {or piece of cardboard} inside your tshirt. This is so the paint won't bleed to the other side of your shirt.1 Plain White Shirt
- Decide where the handprint will go.
- Now paint some blue paint on your child's hand and have them immediately press it on the shirt.
- Using a small paintbrush, do some touch ups if need be.
- Using the red paint - make flag strips next to the blue handprint.Fabric Paint
- If desired, paint a red heart inside the blue handprint as well.
- Now let your paint dry completely being wearing or washing.
- Be sure to follow washing directions on back of fabric paint container. For good measure, wash the shirt inside out.
- Now wear your shirt proudly on the BIG day!
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