DIY Handprint Flag Patriotic Shirt {Craft}

Today’s craft idea is all about a DIY patriotic shirt I recently made for Lil Man.

I first saw the DIY idea on Pinterest and instantly knew I wanted {needed} to make one for him.

Not only is it great for any patriotic event, but makes for a great keepsake as well. There has been several occasions where I wanted a patriotic themed shirt for Lil Man {deployment, military graduation, homecoming} 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!

Here is what YOU need, to make your own Handprint Flag Patriotic Shirt:

Handprint Flag Shirt Supplies:
* Plain White Shirt {Walmart has them for about $3-5 each}
* Fabric Paint {Blue & Red}
* Paint Brushes
* Cardboard or Paper Plate
* Cute Kid w/Small Hands
* Baby Wipes

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.
* Decide where the handprint will go [Practice with your child} 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. 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.

Will you be making a shirt like this with your child, for Memorial Day? Let us know your crafty plans in the comment section!

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