It’s DIY 4th of July shirt time! I wasn’t kidding when I said I was going to make an eraser-stamped shirt for every holiday. (If you’re new here, you can see what I’m talking about here and here.) They are so easy and cute, I just couldn’t resist! Added bonus… this 4th of July shirt looks SO good with the pinwheel hair clips that I made last week.
If you’re kids are talented, you could even let them make their own. I’m not brave enough to let them completely go at it alone, but I do let them help with the dots a little.
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My favorite part about these eraser-stamped shirts is that you don’t need any special equipment to make them. Just grab some scissors, and you’re good to go.
You’ll also need:
– star pattern
– a shirt
– Freezer Paper (found mine at the grocery store)
– fabric paint
– pencil with an unused eraser
First, trace the star shape on the NON-shiny side of a piece of freezer paper and cut it out. If you were doing a more intricate design, you could use an X-Acto knife, but scissors worked fine here.
Put the star on your shirt, shiny side down, and iron in on.
Dip the eraser of your pencil in blue and red paint and start stamping around the star. Put another piece of freezer paper or cardboard inside the shirt to keep the paint from bleeding through.
I like to put the dots closer together around the star and then fade them out. Kind of makes it look like a firework!
Once the paint is dry, peel the star off. Follow the instructions on your paint to heat set it. This usually involves ironing or putting it in the dryer.
That’s it! So easy, right?!
If you like this shirt, you’ll probably like these other eraser-stamped holiday shirts too!
Eraser-Stamped St. Patrick’s Day Shirt
Eraser-Stamped Easter Bunny Shirt
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Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says
June 11, 2014 at 3:29 pmperfection!
Meredith @ unOriginalMom says
June 11, 2014 at 3:43 pmI think this one might be my favorite! It does look like a firework – so neat!
Marina says
June 11, 2014 at 5:14 pmmuy original…me encanta y la hare rapidamente…gracias por publicarla
Glory/ Glorious Treats says
June 11, 2014 at 9:42 pmLOVE this (said in a sing-song voice!). Pinned, FB shared, and I am totally going to make these with my girls!
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 19, 2014 at 9:14 pmHaha. Thank, Glory! And thanks again for sharing on Instagram. That was amazing! 🙂
Kelley says
June 12, 2014 at 2:23 pmHow cute!! I want to make them with my daughter and nephews!!
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 19, 2014 at 9:15 pmThanks, Kelley! It was a lot of fun to make. 🙂
Heidi @ Happiness is Homemade says
June 13, 2014 at 9:20 pmThis is so cute, Jessica! My boys would love to do this!
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 19, 2014 at 9:15 pmThanks, Heidi! 🙂
Emily says
June 14, 2014 at 12:43 pmcute!!! You have done so many great versions of this… cute every time.. Pinned!
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 19, 2014 at 9:41 pmThanks, Emily! 🙂
Kristy gd says
June 16, 2014 at 12:30 pmCan’t wait to see what you do for all the other holidays! I still love this idea.
Vicky @ Mess For Less says
June 17, 2014 at 3:03 pmLove the simplicity of this shirt and how you have adapted the technique to different holidays. Pinned and stumbled.
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 19, 2014 at 9:43 pmThanks, Vicky! They are so fun to make!
LHJ says
June 19, 2014 at 5:12 pmHow cute is this?! SO doing this for the 4th!!!
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 19, 2014 at 9:45 pmThanks! 🙂
Ellen says
June 20, 2014 at 12:51 amVery cute. I never knew you could iron freezer paper on.
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 20, 2014 at 4:27 amOh my goodness, you HAVE to try freezer paper stenciling! You can make some pretty professional looking shirts with it.
Chasity says
June 20, 2014 at 3:35 pmOh my goodness! I love the ease of this project, and it looks so neat! I think when I try it, I may even glue a few rhinestones here and there to give it a little sparkle! And love, love, love that it can be used for other holidays as well!
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 20, 2014 at 3:39 pmThanks! I actually had a blogging friend that made it and added rhinestones. She posted it on her Instagram, and it looks really cute! Here’s the link http://instagram.com/p/pKZXuGnkG-/
Jess @ Chaos & Love says
June 20, 2014 at 6:05 pmI love freezer paper stencils and this is SO cool!
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 26, 2014 at 1:29 pmThanks, Jess! Freezer paper stencils are the best! 🙂
Norma says
June 23, 2014 at 2:43 amLove love this. Going to give it a try. What type of glue will keep the rhinestone on?
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 26, 2014 at 1:33 pmYou know, I’m not sure. I’ve never used rhinestones before, but they probably have the stuff that you need next to the rhinestones in the store.
Toni says
June 30, 2014 at 6:44 pmHi Norma, Any rhinestones that are labeled “hot fix” already have glue on the back. All you have to do is press your iron on top (with a thin press cloth preferably) until the glue melts and Ta-da… instant sparkles!
Lynne says
June 23, 2014 at 1:28 pmI loved this idea. I have a grandson on the way and will use this to jazz up some plain onesies I have for him. When I try this, I might use the cut out to stamp around the outside of the pattern on one shirt and then use the paper that pattern was cut from on another shirt and stamp the inside, fading from edge to middle.
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 26, 2014 at 1:34 pmThat would be so cute on a onesie! Fading into the middle would be really cute too!
Alpana Deo says
June 27, 2014 at 5:42 amPretty. Just loved the simplicity. And white color made the design even more beautiful. I am sure my daughter would love to do this..:)
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 28, 2014 at 9:48 amThanks, Alpana!
Beachcomber says
June 27, 2014 at 11:04 pmAdorable. Thanks for sharing. I like the rhinestones idea, too. What a great holiday art project.
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 28, 2014 at 9:52 amThanks! I really want to make another one with rhinestones too.
Toni says
June 30, 2014 at 6:41 pmYay! I knew it was coming, but they’re still fun every single time!
Dianne says
July 1, 2014 at 1:46 pmLOVE the eraser shirts! Sure hope you do ALL of the holidays! It’s adorable…one question..do you use the same eraser? Or a different one for each color?
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
July 1, 2014 at 8:19 pmThanks! I just use the same one. Rinse it with some water and then dab it dry. Just don’t rub the eraser or you might ruin the shape. I also find that the white erasers hold up a little better for stamping than the pink ones.
Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts says
July 2, 2014 at 11:46 amThanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday over at Sugar Bee Crafts – you were featured today!! – – Mandy, SugarBeeCrafts.com
Tracee says
July 2, 2014 at 3:03 pmJust made these with my 6 and 3 year olds. They turned out so cute! Thanks for a perfect 4th of July shirt that they are proud to wear!
Lynn says
July 3, 2014 at 11:22 amI’m going to make one of these for myself with the rhinestones. I need something festive for tomorrow! Thanks for the idea.
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
July 3, 2014 at 8:27 pmHappy 4th of July! 🙂
Amy Riddle says
July 3, 2014 at 5:35 pmWe just made a couple of these shirts, with some minor differences. I used a foam start to trace, and fabric paint markers (using with toddlers, so much easier). They don’t fade like the actual paint, but its ok. They look so cute! Thanks for the idea!!
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
July 3, 2014 at 8:28 pmOoh! I like the paint fabric markers idea! Have a great 4th of July!
Casey says
July 6, 2014 at 6:22 amThank you so much for this idea! I made them with my kids and they really loved it. I used dark blue shirts instead since my kids immediately stain anything white! My son did a different design that turned out really neat, he was so proud. You can see pictures of how they turned out on my blog: http://simplejoycrafting.blogspot.com/2014/07/eraser-stamped-t-shirts-for-july-4th.html
Alpana Deo says
August 19, 2014 at 4:11 pmJessica, we made the t shirt during summer….
Here is the link to my post..
http://mothersgurukul.com/how-was-your-summer/
We didn’t have freezer paper so, we used foil to cover the area, it was a ok ok try but next time we will definitely use freezer paper. That will give it a cleat and neat look. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful easy to do project. My daughter loved it.
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
August 23, 2014 at 9:11 pmI love it! Thanks for sharing!
Emmy says
September 6, 2014 at 4:19 pmI’m really curious as to exactly what type of paint you used. I’d like to follow this great idea but found myself befuddled at the craft store. Did you use a dimensional fabric paint and just dipped your eraser in it?
Thanks for the help!
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
September 6, 2014 at 4:27 pmTulip makes a fabric paint that is labeled as “soft fabric paint”. It also says “matte” on the top of the bottle. That’s what I like to use on fabric.
Emmy says
September 6, 2014 at 4:31 pmThank you SO much!!
Tara says
April 23, 2015 at 4:39 pmGreat idea! I’m going to try it with my girls this summer! Where did you buy the plain white shirts?
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
April 24, 2015 at 8:22 pmFor the girls, I like to get them at Target. If you’re making a boy one or don’t care about the style, craft stores carry plain shirts.
Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says
June 10, 2015 at 5:20 amLove this idea. We are trying it out this afternoon. Can’t wait.
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 23, 2015 at 8:28 amThanks! Glad you like it. 🙂
priya says
June 23, 2015 at 6:39 amhey jessica,
this is simply fantastic!
i’ve tried a similar one with okra. makes another great fun print!
thanks and love,
priya 😀
Amy says
June 29, 2015 at 8:27 pmThanks for the great directions for these shirts! A friend and I recently made them to get ready for our town’s 4th of July celebration. I shared your link on my blog at http://www.homegrowniowagirl.com/4th-of-july-preparationsstar-spangled-fun/. Thanks again!
Jennifer says
May 24, 2016 at 10:04 amSuch a cute idea! Can you tell me where you found the white t-shirt? I can’t seem to find ones that fit that well 🙁
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
May 24, 2016 at 4:09 pmTarget is my go to place for plain white, fitted shirts for girls. I was just there yesterday and they were on sale for $5.00. The toddler section had some cute ones with little bows as well. Hope that helps!
nicki says
June 27, 2016 at 5:12 pmHow cute is this??? And so easy, too. I’m including this in my roundup of Patriotic T shirt DIYs this week at MomLife.Net. Thanks for sharing!
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
July 1, 2016 at 8:19 pmThanks for including me!
Jenny says
June 10, 2017 at 2:54 pmWe made these with our toddlers in our preschool class. We used fabric markers to put their names and 2017 on them and had them do the dots (not with a pencil but a larger stamper in fabric paint). They came out awesome!!! Wish I could upload a pic here for you all to see. 🙂
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 11, 2017 at 7:19 amThat sounds so cute! Smart idea to use a larger stamp for little ones. Glad the project worked out for you! 🙂
Arushi Shukla says
July 22, 2017 at 2:56 amThanks actually I was finding an idea for T.shirt painting for some school compition and I loved it . I am going to use this idea
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
July 24, 2017 at 7:54 amThanks! So glad you like the idea!
AmyS says
June 6, 2018 at 11:24 amWill the freezer paper stick to the shirt when you iron it, then peel off?
Jessica @ Cutesy Crafts says
June 6, 2018 at 6:31 pmYep, that’s what it does. Just make sure it’s shiny side down when you iron it. Here’s a video of my St. Patrick’s Day shirt to see the process: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTBiWm2R8b8&t=47s