You read it right. Look at that hot rod bus.Our friend, Kai, LOVES school buses. He had a school bus party for his 6th birthday and the boys were invited.
We went to Joann's to get him a little glue gun for his gift (he really liked using Aaron's low temp glue gun at our house) and saw this little bus patch. It was so perfect so I grabbed a plain black t-shirt as well.
When I got home it looked so plain. I thought it would be cute, and hilarious, to add some flames. So that's what I did! I simply painted them on with several coats of acrylic paint. I had a board inside the shirt so that the paint wouldn't bleed through. Once acrylic paint dries, it is permanent. I know this because I've ruined several shirts while crafting over the years.
After it was completely dry, I ironed on the patch. I sewed around the patch as well to make sure it was sturdy. I also ironed the back of the flames to heat set them.
A one of a kind birthday gift (along with the glue gun) for a one of a kind little guy.
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12 comments:
This little bus is super sweet! I love the flames coming from the back. I bet your little guy loves it. :)
Super cute! What a fun idea! I love the added flames and name - adorable! I have to check out the patches next time I'm out and about. Thanks for joining The Sunday Showcase. I greatly appreciate it! Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
I didn't know you could make acrylics permanent! What a super cool trick! And this shirt is awesome, I bet he was one happy boy!
That is awesome! I love the flames
Love This! My boys love school buses as well and would get a kick out of this school bus!
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How fun! The flames add so much excitement!
Stopping in from Tip Junkie.
No way! That is totally adorable! My mom, the kindergarten teacher, would also love a shirt like this for when she has bus duty at school! haha!
love it and your blog! I'm a new follower! I found you on a soft place to land.
Thanks for making it...he wore it to school yesterday and just loves that shirt. He's already made some fun little creations with his glue gun, too. Thank you!!
Super cool t-shirt!
Oh my gosh, I no for sure that my boys will LOVE this t-shirt1
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