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"Can't Adult Today" T-shirt Tutorial

11/29/2015

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We do a lot of DIY here at The Daily Adventurer.  You name it, and we've probably crafted it.  Except kitten mittens - those are crazy hard.  Some of our favorite things to make are t-shirts and once we discovered the secret ingredient that is Elmer's Craft Bond Spray Adhesive, there was not stopping us. 

We happen to adore tees with snappy sayings and "I Can't Adult Today" is not only one of our new favorite phrases, it's also our status roughly 65% of the time.  So we pulled out an old purple shirt and some pink paint (going for an 80s vibe) and got to work to create our own.  Here's what we did:

Materials:
A shirt (we recommend grabbing one from your closet or a thrift store)
Craft paint (we like Apple Barrel and Delta Ceramcoat)
Sponge roller
Card stock
Scissors
Xacto Knife
Tape of choice
Pencil or Printer
Self-healing mat
Newspaper

Step 1
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Hand write or print out desired message or picture
Step 2
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Carefully cut out letters with Xacto knife
Step 3
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Align words to achieved desired spacing; tape papers together
Step 4
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Lay down newspaper; spray back of stencil
Step 5
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Position stencil and press down firmly
Step 6
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Roll paint over the stencil
Step 7
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Carefully remove stencil and voila!
TIPS:
When spraying adhesive it is best to do it outside or in a well ventilated area
After spraying, let the stencil sit for a minute before applying - this will make it easier to remove later
Slide a piece of cardboard between the layers of t-shirt to keep paint from bleeding through
Pour paint onto a paper plate so that your paint roller gets an even coat
Be gentle when removing the stencil; use a pin to help lift up corners
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