Saturday, May 8, 2010

6 Scoop T-Shirt

I knew I wanted to make Layla something cute to wear for her ice cream birthday party. I was inspired by other bloggers showing the age t-shirt they have made, so I started brainstorming. I knew I didnt want just the number 6 or anything. Somehow, the idea popped into my head to do an ice cream cone. With six scoops. Six scoops for six years!





So one night after her dance class, we headed to Joann's to look for some fabric. Lucky for us, their fat quarters were on sale for $.99 each. We browsed up and down the aisle and came up with this. (I also used this fabric to make the bunting & dress for the cake topper).





I didn't take any pictures of the process, but I think you can figure it out. I looked online for a pattern to use, and found this coloring page. I shrunk it to size on the copy machine. I pinned it to my fabric, cut them out and applied some Fray Check to the edges. Then I attached them with Heat N'Bond and used the sewing machine to stitch around each one.




I think it turned out really cute!



Had I not waited until the last possible minute to make this stuff, I could have actually shared it before the party! Anyway, have a great Mothers Day!

Linked to:

The Sunday Showcase Party at Under the Table & Dreaming

Making the World Cuter Monday at Making the World Cuter

DIY Day at A Soft Place to Land

Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage
Show & Share Day at Just a Girl

Idea Sharin Wednesday at Women Who Do It All

Look What I Made Day at Creations by Kara

Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts

Linky Party at Tea Rose Home

I Made It at Everything Etsy

Make It, Wear It at The Train to Crazy

41 comments:

Beverly {Flamingo Toes} said...

This turned out sooo cute! I love the six scoop idea. I did shirts for my nieces birthday last year and this sounds like a great idea for next year. Thanks!

Niki said...

Such a cute idea...and it coordinated so well with the party.

Thanks for visiting me...and commenting!

Niki

chris said...

What a fabulous idea. I'll have to bookmark this one for my baby's 2nd birthday...although 6 is awesome! Way to go mom!

Jane@Little House of Projects said...

This is adorable! Thanks for sharing!

CraftyMummy said...

Such a gorgeous T-shirt! Thanks for stopping by my blog too :)

restlessrisa said...

This is adorable! I found you on under the table and dreaming. You have inspired me :)

<3

Risa

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

That is ADORABLE!!! :) Love it! :)

Pati @ A Crafty Escape said...

Love it... you did a great job!

Unknown said...

The shirt turned out darling! What a great cake too! I am sure she was just delighted with her birthday!

Diane said...

Awwww Wendy, that shirt came out darling. She is a cutie :o)

Also, thanks for visiting my blog and taking the time to leave a comment.

Diane

sarah said...

What fun! I LOVE the t-shirt, so cute!! I really need a girl so many fun girl ideas!!

Jean said...

I found your comment on my birdbath and had to pop over. the ice-cream t is so cute, makes me wish my kiddos were that little still. I enjoyed embellishing their clothes like that. so, your post was right up my alley!

Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

That is so cute!!! I'll bet she loved it. I probably would have just done the number six. But then, I'm not very creative.

Pat Harris said...

That is so cute!! What a creative idea. Thank you for sharing.

Nicole A. said...

It turned out so cute!!! I love it and so clever!! Man I really need to learn to sew!!!

Thanks for stoppin over to see me :)

Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming said...

What a super cute shirt - I love the different fabrics you used.The cake is amazing too! Thanks so much for stopping by and joining the Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly appreciate it! Hope you have a great week! ~ Stephanie Lynn

phillips phamily said...

Love the cake and shirt! We had an ice cream birthday party for our daughter's 3rd birthday. So fun!

Andrea said...

Genius! I love it!! What a great idea. I hope you don't mind if I copy it for one of my daughters!

I have a weekly Thursday blog party especially for people to share things they've made to be worn. Stop by if you'd like! TheTrainToCrazy.com

Reid said...

Thanks for stopping by. What a cute idea for a shirt!
Love it!!! And her necklace is FAB!

Charlotte said...

Read your entire blog! What a clever and talented lady! Love the ice cream shirt!

Rebekah said...

Adorable! And I love that cake. Such fun.

Thanks for your comment on my Thrifty Treasures post! I hope you'll stop by again. :)

- Kim said...

What a great idea. I love it. :D

Vintage Remixed said...

What a sweet cake. I bet those little girls couldn't wait to get into that.

Unknown said...

I love that. It has a gymboree flair to it....but with a whole lot more personality!!!!

carey said...

cute shirt! i love the idea of having her age represented without using a number. it will be wearable for a longer time that way. :)

Embellished Bayou said...

This is just darling, great idea!

made at greenlodge said...

lovely, i embellish my girls ( 6 & 4 ) teeshirts and they would love this. I've done the normal one scoop and the cupcake, hearts, numbers, letters, apple ( that went down well) and boats ( for nephews) but will give this one a go. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

Unknown said...

Really really CUTE!!! Love it!

restlessrisa said...

Just wanted to let you know... I gave you an award on my blog. Please come on over and pick it up :)

<3

Risa

Ashlee Marie said...

super cute. What a great shirt!

Sachiko said...

Wow, this is soo adorable! Thank you for linking to my party!

Rebecca said...

This is such a fabulous idea! And it did turn out super cute. :)

The Bearded Lady (Laura) said...

Your shirt turned out beautifully!! What a blessed little girl!!

Valerie @ Inner Child Fun said...

It's beautiful, and I love how subtle it is that it's for her 6th birthday. You are brilliant!! :-)

Paula@SweetPea said...

That is so cute!!

michelle@somedaycrafts said...

Those scoops look good enough to eat!! Yummy!! Thanks for linking up!!

Unknown said...

Gosh I'm missing so many great post not getting time to be in blogland.
I adore her shirt and cake. I've said it before....you are one talented gal.

Hugs...Tracy :)

Jenn @ Delicious Ambiguity said...

Hi! You’ve got a great blog here. I host a linky party every Tuesday called Tot Tuesdays. I’ve love it if you’d stop by and link up your great ideas for tots!
Cheers!
Jenn
http://www.mydeliciousambiguity.com/

Dawn said...

thank you so much for sharing this idea!! just saw it on Serenity Now-3 of my girls have June birthdays and we're celebrating next Sunday and this will be PERFECT-I love it!! thank you for a great idea and I'm off to check out your ice cream birthday party post because I still have no idea what I'm doing for their party either!!

Shawn said...

What a great idea! Definitely giong to make my daughter one, and my son will be super jealous. First time to your blog and I was a lot excited to see a fellow Floridian blogger! I'm on the Gulf Coast not too far from you. :)

www.sewslydesigns.blogspot.com

Jenny in Maine said...

I wanna be just like you when I grow up!!!! :D Just awesome!!!

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