How about making a hand-stamped t-shirt for Dad?

You’ll need non-toxic fabric or acrylic paints (if using acrylic paint, I’d recommend mixing it with a fabric/textile medium), a t-shirt and permanent or paint markers.

Place a piece of cardboard inside the shirt.  This will prevent the paint from seeping through to the back of the shirt.

Have the kids paint their hands and then place them on the shirt – like this:

Let the paint dry overnight and then heat-set, according to the instructions on the paint (bottles of fabric paint and textile medium will have heat setting instructions on the label)  Have the kids sign their name and age on their hand print, or just underneath it.

Presto!  You’ve got an easy Father’s Day gift that will be treasured for years

image source: S U J A

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Easy Father’s Day gifts – stamped t-shirts

I’ve found some great ideas for “stash busting” projects out there:

• Got some spare ribbon?  How about making a ribbon bracelet.
• Use covered button forms, fabric & embellishments to create earrings.
• Does your watch band look a little shabby?  Try fabric!
• Check out this charming little bird brooch.

Now what if you’re trying to de-stash your yarn collection?  Noreen from Hankering for Yarn has some fun & easy projects, perfect for using up those little pieces of yarn that you’re holding onto.

• Make a spool-knitted kittycat bookmark.
• Enchant a lucky child with this collection of finger puppets.
• It’s always the right time of year to give someone a Valentine – if it’s this spool-knitted one

I hope you all feel inspired to go have fun with your stash now!

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day two of the De-Stash challenge

This project could be a great way to display them though…

Better Homes & Gardens has this easy button lampshade project in their online craft section.  Too cute!

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charming button lampshade