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Photo Transfer DIY Christmas Shirt for Kids

November 21, 2012 by Special Guest

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Make this DIY Christmas shirt using Mod Podge photo transfer medium! It's a perfect option to make a cute wardrobe for your kids this holiday season.

Make this DIY Christmas shirt using Mod Podge photo transfer medium! It's a perfect option to make a cute wardrobe for your kids this holiday season.Hey guys!  My name is Hayley and I blog over at Welcome to the Mouse House, where I chat about decorating, food, kids, crafts, and sewing! I am so excited to be over here sharing my no-sew DIY Christmas shirt tutorial for the upcoming holiday season.

Even though sewing is one of my main hobbies, I am well aware that not everyone has the desire (or capability) to sew clothing items for their kids. I am here today to save the day with my “No-Sew DIY Christmas Shirt” that literally anyone can make. I promise it is easy and totally worth it!

Kids Christmas Shirts

Gather your supplies:

  • T-shirt (either old or new)
  • Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
  • Graphic of your choice
  • foam brush
  • wax paper
  • scissors
  • image you choose

I got that awesome retro Christmas tree image from The Graphics Fairy!

IMPORTANT: Make sure to print your image from a laser printer, not an ink based printer. If you don't have one at home, print out your image and bring it to your local Staples or Kinkos to have them make a laserjet photocopy. It only costs a few cents.

Lay wax paper over your work surface and also insert a large sheet of wax paper inside of your shirt between the two layers (this will keep the back of your shirt from getting glue on it)

Step One: Cut your image to size. Generously apply a thick layer of Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium to the FRONT of the image. Apply as much Mod Podge as it takes to basically make the image disappear.

Step Two: Once completely covered with Mod Podge, place your image picture-side down onto the shirt. Make sure it is in the right spot and not crooked. Now, gently, but firmly secure it to the shirt by rubbing in small circles all over the paper. Make sure there are no wrinkles or bumps.

Step Three: Lay flat to dry. Wait at least 24 hours! Do not try to peek or lift up the paper before then (I *may* have done that with my first attempt because I am extremely impatient.)

Step Four: After you patiently waited the 24 hours, grab a damp sponge or towel. It is time to remove that paper and see your lovely image again.

Gently rub the paper off using the damp sponge using a small circular motion. You will then see the paper start to flake off and your image will start to show!

Once you feel that all of the paper has been removed, it is time to let your shirt hang dry (product cannot be washed for at least 72 hours and hang drying is always best)

Step Five: (Optional) Because I can never leave well-enough alone, I decided to embellish this particular image using fun ric-rac, buttons, glass bead, and Fabric Mod Podge glue.

If you sew, you can certainly sew all of the embellishments on at this point, but I wanted to keep this project accessible for everyone!

Make this DIY Christmas shirt using Mod Podge photo transfer medium! It's a perfect option to make a cute wardrobe for your kids this holiday season.Now, embellish the shirt to your heart's content! I just love the whimsy that the buttons add.

And because I apparently can't stand doing anything without some sort of sewing involvement, I made my daughter a quick skirt to match her awesome new shirt!

Make this DIY Christmas shirt using Mod Podge photo transfer medium! It's a perfect option to make a cute wardrobe for your kids this holiday season.Does she like it?

Make this DIY Christmas shirt using Mod Podge photo transfer medium! It's a perfect option to make a cute wardrobe for your kids this holiday season.I would say my DIY Christmas shirt was a hit!

I hope everyone enjoys the upcoming holidays! If you ever have the burning desire to see more of me, check me out at my blog, Facebook, and Etsy.

Don't forget to visit our DIY Christmas crafts and Mod Podge photo transfer archives for more decoupage fun!

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Comments

  1. Tamara @ Etcetorize says

    November 21, 2012 at 8:57 am

    I love this project! I haven’t seen this fomulation of Mod Podge before. Definitely going to look for it and see what I can create. Thanks!

  2. Annie R. says

    November 21, 2012 at 10:09 am

    So cute! I think I’ll have to try this one!! BTW, I think your adorable daughter needs some red sparkle shoes to go with that outfit 🙂 They are a staple in our house! It’s amazing how many things they go with!!

    • Hayley @ Welcome to the Mouse House says

      November 21, 2012 at 7:50 pm

      Hahaha, so true! Red sparkle shoes are always in style 🙂

  3. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

    November 21, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    Oh my cuteness! My Kate would love this…putting on my to do list!

  4. Morena says

    November 23, 2012 at 12:10 am

    I just love this! And your little girl is adorable, too!

  5. JJ says

    November 25, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    where to buy wax paper?

    • Amy says

      November 26, 2012 at 11:07 am

      Hi JJ! Any grocery store has it 😀

  6. heather says

    November 12, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    Oh my gosh, SO CUTE!! My boys would love this.

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