June 3, 2012

DIY Neon Striped Tee

shirt: DIY  jeans: kohls  sandals: target  tree necklace: K.Jane

I was inspired by Sarah's post from the winthrop chronicles and made this shirt last week.  
(She has lots of sweet tutorials that I plan on trying this summer!) 

I've been wanting something neon and am so excited this shirt turned out.  
Since I already had the white tee at home, I only spent $3 on the spray paint.

All you need is a white t-shirt, painter's tape and spray paint. 
The spray paint I used said good for indoor or outdoor use, and was florescent yellow.


Use the painter's tape to mark off your stripes.  
I kind of wish I would have used smaller tape so my stripes were thicker, but this is what I had at home. 


I made my stripes smaller on top and bigger as they went down. 


Use some paper to block the top and bottom of the shirt.


Do a few coats of paint and let dry.
This was one of the faster projects I've done and I love how it turned out!


I've washed my shirt once and the color was still just as bright.   


I'm thinking I now need to make some onsies or kids' shirts using spray paint.
So many possibilities!

Hope you've had a great weekend!


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39 comments:

  1. Lauren ShawJune 3, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    I love it! Did you make me one?!?

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  2. HimaJune 3, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    So easy and so cute :) It's amazing Katie!

    <3Hima

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  3. DanielleJune 3, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    So cute!!! Love this! Your blog is adorable!

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  4. Chrissy + NateJune 3, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    That is SO cute, simple, and easy! Three of my favorite words! :)

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  5. Head to Toe ChicJune 3, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Such a fun idea! I love the way it turned out.

    xo,
    Angela
    headtotoechic.blogspot.com

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  6. still being [molly]June 3, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    oh my gosh this is SOOOO COOL!!!!!

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  7. bestieJune 3, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    LOVE it - and looks easy enough!! may have to try this and make the kiddos a few too!

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  8. Kelsey ElizabethJune 3, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    this is too cute! looks like jcrew-ish for less :) and i love your blog too!

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  9. KristinJune 3, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    You're ridiculous :)
    I saw the shirt and thought, "Oh, she bought a cute shirt for a great deal." Nope. You made it yourself.
    I must admit that I'm loving this current neon trend. Pinning this!

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  10. Brooke @ Silver LiningJune 3, 2012 at 11:36 PM

    I am totally doing this. It turned out great!

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  11. CarlyJune 4, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Loveeeeeeee it!

    Carly
    www.Lipglossandcrayons.com

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  12. AnnieJune 4, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    LOVE this idea Katie! SO cute :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  13. TheTinyHeartJune 4, 2012 at 7:43 AM

    This is such a cute idea! I'm not usually one that does DIY projects but this one is so easy that I may actually try it :)

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  14. FaithJune 4, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    omg, i love this! so neat!

    it looks incredible!

    loving your new blog look too :)

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  15. Megan, TfDiaries.comJune 4, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    great idea katie!

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  16. AlysonJune 4, 2012 at 9:49 AM

    Love this idea! How does it wash?

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  17. Kerrie WilliamsJune 4, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    cute idea! Baby onsies for sure! I need to make one for my soon to be nephew!

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  18. Because Shanna Said SoJune 4, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    High five in the DIY!!! It turned out great!!! I think I could actually handle this one! I am obsessed with all that is neon these days!!
    xo,
    Shanna

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  19. Fitness By AliciaJune 4, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Love it!! Such a great top and a perfect DIY project.

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  20. Jennifer @ Delightfully NotedJune 4, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    That looks really good!Never would have guessed you didn't buy it from a store.

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  21. two birdsJune 4, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    i was just lamenting on how i have no neon in my wardrobe...perhaps i will have to do this!

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  22. Rolled Up PrettyJune 4, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    What a cute idea! The green turned out so cute!

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  23. RachelJune 4, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    Hi from Mingle Monday! Very cute! I don't think I could pull off yellow, but I might try it with bright blue or pink spray paint.

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  24. UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Awesome!
    Follwing your blog and liked your facebook via Mingle Monday!
    Check me out!
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  25. Jessica @ Here(and)NowJune 4, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    oh my goodness! what a great idea, and yours turned out so amazing! Spray paint is a magical being!
    xx
    Here&Now

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  26. Simply LKJJune 4, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    How fun! I will have to show this to Katie. I am sure she would love to make one in Baylor colors!!

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  27. Dana FoxJune 4, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    awesome idea and so easy!
    xo dana
    thewonderforest.com

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  28. Amanda RabornJune 4, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    Katie this is ADORABLE and such a great idea! Looks similar to the J Crew neon stripe T's in their spring collection. You go, girl! Hope you have a great week! :)

    Amanda
    It's an Easy Life

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  29. AnonymousJune 4, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    GREAT IDEA!!

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  30. AshleyJune 4, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    shut up!! since i suck at DIY, my first thought was not "i can so do this"....it was "katie needs to open an etsy shop"....juuust saying!

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  31. UnknownJune 4, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    love how you made this!

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  32. Katie @ My Darling DaysJune 5, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Ohhh, I have been itching to make one of these!! So simple, even I could handle it, haha. Yours turned out great!

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  33. Nicole FelicianoJune 5, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    So crafty-chic. Yes, onesies are in order I think. Thanks for sharing on Monday Mingle and have a great week. xoxo Nicole

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  34. KristinJune 6, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    So cute! I loved Sarah's shirt when I seen it too but haven't gotten a chance to try it yet. Your's turned out great! Have you seen her mega cute pink maxi dress she made? I need that in my wardrobe =)

    Visiting from Ask Anna and now a new follower

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  35. Jayme @ Her Late Night CravingsJune 7, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Oh wow! This is the cutest DIY!! Love your t-shirt!!

    Jayme & Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  36. LauraJune 8, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I love this idea! that is awesome that it doesn't fade or come off in the wash - I may have to make this!!

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  37. BonBon Rose Girls KristinJune 11, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    What an easy, yet cute DIY!

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  38. LindsayJune 11, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Um wow. That is the best idea ever. I love how the shirt turned out. It looks like you bought it as some cool boutique!

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  39. UnknownJune 11, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    What an idea! I never ever thought of spray painting a shirt...but I sure love how this turned out! Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays!

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