April 23, 2013

DIY Polka Dot Tee

shirt: shade clothing - DIY polka dots    pants: walmart   necklace: old navy  shoes: target

I'm pretty sure I've developed a slight obsession with polka dots.  I love to wear them and am filling baby girl's room with them.  


I followed this tutorial and I used the same spray can top that I used for these canvases to make my dots.  I've become pretty good at making these polka dots.   I didn't do the back like she did or the sleeves and can only chalk that part up to a little laziness and not wanting to make any more polka dots.  The front is way more important anyway, right? 

Every once and awhile I feel the need to tell you how much everything cost in my outfit, so here it is:

maternity tee: $4
pants: $10
wedges: $6
necklace: $3 

I should probably do it more often and maybe someone would hire me as their personal shopper. 

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56 comments:

  1. Love the dots!!! Are the pants maternity? They look great. I do want you to be my personal shopper!!

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  2. Seriously, this is such a cute and easy DIY! You never cease to amaze me with you mad skills! :)
    Cheers,
    Sara

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  3. The dots are super cute! I'll have to give this a try.

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  4. The dots are so cute!! Love the DIY tee with the necklace. :)

    xo - Sheila
    www.sheislovelyblog.com

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  5. Seriously I can't believe the deals you find! I love the DIY polka dots! Those shoes were $6? I don't think I've ever bought flip flops for that cheap!

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  6. I love that you did the dots yourself. They look so good. If I tried it would be a hot mess.

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  7. So cute, Katie :) Great DIY and what a deal on the outfit!
    Ginny
    mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com

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  8. Loving your polka dot top! I need to make a shirt like that too for summer!

    xo
    Caroline

    lovecarolineblog.blogspot.com

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  9. LOVE this top! I think I saw something similar at F21 but passed it up. Now seeing you in it, I want to go back!

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  10. Love it all!! You're adorable!

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  11. Love it all!! You're adorable!

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  12. My favorite outfit of yours to date! So cute and love the pops of orange and blue!

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  13. So cute! Your baby girl is going to have the cutest nursery on the block (and a super cute mama, too)!

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  14. I'm obsessed with anything polka dot. This is adorable...as are you! Great job! And I would totally hire you to shop sale racks for me!

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  15. i love how crafty you are! And watching this sweet baby's nursery come together - absolutely adore the elephants!

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  16. I love polka dots too - I think they are a timeless design, for babies and adults :) x, Kat

    Love and Ace

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  17. cute. Love your DIY projects!!!

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  18. Aaah! I love it when you can look cute on a cheap budget! You're adorable.

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  19. I love polka dots too! Especially black ones on a cream background- so professional!
    Remember how you shoe-twinned with one of your students a few months ago? Well my best friend and I just found out we have the same outfit as our Spanish teacher. We're planning on twinning it up next week ;)

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  20. Look how funny you are DIY ing!!!! Girrrrrrlllll... I'm not even pregnant and I don't have the energy!!!! Go wit your bad self!!!!

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  21. Love, love, love the polka dots! I would hire you to be my personal shopper. You find the best deals!!

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  22. omg, Katie! Seriously, SUCH a cute tee! You are so crafty. I love that necklace too...$3?! You're the best shopper!

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  23. What lovely details! And it looks such as fun, chic, yet comfy outfit :)

    If you have a sec, hope you can drop by my blog too and read my latest: www.fashchronicles.blogspot.com

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  24. What a cute idea!
    I had to do a double take. Your little bump is camouflaged by the dots. Seriously, $23 for the whole outfit?! WOAH! Please do share how much your clothes cost, as well as where you get them!

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  25. When I was in the Gap on Saturday, I bought a few things on super cheap clearance..a dress for $6, for example. When I saw anything more than $12, I thought, "Nah, I can do better than that!"
    I like it when you post prices!

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  26. your polka dot sweater is so cute lauren! love your entire outfit and the elephant theme is darling for your girl's room

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  27. Um - this is the cutest outfit ever! Love that polka dot top, and love the blue & red pops of color. And baby girl's room looks SO beautiful :)

    annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  28. That top came out so cute! Now I wish I didn't buy my polka dot top.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    $50 Target Giveaway!

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  29. Adorable! The top looks so cute on you and I love that it's DIY :)

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  30. Ah! Love the polka dots! And such a good price too!

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  31. Omg WHAT!? Stop it. A diy polka dot tee!? LOVE.

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  32. you are thrify AND creative! I love it!

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  33. I would totally hire you as a personal shopper. What a fabulous outfit for so cheap! :)

    -Heather Ann

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  34. This is one DIY I might actually do!!! You look amazing, and I love your necklace and shoes. Great outfit, great price, GREAT baby bump :-)

    Shelly

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  35. What a great idea to use a lid for your dots!

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  36. I love this! I'm going to make one ASAP!

    Carly
    www.lipglossandcrsyons.com

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  37. I love polka dots and your shirt is very cute!

    -Vogue&Heels
    www.vogueandheels.com

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  38. Love all the polkadots in her room! And your tee is adorable!

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  39. Oh sweetie your looks absolutely cute and gorgeus!

    xoxo

    www.sakuranko.com

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  40. super cute tee! and i love the art you made!

    xoxo linds
    my style blog :: Ruby Girl

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  41. Guess which DIY I am gonna try next:-) I absolutely love polka dots and love the way you added a splash of red here!! Looking so pretty! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
    -Jyoti
    Style Delights Blog
    Enter $30 international giveaway by Chicnova

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  42. What is it about polka dots?? Love it all! The necklace and shoes are fabulous with the top..which I love, of course, cause its polka dots.. haha ;)

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  43. I have a polka dot obsession too! I love the shirt you made. :-)

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  44. Cutie :) I got your questions and you are on my radar for tonight! Maybe we can post Friday? Let me know what works for you xoxo

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  45. you're already an AMAZING mother. and I love this new place you took pictures at. Which I assume is your home. anyways I love it! And your outfit:)

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  46. I'd hire you as my personal shopper

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  47. That's a very cute t-shirt, and you do a good job of being thrifty with your clothes! I love those shoes!

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  48. That is so awesome! I sort of prefer it with only the front polka dotted. I think it would have been too busy to do the rest of the shirt. You are one talented lady! Thanks for linking up.
    Tara
    Penniless Socialite
    April Group Giveaway!

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  49. I love the pictures of the elephants you did. They are super cute!!!! Also I can't remember the last time I wrote you as it's been awhile since I am on...Congrats and hope you have a Happy Mothers Day :)

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