Shorts so cool ~ You'll be proud to be an American :)
How to upcycle a pair of old, stuffed-in-the-back-of-your-drawer, haven't-been-worn-in-years, cut off shorts into an amazing patriototical pair that are sure to set of fireworks wherever you go!!
Its way easier then you think........(I mean I did it and I'm not even sure my stick figure men look like, well men)
Seriously, if you completed Kindergarten........YOU TOO CAN DO THIS!!
*Pair of denim cut off shorts (or two - I made some for my mini)
*Star Stencil (whatever size you wish)
*Painters tape
*2 Foam brushes
*Red & White fabric paint (you can also do this on white shorts using blue stars and painting red stripes)
*Plate with foil (easy clean-up) to dab paint onto brushes
*Diet Coke & M&M's pictured are optional!! ha ha ha
Step 1..... Start by ironing the front of the shorts so you have a smooth flat surface to work on.
Step 2.....Decide if you would like horizontal or vertical stripes (so hard to decide!!) and begin taping your lines. You will start with the white stripes (easier to cover mistakes with the red later - not that you're going to make any mistakes ;) I wanted my lines pretty think so I laid one piece down and then another overlapping that in the middle. Leave the same distance (i eyeballed mine) between each stripe. Starting with your white paint and using your brush paint the un-taped lines, using a dabbing motion until covered. I started my stripes right under the pocket seam and carefully dabbed paint up and around belt loop. Don't remove tape and allow to dry.
Step 3.........While the white lines are drying and being very careful not to touch them, move to the opposite shorts leg to begin painting stars. There doesn't have to be a rhyme or reason as to where you place stars. Perfection is WAY over-rated!! Simply lay your stencil (i discovered it MUCH easier to cut star out before hand) and hold as flat as you can with your fingers while you dab white paint on with the other hand. Paint as many or as few stars as you wish. Let dry.
Step 4.........Once the white stripes are completely dry, carefully remove tape. Using fresh tape, tape off the white painted stripes, being sure cover completely. Using the same technique, paint your red stripes. Once again don't remove tape and allow to dry.
Step 5......Keep shorts laying flat and allow to dry completely.........remove tape.........and
Boom!!! Done!!!
If this doesn't have you singing "America The Beautiful"...........I don't know what will :)
Happy painting :)
Much Love & More to Come,
Jenny.
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