DIY: Cat Face Stenciled Shirt

I gave in. I've been resisting for a few weeks but I eventually gave in. I loved it when I first saw it online - but between $30 + shipping and it being sold out, I couldn't do a thing except DIY it. Well, I was bound to DIY it in the first place, it's so easy and fun. If you wanna make your own, read on!

I'm starting to become a cat person. It's all Bunny's fault, and maybe his family too. They're all cat lovers, I can't help but be the same. Plus they have really cute fat cats. Anybody who knows me would know I can't resist cute fat things. It's impossible. Anyway, I saw this cat shirt online:

here at SheInside.com

But as you can see it's sold out. And for a t-shirt, it's kind of expensive (think of the shipping). So here's what you need to make your own, it's as easy as 1-2-3:

Plain white t-shirt

Black fabric paint (about 4-6 oz of it)

Sponge 

Cat face stencil (draw your own, or download mine here) 

Freezer paper

Scissors

Painter's tape

Cardboard the size of your shirt 

Tape as illustrated above, and place your cut-outs (stencil printed on matte side of freezer paper). Iron that down. 

Tape up the side of your shirt (line it up with the seam) as well for a cleaner stencil.

Sponge your paint - I use a soft kitchen sponge all the time cause I find it makes the cleanest edges as compared to brushes or those cheap foam brushes. This is probably the most time-consuming step in this DIY, but it's all worth it I tell you! :) After sponging let it dry, take the tape and paper off, and you're done.

Easy as 1-2-3 right? And so worth it. Now you have yourself a cute cat shirt, and for what, less than $10? :D

Don't forget to iron it after it dries to set the paint. If you don't want a grungy look, you should sponge another coat of paint. 

I just so love cats now. How about you guys? What are your favorite animals? Leave me your thoughts down in the comments box below and have a good week! Also, enjoy making this if you're planning to. :)