It’s Father’s Day or dad’s birthday and you believe that giving a handmade touch to anything is divine. If that is the case, gifting daddy dear a t-shirt with a handpainted message is a great idea.

You can do it for your dad or for your little one’s (with your assistance of course!). I am sure a touch of their kid’s hands will make it extra special for any dad. Even kids can enjoy making it as a craft with an added sense of pride and accomplishment of gifting something unique.

Even better if you make twin t-shirts for your kiddo as well!

Here’s what you’ll need:

A plain t-shirt ( you can get it at the art and craft supply section of any store; or you can also use an old one)

Fabric paints of your choice

A piece of card board

Stencils

Cello tape

Directions to make:

1. Print your message on a paper. Next, using an exacto knife cut out the letter part of the paper. Do remember not to cut the entire portion of the letters, leave a bit so that your letters don’t look weird.(You can also use store bought stencils to write your message.)

2. Before you start painting, put the cardboard inside the t-shirt to prevent the paint from seeping through to the back of the shirt. This will also keep the shirt stiff.

3. Put the stencil on the T-shirt. Use cello tape to hold your stencils in place.

4. Now carefully apply the paint you want to use with a sponge or a paint brush.

5. Once the paint is completely dry, remove the stencils and there it’s ready!

Other alternative ways of painting:

*Instead of paintbrushes, you can use stamps, foam rollers, bubble wrap or anything that will make a mark.

*You could use tape or ready made stickers to write your message on the t-shirt and go ahead with painting the whole t-shirt or a selected area.