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Printing T-shirts

A few years ago we made gifts for the kids’ grandparents with Hanes T-ShirtMaker. Creating your own shirt design is really fun and the possibilities are endless. You can make your own design on the computer, using the software provided. The design is printed on special transfer paper using an ink jet printer. You heat set the design on the shirt by using an iron. What’s really fun is that you can incorporate your own photos into the design – you can frame a photo or crop it into different shapes. The t-shirt transfers work on more than t-shirts too. … Continue reading →

Another Mother’s Day Gift Idea

Does your Mom or Grandma deserve a big hand for everything she does for her family? This craft project is a cute way to show either one or both how much they are appreciated. Start by selecting a t-shirt in Mom or Grandma’s size and favorite color. Look for contrasting iron-on letters or iron-transfer paper for your computer printer. Make sure you select the appropriate transfer paper for light or dark colored shirts. You will want the lettering to contrast with the color of the shirt. The message should read something like this (or your own creative message that makes … Continue reading →