Rain's Embellishments: Crafty Chica Design Team

As a blogger and a crafter, I love to see what other blogger/crafters are up to. One of my favorites is The Crafty Chica herself, Kathy Cano-Murillo! Recently she has added new items to her Crafty Chica product line at select Michaels stores. When I saw her post to join the Crafty Chica Design Team I filled out the form right away. A few days later I received a confirmation email stating I was on the team! Since there were no Michaels stores in my area carrying the new line of products, I receive a complimentary "Iron & Embellish Flocked Transfers".

I received this complimentary product from CraftyChica.com as part of the Crafty Chica Design Team and was asked to share an original DIY project.

Click here to see if a Michaels store in your area is carrying the Crafty Chica line.

Immediately I knew these transfers were going to become part of a shiny new shirt! This shirt:

Here's how I went about creating this fun new shirt:

I was inspired to create a shirt to go with this skirt my mom made me. I've worn all different tanks with this, but I've been wanting something more stylish to go with it for a while.

First step: Iron on the Flocked Transfers to desired fabric following instructions on transfer packet.

Next step(s): Embellishments

I started coloring my fabric using Crafty Chica Permanent Fabric markers.

I decided to embroider black lace onto the dress of the Bride to create more texture for my fabric patch.

Then I added tea stained lace to the veil.

And colored in the dress so that the black lace didn't completely fade out the outline of the dress.

Being a beader, I couldn't resist adding seed beads to the headpiece and creating an actual pearl and chain necklace for the bride.

I completed the couple by coloring in the groom's clothing.

Following steps: Shirt Reconstruction

I always find that I loose my shape just wearing T-shirts. So I usually start cutting them up to add more shape to be figure flattering.

I used the shape of a tank top to create a more feminine outline. I took a fabric pencil and marked around the tank then cut around the markings.

Then I used the cut sleeve as a pattern piece to cut out lace sleeves. I sewed in the sleeves and brought the sides of the shirt together with with strips of lace. I also wanted a peek-a-boo back so I cut out more of the back of the shirt and sewed more lace into the back. After that, I sewed the sacred heart patch onto the back below the peek-a-boo lace.