Once I knew we would be headed to see the Disney Live! Mickey’s Musical Festival, I knew I wanted to make shirts for each of the kids. We searched for images online and Addie wanted a classic Minnie but Austin wanted something that featured Planes. Since we were headed to a Mickey show, I wanted more of a Mickey theme so when we came across a Mickey plane on Etsy, Austin wanted something similar. The image we saw had a face, which I was going to do with embroidery thread, but Austin liked how it looked once it was painted.
If you have never tried out freezer paper stenciling, you have no idea what you have been missing!
Freezer paper stenciling is not only super easy but you can get a really cool customized screenprinted look on just a basic cotton t-shirt. So here is a quick run-down on freezer paper stenciling and a template to print if you think your little man would like a Mickey plane shirt.
To begin, draw your image onto the non-waxy side of the freezer paper. It is important you use freezer paper not wax or parchment paper for this to work properly.
You can print the Mickey plane image by clicking on the image above.
Using an X-Acto knife, carefully cut out your image. It is important to have a sharp knife and press firmly to have smooth cuts. Don’t worry about it being totally perfect, it will still be completely cute!
Now you will want to iron your stencil onto your shirt. Use a medium heat without steam. Be sure to iron all the edges of the stencil so they adhere well.
Place a piece of freezer paper in between the inside of the shirt so the paint doesn’t leak through to the back.
The fun part of painting has arrived! I really like to use the smooth Tulip paint because it gives more of the screenprinted look but you can also use puffy fabric paint as well.
Allow the paint to fully dry, using a hair dryer if necessary. Apply at least two coats, but you can always add more if you want more color.
Once the paint is fully dry, gently peel away the freezer paper. (If you do this before it is fully dry you can cause it to transfer or bleed.)
Wash you shirt as normal and now you are all decked out in your customized shirt! Since you can customize the image, the possibilities are endless!
Genius! You are a genius! I’m so making the kids shirts for the next time we go to Disney!
Super cute! This a great inexpensive way to get cute Disney garments and a way to have fun while making them.
I used to make tees for my kids when they were little like this, except I freehanded it. Smart call on lining the underneath to protect from bleeding.
This is so adorable and much easier than I would have thought.
I love it. It would be a great idea for a kids party too. Pinning this one for sure! Thanks for sharing.
We are hosting a #Disneyside party at the end of the month and hope to make shirts for all the kids 🙂
This is absolutely adorable. Very creative. I would like to try something like this for myself! lol
Wow, I cannot believe how easy that was for you. Look like even the non-crafty person like me could do this.
You don’t have to be crafty at all, the hardest part is cutting out the image.
That is so cool… I would have never even imagined how to do that! So cute!!!
What a very cute Disney Craft. Your tutorial made it look doable for me. I would love to make one for my Disney crazed friends who are going there in April.
Yes, I can definitely see myself using one. Looks fairly easy and super cute. Thanks for the how to.
Oh goodness, the ideas are endless! My boyfriend is an artist. I didn’t realize it was so easy to do stuff like this!! We are definitely going to have to design some shirts for the little ones!! Love it so much! Thanks!
What a cute idea. Love the way it turned out.
Super cute and super simple. I have to make these! WOW.
THAT looks awesome! I’ve tried freezer paper stencils but i can’t get it to work on wood 🙁
Oh how cute! My grandkids would love these. Any thing with those Mouse ears! Looks pretty easy. Thanks for sharing!
how cute i love these, totally sharing!
That’s so awesome and looks fun! I’ve never even heard of it, but I love making cute shirts for my kids. I’m so going to have to do this.
That’s a great way to make a design on a shirt. I’ve used puffy paints but never using a stencil!
What a cute idea, I have seen this freezer paper done for years I so have to try it – love how yours turned out!
These are so cute !I never would have thought to use freezer paper to make sure the paint didnt go through.
These are so cute! My 4 year old would love one of these.
omg. that’s the cutest thing. sending to my friend.