Monday, December 20, 2010

embellished tank top tutorial

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I've got another last minute idea for everyone out there needing a little last minute holiday sparkle- transforming a simple tank into a pretty embellished top.


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The only supply that you need is metallic Scribbles 3-D paint which is dimensional paint for fabric- otherwise know as puff paint. (friends I am telling you, I love 3-D paint! It is perfect to use for some many different projects)
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and a tank top- I purchased a nice dark grey tank from Old Navy for $8.99.

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I started at the collar of the tank and slowly made my way around the edge with tiny little dots.

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I added more designs and dots.

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I even used a toothpick to add smaller details.
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I covered the entire top portion of the tank trying to create the look of a necklace.
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Perfect to wear alone or layer with a cardigan. Holidy party here I come!


alisa-burke

37 comments:

Belle said...

Soooo beautiful!

Kristin L said...

This is wonderful, and so doable! I could see making one for me and for my sister and SILs too!

Arielle said...

Absolutely gorgeous, Alisa!

Bettina said...

Looks beautiful! What a great idea. I think I'll try this with the gold 3-D paint I bought last week... Thanks! =)

Ursula said...

Really pretty! Do you have any idea, how this is going to hold up in the washing?

Kristine@thefoleyfam said...

You are amazing! I love it!!

Moois van mie said...

well done ! ( and it started me dreaming about things i could make myself, but i forgot that i can't drawn that good )

Mollie Osgood said...

What a fabulous idea. I love scribbles 3-D paint too. I have to go see what's in my closet!!!

Rebekah Leigh said...

This is a fab idea! I already had fabric paint on my list of things to buy now I'm going to get some pens too..I like the idea of this is bright coloured detail on a white top.... Thanks for the inspiration!

Helly Helena said...

I adore it!! You always inspire beauty in me.. thank you :)

jgr said...

Another awesome idea!

Marty Mason said...

Thanks...I love this idea. Now I'm off to Old Navy for a new tank top!

britt said...

love it! i thought at first it was bleached. but no it's paint! wondering...will the paint break off when you wash it?

lekyvijay said...

alisa ur design s all ve an indian touch very very beautiful....by the way ur hair looks nice

Jessica at Me Sew Crazy said...

What a great idea! And so simple too, I love it!

Mary said...

Alisa your creativity is endless I think!! This is beautiful!

May you have a wonderful Christmas!

Grace and peace

pigwidget said...

That is so amazing - such an easy technique and so effective (I can only imagine what such a top would be to buy ready done in store!!!). I *love* it!

You are absolutely my biggest inspiration at the moment - thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas and talent.

Have a wonderful holiday season galivanting about the country with friends and family :)

Michelle said...

Seriously Love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Suz said...

Beautiful! I remember doing this years ago but this really has a modern flavor!

Suz

Ryanne Baker said...

Looks great! If I attempted, it would look like a hot mess, I pretty much have a love hate relationship with fabric paint.

Ariadne said...

Amazing! You show it so simply and make it sound so easy!I love it!Ariadne from Greece!

Anonymous said...

At first glance I didn't realize this was painted. Nice work.

Chitra said...

Gosh you make everything look so easy....this is so pretty..I am so making it with my girls..

Lori said...

GORGEOUS! and what a great idea... I have some of this puff paint... hmm...

jackie said...

Best wishes for the holiday season and for all good things in 2011.

Catalina Alvarez said...

Hello Alicia.
I follow your blog with interest. Although not leave comments here I wanted to tell you that your art inspires me a lot and I appreciate that you share with us your amazing talent.
Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
Buon Natale from Tuscany
Cata
Ps: Love this project, looks beautiful :)

Teddi said...

fab idea!

Mescrap said...

Wow ! Incredible !!

Chloe said...

this is SUCH a creative idea as always Alisa. I tried this yesterday on a pink camisole- doesn't look as neat as yours but I will be wearing it for Xmas! thanks so much x

Rachel@oneprettything.com said...

That's beautiful Alisa! Thanks for the great idea, I'll be linking.

Taylor said...

This is absolutely amazing! I NEVER would have imagined 3D pant could look so modern! Love it, thank you for the inspiration.

Taylor
www.maryjanesandgaloshes.com

Scared Stitchless said...

This is divine! And there are just so many patterns you could make with it! It's shot to the top of my to do list. Thanks for the inspiration!

Magpie Shinies said...

The 80s taught me to be terrified of puffy paint.

Perhaps I have to re-think this policy. This tank is lovely!

Baiba Vigule said...

Wow, perfect work!
I love the things you do, they are so perfect.
Best wishes :)

Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims said...

WOW this is gorgeous!!!! I clicked over from your newest puff paint post. I added this to my crafy to-do list! Thanks for sharing :)

Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims said...

I liked this tutorial so much I tried it out! Posted about it & linked back to you on my blog :)

http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/04/puffy-paint-tank.html

Jamie @ the Backless Shirt Blog said...

puff paint brings back so many great memories of junior high. making your own tshirts was the 'coolest' slumber party activity. thanks for reviving this in a much more age-appropriate way. ;)
Jamie

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