T-Shirt Wall Art

I am in the process of decorating our basement and didn't want to spend a lot of money on decor.  Today I had this fab idea to use t-shirts and make some fun wall art.

All you need are some picture frames that you no longer use (I got mine from my mama and Goodwill) and t-shirts in prints or colors that match your decor.  I made these for my basement the colors are chartreuse (I'm in love with chartreuse), mocha, and teal.

Step 1:  Paint your frames, I chose to use the wall paint I used for my 2 accent walls that I already painted to make sure the color matches perfectly.  Oh and with any good project made sure you have a good glass of wine (see left pic)!

Step 2:  While frames are drying cut the t-shirts.  I could it worked best if you cut them just underneath the arm pits and then down one of the seams to make a long piece.  Take your t-shirt fabric and cover the cardboard insert from the frame with the fabric.  I used fabric glue to attach the fabric.

 

Here is after I cut the t-shirt

Place fabric print side down and cardboard insert in the middle

Add fabric glue around the edges of cardboard

Glue down the edges all around the cardboard insert

Close up of attaching t-shirt fabric to cardboard

This is what the insert should look like after the fabric is glued on

Step 3:  Once the frames have dried (you may need a few coats of paint) insert the fabric piece into the frame and ta-da you have some fabulous art pieces that match your decor!  The bright prints make these pieces even better!

Step 4:  Gaze at your masterpieces and finish off that bottle of wine!