Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Spray Painted Leggings (An EASY Tutorial)


I helped Boo make some spray painted leggings this weekend....she was so excited to be the designer of her own clothes!

Materials needed:
2 bottles of Simply Spray
A pair of white or light colored leggings
A stencil

Note: The stencil is actually a "glimmer screen" from Tattered Angels. We have a bunch of these screens....the designs are great.


The process is easy, lay out the stencil and mist the fabric paint over top of it. Move them around as you go.


If you don't blot your stencil in between layers you'll get the big splotches like you see on ours as the paint drips off....but we happen to like messy happy mistakes. Let the front dry and then flip the leggings over to repeat on the back side. Simply Spray paint doesn't need setting, just wait a few days before washing!


The proud designer:

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18 comments:

  1. IvetaDecember 7, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Wow, super!!!!:) So beautiful and realy easy:)

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  2. KatieDecember 7, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    So cute! Can't want to try these for my little one!!

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  3. JessicaDecember 7, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    I used some of this fabric spray paint around Halloween to make a "cheshire cat top"! At the time I thought how easy the girls (aged 2 and 4) would love this but then forgot! They would REALLY LOVE this project! Thanks for the post can't wait to let my little artists get to work!

    Love and Hugs, Jess

    PS. Cheschire cat and alice in wonderland costumes blogged about here...

    http://theplannertheprocrastinator.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-2010.html

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  4. Cole's CornerDecember 7, 2010 at 1:15 PM

    She's so adorable. You can tell she's really proud. How fun!

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  5. CariDecember 7, 2010 at 2:25 PM

    Love this idea.

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  6. JenDecember 7, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    So funny I was going to do something just like this, this weekend. One of the preschoolers at the school I work in had these totally cute tie-dyed legging this week my plan is to make both my girls a pair.... too funny. I might try this too!

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  7. Heather LouiseDecember 7, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    Looks like it is easier to get her to model if she is the designer. :) Great tutorial. Love your blog. Your are to blame for me restarting my sewing addiction. Thank you.

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  8. Free Pretty Things For YouDecember 7, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    I LOVE simply Spray!!
    they sent me a Big box of their products like 2 months ago.. I cant WAIT to get some glimmer screen products!!

    these turned out Fabulous!!

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  9. black bear cabinDecember 8, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    what a cute idea...and what a great way to fix up stained leggings instead of tossing them :) i cant wait to pick some up and try this out...thanks for the tip!

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  10. Brianna!December 9, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    super adorable
    I WANT SOME
    would it be ridiculous for a 22 year old to wear something so colorful??

    which I guess you could always use some neutrals to make some

    xxo
    bB

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  11. DawnDecember 9, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Love your website and those pants are so cute.

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  12. Heather - Dollarstorecrafts.comDecember 16, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    Very cute! You could use doilies too!

    Heather

    p.s. linking up at the Dollar Store Crafts facebook page.

    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dollar-Store-Crafts/161233564682

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  13. AnonymousDecember 16, 2010 at 7:44 AM

    Wow! What colors did you use? You have a great sense of color combinations. You really have an eye for colors! Love this project.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 21, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    My goodness! What a splendid post! You are so talented!

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  15. MaggieDecember 22, 2010 at 7:18 AM

    precious!!! She is so stinkin' cute.

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  16. B E C K YFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    OK, I will be doing this with the diva princess in my house very soon! When I inevitably blog about it, I will link back ;)

    thanks XOXO

    http://rawpotatoes.blogspot.com/

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  17. UnknownFebruary 11, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I am all over this project! All my kid wears is leggings with dresses--her choice. Now following you on your blog and twitter!! www.upcyclemama.blogspot.com

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  18. argMarch 24, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I love this idea but can they be put in the dryer once they're set? i looked at the paint website and it says it's washable, but it doesn't mention drying.

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