When I saw this scarf on Pinterest, I knew I had to try and make one for myself. This project is super easy although a little time consuming.
What you'll need:
- scarf
- tea bags and bowl of warm water (optional)
- Sharpie
- A selection of poems, quotes, or lyrics
Step #1
I chose to tint a white scarf that I already owned and used tea to give it a beautiful creamy color. Soak the scarf in warm water along with three or four tea bags. Leave for a couple of hours; then, ring out scarf and let it dry completely.
Step #2
When the scarf is dry, it's time to start writing. I chose selections from Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Charlotte Bronte. Don't worry about neat handwriting or making mistakes. Sloppy cursive and ink stains add character.
Et voila! You are ready to wrap yourself in inspiration and take on the world.
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very interesting concept; i would love to try something like this with some charles simic or galway kinell!
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I absolutely adore you for posting this DIY - it is perfection! Seriously need to give this a whirl ASAP! :)
ReplyDeleteAhh so easy and fun!
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Oh it's fabulous! I love it!
ReplyDeleteAnd the marker doesn't fade with washings?
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried washing the scarf yet, but I would probably hand wash it in cold water.
DeleteDid it fade? I'm dying to try it but i'm not sure if I should buy fabric markers
DeleteI LOVE THIS!!! I now think I need one too! Thanks for the fantastic idea! I can't wait to make one of these. :)
ReplyDeleteoh wow, what a cool idea! i'd find a way to ruin this, though xx
ReplyDeleteI love this it turned out great and it looks awesome
ReplyDeletei love this idea. i cannot believe it never occured to me before how simple it'd be to make this scarf. totally gonna try it now!
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What an amazing idea! And the result is great! I love your handwriting. I wish mine was as nice.
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wow!Really awesome ..i gotta try this.
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That's so cool, I have to do this :) Thank you for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteDont wash it in the machine with Sharpies. I made my son a "happy Birthday grandma" shirt and it was a mess haha.
ReplyDeleteI tried this too, and I had trouble with the marker and material catching. I would have had to stretch it out a bit, what did you do?
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ReplyDeleteI made this for Christmas presents, used Sharpie, but used a material stretcher for needlepoint so I could write. Turned out beautiful, and my sister and daughter loved it.
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