The I in Creativity T-Shirts

It's the I in Creativity's 50th Blog Post Spectacular! Today I'd like to give back to all of my followers, so I will be showing you how to make an I in Creativity shirt! This way, everyone can have one and it's a craft, which is what started this whole blog! Also, I am hosting a giveaway for one of these shirts, so to enter, go to my Instagram page or Facebook page, (which you count find links in my Contact tab, above) and tag one friend who is not following, but you think would be interested! That is all! The contest ends on Saturday, March 5, 2016. I will announce the winner on Sunday the 6th.

Before you start, you will need a computer and an inkjet printer, an iron, scissors, a pillowcase, and three textbooks (you can substitute the books for something else. You will read why below), a white t-shirt, and t-shirt transfers (specifically for white fabrics). I got most of these things from Target, except for the things like the textbooks, etc.

To start, print out this sheet (image found below) full size on a regular 81/2x11in paper in a fast draft to make sure the ink works well and it is the correct size. Now, the next few steps will vary depending on the transfers you use, so be sure to read the instructions. Then, load the t-shirt transfer paper into the printer, and print it out in the 'Photo Paper' setting. Let the ink dry for 30 minutes, then cut it out. Cut the web URL so it is separate from the big logo, since the logo is on the front and the website is on the back.
(Print this)

Now, we will iron. You need to iron on a hard surface (not an ironing board) so we did it on our wood floor, but a table will work too. Lay a pillowcase down on top of the table, but under the shirt. I don't know why this is, but my instructions said to. First, lint roll over the section where the iron on will be, because once you do it, you can't undo it. Then, lay the logo face down on the shirt, but make sure it is going the right way. The image is mirrored because that is required by my instructions, so a way to tell if it will face the right way is to hold it, with the backside facing you, up to a light, and it should read the right way, then lay it down. Iron over it, going in a right to left motion, and bottom to top motion. Let it cool, then peel the top layer off.

Now, the first time I did this, I just flipped the shirt over and ironed the back, but then the front logo got stuck to the pillow case, so under all circumstances, DO NOT DO THAT! Instead, I built a little fort out of my textbooks. Put two parallel to eachother, standing up, then put one hard cover textbook inside the pillowcase, then put the pillowcase inside the shirt, and place that on top of the two standing books. This way, the front is not coming in contact with any heat. Iron the same way, let cool, then peel off. That is your shirt!!!!! I hope you all make some, because you are a huge part of The I in Creativity, too!

Easter Basket

Today I am going to teach you how to make an Easter Basket. It is really cute, and will cost you about $7 to make. Plus, who doesn't love homemade stuff! This is a really easy (beginners level) craft, so even you inexperienced peeps can make it! All you need is to work a hot glue gun, which can be substituted for tape! Seriously this is the easiest thing, all you guys need to make some.

I got all of my materials from the Dollar Section at Target, and everything was $1, except for the basket, which was $3. You will need a metal basket, 2 packages of little colorful fake Easter eggs (to decorate a tree or something), a bunny ear headband (or for all you advanced crafters, feel free to see your own. All you need is the ear parts if you make your own), and a small amount of yarn to match your ears. 

The tools you will need are scissors, tape or glue gun (glue gun holds better), and a small square of cardboard or something. 

To start, arrange the eggs around the lid of the basket in the way you like. I did 4 on the front, 4 on the back, then the extra three on the front middle. Now glue gun them in place. I did this by putting a glob of glue on the back of the egg (whatever side looks bad, if any) and holding it in the spot I want until it dries. This should only take a few seconds. I just left the loops to hang the eggs on something on, but if it bothers you, just cut it off.

Now hot glue your bunny headband inside the bucket by putting big globs of hot glue on the back side of the headband and hold it in place. Then release and glue in between the headband and the basket while they're already touching for extra security. 

Lastly, and probably the most challenging, take your yarn to match your ears, because we are going to make the cutest bunny tail. Take your piece of cardboard (probably the size of an iPhone) and rotate it so it is horizontal. You can really use anything though. I used a small box of chocolates, or you can actually use your phone, but it'll be harder to answer! ;) Wrap your yarn up and down around the cardboard. Do it so it is pretty thick. Then cut the end and slide the wrapped yarn off of the thing without unwrapping it. Now tie another piece of yarn that matches around the middle of the bundle in multiple knots, so you should have a loop at the top and a loop at the bottom. It should sort of look like a bow. Now cut at the top and bottom so the loops are just ends and fluff it out. 

I now hot glued the very center onto the back of the bucket and fluffed the yarn around so it looks like a bunny tail. 

That is all to this adorable rabbit Easter basket! The hardest part is the tail, and being honest, it will still look cute if you decide not to make the tail, so EVERYONE  needs to try it!!!!!

Also, keep an eye out next Sunday for something good because today is The I in Creativity's 49th blog post! You'll love what I have in mind!

Hair Wrapped Elastics

Have you ever had a really cute hairstyle, but the ugly elastic was showing? Today I am going to show you many different ways on how to solve your problem! Also, first I would like to apologize for not posting yesterday. I was not feeling well.

Elastic Covering #1: This is one I used on the Detailed Rapunzel Braid. All you do is put all your hair/braid into a regular elastic, then just take a piece of hair from the back and wrap it up over the elastic, then when you get back to where you started, you can use a TopsyTail, or just your fingers to pull that piece of hair back into the elastic (preferably the top loop to hold it up better). I remember this one as the single wrapped elastic. This one looks fluffier.

Elastic Covering #2: This one I used on the Dutch Braid Hairstyle. You start the same way as the first elastic covering, except you wrap the piece of hair around twice, then pull it through the top loop in the back. This looks very similar to the first way, but it covers the elastic a little better and is wrapped tighter around. 

Elastic Covering #3: Start with your hair in a ponytail/braid, take a section of hair from the back (coming out of the elastic) and wrap it up around the elastic as many times as you can before you run out of length. When this happens, take a bobbypin and stick it into the ponytail, grabbing the ends of that piece of hair in place. This is better for a stronger, longer, hold, but if your hair ends in the front, it can be difficult to hide the bobbypin.

Elastic Covering #4: This one is not hair wrapped, instead it is a ponytail cuff I bought from Amazon.com. This one is better for ponytails instead of braids, because it looks better with more hair to fill up the cuff. It has an elastic attached to the inside, so you use that elastic to tie your ponytail, then open the cuff (it has hinges on one side) and stick the hair into the cuff and close. If you have a different ponytail cuff, you might need to use a topsy tail to pull the hair through if it doesn't open.

That's all for this week! I hope you can find a way that works best for you to cover your elastics! Tune in this Sunday for another blog post!

Milk Chocolate Fudge

Today, I will show you how to make fudge. I haven't done any cooking blog posts before, because I don't really enjoy it so much, but this recipe is so easy and it tastes great! 

You will need an 8x8 pan, 1 and 1/2 bags of milk chocolate chips, 1 can of sweet and condensed milk, a pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.

To start, turn on the stove to medium low and get a medium sauce pan. Now, pour in the sweet and condensed milk, and the chocolate chips, and stir continuously until the mixture is melted and creamy. Then, stir in the pinch of salt and tablespoon of vanilla.

After that, line an 8x8 pan with wax paper, and slowly pour the mixture in. Tap it on the table until the fudge is even in the pan. Then, put it in the fridge for about 2 hours, or until hard.

To serve, lift it out of the pan with the wax paper, gently peel the wax paper off, cut pieces into squares, and serve. It's very simple and delicious!