embellishments

It's deep into summer and what better time to dive into some fun, summer-camp style, DIY projects? Well, we thought we'd round up a few great ideas to inspire you. This first project, by Jen Goode, is the answer to all those hand-me-down T-shirts that big brothers give to their little sisters. "My youngest daughter has two older brothers, and although their T-shirts are pretty cool, she’d like something with more of a girly flare. So as a fun summer project, we decided to remove the blue boy color, redye it and add a bit of bling, turning it into a fun, girly tank!"

Jen is the owner and “doodler in charge” of JGoode Designs , a Denver-based art and design studio. She specializes in handmade crafts, graphic design and illustration. Jen loves all kinds of color, multi-media, mixing textures and materials to create interesting pieces, often featuring her own illustrations and pattern work.

And here's the how-to: