My latest destruction was this awesome "Vintage Tee" from Old Navy. The t-shirt comes in a rainbow of faded colors; they are super soft (even Allie over at Wardrobe Oxygen has blogged about them. And she's a big deal, y'all!). So I was really aggravated when I pulled on my forest green tee the other day and it had some lime green splotches front and center. Most people would probably say "Ignore it!" But I felt like I'd spend all my days worrying that people would think I had dripped something down the front of my shirt. I had resigned it to the pajama pile, but then I thought, "Why not bleach the rest of it and make it look intentional?" So I did. And I will be doing it again. And I'm going to show you how to do it too!
DIY: TIE-DYE BLEACHING WITH BENZOYL PEROXIDE
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Step 2: Fill a big bowl with warm water and a quarter size amount of benzoyl peroxide-based face cleanser. I used Clean and Clear, but anything should work. Mix well.
Step 3: Immerse t-shirt into water and let soak for thirty minutes.
Step 4: For the truly authentic, summertime tradition of tie-dye, let the shirt dry in the summer sun. Or if you are super impatient like me, throw it in a super hot dryer till dry.
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| Vintage Tee- Old Navy Khaki Shorts- Wal-Mart Lime Green Sneakers- Old Navy (similar) Button earrings and Wide Bangle- PolkaDot Pancake |
I have to say, I am not a crafty, DIY-er by any stretch of the imagination, but this was so simple, and man I felt like a super genius! I'm sure I'm not the first person who's ever tie-dyed with Clean and Clear, but I know I've never seen it on Pinterest. So pin it. I want to be one of those people with 10 bajillion pins. Make me famous. And go tie-dye stuff :)
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I ruin towels all the time with my face wash. I have to keep a special tie dyed towel in the bathroom so that I don't ruin any more.
This is a fantastic idea. I have several shirts ruined by face products or cleaning products.
Tara
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Ok Katie this really is genius. I used to use Benzoyl Peroxide face wash and ruined countless things as well. It NEVER occurred to me to purposefully use this demon product on a shirt. I am going to pin this and make you famous. And also copy you. THANKS THANKS THANKS!
Hannah
I love the way the shirt came out! So smart to turn something that you would have just thrown out into something new and fun, love it. :)
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SO awesome, I didn't know you could tie-dye with face wash!
XX,
Erin
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I never would have thought of this! I wonder if just using peroxide from a bottle would work as well? Cute shirt, and it's nice to see you in a casual weekend look:)
Ok this is really clever Katie! I may do this with the kiddos :)
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Wow, what a great idea! I am not crafty at all - I wonder where/how people come up with DIYs, but this is such a fun one and perfect for summer! Love that color on you.
Ha ha, I too have ruined countless tops with these creams, and even toothpaste! What a great DIY idea! I'll definitely have to try it!
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I haven't tie-dyed since summer camp...would loooove to do thisa gain :)
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Such a great idea! I too have ruined many things with bp, never would have thought of this. Thanks for the inspo!
oh how fun, girl! it came out great!!!!!
xo TJ
Wow I had no idea!!! Such a great trick for a tie-dye look. Thanks for sharing :)
Awesome idea Katie!! My stepdaughter has constantly been asking me if we can tie dye shirts this summer. I think we'll try this method. How easy!! I'll be one of the bajillion people to pin it. ; )
I know I'm supposed to be looking at your shirt, but I can't get over how adorable your bun looks!
I have the same problem because of my acne! Your skin looks beautiful by the way :) I will definitely have to try this! Glad that The Tiny Heart led me to you and am now following!
~Kate
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OMG, this is awesomeness. I am loving this! I've always wanted to do my own tie dye...on my list now!
I LOVE this - your green tee is SO cute Katie! The hubs and I have been talking about tie dying something lately, and this post makes me want to do it ASAP :)
Annie
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I really like the way the DIY turned out. I'm definitely trying it, this week!
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This is utterly brilliant, just pinned it!
And you are a goober, just sayin'... :)
And now that you've called me a goober, I love you even more! :)
Please do, and let me know how it goes!
Do it! I want to tie dye another one, and try a really cool pattern!
Amy, it was so easy! You've got to try it!
Yay! I am so glad you came over from The Tiny Heart! I wish I had thought of this years ago. So many awesome shirts I could have up-cycled!
Oh gosh, It is the EASIEST thing ever. Seriously. I know why so many bloggers with long hair do it :)
It's definitely easier. I guess not as colorful, but I like the tonal tie-dye. I don't know that I could take myself seriously in a Grateful Dead T!
You are welcome! I hope you'll try it!
It did! I can't wait to try it again!
You are welcome! I hope you'll try it!
Do it! It was a lot of fun! It totally reminded me of summer camp!
Yes tooth paste! Peroxide so useful, so dangerous!
I am so not a DIY-er either! My husband was like, "What are you doing?" He looked at me like I had three heads!
Your boutique is so cute! And I am glad you came over from The Tiny Heart! I am going to check your blog now!
Keesha, I really think they would love it. And it's way less messy than using dye. That's for sure.
I don't know, but I'm thinking it probably would! At that's practically free!!!
Neither did I! I wish I had thought of it years ago!
Hey, I was really proud of myself! So thank you for the support! I hate that I have thrown away so many shirts. I could be tie-dying away!
Please try it. I would love to see someone else do it too!!! :)
Yes, me too! You don;t even think about it until the next time you wash, and you're just like, "Dammit! Not again!"
Oh wow, it came out fantastic! I love it.
SUPER. AWESOME. PROJECT. You're the absolute best on any given day, Katie!!!
Yay me! Now my head is so big, it'll never fit through another doorway!
Great project! Tees are tricky. This simple shirt looks nice on you, because the length is perfect and the colors are good for you. Smart choice for the accessories!
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