Hey Craft Buddies. Can you believe it? We’re already 100 days smarter! It’s that special time of year when we celebrate the amazing milestone of 100 Days of School. This is more than just a day on the calendar; it’s a celebration of progress, learning, and the wonderful journey of education.
To mark this exciting occasion, I’ve created a super fun SVG and PNG design that you can use to make an adorable coloring t-shirt for kids (or even yourself). It’s easy, it’s creative, and most of all, it’s a blast for the little learners!
What’s the Buzz About 100 Days of School?
The 100th day of school is a big deal in the education world, especially for our young ones. It’s a moment to reflect on how much they’ve learned and grown over these days. Teachers and parents often celebrate this day with special activities and projects that revolve around the number 100. From counting to crafting, it’s all about making learning fun and memorable. And what better way to do that than with a DIY project that combines creativity and celebration?
Your Free 100 Days of School Design
To help you make this 100th day extra special, I’ve designed an exclusive ‘100 Days of School’ graphic perfect for a DIY t-shirt. This design showcases the excitement and achievement of reaching this educational milestone. And guess what? I’m sharing this design for FREE with all of you, my amazing blog readers!
Get Your Free 100 Days of School File Here
Making the 100 Days of School Shirt
For those who are into sublimation, you’re going to love the PNG file. This type of printing gives you vibrant, full-color results that kids adore. Here’s a step by step of how to make your 100 Days Shirt using sublimation.
Materials and Supplies
- 100 Days of School PNG File
- Polyester t-shirt (white or very light gray or pink are the best colors)
- Sublimation printer (I use a Sawgrass 500)
- Sublimation paper
- Heat Tape
- Protective paper or butcher paper
- Heat press (I use this one from HTV Ront)
The Process
Step 1: Download the 100 Days of School PNG file
Step 2: Open the file in your software and size it for your shirt (I size adult shirts at about 9″-10″ wide and children shirts between 6″ and 8″ depending on the size)
Step 3: Mirror the design and send it to print on your sublimation printer
Step 4: Place your shirt on the heat press and put a sheet of protective paper inside of the shirt between the front and back
Step 5: Use a lint roller to clean of your shirt
Step 6: Tear around the outside of the design to avoid harsh lines when pressing.
Step 7: Position the design printed side down onto the shirt and use heat tape to secure it (I like to
Step 8: Cover over the design with another sheet of protective paper to protect your press from any ink transfer
Step 9: Press the 100 Days of School design. Be sure to refer to the specifications for your heat press and/or shirt for the temperature and time. I pressed mine at 370 degrees for 35 seconds
Step 10: Lift a corner of the design to take a quick peek to see if the design transferred correctly. If not, you can press it again for a few more seconds.
You’re all done!
Remember, sublimation works best on light-colored, high-polyester fabrics for the brightest colors.
Make It a Coloring T-Shirt!
Here’s where the fun really begins. Once you have the design on a t-shirt, hand over some fabric markers to the kids and let them color it in! It’s a fantastic way to engage their creativity and make a unique piece of wearable art. For my students, I’m making the shirts in each child’s size and sending them home ahead of time for them to color. Then, we’ll all wear our fun 100 Days of School shirts to school on the same day!
Tips for a Successful Project
- Pre-press the t-shirts on your heat press before pressing the designs to remove wrinkles and moisture from the fabric.
- Test your settings on a scrap piece of fabric first, especially if you’re new to HTV or sublimation.
- Encourage creativity! There’s no right or wrong way for the kids to color their shirts.
The SVG File: Perfect for HTV Beginners
If you don’t have a sublimation printer don’t worry; this project is also perfect for beginner and intermediate crafters. The SVG file I’ve included is ideal for HTV. You’ll need a cutting machine like a Cricut or Silhouette to cut out the design from HTV.
Here’s a quick rundown:
- Download the SVG file.
- Upload it to your cutting machine software.
- Cut the design from HTV. (Don’t forget to mirror the design)
- Weed the excess vinyl.
- Press it onto your t-shirt, and voila!
Share Your Creations!
I can’t wait to see your wonderful t-shirt creations. Share your projects on social media and tag me (EJsFunCrafting) and let’s celebrate this milestone together.
