
The people from Sharpie so kindly sent me their newest invention, the Sharpie Stained Fabric Marker and asked that I create something with it. I thought instead of drawing a picture of something specific, I would try to create a print using a stencil. Lace came to mind and when I did a test run with some leftover vintage lace from my ballet skirt DIY, I got a bit of a snakeskin print from it and was thrilled. I used the lace to create a repeating snakeskin grid across the entire tank. Here’s how…

* White t-shirt
* A favorite tank top
* Lace
* Sharpie Stained Fabric Marker{they have no scent at all, unlike regular Sharpies and have a great long, paintbrush type tip.
* Scissors
* A paper bag or cardboard


* Slide a paper bag or large piece of cardboard in between your shirt {so your markings stay on one side only}. Lay your tank on top of your t-shirt and carefully draw around it.

* Flip it over and do the same on the back.

* Carefully follow your pattern on each side and cut out your tank top. Slide your cardboard back through your new tank.

* Lay your lace on top of your tank and hold it taught. Using the SIDE of your Sharpie Stained Fabric Marker with a light hand {unless you want your print dark} gently draw/paint/mark your print through the lace.

* It should look something like this. *Your print will depend on the shape of your lace.

* Move your lace pattern around your shirt, carefully lining it up with your last print to repeat the design. Some areas I made darker than others for a gradient effect.

* For a pop of color over the gray/black print I created, I used the yellow Stained Sharpie {which is neon in reality} free-hand dotting over and throughout my new snakeskin print.

Have Fun!
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Mandy at Life in the Fashion Lane
Love love love. Can’t wait to try. I have a strange addiction to sharpies.
floater
love it.am gonna make it right now.
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what a grwat project idea! you are just more than an icon my dear!
xo!
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Kimberly
This is a-mazing! You are so creative!! Curious to know how you wash something once it’s been “Sharpied” and will it fade?
SparksandFireworks
This save me hell of allot of money! I love this idea! Will have to try it out!
x Jess
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FloraH
I love it! You’re so creative, I couldn’t come up with half the stuff you do!
Flora x
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Nicola
Brilliant! Can’t wait to get out and get some of those sharpies to try it!!
LESAPEA MUSINGS
This is awesome.
Lisa x
Melody
omg this is amazing!! I’m def. going to try it!
MerciBlahBlah
Holy. Crap. That is GENIUS. LOVE it. Sooooo trying that.
merci!
Shan
*Sparkles*
The pattern lace you went with worked out PERFECTLY for this DIY!
Super cute idea.. I may even try to make a snakeskin sparkle tank — if you wanted to add a little shine what method would you use? A spray technique over the lace or just a little glitter and glue painted with a brush in certain spots?
Love the DIY!
CessOviedo
The print looks fantastic, wondering how would it look on a mini dress! Have to try it, happy weekend!
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Jaclyn T
Thanks for this tutorial–I like how you made a new tank out of the t-shirt.
{darlene}
cute blog Maegan!!
love your snakeskin project. very creative! and resourceful.
thanks for stopping by fieldstonehilldesign.com!
– {darlene}
Sing
Really cool!
Brandy
WOW! My most favorite DIY to date!
Anonymous
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Craftmaker
Love tanks! Love Sharpies! Love snakeskin patterns! Perfect DIY. Thanks fir sharing 😉
Jac
Great job! Very original idea.
mouse
so cute 🙂 love the idea of using lace.
Rachellabelle - My Hips Don't Lie
You are endlessly creative AND patient to be able to pull these DIYs off! 🙂
modanista junkie
STOP IT RIGHT NOW!!! Brilliant.
xoxo,
Mel
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You are so creative! Another fabulous DIY! XOXO, http://www.NatalyasCloset.com
Dubravka Dodig
cool idea!
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Lindsay
What a genius! Look at you go!
Lia
This is friggen genius. Idk if I would have the patience to do this, but if I do, I will totally do it 🙂
xoxo
Lia
...love Maegan
DEAR ANONYMOUS:::
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!
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Pich and Roor
ahhh cooolest d.i.y. everrr LOVE it thanks for posting it 🙂
Sarah Jean
That’s it, I’m buying a package of Hanes t-shirts when I get paid on Monday. So many things I want to do and David’s sick of me stealing his tshirts.
India
I love it! You’re so creative!
pao
I’ve been thinking about purchasing those Sharpies, but didn’t have a clue what to do with them. Thanks for the amazing inspiration!!
Blondie Secrets
good ideaa!! i love it!
xoxo from mexico!
Caro
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Inhale | Fashion and Beauty
Wow! Your very talented! Keep up the good work! Looks amazing.
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Four Flights
You are awesome. This is really, really cool
Kayla
I love this shirt! I can’t believe you made that pattern and kept it consistent through-out the tank! You are a DIY genius!
antique engagement rings
Love the black and white photo!
Danielle
Sooo cute and creative!!
Van
Love your blog maegan! And you always wears gorgeous clothes and i like your hair tutorials ;))
visit me please, i want your opinion to my blog 🙂
xx
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Anonymous
…..the english major in me must tell you something. It’s ‘taut’ – right sound, wrong word 🙂
minnja
Wow, you are so creativ!!!
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LOVE
Minnja
Chilel
Great idea as usual. Ur DYI always blow my mind. Just a question tough: can u use a simple marker if you do not have a sharpie? And can you wash it in your washing machine without stains?
Nancie Mwai
this is unbelievable! I love it!
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Bris
Además de guapa, eres muy creativa, tanto que en otros blogs publican tus creaciones
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Bris
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Lily
The tank looks great !! Love it…such a great idea with the lace !
xxLily
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Paolina of Calur Villade
this is so creative! it looks so good
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Paolina
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A wonderful idea.. thanks for sharing!
K.M.
you are so creative ♥
Dancer D.O.
this is so genius i don’t even.
asscher cut engagement rings
Your blog is just wonderful.. a great read everyday.
WobiSobi
Love this!!
Zo @ Styleographer
So awesome! Thanks 🙂
Jules
I love this! looks so simple and easy to do! I might have to try this. Thanks for sharing!
TaraMetBlog
WOW! Smart
Soraya
nice!!!
i follow u 🙂
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Paola Dal Lago
wahhh, such a good idea!! cool!!
Tr1n1
Holy moly!
This is incredible!!!!! I can’t wait to do this on top and jeans 🙂
Lockiis
really a great idea ;o)