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AW: T-shirt!

I decided to make my own t-shirt to wear to the new Harry Potter movie.  I usually buy one, but I couldn't find one this year that felt "right", with this being the last movie and all.

So I decided to make a shirt saying "until the very end", which is both a quote from and part of the dedication of the 7th book.  I think it's fitting.

I wanted to use a font from the books, too, so I couldn't just buy iron on letters or ready-to-stencils.  Point being:  I had to make the stencils and apply the paint myself.  I'm not the craftiest person in the world, so it wasn't easy for me, and there are a couple little smudges (I didn't let the paint dry long enough before taking the stencils off) but overall, I'm pretty happy with it.





I'm wondering now if I should add anything.  I few little stars, or a snitch, or a lightning bolt, or... something?

Re: AW: T-shirt!

  • lunarsongbirdlunarsongbird member
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    I think it's absolutely ADORABLE!
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  • motoLynmotoLyn member
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    Love it, I think adding a lightening bolt and some stars would make it epic!
  • Ollie08Ollie08 member
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    That is SO cute! Wish I had a shirt for the movie :-(

    Speaking of which, how is the premier usually by you? Do you have to get there several hours ahead of time? Wait in line? Do you bring things to do with you? What do you bring?

    ETA: I think the lightning bolt would be super cool in the background and then some stars along the outside or something.

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    I love it.  Def a lightening blot.  A snitch might be cool too.  Will you make me one?
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  • Elle1036Elle1036 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_aw-t-shirt?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:5e49f630-f26c-4471-9d38-8d972b46455aPost:f283d60b-2e2b-4aad-96f4-a4c47a8781df">Re: AW: T-shirt!</a>:
    [QUOTE]That is SO cute! Wish I had a shirt for the movie :-( Speaking of which, how is the premier usually by you? Do you have to get there several hours ahead of time? Wait in line? Do you bring things to do with you? What do you bring? ETA: I think the lightning bolt would be super cool in the background and then some stars along the outside or something.
    Posted by Ollie08[/QUOTE]

    I'm planning to get to the theater around 10.  Usually, that's about the time they start lining people up.  I always bring a book or a crossword puzzle (last time, it was a book OF crosswords lol) and a snack (hidden in my purse).  It seems like the time always goes by really quickly.
  • Elle1036Elle1036 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_aw-t-shirt?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:5e49f630-f26c-4471-9d38-8d972b46455aPost:61357314-9503-4a17-8df0-3cae69af77e7">Re: AW: T-shirt!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I love it.  Def a lightening blot.  A snitch might be cool too.  <strong>Will you make me one?</strong>
    Posted by ravenray[/QUOTE]

    YES!

    I actually had a lot of fun doing it, once I figured things out a little.  I've been trying to think of what my next one should be.
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    Warning, shameless threadjack, but still related.

    I think I've finally finalized your quilt design!!!!  I can't do anything about it until I get paid by my society and school though :(.

    Also, trying to calculate yardage on 2" diamonds is a pain in my butt.  If anyone knows how to do it, I'd appreciate some assistance.  I just can't count that high.
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  • Elle1036Elle1036 member
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    Yaaaaaayyyy!
  • csousa1csousa1 member
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    I LOVE IT! That is adorable! I want one....

    I think a snitch or lightning bolt would be perfect. I am seriously feining for you shirt right now!
  • marleylikeairmarleylikeair member
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    Loooooove it! I want one, too. I agree, stars and lightnight bolts.
  • Elle1036Elle1036 member
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    I just went back and added a lightning bolt under the text and a couple of stars on the sides.  Count on a second AW when it dries.
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_aw-t-shirt?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:5e49f630-f26c-4471-9d38-8d972b46455aPost:dcca1259-81b3-4033-965f-0cfd5d6ba454">Re: AW: T-shirt!</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: AW: T-shirt! : YES! I actually had a lot of fun doing it, once I figured things out a little.  I've been trying to think of what my next one should be.
    Posted by Elle1036[/QUOTE]

    I would love you forever! 
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  • edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_aw-t-shirt?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:5e49f630-f26c-4471-9d38-8d972b46455aPost:3ed79cb1-92ea-4c1b-aee1-c560dfc783e9">Re: AW: T-shirt!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Warning, shameless threadjack, but still related. I think I've finally finalized your quilt design!!!!  I can't do anything about it until I get paid by my society and school though :(. Also, trying to calculate yardage on 2" diamonds is a pain in my butt.  If anyone knows how to do it, I'd appreciate some assistance.  I just can't count that high.
    Posted by peekaboo2011[/QUOTE]

    I can help. Just tell me how many.

    Elle - I think your shirt is awesome! I can't wait to see it with the stars and lightening bolt.
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: AW: T-shirt! : I would love you forever! 
    Posted by ravenray[/QUOTE]

    I seriously will.  I bought an extra red t-shirt just in case I botched the first one.  Do you want the same design or something different?
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_aw-t-shirt?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:5e49f630-f26c-4471-9d38-8d972b46455aPost:123907f7-9fab-4191-be9e-ca984a85d633">Re: AW: T-shirt!</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: AW: T-shirt! : I seriously will.  I bought an extra red t-shirt just in case I botched the first one.  Do you want the same design or something different?
    Posted by Elle1036[/QUOTE]

    YAYA!  Same design I love yours!  I like lots of stars. Oh thank you thank you!
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  • SKP82SKP82 member
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    So cute!  Love it!
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  • edited December 2011
    Love this!! I'm jealous of your talent.  If I attempted something like that, it would not go well.
    I have a Hogwarts logo t-shirt my friend got me for my birthday so I'll be wearing that :)
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  • becunning2becunning2 member
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    WHOA!  I totally love it Elle!  I want one now too. :P
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    I love it!

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  • tafft1tafft1 member
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    Super cute ! I'm jealous !
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    Fantastic! I think a lightning bolt would make it even better. Be sure to show us the final product.
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    Love it! Can't wait to see the lightning bolt :)
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  • edited December 2011
    I LOVE IT! I plan on "borrowing" a shirt from work.
  • peekaboo2011peekaboo2011 member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_aw-t-shirt?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:5e49f630-f26c-4471-9d38-8d972b46455aPost:73396e68-69cf-4ce3-b04a-7ef6da31ffb5">Re: AW: T-shirt!</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: AW: T-shirt! : I can help. Just tell me how many. Elle - I think your shirt is awesome! I can't wait to see it with the stars and lightening bolt.
    Posted by niknik15[/QUOTE]

    <div>I can't count that high.  That's part of my problem.  I know what I want, but I can't figure out how many I need.</div><div>
    </div><div>The quilt is 90" x 90" and the diamonds are going to be part of an 18" border the entire way around.  I'm having a hard time with trying to figure out how many diamonds that is (maybe 4" is better than 2") and how many yards of fabric that constitutes.  Yeesh.  It's complicated.</div>
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