Galaxy Denim Shorts Upcycle!

Want to know how to make these Galaxy Print Denim Shorts?

 I am going to walk you through my own process- actually the 2nd try. After the first try- I washed and .......well the Galaxy ended up going down the drain- so this is Try #2! I have not washed these yet but feel the Galaxy is in tact this time for GOOD! First things first- How to make these with the least amount of Out of Pocket Money! We visited  TQ Thrift Store where most Everything is $1-  they are Consignment store leftovers.  So pick a pair of denim with a dark color- Navy or Black will work best-  
I got a Black pair of Basic Editions in a size 9/10 so My niece can model them for me.
They actually still had tags WOW!
Now our story began with a video on YouTube-  It was a good video-  It looked like she did lots of great tutorials and looked soooooo easy!
But we all know since Pinterest became a hit that looks are deceiving!  It may have only looked like it took her 8 minutes in the video but its going to take you 2 hours!  Here is the video we referenced-  DIY Galaxy Shorts
In the Video she did not specify about what paint to use-  She mentions that you can use Acrylics so since they are about .97 cents at the store we decided to start there-
BUT!!!  The acrylics will Wash Out!
After the first EPIC FAIL- I researched how to make the acrylic permanent and fabric friendly.
This included adding whats called a Paint Medium-  and its not Cheap-
if your just making one pair-  just buy a tiny jar-
I bought the $27 one as we want to experiment with several pairs.
Here is what you will need to make these- (We will be adding Star Studs when they arrive)
Either Fabric Paint (not puff) or Acrylics with added medium
I used a Blue-Purple-Teal-and of course white.
I also found a Clearance Silver glitter fabric paint that I added to the paint-  (just a little- it goes a long way)

You can use any type of sponge-  I chose a pack of $1 makeup sponges
You also will want a fine tip paint brush of some sort and something to mix your paint on.

Cut the denim into whatever shape of shorts you want-  Most tutorials we have seen have cut them very short where the pockets hang out.  Of course We did not go that short-  You can use sandpaper- scissors- an exacto knife, etc... to texturize the shorts so they will hold the color better-  Also Fray up the ends of the legs at this time.
Now Start with the BLUE-
But you will have to do this in layers-  It will take several layers to make sure you get a good cover and that you don't see black spots coming through when your finished (found this out after the first pair)

I left open spots to add the 2nd and 3rd colors-
Next I added the Teal

Can you see the Galaxy Building?  You will not use as much of the teal as you did the blue-  The blue is your Main color-
Now adding Purple (but this was not my final step)

Now we have 3 colors- but we are not done-  In the spots where the Teal and Purple seemed to be brighter I went over lightly with blue.  You could skp this step but I wanted a more constant look.
Time for some Start Dust and Stars!
Add your white but do this Sparingly-  you can always add more-
Start with some round spots on about 3 areas.
Then add star clusters of different sizes around those areas.
As the video states- I made the center lines in the Star dust-

We will add star studs to the pocket trim and back pockets too for a Blinged out Finished look.
But we still have another step-
You can Cover the design (when dry) with a cloth and Iron- or bake in the oven for about 15 minutes at 200 degrees to get a more permanent paint.  I do not want to take any chances of this one going down the drain.
The down side- once the medium is added the paint does make the jeans have a hard crusty feel-  After washing I am hoping some of this goes away as that is the big stigma with Fabric painting.
The other hard part about doing pain on fabric is you don't want it to look like your a painter who just got a little messy with the paint-  There is a very fine line!
I can't wait to show you these all complete and on my niece.
I think if you experiment you can really make this Galaxy Design all yours-  Its best when its original-  And remember this is my 2nd try-  I believe with the 3rd and 4th I will discover new things to make this easier and more WOW!  I def. highly suggest the glitter-  It made a world of difference.
If you love this Tutorial please Pin it- Share it- and tell all your friends-  and if you try this yourself we would love to add your pics to our blog-  You can email me at ebethpowers@yahoo.com or message me at Crafty Moms'R'us on Facebook

Are You Crafty? You don't have to be if you Shop These Crafty Moms!

At Crafty Moms'R'us we want to Showcase Crafty  Moms in many different states.  We are connected by our Crafts.  You can purchase items at discounted prices in our nightly games or weekend special albums. 

We have many Military Wives in our Group of Crafty Moms.  Today we want to feature CorpsCouture.  Whether its Army, Navy, Airforce, or Marines, You can find the right fabric for your couture item.   Most of her items start at $10.  That is a great value.  Her Clutches will make the perfect gift for the Moms of our Soldiers, daughters, wives, etc...will love them too.  She also makes kidbags, aprons, and diaper bags at a great price.  http://www.facebook.com/CorpsCouture

At Sweetest Designs you will find Custom HandMade Applique' Designs for Shirts for every season or occasion.  If its a First Birthday, Sweetest Designs can do it,  Thanksgiving, Sweetest Designs can do it,  Sports team, Sweetest Designs can do it.  She has so many available options for you to choose from.  If you dont see exactly what your looking for just ask.  There is nothing like a Custom one-of-a- kind shirt to make everyone look at you or your child. 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweetest-Designs/109328659134641?sk=wall

My next featured crafty mom is Mayzaboo-tique.  She started a little over a year ago at Crafty Moms'R'us and is one of the Fans Favorites.  She makes the most original Crochet "goodies" I have ever seen.  You will just be in awe when you browse her photo albums.  She makes many animals, characters, hats, toys, and more.   I want to feature her "Tinies" line.  She makes mermaids, turtles, owls, unicorns and so much more.  The best part is you can choose the color schemes.  Your child will love these lasting Handmade with Love creations.  Even grown ups who collect will have to have these in their collection.  Get a Great gift from Mayzaboo-tique this Holiday Season!

http://www.facebook.com/Mayzabootique

 

At My Creative Majic you can find gifts for all ages.  Her big seller is the Rice Packs.  These make a great Holiday gift for anyone.  You can use these for your back, neck, and even a baby with a tummy ache.  She can make them with your choice of fabric.  She also make Handmade Bible Covers for only $10.  You will not find these items at this price at a local store.  Shop this crafty mom today.

http://www.facebook.com/mycreativemajic

What do A Mouse, A Diva, and A Bean have in Common.....They are CRAFTY!

The new fad of Shopping on Facebook is still in full swing.  It can get overwhelming looking at all the pages so we are here to help.
We are featuring a few Crafty Moms that we represent on our Crafty Moms'R'us page to help you weed out the bad and shop the good. 


At A Mouse in the House Bows you will find a great selection of embroidered products.  She also makes
Tutus, and is a Mud-Pie Dealer.  She also offers Diaper covers, Hats, leg warmers and more.  If you love Boutique Style items without the Boutique marked up price you should become a fan of A Mouse in the House Bows today.  She is so much more than just bows.
http://www.facebook.com/amithbows#!/amithbows

At Diva Jordans Boutique you will find Great Hats, Flower Clips, School Spirit Bows, and more.  You never know what she will add to her page next.  The new Giraffe hats and Yo Gabba Gabba Character hats are sure to be a hit with the kid in your life.  Keep those heads warm with something from this crafty mom today.
http://www.facebook.com/divajordanboutique

Lily Bean Couture is offering great HandCovered Wipe Travel Cases and Wipe Boxes.  You will feel spoiled everytime you change a diaper.  Its def. a must have for your diaper bag and would be the talk of the baby shower if brought as a gift.  Choose from her Designer inspired line or pick a great fabric to show personality and Pizazzzz!  From Monkeys to Juicy Couture, you can find it at Lily Bean Couture.

http://www.facebook.com/lilybeancouturedesigns

Crafty Moms from all over the US come together in one Place.

We represent Moms from Kentucky to Washington... California to Florida
They submit great sale items in our sales and games every week.
I hope you will visit todays featured Crafty Moms and let them know you found them at Crazy Crafty Mama.

Small Town Crafts is from Kentucky.  We love our Bows in Kentucky for sure but she wants to share her talent with you.  She has a wide variety of hair accessories.  Rolled fabric flowers on headbands, satin creations and you favorite BIG BOWS.  She adds great new items all the time so you dont want to miss a second. 
http://www.facebook.com/SmallTownCrafts

Who Doesn't Love Scentsy.  We have our own Scentsy rep at CMRU.  Its Perfect Scents by Angie.  She can guide you to the latest scents and new warmers that come out every month.  You can host a party or online sale to gain rewards.  And sometimes she has great giveaways you wont want to miss.  Don't forget that Scentsy makes great gifts for those Mother in Laws or Moms and Grandmoms that are so hard to buy for. 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Perfect-Scents-by-Angie/173188712714242

The Fabric Girl has great Skirts and hair accessories but we cant forget the boys.  She has a great tux shirt that you wont have to fight him to wear.  Can be casual or dressy for that great event.  She makes custom Kimonos for boys too!  We dont want to forget the moms either.  She has some glamorous Nursing covers in the greatest fabrics.  These would make a great gift for that new mom. 

Check out her page today. 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Fabric-Girl/106652976049163

At Uneekly Urs you can most definately find something that is Uniquely Your Style.  She has great Upcyled Tutu Overall Dresses,  Fingeless Sweater Gloves,  Bow Holders and so much more.  You can get that special one-of-a - kind outfit for her special day too.  If she has a favorited character just ASK!  This Illinois Crafty Mom wants to make your day with an item that is Uneekly Urs!

http://www.facebook.com/UneeklyUrs1?sk=wall

And Last but most certainly not Least is PerkyPosey.  She is a Washington mom who makes the most gorgeous fabric creations to wear in your hair.  RicRac flowers, Hydrangeas, Satin Posies, Ribbon blooms, and my favorite the Kanzashi.  These are the most versatile flower clips of all.  They look great on babies, toddlers, tweens, teens,  and yes even us moms.  You can get them in a wide varity of fabrics to match every outfit.  Get them on a headband or clip.  Its your choice.  Check out her fan page for a great sampling of what she makes!

http://www.facebook.com/perkyposy

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Crazy and Crafty, Thats what these MOMS are!

Finding Handmade and Boutique style items at a great cost is as easy as visiting facebook these days. 
Crafty Moms'R'us is a Promoting page and we have over 100 crafty moms who sell items in our games and sales.
We want to feature some of them today and hope you will let them know you found them at Crazy Crafty Mama!

If you love headbands and clips then you should visit Silly~Beanz~Affordable Adorables right away.
The prices are GREAT and the selection is even better.  From elaborate creations for portraits and more to the sweet simplistic felt headbands you will find something for all ages.  http://www.facebook.com/sillybeanz

The Dandy Lion carries great lines of Smocked Boutique Clothing.  You can save a ton by purchasing from her online page.  She has coordinating outfits for boys and girls.  Great Holiday or special occasion wear too.

She even has a great Smurfette Dress that I am sure is hard to find!  Visit their fan page today and find that perfect outfit!  http://www.facebook.com/TheDandyLionFB?sk=wall

Lovee, Taggie, Blankie.... Whatever you call them every child needs one and Nae's Creations Hanmakes them.  You can choose from a variety of colors and patterns to fit every personality.  A mother of 5 who stays at home works very hard to make quality handmade itmes for your loved ones.  She also makes leg warmers, hats, and so much more.  I hope you will stop by to check out the full line.

http://www.facebook.com/NaesCreations

At Baby Bugz Boutique you can find the best deals on some great Boutique Brands.  $20 for a Christmas Dress is a great deal.  Find Rare Editions, Bonnie Jean, and more on her fanpage.  She has Great Customer Service and fast shipping.  See what she has in stock for the holidays now.

http://www.facebook.com/BabyBugzBoutique?sk=wall

High Maintenace Bowtique is another busy Crafty Mom. She makes Bows, Flower Clips, Bracelets, Custom orders and more.  You can get that Fancy Hair Accessory to match a costume or for Photos or just that everyday clip to wear.   At her prices you will want to buy more than one. 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/High-Maintenance-Bowtique/304874187498

Don't forget to tell these great ladies you found them at Crazy Crafty Mamas Blog

and visit Crafty Moms'R'us often to play our games and shop our sales.  Always a great deal on Handmade items.  If your looking for something special just Post anytime.

How Crafters Determine Prices for Handmade Items

Why do Handmade, Customized, Beautifully Made items Cost more than those you find in Retail Superstores?
Let me help you understand what a Bargain your Getting!

Lets Start with a Basic PillowCase Dress

Fabric is not CHEAP-  Average cost is $4-$6 a yard.  This dress would easily take almost a yard.
Then there is the cost of Ribbon, Thread, Bottom layer of fabric.
Then there is the Time the Seamstress puts into a great dress like this.
Its Very Well Made!  We got this from Sew In Fashion Boutique on Facebook!  This dress is well made and the fabric is Great Quality Fabric.  It washes well and hangs just right!  These dresses sell for $18-$23 on average.  Def. Worth every penny.
If you want a $10-$15 Dress you will def. not be getting this quality or the poor seamstress is not making any profit.  The Profit margin on these is very low for the seamstress unless she is using Poor Quality fabric or found a great deal on fabric.

Next is the Handmade Tutu

For This Creation the Cost is Higher than most think.  Shoppers see a $20-$40 price on Custom Tutus and drop their jaws because they do not know the time or material involve.     Tulle is around $5 a roll and This Tutu actually has a Base tutu that costs around $4 and 2 rolls of Tulle, AND ribbon, thread, and a lot of Sweat, lol.  I spend about 2-4  hours (depending on how much time I can get without kids grabbing at me) to put this together.  I have to measure and cut several pieces of tulle, Then Handsew each strip onto the base tutu, then sew the ribbon in between.   Its def. worth the Price when you see the Finished Product.  I know many of my Crafty Moms at  http://www.facebook.com/CraftyMomsBusinessPromotions Use 4 or 5 rolls of Tulle in one tutu.  You also have to think about the Convienance cost.  Most of these items are made to a shoppers specifications.  I might have to drive to town 2 x or more to find just the right colors requested.

Next is the Hairbow.   All Hairbows are def. not created equal~

You would not believe what the CENTERs for some bows cost.  This Box of Crayons Resin costs about $1- Some can cost up to $5.  There are several different ribbon types represented in this bow.  Usually a higher quality ribbon costs more.  Ribbon Typically is $1-$2 a yard.  Most small Crafters cant afford to locate and buy in wholesale quantities so we are stuck with Hobby Lobby Sales and Local stores selection.  It takes time and money to find just the right ribbon size, color, and print for custom bows.  So when purchasing a bow like this a price of $7-$10 is very fair.  The bows with the pricey Center pieces that customers love deserve a bit higher of a price.  I sometimes spend up to an hour creating one bow.  If I am making several duplicates in one sitting I can save time but with 3 kids (and most Crafty Moms have kids pulling at their pants legs) its hard to get a solid block of time.  So to add to the price a Time Worked fee is almost impossible for most of us.

I hope you will come see all the Crafty Moms items we showcase on our Page --Crafty Moms'R'us.  Most sale their items at a substantially lower price than their regular retail during our games and sales.  Also remember to compare the prices you find at your local Boutiques prices.  You will see by buying from one of our Crafty Moms you can get that Quality, Handmade Look, Custom, Beautiful, Unique look at a much better price.  Most of us are working out of our homes and dont have the overhead of a Brick Business.  You will always feel better when supporting a Crafty MOM!

♫Roling ♪ Rolling ♫ Rollin' Up the Crayons ♪ ♫ The CraYon Roll!

The Newest Craft I have found on Crafters Facebook Pages is the
CRAYON ROLL!
You can get them in a varitey of Fabrics and even get your kids Name on them.
Have you seen them.
What do you like about them?
I finally caved and bought one
(even thought they are totally affordable-Most under $10)
They have slots for the crayons which is great for teaching  that Pre-schooler to clean up!
Then just roll and tie and stick in your purse. 

One thing I am not sure is Crafters Flaw or if it needs improvement in design......\
The crayons keep dumping out if you dont hold it right side up ...which is very inconvienant especailly is out in public.
It was very frustrating for my 3 year old.
You could say "Make the slots more snug to the crayon"
Well that might make it harder for tiny hands to get the crayons in and out.

So Maybe add a Velcro Flap or something to the top side?
Not sure if that is a good solution but surely there is one!

How would you improve on this Awesome Design..
I will still most def. use ours but will just be very careful when packing in and out of Diaper Bag.


We Want To know!
Do you use one?
Do the Crayons Fall out?
How Would you improve?

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