Heart Jeans D.I.Y.

If you haven't noticed, I have a bit of an obsession with hearts. I even designed a pair of high waisted jeans with hearts on the knees recently. This got me thinking... it would be super fun (and easy) to add hearts to the knees of almost any pair or jeans! I'm enjoying gathering new pieces for my fall and winter wardrobe, including a few DIY pieces like these jeans. I'll share how I printed mine below...

Outfit Details: Jeans c/o Levi's, Blouse c/o ModCloth, Shoes/Jeffrey Campbell, Necklace/My design for ModCloth.

Here's how I hand printed the hearts on my jeans... 1. Try your jeans on (or hold them up to your body) and make a small pen or pencil mark in the center of your knee. This will be where you place your hearts. 2. Cut a heart from paper that is the size and shape you want for your pants. 3. Use the paper pattern to cut two stencils from contact paper. Place them on the knees and make sure they are both in the same position. Take your time, positioning is super important! 4. Use fabric paint or screen printing ink to sponge over your stencil. Dry and repeat until the area is completely covered. 5-6. Remove stencils and enjoy your new jeans! xo. elsie

Comments

So cute! I love how you painted the hearts! I think it could look nice to sew little felt hearts on there instead :) or hearts cut from vintage fabric! So many possibilities...

Posted by: Lyndall | September 21, 2011 at 05:31 PM

this is just too pretty! I would do this on a shirt!

Posted by: CHICKYTHING | September 21, 2011 at 05:33 PM

such a sweet idea. LOVING your new website format. adorable, elsie.

Posted by: Follow Your Own Way | September 21, 2011 at 05:40 PM

I wish I could find jeans I could cuff like that! a 36" inseam doesn't make finding skinny jeans easy = ( ... or really pants in general... i wear a lot of skirts and dresses haha

-meesch
http://www.aperfectkindofday.com

Posted by: meesch | September 21, 2011 at 05:51 PM

Elsie, it's gorgeous!! I love it! I HAVE to try this. Thank you *so* much!

Posted by: fafuna | September 21, 2011 at 05:56 PM

This is a seriously adorable tutorial! I also LOVE your new layout - so pretty!!<3

Posted by: Mandy | September 21, 2011 at 06:04 PM

I'm loving your new layout!!!

Posted by: Miss Lou | September 21, 2011 at 06:21 PM

Cute, Elsie! What an easy way to spruce up a pair of jeans!

♥
Talia Christine
http://taliachristine.blogspot.com

Posted by: Talia Christine | September 21, 2011 at 06:27 PM

Can't tell you how darling I think those are!! Love love love them!!

Posted by: Emily G. | September 21, 2011 at 06:36 PM

Very cute, I think yellow stars would be cute too!

Posted by: Jenn | September 21, 2011 at 06:39 PM

This is so cute! It reminds me a little of Alice In Wonderland. :] I love it!!

Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | September 21, 2011 at 06:45 PM

That's so easy and cute! The options are endless. I made onesies for my daughter doing that! Here's the link if you wanna check it out! (http://acollectionofpassions.com/blog/painting-onsies-thursday-giveaway)

Kacie

Posted by: Kacie @ A Collection of Passions | September 21, 2011 at 06:48 PM

love the heart on the knee ;)

Posted by: rose | September 21, 2011 at 06:53 PM

love! i can't wait to try this on a pair of jeans xxo

Posted by: pushups with polish | September 21, 2011 at 07:00 PM

Cute tutorial & SERIOUSLY LOVINNNNNNNNN' your new blog format!!!!
Did you design the entire blog format yourself?

Posted by: Wendy Morris | September 21, 2011 at 07:10 PM

Adorable pants and adorable new blog design! It's all so great :)

Posted by: Angie | September 21, 2011 at 07:22 PM

They look so cute on you Els! Great site makeover too!! :)

Posted by: Leigh-Ann | September 21, 2011 at 07:39 PM