100 day shirt for school

Oh my goodness, the 100th day of school is such a milestone, isn't it? My daughter was so excited, and I just knew we had to make a special shirt to celebrate. After seeing a few ideas, we absolutely fell in love with the '100 Days of Blooming' theme. It felt so perfect – celebrating how much she's grown and learned, just like a little flower blooming! Creating this shirt was honestly one of my favorite DIY projects we've done together. We started with a simple, soft pink child's t-shirt, which was the perfect canvas. For the main design, I wanted the text to really pop, so we decided on bold white text spelling out '100 DAYS OF BLOOMING' right across the front. You could use iron-on vinyl for a super crisp look, or fabric paint if you're feeling a bit more artistic. I went with iron-on letters because I wanted it to be durable and withstand all the playground fun! But the real magic came with the 'blooming' part. We found these absolutely adorable colorful, translucent flower-shaped beads. I remember spending ages picking out a mix of shades – lots of pretty blue, green, purple, and clear/pink ones. They catch the light so beautifully! The idea was to scatter them across the fabric, as if she was literally blooming with knowledge and joy. Here’s how we put it all together: First, I made sure the t-shirt was pre-washed and completely dry. Then, I laid it flat and placed a piece of cardboard inside to prevent any glue from seeping through to the back. I carefully ironed on the '100 DAYS OF BLOOMING' text, making sure it was perfectly centered. Next came the fun part – gluing on the beads! This is where my daughter got to really help out. I'd put a small dot of fabric glue, and she'd carefully place a flower bead on top. We started by outlining some of the text and then filled in the rest of the shirt, scattering them randomly but making sure there was a good distribution of colors. It was a bit time-consuming, but honestly, it was such a precious bonding moment. We chatted and laughed, and she was so proud to be part of making her own special shirt. A little tip: don't skimp on the drying time for the fabric glue! I let ours dry for a good 24-48 hours just to be super safe before she even tried it on. You want those flowers to stay put! If you're thinking of making your own 100-day shirt, don't be afraid to get creative! While I loved the blooming theme, I've seen other amazing ideas too: shirts with 100 googly eyes, 100 pom-poms, or even 100 fingerprints from classmates if the teacher allows! The key is to pick something that resonates with your child and makes them feel special. It doesn't have to be perfect; it just has to be made with love. My daughter absolutely beamed when she wore her '100 Days of Blooming' shirt to school, and that's all that mattered to me. It's truly a keepsake now!