Make your KONY 2012 T-shirt

I just received an email today from Invisible Children informing me that they have restocked all their KONY 2012 T-shirts. You can order yours here, but in the meantime i made my own! If you'd like to do the same, its really easy, follow the steps bellow.

Step 1

Step #1- Prepare your area with newspaper so that paint doesn't damage your surface. You will also need to put a few pieces of newspaper inside your T-shirt so that the paint doesn't transfer onto the back. Then place your stencil in the appropriate place (Girls try to put it on your stomach area because the image distorts if you place it over the bust area). You can either use your hand to keep the stencil in place or you can use tape - I used my hand.

Step 2

Step #2 - Paint the Areas of the stencil that show the T-shirt. You really don't need to be neat while doing this. Make sure you paint a thick enough layer onto your T-shirt. If you'd like you can do two layers, just make sure the first layer is dry before applying the next. Pull off your stencil when its still wet otherwise the paper will stick to your T-shirt.

Step 3

Step #3 - Ta Da! Your shirt is done. Read the information on your fabric paint container on how long you should allow the paint to dry and if they don't specify, a safe time to let it dry is 24 hours. Sometimes you will also be required to iron your design, once its dry, so the paint can set. Dont remove the newspaper in the t-shirt before its dry, otherwise the wet paint will transfer to the back. You can do your KONY 2012 T-shirt with spray paint if its easier for you.

Please share your T-Shirt creations with me on twitter @MsClairaBella or on my Facebook Page.

Dont know why I'm making this random T-shirt? Then fill yourself in by reading my blog posts about KONY 2012.

How will you be taking part in Cover The Night on the 20th April 2012?

Miss Claira-Bella

Xoxo

KONY 2012 - Beyond Famous

Before reading this please see my previous post on KONY 2012 if you have not already seen it.

To date the KONY 2012 YouTube video has had 87million views. The success of the very determined Invisible Children Group has been phenomenal. Below is Part 2 of their efforts to catch Rebel Leader, Joseph Kony and more about the LRA.

KONY 2012 - Part II

COVER THE NIGHT

On the 20th of April everyone is encouraged to 'Cover The night'. This entails putting up KONY 2012 posters, stickers, banners, wearing your KONY 2012 T-shirts and spreading the word about the KONY 2012 campaign. Help Cover the Night by clicking Here. 

Help Cover The Night - 20 April 2012

Unfortunately due to the high demand, ALL KONY 2012 MERCHANDISE IS SOLD OUT!! But there is a notification list where you will be notified once they have more stock. You can also view all their products here.

If you haven't purchased your merch, that  doesn't mean you can't support KONY 2012. Click here to download a pack with posters, stencils, magazine inserts and murals. I encourage you to paint your own shirts, print posters at work/home and put them up in your neighborhood! Use the posters to change your Facebook profile picture or timeline cover to show you support KONY 2012. Contact businesses in your area and encourage them to donate to the campaign.

Share your pictures with me on Facebook or on Twitter. Remember #CoverTheNight

Excited!

Miss Claira-Bella

Xoxo