Bleach Pen Tee Shirt Idea

I'm a fan of crafting. 

I'm a fan of Pinterest. 

I'm a fan of cute stuff. 

But I'm a huge fan of saving money and repurposing things, too. 

So when I come across ideas that do just that, I'm all about it. 

Today's craft idea is a great way to repurpose an older tee shirt. Maybe you have a grease stain you'd like to cover up. Maybe that red wine didn't quite come out. Two words: Bleach Pen. 

Make a design and cover that bad boy right up. 

Or, you know, get some thrift shop tees and go to town making Christmas presents for all your friends. 

Bleach Pen Tee Shirt (link)

total time spent: 10 minutes hands-on, plus 15 minutes waiting and time in the washing machine afterward
total cost to me: $2.99 for the bleach pen (already had the tee)
craftiness level: beginner

Tips:

• Don't make your design too intricate. The bleach will spread a bit
• Watch your shirt carefully. One of mine was still not bleached after 20 minutes and another was ready to be rinsed after 5 minutes. 

Also, it's Monday, so it's time to plan another week of healthy meals for my family. This is a week full of Christmas markets, birthday parties, and holiday get-togethers. Here's what's in store for us this week:

Monday:
fruit smoothies
fridge cleanout
coconut curry turkey chili & gluten-free cornbread
honey-cinnamon roasted chickpeas

Tuesday:
bacon & paleo biscuits
fridge cleanout
paleo chicken pot pie

Wednesday:
fruit smoothies
eating @ the Christmas market in Bayreuth
deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, and veggies and nuts before the concert tonight

Thursday:
paleo pancakes & scrambled eggs
crock pot vegetable soup
eating @ the homeschool group Christmas party tonight

Friday:
egg bites with added meat
creamy Italian chicken soup
dinner date with Hubs (kids having boxed mac & cheese, their choice, gluten-free though)

Saturday:
gluten-free cinnamon rolls
leftovers
eating at the Christmas market (one kid eating at a birthday party)

Sunday:
bacon & eggs
deli meats, cheeses, fresh fruits, and veggies and nuts before another birthday party
eating dinner at the Amberg Christmas market

baking projects this week: gluten-free gingerbread men, apple cider caramels