Here are some photos from our fun time at Lumi in LA last week, ew customized some tees and shoes using different processes with Inkodye. Watch the DIY video to learn how to make your own! -amanda
Here are some photos from our fun time at Lumi in LA last week, ew customized some tees and shoes using different processes with Inkodye. Watch the DIY video to learn how to make your own! -amanda
The lovely folks at Lumi had us over to their space yesterday in LA for some DIY projects using their product Inkodye. It’s a sunlight sensitive dye that works to permanently print on fabrics like t-shirts & shoes. Check out what we came up with here & stay tuned for some photos of our finished products soon. We can’t wait to try Inkodye on more stuff, our closets are in serious danger! -amanda
DIY Tie-Dye White Skinny Denim:
One of my favorite trends this season has got to be tie-dye anything. From tees to socks, I’m all about that tie-dye life. Which brings me to my pristine white Vans Skinny Denim pants that have been calling my name to give them that radical touch. This DIY is pretty simple, and fun to do… but be careful, it can get PRETTY messy. Just ask my bathroom.
Here’s what you need: A pair of white Skinny Denim, your choice in color dye, gloves, a tub or bin that can hold dye, and a pair of sunnies for extra style.
So there you have it! A cute pair of tie-dye pants for the spring! -brittany
Our friend Charlavail has been busy painting away on some Vans Classics for the winners of our Classic & Charlavail contest the last few weeks. This week she is also showing you how to make a pair of cute vintage inspired lace trim socks to wear with your Vans. Here’s the tutorial from her below, and be sure to enter the contest to win custom shoes, tees, patches, and stickers over on our Facebook Page. See more about the contest at vans.com/charlavail Good luck! -amanda
Supplies:
Scissors
Needle
Thread
Lace
Socks
The most important thing is to make sure the sock is stretched out at that top when you sew the lace to it. You can stitch it by hand or using a sewing machine. If you use a sewing machine just pull the sock elastic as you go.
DIY: Striped Tye-Dyed Cut Off Shorts
Even though there’s snow covering the streets of Boston and I am forced to layer 4 coats at once, I still like to remind myself that Spring is just around the corner. This type of thinking makes me all kinds of excited because it reminds me that I will be back to wearing my favorite Spring closet staples in no time! I.E. Denim Cut-offs! So I got a kick start on my Spring wardrobe and decided to get some do-it-yourself action going with some awesome striped tye-dye cut off shorts. Here’s how to do it!
What You Need:
An old pair of jeans you can cut into shorts, your favorite color dye, duct tape, and gloves to keep your hands from turning the colors of the rainbow.
Classic & Charlavail: Week 4
We’ve contacted another round of winners for our Classic & Charlavail contest this week and reset the entries, so be sure to check your emails! You can now enter again for custom shoes, tees, stickers, and patches all designed by Charlavail. Enter here from your computer, sorry no mobile devices.
Plus, we’ve got the final downloadable art section from Charlavail for you guys to finish your DIY 3D Hansel & Gretel piece. If you missed section one or section two grab those first then download today’s new section below and follow the instructions. In the photos above you can see how she made the pieces for you guys and her final version all put together. Can’t wait to see how all of yours come out!
Download section three here. Then, cut out the new pieces and glue them to your cardboard, trim off the excess and use scrap pieces to make it stand up, just like you did with the other pieces the last two weeks. Perfect weekend project, and don’t forget to enter the contest for this week! Good luck. -amanda
ps. thanks to sam desantis for the photos! check out her rad blog.
DIY: Leopard Neon Canvas Authentic Hi
I’ve been so in-love with the new Authentic Hi’s ever since I spotted them on Vans. I just got my hands on a pair, and knew right away what I wanted to do with these babies! So I pulled out my stencil paper and my black fabric paint, and went to work on an awesome pair of leopard Neon Canvas Authentic Hi’s.
What you need: A pair of Neon Canvas Authentic Hi’s, stencil paper or cardstock, exacto knife, sponge, pencil, and black fabric paint.
Classic & Charlavail Week 2:
We have contacted the winners from week one of our super rad contest with Charlavail. Now the entries have been reset and you can enter again for this weeks drawing. 11 winners will get a tee, stickers, and patches designed by Charlavail, and 1 insanely lucky person will win all of that plus a pair of custom hand painted Classic Vans. Check out the video if you missed it to learn more and you can enter on our Facebook page from your computer, sorry no mobile devices.
So what’s new this week? A DIY art piece that she has designed just for you guys. You’ll get started now by following the instructions below [see the photos above for help] and come back on Friday for the next piece to add. In a few weeks you will have a complete 3D art piece designed by Charlavail and made by yourselves. We would suggest reading through the directions in full before starting.
What you’ll need:
-cereal box
-glue
-scissors
-ruler
-pencil
-printed downloadable art piece, this week it comes in two sections that you will print and connect. Click here to download & print the two pieces.
1. Break down cereal box and lay it out flat.
2. Cut it down the middle, as shown in the photo. You want to leave flaps to the left of both big panels.
3. Cut the top & bottom flaps off except the top flaps on the right piece.
4. These pieces need to be trimmed to the height of the download art piece. The height may vary once it’s printed out, depending on your printer. My original piece measures 6“ tall so I measured 6“ across on the two larger panels.
5. Trim the pieces according to the measurements.
6. Rotate the pieces and place the left panel over the flaps that remained.
7. Again, the pieces need to be trimmed to fit the download art. My original piece measures 18“ wide so I measured 18“ across the two panels.
8. Trim the excess off the left panel.
9. Glue the panels together using the flaps that remained. Make sure the pieces are well aligned so you can still fold on the creases.
10. Cut two strips of scrap cardboard that measure 1.5” x 6”. Make measurements as shown. Press down when you draw these lines, it will make folding the cardboard easier.
11. Fold on the lines in the direction shown.
12. Glue the cardboard tab to the bottom edge of the backside of the bigger cardboard piece. Repeat with the second cardboard strip.
13. Lay the whole thing out flat and glue the artwork to the front of the cardboard. I recommend a glue stick or spray adhesive, this will help prevent it from rippling.
14. Once it’s dry, stand it up and glue the other .5” tab to the back. These pieces are meant to keep the whole piece standing, so adjust as necessary to get it to stand. Let it dry completely.
If you are confused just check out the photos. We’ll have the next downloadable piece & instructions for you on Friday. Can’t wait to see how these turn out! If you start yours take photos and tag them #classicandcharlavail so we can see! -amanda
DIY: Leopard Collard Shirt:
With a new year comes a new beginning, meaning a major update for that wardrobe of yours. However, since money doesn’t grow on trees, there’s always little things you can do with your current pieces that will make them feel like new. Here’s how to give your Vans Marian woven top a sassy leopard collar.
What you need: A Vans Marian woven top or button up of your choice, a yard of fabric (I chose a fuzzy leopard fabric), contrasting thread (unless you prefer a less noticeable thread), sewing needle, scissors, pencil, and safety pins.