Does every single toddler boy love trains?
That was clearly a hypothetical question. BECAUSE THE ANSWER IS YES.
When we were invited to a train birthday party for Henry’s friend, Miles, I wanted to whip up a homemade gift to go with a toy. This was so simple with my Silhouette that I wish I would have bought another shirt for Henry.
I started with a long-sleeve grey shirt from Dillards. (Side note: Do you know how hard it is to find a plain shirt with no pockets or embellishment?) I used navy blue flocked heat transfer that I had and a Vintage Train design from the Silhouette online store.
For .99, I was able to get a really cool design that I would have never been able to create myself.
I love that I can add a name to the design, too. Then, I simply flipped the design in the software and cut. Once it was ironed on, I was thrilled with the result.
The shirt took so little time, I pulled out some scrap paper and whipped up a card, too. This one started with the train birthday card design. I cut it on the red paper and then backed it with the black paper. How stinkin’ easy was that?
The more I use my cutter, the more I love it. It looks so impressive and takes so little time.
I hope that 2-year-old Miles loves it, too!
(By the way, this is not sponsored content. Although, hey there, Silhouette, you can sponsor a post at NewlyWoodwards any time.)
What do you think of this quick train birthday shirt and card?
Did you like this post?
We'd love to send you more inspiration and encouragement for your home. When you sign up below, we'll send you our free guide to save thousands on your next home project. Because your home shouldn't own you.
yup says
Love this. Looking at it the only thing I MIGHT have done was try to make the smoke look like an S in front of MILES. Really special gift and I know his Mom must have been thrilled with it.
Karen says
Your train t-shirt is so cute! If I had a Silouette (sp?) machine, I would make one for my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter. She loves Thomas Train and Cinderella. blessings, k
Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says
Adorable! I love the navy train on the gray t-shirt ๐
Amber @ Wills Casa says
Super cute! Boys clothes are so much harder than girls. I told Nick we are going to have to start DIYing Beckett’s clothes. Maybe it isn’t a difficult as I thought!
Kim Woodward says
It’s not. I am pretty picky with boy clothes and have had good luck with consignment stores looking for some of the brands that are less cheesy – Gap, ON, Polo, American Apparel…
Amy says
The answer is YES!!! Overly obsessed at my house. Super cute. ๐
Emily @ imperfect says
Oh, and I usually find plain t-shirts at Walmart in the Garanimals section. Sometimes Target sells basic boys’ tees in white, black and gray, too.
Kim Woodward says
Thanks for the tip!
Emily @ imperfect says
So, so cute! I keep wondering how much I’d use the silhouette to make it worth the purchase, but I think it’s just one of those things you have to bite the bullet on and use to make worthwhile. Because everything you make is so cute!
Kim Woodward says
I use mine a lot more than I’d ever expected. I’m not much of a papercrafter but there’s so much you can do. Even if you only use it for parties and holidays, it gets a lot of use.
Jenny @ Words On Wendhurst says
Every time you post something you made with your Silhouette, I’m reminded how much I would love one ๐ And yes, I have tried to find plain shirts – whether for a craft or just to have shirts that do not have something on them and it’s pretty near impossible! Why must everything have words or some kind of decoration on them? ๐
Kim Woodward says
It’s crazy that plain shirts are so difficult to find!
michelle@decorandthedog says
This is darling. I am going to steal our Silouette. Wait. I wasn’t supposed to type that.
Kim Woodward says
Locking it up as we speak.
Cindy @Made2Style says
What a great and unique gift!
Kristi says
I love it and totally agree on the easy peasy Silhouette account! I also know how hard it is to find plain shirts. Sometimes Wal-Mart is a good place to check. Their Granimals section has helped me in the past.
Kim Woodward says
Thanks for the tip! Plain shirts are a necessity for projects like this.
cassie says
that is the cutest shirt! sawyer used to love trains and would have adored it!
Gretchen@BoxyColonial says
Silhouette should totally jump on sponsoring a post, because that shirt is awesome! Abe does not yet show any appreciation for trains despite my relentless attempts to read Freight Train to him. And I like American Apparel for plain toddler shirts, btw ๐
Kim Woodward says
Henry only recently started loving trains (around 17-18 months). I was shocked it took so long because all of his older boy friends and daycare friends are obsessed.
Also – love the book Freight Train. And LOVE American Apparel shirts. We actually buy a lot of Henry’s basics from there, but I didn’t have time to order. Good tip though, I should have mentioned that.
Julia@Cuckoo4Design says
I love this. I have been wanting to make shirts myself. Such a sweet and personal gift.
My cutter has been acting up a little. I only had it for a year and don’t want it to die ๐