One of my favorite weekly reads is the blog Henry Happened. If you haven’t checked it out yet, you should. Stephanie does awesome fashion DIY’s that even my craft-impaired self can manage. I’ve been pinning lots of them but hadn’t gotten around to doing one yet.
Until now.
A few weeks ago, I saw this little gem and just knew I had to make it – a DIY studded heart sweatshirt. My daughters have been totally obsessed with the heart sweatshirt trend. I have to admit, I kind of am too. With Valentines Day just around the corner, I thought this would be the perfect wearable craft to endeavor.
So I did, and you can too!
Step #1 – Get a sweatshirt.
Following Stephanie’s lead, I got a super soft and comfy one at Walmart for about $5.
Step #2 – Get some studs.
Wait a minute, that doesn’t sound right! But what else can I say? That’s what they are. Studs. OK, question: Is my hubby the only one who takes his stud finder and rubs it over his chest and says “Look, it found one!” Please tell me he’s not. Please?
Anyway, I found these iron-on studs at Michael’s in the bling section. There’s not really a bling section, but you know what I mean. You’re going to need four packs (40 each) to create this heart design.
Step #3 -Cut studs into strips.
Make sure to trim the sticky overlay pretty close to the edge of the studs. This will help prevent overlap when you start lining them up in your pattern.
Step #4 – Place the studs in a heart design.
I followed the pattern in Stephanie’s pics. You can follow mine or hers (they’re the same). It will make your life easier, trust me.
Step #5 – Iron it on.
Carefully flip it over and iron the back of the design from the inside. This is the best way to keep the design intact. Follow the iron-on studs’ package instructions for iron setting, length of time, etc.
Step #6 – Wear and Enjoy.
Run around like a crazy person pointing at it and shouting “I made this, so in YO FACE!” And make sure someone takes pics so you can pin them because you are so, so excited that you finally did a fashion DIY and that it turned out really cute and not at all crappy.
Or just wear and enjoy.
It’s totally up to you. 
It’s Your Turn: Are you planning to make any Valentine’s crafts? Have you ever made a fashion DIY? Tell me in the comments!
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That sweater is SO cute, and I love that it’s a DIY…so fun
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Wow no one could tell that it’s a DIY…..the sweater is so polished & pretty Alison!!!!
REBECCA
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com
So cute!! Your blog has the perfect name for your style : > thanks for linking up!
You are hilarious! You did a great job and this is an awesome DIY! Heather
Love it! I might even be able to pull this one off. I like the way you styled it with the stripes and the purple – so cute. And I do think your husband and mine would get along so well! LOL
Awesome!!! Looks like something my girls and I could do together… and wear all year long! You did a great job; and great directions too. And no; you’re not the only one with a stud finding hubby! xoxo jules
That’s adorable! And it seems so easy to do!!
Cute! That 2nd to last picture is my absolute fave!
i love how your sweater turned out! very cute
Chioma
C’s Evolution of Style
this is adorable, what a great DIY and cute sweater!
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Alison, you totally cracked me up! Great job on the diy – it looks great and I love how you’ve styled it.
OMG, this is a GREAT idea!! I’m going to have to give it a try.
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You are so cute! Love this DIY project. I am craft challenged, so I will just admire your work.
Nicole
http://www.momtrends.com/2013/01/fashion-fun-convertible-top-from-ramy-brook/
Oh wow, I can’t believe you made that – its awesome!
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amanda
http://thingstoholdandstir.blogspot.com/
This is a great modern DIY! I love studs & I like to sew some of my fashions! I am trying to think of something unique for Valentine’s day crafts or DIY’s!
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Denise
http://silhouettedefemme.blogspot.ca/
I make jewelry, does that count as DIY?
Love your sweatshirt. It elevates the sweatshirt to chicshirt! Thanks for sharing.
I love this! I’ve been wanting to do this since I saw it on Stephanie’s blog too. It’s so perfect for Valentine’s Day. I need to get on it!
Look at you! Cute AND crafty!
I LOVE it! I love heart in general, here’s my DIY pom pom heart (you might have seen it already?
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http://www.pret-a-vivre.com/2013/01/valentine-heart-pom-pom-sweater.html
My dad would joke with us when we were teenagers and hand us his stud finder to help us out.
Cute sweatshirt. I think I might do that for my girls. The would love it!
What a cute DIY sweatshirt! Cute you!!
You did a great job with this DIY project
I haven’t jumped on the “stud” bandwagon but today she had a sequin heart T DIY
Now that I can get on board with LOL
Brett
Yay, you look so cute!! Love it!!
Awww … touts adorbs, completely. How fun that has to be to wear when you want to elevate super-casual with a touch of fun. Clever girl!
You look extra cute in this post! I am lovin’ the smile.
And thank you for the DIY idea; I might have to give it a shot.
Great Look! That sweater is so cute!
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This is so stinkin’ cute!! I love it! Thanks for sharing! Visiting from the Pleated Poppy!
Love this
That is so cute and crafty. Plus it looks nice and cozy. By the way, I love your jeans in this post too!
Look at you and all of your DIY cuteness! Love it! Thanks for linking up with us!! XOXO Shay
I am so impressed! And I love the purple jeans. I wrote about my obsession with color jeans for the Pinspired Party–I think I am rubbing off on my five-year-old, she asked for a pair of color jeans yesterday.
Have a great weekend!
I love your whole outfit. The sweatshirt that you MADE!!! (you go girl!), the stripe shirt hanging out & the colored skinnies! Super cute! Thanks for linking up!
this sweatshirt is so cool, Alison! I am pinning it! I love the dark gray with the bright purple pants
Wow! Impressive mama! Looks great on you.