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Cool T-Shirts Say It All

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A T-shirt is just more item of clothing in your closet, but it has the potential to be the coolest thing you own. That’s quite a feat, considering it’s probably the least expensive part of your outfit.

But what exactly makes a T-shirt “cool”?

Is it the wearer? James Dean and Marlon Brando certainly looked cool in their T-shirts and jeans in movies like “Rebel without a Cause” and “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Whereas people who appear, say, on the TV show “Cops” are quite the opposite of cool, even though they’re wearing the same shirt.

Is it the attitude? A T-shirt featuring the kids’ character Strawberry Shortcake might be the lamest thing on the block to Susie Q.’s big brother, but for Susie Q. And her friends–well, it’s just the coolest thing ever.

Is it the design? Mindy P. mumbled a half-hearted thanks to her high-school boyfriend when he presented her with a Whitesnake concert T-shirt in 1991–in honor of their first date. It didn’t move from the back of her closet for two decades. Now, when she does trot it out for ‘80s parties, she gets all the attention she can handle over her “cool” shirt.

Is it what it represents? T-shirts given to finishers of the Boston Marathon may seem cooler than those given out during the hometown 5K walk-a-thon. But for the walker that finished first–maybe not.

Ironic T-shirts are all the rage these days. As a matter of fact, they’re sort of the uniform of the iPod-holding, always-texting, slim-jeans-wearing person–also known as a “hipster.”

Hipster T-shirts are cool and usually carry slogans like:

* I Heart Mix Tapes
* Hugs Are Better Than Drugs
* Wisconsin: Come Sniff Our Dairy Air

What do you think makes for a cool t-shirt? What are your ideas for slogan t-shirts?

Lose the Coat and Tie – T-Shirts Find a Home at Work

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Forty years ago, a t-shirt at work was about as fish-out-of-water as you could get. Collared shirts, ties, skirts and sweaters were the office uniform and no deviation was allowed. While many offices still have dress-codes, more and more establishments are working to create a work environment focused on professionalism, trust and respect, and less on what you’re wearing.

This trend away from the antiquated notions of “correctness” has slowly integrated itself into the business world over the last few decades. With the rise of multi-million-dollar internet companies built from scratch out of dorm-rooms and lofts, the idea that success must be reflected in ones wardrobe has gone out the window. The dotcom boom produced millionaire college students and silicone valley–one of the wealthiest industries in recent years-is largely run by man-boys in jeans and tees. Now, years later, the results of the dress-down trend that began in the late 80’s can be seen all across America.

Silicone valley is the best example–Steve Jobs wore jeans and mock turtle neck to present the iPhone to the world–but every industry from janitors to high-finance has loosened up the reins on dress-code. Auto mechanics used to wear full jumpsuits emblazoned with their name and company–most now wear a t-shirt and jeans. You never used to see a stock broker without a jacket, but now, many companies feel that their workers are most productive when completely comfortable. If you find yourself working for one of the thousands of companies that welcomes casual dress, why not take the opportunity to thank your employers by making a statement with your clothing.

Personalized t-shirt are always a great way to express yourself. And creating a garment that you and your co-workers appreciate together can raise community moral and bring an office together. Maybe Deborah from accounting is a wiz at drawing; a tasteful–and flattering–caricature of your boss may be the perfect design for office-t-shirts.

Pre-made occupationally focused humor t-shirts can be found in stores and on the internet. A purple vintage inspired t-shirt that reads “Computers are fun and useful!” made a computer programmer in my family very happy. He wears it frequently to inspire jealously–solidarity–among his office mates. Keep an eye out for these types of shirts in stores that cater to the twenty-something crowd and be sure to check the internet for additional options.

Maybe your boss doesn’t believe in comfort in the office, or maybe you simply don’t have anything nice to say about your job–why keep those complaints to yourself! You may have a hilarious piece of occupational humor to share with the world but are uncomfortable sharing it with your office mates. No problem. Friends and family are sure to appreciate a good jab at your boss, or a favorite, perhaps unflattering, co-worker quote. Make yourself a shirt to wear at night, or on the weekends, just be sure not to bump into any office-mates while running errands!

Share Your Favorite TV Show on a Custom T-Shirt

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Ok, let’s face it. We all have our favorite TV shows, even if it’s C-Span or the Weather Channel. Ours is a media-saturated culture, and nearly everyone has a TV at home and has at least one or two shows they watch every week, as loyal as a hound dog.

There are lots of popular shows out there, and chances are you like at least one of them. Why not wear a t-shirt that shows it? While you need to be careful about trademark infringement, owning a t-shirt that shares what show you think is the best is a great way to meet others who share the same opinions as you do.

Say you absolutely can’t miss Grey’s Anatomy. You can get a tee that’s got some of those great sayings from Meredith’s monologues. Try “Don’t look at me like that. You’ve seen me naked,” or “Somebody sedate me!” “This is a good day to save lives. Let’s have some fun” is another good one. Maybe you totally dig one of the hot docs on the show. Try a tee that says “I Heart McDreamy”, or “I Heart McSteamy”. These are all examples of t-shirts that won’t fail to find other fans to gossip about the show with.

If you or a friend are big High School Musical fans, you can get a tee that says “EHS”.

Lost fans can get all kinds of tees; try having one printed up in camouflage with the words “Find yourself” typed somewhere on the shirt. Put some of the more popular symbols of the show on your shirt or the Numbers across your chest.

No matter what TV show you adore, there’s a shirt out there for you. Whether you want to go retro and pick a show or character from the past, or want to stay in the present and let the world know what you watch each night on the toob, a great TV show t-shirt is the way to go.

What to Wear to the Cinco ce Mayo Fiesta – A Custom T

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Cinco de Mayo, also known as May 5th here in the States, is a day Mexicans celebrate their heritage. The day marks a victory more than 100 years ago by Mexican forces, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin over the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

It’s interesting to note that while the U.S. celebrates Cinco de Mayo every year, the holiday is virtually ignored in Mexico. The regions in Mexico that do recognize the holiday usually do so with food, music, and dancing.

Here in the U.S., it’s a more elaborate affair. Along with food, music, and dancing, cities with a high percentage of Mexicans take the entire day to highlight their culture with historically significant lectures, cultural demonstrations and other events.

No doubt when you head out to one of the many Cinco de Mayo celebrations this May you’ll see revelers wearing many of the same, generic T-shirts. The best way for you to stand out from the crowd is to create your own custom T-shirt.

It’s simple to custom design your own shirt. Just add a Mexican icon, add text, and you’re set. You can create and wear a new one every year, or stick with a favorite shirt year in and year out.

Here are some icon suggestions for creating your own custom T-shirt for Cinco de Mayo:
* a sombrero
* a margarita
* chili peppers
* maracas
* the flag of Mexico
* the colors of the Mexican flag
* Tequila and/or a worm
* a mariachi band
* a chiuaua
* a pinata
* an acoustic guitar

Now that you have your icon, or your arrangement of icons selected, it’s time to add text to your custom T-shirt. Here are some suggestions:
* Hola!
* made in Mexico
* kiss me, I’m Mexican
* hombre
* chiquita
* I love Mexican boys
* I love Mexican girls
* Fiesta!
* Independence, freedom, pride, Cinco de Mayo
* I “heart” Cinco de Mayo

Once you’ve settled on what you want to put on the shirt, it’s time to select the shirt itself. You have a host of choices, from long and short sleeved for men, women and kids to “girlie” tees to sweatshirts.

Sizes range from XS to 6XL, depending on where you look. There are also hundreds of colors to choose from, but it’s best to keep it simple–you don’t want to drown out the design you spent so much time creating. A good, economical fabric choice is cotton, but just be aware that the shirt will shrink a bit after washing.

It’s a good idea to order you custom T-shirt a couple of months in advance. That way you’ll be sure to get it on time, and if the color, image or fit isn’t want you wanted, you still have time to fix it.

So for this year’s celebration, plan ahead, design and order a custom T-shirt. It’s personal, affordable, and will earn you plenty of attention.

Tips for Creating and Caring for Custom Black T-Shirts

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Once upon a time T-shirts mostly came in one color–white. Not anymore. Brown, red, navy blue–they’re all mainstream choices today. White is still the first choice for a lot of T-shirt wearers, but black is a fast-becoming a close second.

Why? Black T-shirts are a change from the usual choice, hide stains better, matches just about everything in your closet, and are hugely forgiving if your figure is less than flawless. Some people prefer to stock up on black T-shirts just to simplify their lives. A closet full of one color of clothes means a lot less time fretting about what to wear.

Black T-shirts are also timeless. From the 1950’s to today, black T-shirts are still considered fashionable. Some fashion experts even go so far as to classify them as a “wardrobe staple.”

Plus, “black” could mean all sorts of shades, ranging from the darkest of jet, slate and onyx to lighter colors with names such as “outer space” “dark night” and “rainstorm.”

While black is a good choice for men, since it can be dressed up or down, women have more style options. Ladies T-shirts are offered in scoop neck, V-neck, ballet neck, square neck, sweetheart neck–the list goes on.

Then there are the different fabrics. A couture-level, black, long-sleeved T-shirt could set you back $88 bucks, whereas the same cut and color of shirt costs a measly $15 at the mall. The difference? The designer T-shirt is made from 100% silk, while the mall-bought shirt is made from a cotton/polyester blend. One will look and fit better than the other, but, you get what you pay for, right?

Drawers full of stacks of black T-shirts might be fine for some people, such as Angelina Jolie (who seems like she hasn’t worn a color in two years), but others of us could use a little color to break up the monotony.

Black is the best background to make vibrant colors pop and slogans stick out. The color is also an effective canvas to showcase studs, rhinestones and other faux gems.

The downside to owning and wearing black custom T-shirts is they are prone to fading. And when they do, it’s noticeable.

Here are some tips to keep your black T-shirt black.

* Always wash them in cold water
* Add a little bit of white vinegar the water/detergent mix when you launder it the first time
* Use color-safe detergent
* If you have hard water, add water softener to the mix
* Buy tailor-made products–Woolite has a product specifically for black clothes, for example.
* Don’t dry your T-shirt in the dryer. Instead, hang it outside to dry, but NOT in direct sunlight.
* Be sure to turn your T-shirt inside out before adding it to the wash. (This is a good tip for all of your clothes, actually.)
* To freshen the color, buy black dye tablets and add one during the wash cycle

Custom black T-shirts are a must for any wardrobe. They’re easy to find, comfortable to wear, and can be dressed up or down, winter or summer. Plus, they last a long time–that is, when you take the time to launder them correctly.

Fencing T-Shirts Can Intimidate Others – En Guarde!

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Fencers are an interesting group. They get dressed up all in white, wear masks, and then go at each other with their swords. Extremely athletic, they have catlike reflexes and can turn on a dime. You may know someone who is a fencer; you may even be sitting next to one right now. They can be young or old, male or female, of any race or ethnicity. The point is, they’re among us.

How can you tell? Well, aside from thrusting at everyone you pass with a sharp, pointy object to see who can block you, you can’t. Unless, of course, they’re wearing a fencing t-shirt. But we can’t go around requiring fencers to wear special t-shirts to identify themselves, can we? No, probably not, but for the fencer in your life, a custom designed fencing tee is a great gift idea!

This is a sport that has obviously been around for centuries; but it is now gaining popularity among the most unlikely of groups –teenage girls. Yep, they’re picking up their epees, and learning to fight.

For anyone who’s ever had even a small amount of interest in say, pirates, learning to fence is a great way to imitate them. Sci fi enthusiasts might also benefit from fencing lessons, the better to imitate Jedi warriors; and wearing a fencing tee on top of all of that will let the world know that you are prepared for anything and everything.

Some high schools even have fencing teams, and fencing has become an Olympic sport. If you’re a fan, wearing a fencing tee to any exhibition or competition is sure to show everyone present the depth of your support. It will let even the most casual bystander know that you at least know someone else who’s good with a sword, and that you just might be the one with the skills. Chances are, they’ll ask, and that’s a spectacular way to share your excitement for this noble pastime.

Coaches or parents of fencing teams can get matching, custom designed tees for the whole team; this will give the team a feeling of unity and team spirit, which is always important.

I suppose that wearing a fencing tee could give you some measure of security, as well. If a thug is considering you as a mark, wearing a fencing tee that communicates that you know how to handle a weapon may discourage them. I’m not suggesting, of course, that everyone wear one for “protection”. I’m simply suggesting that, should the thug in question take the time to look at your clothing, knowing you are good with a sword may encourage him to move on to easier prey.

Fencing tees come in all styles; from witty sayings to quotes to graphics of fencers, the choices are practically endless. They come in a multitude of styles, colors and fonts (for those with writing) and there are sure to be more than one style that suits you!

Bowl a 300 with Custom Team T-shirts

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Bowling is a hobby, sport, and lifestyle for many. Bowling alleys have impressive league sizes with teams of bowlers competing against other teams, and their own high scores. Bowling is so widely popular that there are movies and cartoons dedicated to the sport including the famous Fred Flintstone and King Pin.

As a bowler, you can show your pride outside the bowling alley by wear a custom designed t-shirt. Shirts can be a simplistic design with a simple saying “I bowl” or “Strike!” If you like graphics, you can add a cute graphic of a stick figure bowling or a bowling ball knocking over pins. You can have a shirt that says something about bowling a 300 if you have achieved that feat or are striving to.

If you aren’t a fan of splits, you can have a shirt showing your dislike. Shirts can have two pins with an angry looking bowling ball saying, “Splits make me mad” or something cuter with “split personality”. Shirts can even be designed for gutter balls. “Stay out of the gutter” can mean more than just bowling, so you have more than just a bowling phrase.

If you have a bowling team, consider creating a team t-shirt. Custom bowling t-shirts can reflect the personality of your team. If you enjoy drinking, consider something about bowling for beer or your drinking friends have a bowling problem. “We bowl for the shoes” is a great shirt for women teams since men think all women like are shoes anyway! Simply stating, “bowling diva” can be just as effective. Team shirts are a blast to design and show your pride for your team.

For bowlers with kids, there are great shirts that your kids can wear to show what their dad or mom like to do. “Little bowling buddy” or “future bowler” are just some of the cute phrases that can be printed onto kid’s size shirts or baby onesies. Of course the “my daddy bowls better than your daddy” is also an idea for the little one’s shirts.

If you have a loved one that bowls, you can design a custom bowling t-shirt to show your support and love for them. If your spouse bowls you can say that you like the way he rolls or that real men wear bowling shoes. Parents of bowlers can wear shirts that let those around them know how proud they are of their child.

Creating custom bowling shirts takes a little bit of imagination and creativity. Why not show your pride for your sport? Learning to bowl a perfect game takes time and skill, so show yours off. You can choose from many colors of shirts with lots of different sayings, graphics, and styles. Instead of simply wearing your regular bowling shirt only when you bowl, you can have t-shirts to wear any other day. So expand your wardrobe by creating custom bowling t-shirts that fit your personality and love of the sport. Then everyone will know you are a bowler.

Show Cue Spirit – Create a Billiards T-Shirt

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Playing pool is not just an enjoyable evening out on a Friday night after work. Billiard halls are often filled with groups of people surrounding a table, laughing, drinking, and playing pool. Billiards is a great sport that is often overlooked as a mere hobby. True billiard players take great pride in their sport, and can spend a great amount of time and money practicing and competing against others.

If you really love playing pool, you might want to share it with those around you. One fantastic way to show the world your love of the sport is by wearing a shirt designed by you. Custom billiard t-shirts are a blast to create. Some simple designs include just the normal “I love Billiards” or a simple “Rack ‘Em”.

For male players popular designs are often play on words. “Nice Rack” is one of the most used slogans as is “It takes a lot of balls to play pool the way I do.” Female players can just take pride in that they are women playing pool with “Girls play too” or tell everyone “Stop staring at my rack.” While these shirts may work without graphics, the designs can help others to really understand what you are trying to say. Make a custom billiard t-shirt unique by using colors and graphics to enhance a common pool saying.

Pool sharks don’t usually go around advertising, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a shirt indicating you are indeed a pool shark. You can even wear a shirt that says you are a hustler, even if you really aren’t, no one will question you. Whether the graphic on your shirt is a shark or you just skip the graphic and simply identify yourself as a hustler, have fun with the design. If you plan on hustling someone though, make sure you wear a different shirt or they just won’t take you seriously.

Oftentimes pool players visit the same pool hall for most of their games. Shirts can be designed with the name of the billiards hall. The shirt can include things such as the city it is in, or what makes that particular hall special. Maybe you love that particular place because the tables seem well kept or you like the color of the felt. Or maybe you just like the other regular players. All of these things can be used for your custom t-shirt.

Family members of a billiards player can show their pride for favorite pool player with custom t-shirts. Spouses of the player can wear shirts similar to athletic equipment shirts with “Property of Hustler” or “Property of Pool Player”. Parents can design shirts that just say that they are a billiards parent. Even the kids can get involved with the sport with shirts designed to say things about being a future player or the child of a player. For a more personalized shirt, family members can include the name of their favorite player as well.

Have fun creating a billiards t-shirt. Whether the shirt is for yourself or a loved one, you can capture the essence of the sport and the player by customizing a shirt with various graphics and sayings.

Custom T-Shirts Can Boost Your Fundraising Efforts

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Do you have an event or a cause that you need to raise money for? Need an extra boost to get people to stop and listen and consider donating money? Fundraising can be hard to do. People are usually not too excited about giving their money away. Sometimes it is because they just cannot afford it. But many other times, it is because they don’t know for sure where their donation will go. Based on a first impression, they might not trust the person asking them for money. Or, they might just not believe in the cause.

What can you do, as a fundraiser, to change people’s minds and get them to contribute to your cause?

One great way to advertise your cause and fundraise in a friendly, clever, and informative way, is to design your own custom t-shirts. In this way, you can draw people in with a creative logo, image, or slogan on the front of the t-shirt. You can then inform them about your cause, either with information on the front of your t-shirt, on the back of your t-shirt, or by following up with a dialogue of your own. They will already have been introduced to the topic by your t-shirt, so chances are they will feel more comfortable about hearing what you have to say. They already know you are serious, because you have already spent time and money making your t-shirt.

Another way to use t-shirts to help fundraise is by actually selling t-shirts in order to raise money. For example, if you are in a play, and the theatre company that is producing the play needs money in order to fund the production, a great way to raise money is to design custom t-shirts advertising the play or the theatre company, and selling them to interested people in the community. You can advertise the play by featuring it on the t-shirt, and wear the t-shirts yourselves as a company in order to draw people in. Then, you can sell the t-shirts at local events, at the actual show, and on your website, if you have one. This is a great way to raise money because it is not asking for very large donations. You could sell t-shirts for very small amounts of money, especially if you are able to get a good deal on buying in bulk from the t-shirt designers.

This way, people don’t have to commit to much in order to support you. Asking for a small amount of money broaden your support base—all of your friends can come pay a small amount for a cool t-shirt that will help your play get up on stage. Meanwhile, when anyone who buys your shirts wears them out on the street, they will provide free advertisement for your show. So be sure to put all of the relevant information about your show—or whatever your cause is—on the t-shirts. This way, you can get two good deals for the price of one.

Get Crafty with Custom T-Shirts

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What you wear speaks volumes about who you are and what better way to express yourself than with a shirt you yourself designed. No need to get it professionally printed, a hand-made shirt is the perfect way to show off your artistic talents to the world!

The traditional t-shirt crafting mediums–painting and iron-ons-will never go out of style. But recently, new and exciting methods of transforming t-shirts have taken the crafting world by storm. T-shirt crafts aren’t just for the little ones anymore. Crafters of all ages are discovering the joys of wearable art!

The first thing to remember when crafting a t-shirt is your personality. How you express yourself is up to you, just be sure to choose the medium, style and canvas that is right for your personality. The tried-and-true techniques of painting and iron-on transfers are good, dependable decorating techniques. Both require only basic skills–and no pattern reading!–and can be mastered with minimal practice. A steady hand and the ability to follow directions are all you need.

Painting is one of the most traditional methods of garment decoration. Perfect for children and adults alike, painting allows the artist to express him or herself on the most basic level without worrying about complicated or expensive methods. Fabric paints can be purchased at your local craft store and are available in all colors and types. Glitter, puffy, pastel, and even glow-in-the-dark can all be found fairly easily. Pick up a few brushes and you’re ready to paint!

Iron-on transfers are also an easy and fun way to decorate clothing. Pre-made transfer materials can be purchased at your local craft store. Pre-made transfers come in designs ranging from holiday themes to children’s characters. Additionally, transfer paper can be purchased from most office supply stores that can then be used to print transfer designs right off your computer! Personalized text, images, and even photographs can all be printed onto iron-on transfer paper. If you’re new to this method of decorating, be sure to read the directions on the transfer package.

While painting and transfers are both exciting ways to express yourself through t-shirt crafting, it must not b forgotten that the t-shirt itself can be a valuable tool. Painting and decorating change the surface of the shirt, but why not change the shirt itself? In the past few years, t-shirt decorating has become quite popular in an unexpected age-group. Young adults all over the country have begun using their creativity to re-design shirts by altering the shape of the garment itself. Paints and transfers are no longer required to make your shirt as unique as you are! The sleeve length, neck shape, and fit of a shirt all can easily be altered by simply cutting the material. A stodgy old crew-neck can become a trendy v-neck in a matter of seconds and an oversized shirt takes only a few minutes to be cut and tied to fit the shape of its owner. The special knit of the garment keeps the t-shirt from fraying, even after washing.

Get Dressed and Save the Earth

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Earth Day is a very important day, especially these days. The Earth is in trouble, and a lot of people are putting in a lot of time and effort to give something back. For some this means changing their habits by recycling or eating organic foods or using less electricity. For others it means volunteering outdoors, planting a tree each year, or writing poetry in reflection of the beauty of the Earth. Some who can afford it donate money to organizations trying to take care of the Earth.

But other people—too many people, probably—let Earth Day slip by without thinking about it at all. They might see a headline here or there that reminds them of the special day. But they are too busy or stressed out or distracted with other daily worries to take time out to help make the Earth a safe, healthy place for the coming generations. It takes a lot of effort to stop and decide to change your habits, or even to take a day to reflect and commit something small to a cause like saving the Earth.

Are you wondering how you can participate in Earth Day? Do you want to call people’s attention to the importance of the day but aren’t sure how to do it? Well, how about making a special Earth Day t-shirt? You could make one just for yourself, to wear while you volunteer or go to work or school. On the front you could have an image that reminds you of the beauty of the Earth—of what you are trying to save. On the back you could have some text that will help people think about the Earth and tell them how they can figure out a way to help. Perhaps you could provide a link or a phone number to nearby volunteer opportunities, or information sites where people can go to find out what is happening to the Earth, and to learn how their lifestyles can help or hurt it.

You could also always make t-shirts for a lot of people to wear. You could make t-shirts for your whole class or for your office. If people receive a free t-shirt designed by their friend in honor of Earth Day, they are not likely to forget what day it is. Then they will have the t-shirt and the information you put on it to keep, and they can perhaps start an Earth Day tradition of their own with their families or roommates.

Making Earth Day t-shirts is a way to spread knowledge about Earth Day and its issues without making people feel guilty or pressured. It’s more of a way to create more enthusiasm for the day and for every other day in which helping the Earth is an important part of life. If the message on your t-shirts is a positive one, you can help get people excited, which will make them more likely to go off on their own next time and contribute. Good luck, and happy Earth Day!

Get Engaged and Show the World with a T-Shirt

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Being engaged is often one of the happiest times in a person’s life. You have found some one that you dearly love, someone that complements you better than any one else in the world. And to top it all off, that person feels the same way about you. You decide that you have reached the point in your relationship when it’s only natural that you should head to the chapel. Once you’ve picked the date, a whirlwind of events ensues.

One of the things that characterizes the engagement period quite a bit is the process of planning the wedding. In fact, most people equate wedding planning and engagement in their minds. This is probably due to the fact that the moment the bride slips that ring on her finger, she begins imagining her perfect day. The perfect church or garden to host the big event is usually first on the menu. Choosing a design for the cake and a great baker to do the job follows shortly thereafter. Deciding what colors and flowers she likes can be a perplexing ordeal. Oh, and let’s not forget the dress. The search for the perfect dress is no small task in the wedding planning process.

With all of this decision making and logistical planning, the bride is likely to get a little drained and overwhelmed before too long. Creating her dream wedding is exciting. For many brides, however, planning a wedding can be a full time job! You don’t often see the groom fretting over his dream tux. Finding the perfect tux is usually a one stop shopping experience for the groom and his wedding party. Grooms that aren’t feeling the heat during their upcoming nuptials due to all the planning need to show their brides-to-be how much they appreciate all their hard work.

If you’re approaching your wedding day, you’ve probably bought your bride-to-be more than one gift. We know at least one of those gifts involved a very special piece of jewelry. But this “thanks for planning our wedding” gift needs to be a one of a kind. Show her you care with an originally designed t-shirt just for her. A shirt can communicate whatever you feel to your fiancée. This is an opportunity to her how you feel about her in a way that she can wear over and over again. There is no doubt that she’ll be impressed by your thoughtfulness and originality.

Now if you really want to give her a gift, have one made for yourself as well. Maybe choose a phrase to print on your original shirt that tells her how excited you are to be her husband and that she’s your one and only. What bride wouldn’t love a shirt that says “I love my wife” in her husband’s closet. Wear your love and devotion on your very sleeve, literally. Diamonds are a girls best friend, but a uniquely printed shirt designed by her new hubby will put a lasting smile on your bride-to-be’s face.

Share your Memories: Family Reunion T-Shirts

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Planning a family reunion requires a lot of time and organization. Make your event memorable for the entire family by creating something everyone can take home. Ordering customized t-shirts for the whole gang is hassle free when you shop online.You can start with a generic theme like “Davis Family Reunion. Oswald’s Park 2004.” But, don’t stop there! Use a favorite family photo or a family tree. Use the year, a family theme and nicknames. Or, shop from online libraries for artwork, inspiration and motivation.

There’s something for everyone. Try something sentimental and use the family crest or a tree with members’ names with “Baker Family Established October 21, 1945.” Or, “We are family.” Or, use your family’s ethnic flag with “McAllister. American since 1912, Irish Forever.”

Have some laughs with individualized shirts. Use the same artwork and put individual names on each shirt. Try “I’m the Nana.” “I’m the good-looking aunt.” “I’m the drama queen in this family.”

One family asked the great-grandchildren for the names of their great aunts and uncles. These new nicknames from the kids marked the shirts for the 2007 reunion. Everyone had a good laugh when John went from his lifelong nickname of John Junior to “UJ.” The teenagers said it was short for Uncle John.

Does your family have a favorite song or movie? Use it on your t-shirts. Try, “My Big, Fat, Greek Reunion. The Speryos. 2008.” Or, how about a favorite phrase of a family member? The Long family poked fun at Aunt Anne one year with these shirts, “Amen to that!”

Family reunion shirts are good for more than just laughs and memories at the party. They are great for spotting the family if your reunion is at a big public venue. One family had bright, Kelly green shirts for their 2006 party at an amusement park. It was easy to find one another among the games and rides.

It’s easy to order online. Pick artwork from online libraries or design your own. Add text, names, dates and themes. There are thousands of fonts to choose from online. Then pick shirt styles, sizes and colors. See the proof online and order. Here’s a tip from the pros: order more of the larger size shirts than smaller ones. People are typically happy to wear a shirt that’s a bit too big over a shirt that’s too small. Expect delivery to take a couple weeks.

The McDonald family holds a contest every year to create their family reunion t-shirts. It’s a big family with six children, 19 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren! To keep their annual party organized they form committees. It’s a real honor to be on the t-shirt committee and select the winner. Last year, they put together 30 years of shirts and made them into a quilt for grandma and grandpa. It was a scrapbook of family parties and memories. The quilt made for a very special gift.

Don’t forget to use your website. It’s becoming more and more common to set up the whole party online. If you’re using a family website or yahoo group to stay connected during the planning process, put the website right on the t-shirt! It makes it easy to remember once everyone starts posting their pictures from the party.

Your family reunion t-shirts are sure to be a hit. Give everyone a reunion gift they’ll remember for generations!

Anthropology T-Shirts are Great Cultural Artifacts for Today

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Anthropology is the study of humanity, civilization and culture. It is most often accomplished through long-term study and immersion in the culture in question, usually as a participant observer. Quite often when people think of anthropology, they think of anthropological digs, where people are uncovering information about long gone cultures. In reality, the study of cultures that still exist is a much more common, practical and useful form of anthropology. It is the focus of most anthropology studies and can tell us a great deal of things that are important to know about what sets us apart from other groups of people.

Anthropology has been around since the 1800’s and has evolved and changed greatly since then. Anthropology developed in North America with interest in native Indian groups that lived her before western Europeans moved to this part of the world and “discovered” it. Cultural comparisons play a huge part in anthropology, because everything is relative when it comes to culture. Normal for one culture is not for another. Therefore any study you read on a particular culture will be slightly colored by the culture of the anthropologist who did it.

Anthropology has many different aspects that make it a unique type of subject. This study of humanity is said to be made up of studying all humanity that has ever existed and all the different parts of each group of humanity. There are four different specialized areas that make up anthropology:
– physical or biological anthropology
– socio-cultural anthropology
– archeology
– linguistic anthropology.
Each of these is its own unique specialty and has its own areas to focus on.

There are many other fields of study that can overlap some of the things that interest and concern anthropology. Sociology, psychology, social sciences and physical sciences all touch anthropology, however, it is still a study that is unique in itself and can not be completely or accurately covered by another. It comprises the cultural aspects that set one group apart from another and these include: folklore, tradition, knowledge, beliefs, laws, art, morals, customs, habits and anything else that makes up the society.

For an anthropology buff, nothing says how much you love the study of cultures like anthropology T-shirt. You can get a custom-made shirt that talks about anthropology in general, specific cultural studies, or the fact that you love the subject. You can get a fun shirt that says “I am a cultural anthropologist doing a study on your culture. Do something interesting.”

For anyone who belongs to an anthropology group or faculty, having custom-made tees made up for the members is a great idea. It shows group unity and pride of membership. It also promotes the existence of the group or presence of the faculty. Custom tees can even be used as fundraisers for groups. Anyone who is a present student of anthropology, an alumnus of the study or even anyone intrigued by the subject would love to have anthropology T-shirt to wear.

How to Put Your Child’s Artwork on a T-Shirt

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Children are a blessing for certain. But raising them is undoubtedly one of the hardest things that you will ever do. It is easy to become completely overwhelmed with the demands of school let alone after school activities and weekend plans. The notebooks, book bags, papers, homework and artwork pile up and at the end of the day you are left wondering which way is up. The demands of your own life often take a back-seat to the needs and desires of your children and the push and pull of parenthood begins to consume your life.

While these are surely crazy times, they are also some of the most exciting and full years of your life and you must always be thinking of ways to preserve them for the future. Photographs are an easy option. By taking lots of pictures of school events, friends and family, you are ensuring that you and your children alike with remember these years down the road. But with all this worry about school, homework, and books, it is easy to loose sight of the smaller things that come home in the children’s backpacks.

A child’s artwork often takes a backseat to photographs when thinking of preserving family memories. This is quite understandable as the materials children for art projects are often not the sturdiest and keeping a set of paper mache planets is not always possible. So why not transform some of their precious artwork into a functional piece of clothing!

Artwork of any kind, including your little one’s drawings, paintings and scribbles, can easily be transferred onto t-shirts, canvas bags and other articles of clothing. There are many methods of transferring.  Any flat work of art can be scanned into a computer using a personal or business scanner. If you do not have a scanner at home, many copy centers, and office supply stores have scanners that can be used in-store for a small fee. Once your image has been scanned into the computer, you attach it to your t-shirt with special iron-on transfer paper that can be purchased at craft stores or office supply stores. Be sure to read the directions on the package as iron-on transfer require specific heat setting on your iron.  Or, to get a really good print that will last much longer than an iron-on you can upload your design online and have someone else print the artwork on the t-shirt.

Customizing a t-shirt with your child’s artwork is an amazing way to preserve the memory of these very special, if hectic, years. Parents can wear them proudly and show off their little ones’ budding talents at the store, on the street, or in the office. Customized t-shirts also make incredible gifts. What grandparent wouldn’t beam at the idea of wearing their grandchild’s special artwork around town.

T-Shirt Ideas for Cycling Enthusiasts

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Custom cycling t-shirts are perfect for a number of different occasions. Whether you are a cyclist, an event organizer or even a friend or family member of a cyclist, there is a t-shirt that is just perfect for you. It may take time to find this shirt but once you do, you will have a way to show your love for the sport or your support for your favorite cyclist.

Wearing your heart on your sleeve is one way to show the world how much you love cycling. Unless you have a group of friends who also enjoy the sport, finding people to talk to about the sport can be difficult. Friends and family members who don’t understand your love of riding a bike may zone out when you talk about your latest ride. This can be frustrating but you can let a message t-shirt do the talking for you. This way, you aren’t boring your loved ones with non-stop chatter about your sport of choice but they will get the message.

Event organizers might want to consider a number of different t-shirt options when they organize a race. Whether it is a full or a half century race, a multi-day staged race or a short road race, t-shirts can be used for a number of different purposes. T-shirts can be given out during packet pick-up of a cycling race to provide racers with a memento of the occasion. Racers can opt to wear the t-shirt during the race or can save it for a later occasion.

Event organizers may also want to make t-shirts a mandatory part of the race. Requiring racers to wear the t-shirts can help in a number of ways. One way to do this is to create custom shirts for each age group. The t-shirts can have different colors for different age groups. Or they can have the age group emblazoned on the back of the shirt. This makes the competition more exciting. Racers can easily determine whether riders ahead of them are in their age group. Seeing a direct competitor just a few yards ahead can really motivate a cyclist. Also spectators can easily see when the first finisher in each age group is approaching the finish line.

Still another way for event organizers to use custom t-shirts is to create shirts for finishers and for winners. Many racing events give all racers a commemorative t-shirt when they check in for the race but most racers have a greater appreciation for finisher’s t-shirts and winner’s t-shirts. Customizing these t-shirt with text that shows the event details is an excellent idea.

Even if you don’t own a bike but want to show your support for the cyclist in your life, there is custom t-shirt that is perfect for you. These t-shirts are a great idea if you are planning to cheer a friend or family member on at a race. One great idea for this type of shirt is to design a t-shirt with your loved one’s name and a few words of encouragement. Another option is to create a t-shirt with the silhouette of him on his bike.

Cycling Tees are for Everyone

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Ok, admit it, you’ve secretly had dreams of being on the Tour de France. You can see yourself, racing through the French countryside, wind at your back, cheering fans lining the track, and you in a yellow jersey.

Look a little closer at this fantasy; look at the cheering fans…they’re all wearing cycling t-shirts! And, what’s more, they all match! Unbelievable. How to explain such an enigma? They must have gotten together and ordered some custom-designed t-shirts -ones that show their love and support for the sport of cycling.

Truly, we can’t all race in the Tour de France, but we can dream, right? And, we can show our passion for the race with some custom tees that will show anyone who cares to look that we love cycling!

Think about it, your cycling group–mostly buddies from work with a few family members thrown in–gets together each Saturday morning, early, to go riding. You may take a tour through downtown, or you may meet at the lake and cruise along country roads. You may start in one town and end in another for breakfast, and then head back the way you came. You may go a different route each time, reveling in the newness of the open road. Why not take the next step and unite your group with cycling tees?

Great for a holiday gift or in preparation for a race or just because, matching cycling tees will really bring your group a sense of unity and team spirit. Wearing the shirts can also bring an added element of safety to your rides. Think about it; how many times have you been honked at by irritated drivers who didn’t see you guys until the last minute? Well, wearing matching t-shirts will help your group stand out and be more visible to passing motorists. As a non-cycler (a.k.a. driver), while I am willing to share the road, I’d like to do so with a bit more warning on your part; therefore, wearing eye-catching tees would be a good idea for you and your cycling buddies.

Another interesting use for cycling t-shirts would be for a family who loves to ride bikes. Perhaps you take your bikes on all your vacations and ride everywhere that you can; having matching t-shirts is fun and a great way to show off your family’s favorite activity. While the teens in your family (if you’re so blessed to have any right now) may not be thrilled with the idea of everyone wearing matching tees, getting them in on the design phase is a great way to rev up their enthusiasm for the project. Since you can get just about anything printed on a t-shirt, customizing a set of 6 or so with matching designs or a funky slogan is sure to interest even the most apathetic teen.

So, no matter what your cycling habits, wearing custom-designed cycling t-shirts is a good idea. You can easily identify other fellow cyclists, you can show your passion for the sport, and you can foster a sense of unity and team spirit among those in your riding club. You can also bring your family members closer together–the family that rides together stays together!

The Underwater World and Oceanography T-Shirts

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Oceanography is probably the least understood of all the scientific disciplines. Other disciplines, like biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physics are commonly studied at various levels in the educational system. Then there are others, like environmental science, geology, and astronomy that are known because of television shows and documentaries. The most that the average person knows about oceanography is that it has something to do with studying the ocean. Very few people actually get to see the world that exists under the sea. But YOU do. As a person who studies and/or loves oceanography, you know the world down there is so different than what is on dry ground. You know that there’s nothing like it above the water. As a matter of fact, you know that people who get exposed to it find it to be a fascinating place.

So how do you expose people to a world that is completely hidden from them? How do you show them what you see all the time? What can you do to help them discover the underwater world without forcing them into SCUBA gear or deep sea diving? How about exposing them to the world down under with some subtle things? The most subtle thing you could do is show them the world just by walking down the street, even if you’re not interacting personally. How? Through your clothing, like your t-shirts.

Let’s say you take a t-shirt and put pictures of oceanic life on those t-shirts, particularly some really cool things that don’t look like anything that appears above ground. For example, you could put pictures of underwater wildlife on a t-shirt, like sea anemone, starfish, jellyfish, coral, octopi, sponges, or schools of fish (sharks, dolphins, or even some rare fish that most people don’t know about). With these pictures, you could have a description of what’s on the picture, or some other vital statistical information. You could also put humor with some of these pictures, if you can think of some cool and humorous captions to go along with each picture.

One example might be a picture of jellyfish with a caption that mentions something humorous about a jellyfish’s sting. Another example would be a picture of starfish with something that humorous about seeing stars.

Other ideas for cool oceanic pictures that you could put on a t-shirt include the pictures of the ocean floor or the tectonics of the layers of the earth under the ocean.

If you would rather say something about oceanography specifically, you could come up with slogans and sayings that put a positive spin on oceanography or express your love for oceanography. For example, you could say some simple things like, “I love oceanography,” “My heart lives underwater. I’m an oceanographer,” “I heart oceanography,” or “oceanography is cool.” If you wanted to be a little more creative with the subject of oceanography, you could come with some creative slogans like: “When I look down I see stars. I’m an oceanographer.” “Oceanographers know how to make waves.”

Sparkle and Shine with Your Rhinestone T-Shirt

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Whether you are adorning your t-shirt with rhinestones or creating a customized rhinestone t-shirt through an online site, adding these gems to your t-shirt adds sparkle to your wardrobe.

You can create many different looks and styles with rhinestones. From your name or nickname spelled out in the pretty stones on the front of the shirt to rhinestones lining the sleeves or neckline of the t-shirt, you can go super-flashy or understated with your rhinestone t-shirt.

A rhinestone t-shirt designed by you makes a great gift for friends and family. They will be thrilled to receive the special gift. Go the message t-shirt route: write your friend’s nickname on the t-shirt or the pet-name you have for your girlfriend in rhinestones and watch her face light-up when she opens the gift.

What about other messages on the t-shirt spelled in rhinestones like “Daddy’s Girl” for a child…or even a teenager! You could also include the name of your horoscope sign or a favorite hobby, such as “Aries” or “Scrapbooker.” Other fun message ideas include:

· “Flower Girl” or “Bride”
· “World’s Best Mommy!”
· “I Love Sparkle!”
· “Bling. Bling.”
· “Shine Like the Stars”
· “Superstar!”
· “Big Sister” and “Little Sister”
· “Baby on Board”

You can use rhinestones to highlight certain words or to spell out the entire message. Utilizing the gems in this way will make for a very eye-catching t-shirt. People may stop to read the message, because it is gleaming at them!

Words aren’t the only thing you can embellish with rhinestones. You can also create a rhinestone heart, peace sign, smiley face or a cross. Let your imagination decide.

Rhinestone t-shirts are great gifts for a bride to give to her bridesmaids. Include “Maid of Honor” or “Bridesmaid” on the front and add the date of the wedding in rhinestones. It makes a unique keepsake gift to commemorate their involvement in the special day.

Trying to come up with the perfect baby gift for your niece, granddaughter or little friend? Create a rhinestone onesie t-shirt for that new baby girl with her name and date of birth. Or make a “Baby’s First Christmas” t-shirt. Other ideas for the youngest t-shirt wearer are “cute,” “baby,” and “night owl.”

If you are not interested in learning to create the rhinestone t-shirts yourself, consider finding a website to do the work for you. By utilizing their online services, you will be able to choose from different colors and styles of t-shirts and browse their unique rhinestone designs. Many sites will provide customizing services, so you can give them the special design you want, and they will make it happen for you.

So if you are looking for something unique for a gift or just to enhance your wardrobe, rhinestone t-shirts give you a fun and stylish option. Rhinestones bring class to a basic t-shirt and make it possible to throw on a t-shirt and still look like a million bucks.

Build School Pride with Great Tees

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Elementary schools are the first real school that most children attend. Students learn many basic and advanced skills through the dedication of the school’s teachers and staff. Schools are also expected to help the kids build character and pride in their accomplishments. One of the ways schools can help kids show their pride is through custom t-shirts.

T-shirts are a common type of clothing that most kids wear to school. Creating a shirt for the school is actually a great idea since most kids wear t-shirts often anyway that it wouldn’t be a stretch to expect the students to wear it. The entire school can have the same design on their shirts. The shirt can be one of the school’s colors and the printing can be another. Having the name of the school, the year, a motto and the mascot are all things that can be put onto the shirt to create a school wide t-shirt.

Individual grades can also have t-shirts. The oldest grade can have a shirt that says, “Big kids on campus” and the year. They can also have “breaking out in 2008” if they are headed to another campus the next school year. The students can also create a slogan for their grade that they would love to have on a shirt. Adding a graphic of either the school mascot or other school related item like a pencil adds color to the shirt.

Teachers can have their own shirts to show others their passion for teaching. “You can’t scare me I’m a teacher” would be cute or you can personalize it even more and add the grade level or the number of students you have. “3 reasons I like teaching, June, July, August” would be funny. Or you’re shirt can make a statement about the difficult job teachers have. “Teachers can open the door, but it’s your choice whether you walk through it or not” is a very real truth. Another cute shirt is, “I’m a teacher, I get paid to tell you what to do.”

A cute shirt for kids is “homework is evil, it must be stopped.” A picture of a bus with, “Check out my ride” would be really cute on a kids t-shirt. Other cute kids shirts can be simple with “I’m in fifth grade” or whatever grade the child is actually in or “Recess is my favorite subject”. Using the child’s favorite class to create a shirt is a great way to make a personalized t-shirt. Whether you use reading, math, science or even music the shirt should reflect the child’s personality.

Designing a t-shirt is a great way to show your love of a school, a student, or a teacher. The shirt doesn’t have to be fancy, just a simple saying might be enough. If you want to make it more personal, you can add graphics to add uniqueness and dates that can remembered years later. Elementary custom t-shirts are fun to design and fun to wear, so enjoy it.