Saturday, March 26, 2011

Tie Dyeing for Charity

 


 
Sorry I've been neglecting my blog.  This is a little of what I have been up to for the past few weeks.  My daughter and I did a  tie dye project for charity. 10% went to Japan through the company we purchased the blanks from, and 10%  will go to the Center for the Visually Impaired and  for LCA research. It was so much fun that we ordered more shirts. We spent half our time figuring out how to do it so I am sure this batch will go much more quickly.  So now I've got two boxes of shirts waiting to be tied and dyed. I also found a product to remove the dye from my hands because somehow, even with gloves I kept getting dye on my skin. I do the same thing when I do a lot of ink work, perpetually stained fingers ;)
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28 comments:

  1. micheleMarch 26, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    What beautiful T shirts, and such beautiful gestures to benefit those in need!
    The stained fingers only serve as subtle reminders of the wonderful work you've done! :o)

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  2. KristaMarch 27, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Wow! These are the most beautiful tie-dyed shirts I have ever seen! Bravo to you!

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  3. MrBibleHeadMarch 27, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Hey Karen! Before I finished reading your post, I had already planned on asking you...”So what color are your hands now?” Glad you found something to get the dye off. I remember having orange hands for weeks! You really have made some wonderful designs and colors! Wow.... let me say it again WOW! That last one is the best tie-Die shirt I’ve ever seen! God bless you for your compassionate heart and giving of your time and talent for such worthy causes Karen.

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  4. k.h.whitakerMarch 27, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    oh, thanks, I'm glad you like them, these are just a few of my favorites, there are a bunch of cool looking ones. It's fun to un-tie them and see how they turned out. Jack, my hands were purple, it seems to "stick" the best to my skin ;) I've got an entire load of blanks in the wash to do this week.

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  5. Bella SinclairMarch 27, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    FANTASTIC FANTASTIC FANTASTIC! I'm so glad to hear that these were done for great causes AND for fun. They are all wonderful, but I really love the top one with all those great blooms. Keep on tying and dying!

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  6. Andrew FinnieMarch 28, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Aha Karen, caught diversifying eh?: These are so cool, they bring back many memories,- so when do you start batiking? Now you've started I'm sure you will be addicted!

    My favourites are the top two. Now where do I leave my afro wig and my flares? :)

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  7. k.h.whitakerMarch 29, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    hahaha, I can just see you with a fro Andrew :)

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  8. heidi aldin monteleoneMarch 30, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Wow, I can never get tie dye to look that good! They are just gorgeous. I hope you sold a lot of them.
    Kudos to you and your daughter for putting so much work into a good cause!

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  9. ShirleyApril 1, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    WOW, gorgeous shirts, Karen! These must've been snapped right up! I hope you are well..what a great thing you and your daughter are doing for such worthy causes. Awesome!!! Have a great weekend ahead, my friend.

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  10. PoshgitApril 8, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Hi Karen! Dropped by to say thank you for your comment on my IF post...these tees are beautiful! Lovely gesture :)

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  11. illustration poetryApril 9, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    this one https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZcqC4upt7dc/TY5auMrxRAI/AAAAAAAAAuI/1j0aVj91P4Q/s320/tie+dye+2+001.JPG is nice!!!!

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  12. Ces AdorioApril 9, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    These are great. My favorite is the one on the bottom!!!

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  13. Ces AdorioApril 9, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    So you are selling these online? I did not know that. Please let me know if you are because I think my daughter would like one.

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  14. Ces AdorioApril 9, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    My daughter just saw the shirts and she likes the bottom one in small size. :)

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  15. k.h.whitakerApril 9, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    We're just selling them everywhere we can. I'll send you pics of the small ones we have before my daughter takes a batch to a boutique on Monday that wants to sell some. I actually still have the bottom one, I saved it because it was one of my favorites. It's a small, but it's a forever 21 shirt and it fits like an extra small.

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  16. Andrew FinnieApril 9, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    oh the fro's nothin!

    it's the handlebar moustache which gets all complements :)

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  17. Bella SinclairApril 10, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Woooohoooooo! Glad to hear the tie-dye business is still going strong! You are probably technicolor all the way up to your elbows by now. :)

    And ugh, sorry to hear about your computer woes! When they're bad, they are very very VERY bad.

    xoxo

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  18. ShirleyApril 14, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Hope you're doing well Karen! Have a wonderful weekend coming up! Thanks for always being such a positive light here in the blogs.

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  19. Ces AdorioApril 17, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Noooooooooo Karen!!! That is not right. In the end it all goes to one pot - to help the Japanese people affected by the disaster. What matters is that we are doing something rather than just wishing. It is something you should feel glad about. You rock!!! Maybe next time, we all get together to do something. More is better. Have a great Sunday. I am on call. Ugh, still in bed in my pajamas and already answering problem calls.

    And I just remembered, I need to send you my address! I need to look for your email. I am so bad about answering emails. Okay. TSUP!

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  20. k.h.whitakerApril 17, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Oh, don't worry Ces, I was just kidding with you. We've been enjoying our little project. I'm just proud you and Bella did so well with yours. :)

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  21. valerie walshApril 18, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    what a fun and cool thing to do! i have missed seeing your bloggie :)

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  22. k.h.whitakerApril 18, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Awww, I've missed your visits too Val.

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  23. ShirleyApril 18, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks Karen..you rock! I have missed your wonderful art..hope you are well and taking care of yourself as you're dyeing away! Always good to see your visits..have a great week ahead!

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  24. KristaApril 20, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Hi Karen! Wishing you a wonderful Easter! I hope your family will be home.

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  25. Dear FirefliesApril 20, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Oh wow, Karen! You and your daughter make such an amazing team! I have tried making these in college and I know you don't get results like yours unless you have oodles of patience.

    Such a wonderful thing you're doing here. Yes, I agree with Ces... You ROCK!! oxx

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  26. Ces AdorioApril 20, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Wow! Karen! Thank you very much. Oh goodness! I will be sure to check them individually. I can't go shopping for the next two days, though. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Thank you for the link.

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  27. Bella SinclairApril 22, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    Yes, oh yes, you ROCK ROCK ROCK! I miss your art, but it's all for a good cause. Have a Happy Easter! xoxoxo

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  28. k.h.whitakerApril 22, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Yeah, my poor blog, I've got to find time to put up some art :) My daughter is getting a divorce and I am helping her to start a business right now. It's taking up a lot of time. She is trying to turn the t-shirt thing into an ongoing business and wants to continue donating to the charities for the blind. The only drawing I've been doing for the past few days are drawings for patterns. I'll be back soon though. :)

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