Upcycled Valentine Denim Jacket

Upcycled Valentine Denim Jacket DIY

My tween’s fashion style has always been a bit eclectic with a touch of sass. We decided to jazz up a plain jane denim jacket and add a little Valentine’s flair in today’s easy tutorial – no sewing required.

And I only used 2 craft supplies to embellish the jacket:

  • A variety of bright pink buttons (I found these in a mult-pack of colored buttons at my local Michaels)
  • Bright pink Fabric paint (or puffy paint – mine just happened to be Tulip Glow-in-the-Dark fabric paint, but they all make bright pink that doesn’t glow – Tulip brand puffy paints)

Upcycled Valentine Denim Jacket

I first drew a chalk heart on the jacket, right where I wanted my button heart to go.

Then I squirted on a layer of the fabric paint in the shape of a heart.

While the paint was still dry, i applied the buttons right on top and let the whole thing dry completely. I let it dry overnight since I had applied the fabric paint so thick.

Upcycled Denim Jacket with Buttons and Puffy Paint

Now, that’s what I call a Valentine fashion statement!

And the cool part is that her jacket now glows!

Upcycled Denim Jacket for Valentines Day that Glows for Tweens

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Pauline Molinari

I'm the crafty maven, and I'm on a mission to spread craftiness. With a fine arts degree, over 15 years experience in children's publishing, and a savvy, stylish, sassy tween daughter, I come armed with perspective and passion to inspire tween girls and their mothers to be crafty together. 

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  2 comments for “Upcycled Valentine Denim Jacket

  1. January 22, 2015 at 10:21 am

    Hi Pauline, boy your lil’ gal is sure growing, up, and, prettier each day. She’s also a great model! Have an awesome weekend……………………………..♥vjh

  2. February 1, 2015 at 1:41 pm

    Cute! Great way to improve that denim jacket that’s been sitting in your closet, and use leftover buttons in your stash.
    I would love if you linked this up to my 14 Days of Valentine Inspired Crafts Linky Party – http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2015/02/14-days-of-valentine-inspired-craft.html.

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