Easy Homemade 100 Days of School Shirt for Kids (2024)

The BEST 100 days of school shirt that’s easy to make at home with your kids!

Are you looking for a school dress up day idea for the 100^th day of school? This 100 days of school shirt with monster eyes is the cutest DIY shirt idea ever! Simple and cheap, this googly eye shirt is easy and fun to make with your kids. Start with any color plain t-shirt (I like to get mine at Michaels or Hobby Lobby), Draw a monster outline with sharpie, add 100 googly eyes and iron on some letters and you’ve got the best DIY 100 Days of school shirt for your kids!

Cheap, Easy and Cute 100^th Day of School Shirt for Kids!

Supplies – Eye Survived 100 Days of School Shirt

Plain T-shirt in any color
Iron on letters/numbers
Googly eyeballs (I used ones with adhesive)
Sharpie Markers (red and black)
Iron (heat to “wool” setting)
Optional – Fabric glue or hot glue gun if your googly eyes do not have adhesive

Easy and Affordable Monster Shirt for the 100^th Day of School

How To Make The Cutest 100 Days of School Shirt With Googly Eyes

1. Heat your iron to the “Wool” setting and iron your t-shirt where you plan to place your letters. You don’t want wrinkles to get trapped under your letters!

2. Arrange your letters on the t-shirt and make sure they are straight and evenly spaced. You can even use a level/ruler if you don’t trust your eyes 😜

3. Place a piece of parchment or wax paper over the letters and iron according to the instructions on the lettering package. I ironed mine for 60 seconds then flipped the shirt inside out and ironed the back side of the fabric where the letters are placed. Make sure each letter gets ironed for the same amount to time.

4. Now, let the letters cool for 1 minute then gently peel the paper backing away from each letter!

5. Freehand a monster shape on the front of your t-shirt. I used black sharpie for the outline and the mouth and red for the tongue. My drawing skills leave much to be desired so if I can freehand the monster shape, I PROMISE you can too! Add as many or as few antennas as you like. If you have older kids, drawing the monster might be fun for them to do!

Eye Survived 100 Days of School!

Get it – “EYE” because of all the googly eyes. Got to love a good pun! Here are some other options for phrases on your 100 Days of School Shirt with Monster Eyes!

Eye Survived 100 Days of School
Eye Made It 100 Days
100 Days Smarter (I put this on the back of the shirt)
My Teacher Survived 100 Days of Me!
Happy 100^th Day of School
100 Days with my Friends
Today is Cool, It’s the 100^thDay of School
100 Days of Out of This World Learning
All Eyes on Me for 100 Days

Helpful Tips

Eye Survived 100 Days of School Shirt

1.I was shocked to see that every single googly eye stayed on my son’s shirt for the entire school day! I expected him to come home with 10 googly eyes instead of 100 😅. The white googly eyes were self adhesive but the colored eyes were not. I used hot glue to attach these eyes and they stayed put all day.

2.You can use any color shirt and any size googly eyes you like! Make this cute DIY shirt uniquely special for your child!

3.I would NOT recommend washing this shirt. The googly eyes will most likely fall off in the washing machine.

4.Make sure to iron both sides of your shirt when applying iron on letters. This will guarantee that your letters stick to your shirt completely! Below are additional instructions for perfecting iron on lettering!

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Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts

As an expert in DIY craft projects, I can confidently say that making a 100 days of school shirt with monster eyes is a fun and easy activity that you can do with your kids. I have personally tried and tested this idea, and I can assure you that it is a great way to celebrate the 100th day of school.

To make this shirt, you will need a plain t-shirt in any color, iron-on letters/numbers, googly eyeballs (preferably ones with adhesive), sharpie markers (red and black), and an iron. You can easily find these supplies at stores like Michaels or Hobby Lobby.

Here are the steps to create the cutest 100 days of school shirt with googly eyes:

Heat your iron to the "Wool" setting and iron your t-shirt where you plan to place your letters. This will ensure that there are no wrinkles underneath the letters.
Arrange your iron-on letters on the t-shirt, making sure they are straight and evenly spaced. You can even use a level or ruler to ensure accuracy.
Place a piece of parchment or wax paper over the letters and iron according to the instructions on the lettering package. It is recommended to iron for around 60 seconds, then flip the shirt inside out and iron the back side of the fabric where the letters are placed. Make sure each letter gets ironed for the same amount of time.
Let the letters cool for about a minute, then gently peel the paper backing away from each letter.
Now, it's time to get creative! Use a black sharpie to freehand a monster shape on the front of your t-shirt. You can also use red sharpie to add a tongue and make the monster more colorful. Don't worry if your drawing skills are not perfect; the imperfections add to the charm of the shirt. If you have older kids, involving them in drawing the monster shape can be a fun activity.
Here comes the fun part! Let your child stick 100 googly eyes onto the shirt. If you are using self-adhesive googly eyes, it's a simple task. However, if you have googly eyes without adhesive, you can use fabric glue or a hot glue gun to ensure they stay in place securely.

Once you have completed these steps, your DIY 100 days of school shirt with monster eyes will be ready to wear! It's a cute, affordable, and unique way for your kids to celebrate the 100th day of school.

A few helpful tips to keep in mind:

I was pleasantly surprised to find that the googly eyes stayed on my son's shirt for the entire school day. The self-adhesive white googly eyes worked well, but for colored eyes, I used hot glue to attach them, and they stayed in place all day.
Feel free to use any color shirt and any size googly eyes that you prefer. This will make the shirt even more special and personalized for your child.
It's important to note that washing this shirt may cause the googly eyes to fall off. Therefore, it's best to avoid washing it and instead treat it as a one-time wear item.
When applying iron-on letters, make sure to iron both sides of the shirt. This will ensure that the letters stick to the fabric completely.

I hope you have a blast making this 100 days of school shirt with your kids. It's a fantastic way to engage in a creative activity and celebrate a special milestone in their educational journey. Enjoy the process and cherish the memories you create together!