If you’re a fan of Stranger Things, why not bring the Upside Down to your DIY projects? Whether you’re customizing hoodies for cozy nights or mugs for your morning coffee, these ideas are perfect for fans of all ages. Dive into these 15 creative projects and make your own Stranger Things merch!
1. Hawkins High School Hoodie
Show your school spirit by designing a Hawkins High hoodie using heat transfer vinyl (HTV). Add the iconic tiger logo and school name in bold green and orange colors for authenticity.
2. Eleven’s Waffles t-shirt
Celebrate Eleven’s love for Eggo waffles with a sublimated design of waffles and the phrase, “In waffles we trust.” Perfect for your morning coffee or tea.
3. The Upside Down Zipper Hoodie
Transform a plain black hoodie into a spooky masterpiece by adding heat transfer vinyl silhouettes of the Upside Down world on the back. Use glow-in-the-dark vinyl for an eerie effect.
4. Friends Don’t Lie Mug
Personalize a mug with one of the show’s most iconic quotes: “Friends don’t lie.” Use sublimation for a long-lasting design. Add playful elements like Christmas lights for extra charm.
5. Demogorgon-Inspired Hoodie
Design a hoodie with a large Demogorgon silhouette on the front. Use DTF printing for intricate details or add a 3D effect with puff vinyl.
6. Stranger Things Alphabet Lights Mug
Recreate Joyce Byers’ famous wall with sublimation printing. Add the alphabet in black and colorful lights scattered across the mug.
7. Surfer Boy Pizza Hoodie
Channel your inner Argyle with a retro-inspired Surfer Boy Pizza hoodie. Use HTV in bold red and yellow to bring the logo to life.
8. Hawkins AV Club Mug
For tech geeks and fans alike, design a Hawkins AV Club mug with sublimation or HTV. Include a vintage microphone or retro cassette tape design for added flair.
9. Vecna’s Curse Hoodie
Create a spooky hoodie inspired by Vecna. Add an ominous design of a clock face with vines creeping around it using heat transfer vinyl.
10. Hellfire Club Mug
Craft the perfect mug for any D&D fan. Use sublimation to add the Hellfire Club logo, dice, and fire-inspired accents. It’s a must-have for every Dungeon Master.
11. Eleven’s Pink Dress Hoodie
Pay homage to Eleven’s classic pink dress and blue jacket look. Use embroidery to stitch “011” on the sleeve and HTV for a small waffle design on the front.
12. The Gate Mug Design
Create a mug that features the portal to the Upside Down. Use sublimation to add swirling, otherworldly designs and the phrase “Beware the Gate.”
13. Hawkins Pool Lifeguard Hoodie
Channel Billy’s summer vibes with a Hawkins Pool hoodie. Add “Lifeguard” and a whistle graphic using bold red HTV on a white hoodie.
14. Will’s Castle Byers Mug
Commemorate Will’s iconic hideout with a simple yet heartfelt design. Add “Castle Byers” in a handwritten-style font with sublimation printing.
15. Stranger Things Logo Hoodie
Keep it classic with the show’s red logo on a black hoodie. Use layered heat transfer vinyl for a bold, high-quality design. Pair it with glow-in-the-dark elements for a standout look.