Hauntingly Handmade: Doily & Lace Ghosts & Spider Web Décor
Add a playful handmade touch to your Halloween décor with these fun and easy stiffened doily and lace ghosts and spider web projects.
How to DIY Monochrome Magic Pumpkin Purses
Turn classic orange plastic-handled pumpkins into chic, monotone statement purses with just a few colorful craft supplies! A coat of COLORSHOT gives each pumpkin a sleek, head-to-toe hue, while Tulip Puff Paint and sparkling gems add playful texture and plenty of bling. Finish with a coordinating fabric strap, and these trick-or-treat favorites are ready to carry from costume parties to Halloween outings! Supplies Needed: COLORSHOT Premium Fabric Paints Tulip Puff Paints Liquid Fusion Performance Adhesive Aleene’s Spray Sealer in finish of choice Plastic pumpkin buckets Embellishments like rhinestones, crystals and colored gems Fabric straps Carabiners Plastic table cover Step 1: Prep the pumpkins Cover your work surface with a plastic table cover. Remove any tags, make sure the plastic pumpkin containers are clean and dry, and keep the lids and handles in place so every visible surface can be transformed into one seamless color. Step 2: Spray on a monotone makeover In a well-ventilated area, spray the pumpkin, lid and plastic handle with your chosen COLORSHOT paint color. Apply several light, even coats for smooth coverage, allowing each coat to dry before adding the next. Let the painted pumpkin dry completely. Finish with an Aleene’s Sealer in finish of choice. Let dry completely. Step 3: Add dimensional details Use Tulip Puff Paint in a coordinating shade to trace the pumpkin’s grooves, outline the face or create dots, swirls and other raised accents. Keep the design tone-on-tone for a stylish monotone finish, then allow the paint to dry completely. Step 4: Bring on the bling Plan your embellishment placement, then use Liquid Fusion Performance Adhesive to attach rhinestones, crystals and colored gems. Cluster them around the eyes, scatter them across the surface or follow the raised paint details for extra sparkle. Let the adhesive cure completely. Step 5: Attach the purse strap Remove original plastic handle from pumpkin. Clip a carabiner onto each side of the pumpkin’s handle, then attach the ends of the fabric strap. Adjust the strap to your preferred length, check that every connection is secure and get ready to show off your one-of-a-kind pumpkin purse! How are you decorating your Halloween accessories? Show us your fun ideas and tag us on social media @aleenesDIY!
How to Bedazzle Your Homemade Taco Costume
This dazzling DIY is ready to steal the spotlight at any Halloween celebration.
The Art of Making Paper Flowers with Pink & Posey
With Aleene’s Tacky Glue, creating your own paper flowers is simple, fun, and beginner-friendly—just cut, shape, glue, and watch each petal come together into a beautiful handmade bloom.
Make Your Own Personal Junk Journal with Tacky Glue
Creating a junk journal is a delightful way to preserve your personal memories while exploring your creativity.
DIY Dog Costume: No-Sew Burger with Felt Glue
If you’re like us you love dressing up your dogs for Halloween with DIY dog costumes! Get your pets in on the spooky season festivities with an adorable no-sew burger costume! This tutorial from Oh Yay Studio will show you how to make a tasty-looking hamburger costume for your pets using Aleene’s Felt & Foam Tacky Glue. Halloween has never looked so cute! What you need: Aleene’s Felt & Foam Tacky Glue 1 round foam ball Felt in “burger” colors (tan, white, green, red, yellow) Scissors Knife Paintbrush Brown paint Elastic or ribbon Straight pins (optional) Step 1 Use knife to cut your foam ball into 4 pieces for this burger costume. The top rounded piece will be the top bun, the second piece will be the patty, third will be the bottom bun. Set aside the bottom rounded piece for another craft project! Step 2 Cut a circle of tan felt to fit the top rounded piece, leaving approximately 3 inches around the edges to fold to the underside. Step 3 Use Aleenes Felt & Foam Tacky Glue to glue the felt in place. Optionally, you can secure the felt in place temporarily with straight pins while the glue dries. You'll want the felt to be nice and taut as to eliminate any creases in your DIY dog costume! Step 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the third piece of your foam ball to create the bottom bun. Step 5 This classic burger costume would not be complete without sesame seeds on the bun! Use scissors to cut out seeds from white felt and glue to the top bun. Step 6 Next, you’ll want to create a juicy patty for your dog’s burger costume! Take the second piece of the foam ball and paint all sides brown. Add extra details, such as grill marks and shading, for a more realistic patty. Set aside to dry completely. Step 7 While the patty is drying, cut some felt to create toppings for your DIY dog costume. For this project, Oh Yay Studio made lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and cheese. Get creative with the details to make a one-of-a-kind burger costume for your pup! Try making felt onions, mushrooms, bacon, or any other combination of condiments and toppings! Step 8 Once the paint and glue have dried, it's time to start assembling your dogs burger costume! Remove any pins and begin layering your burger. Start with the bottom bun, then glue down your lettuce, patty, cheese, tomatoes, pickles, and any other toppings. Lastly, glue down the top bun and squeeze the burger together to ensure everything is properly adhered. Step 9 Once the burger costume has set, add elastic or ribbon to the bottom to fit your dog's body. Secure with glue and allow to dry completely. Step 10 Its finally time to dress up your pup! Be sure to snap some photos of this adorable DIY dog costume before the Halloween festivities begin. Will you be creating a burger costume for your furry friends this Halloween with Aleenes? Whether you are going for spooky or cute, we want to see your DIY dog costumes! Snap a pic of your pup and us on social media @AleenesDIY!
Personalize Your Dorm Room with No-Sew Felt Pennants
Personalize your dorm room or sorority space with a handmade felt name pennant using Aleene’s Felt & Foam Tacky Glue, plus lace, ribbon, studs, or rhinestones for extra flair.
Create Stunning Wooden Wedding Hangers with Flat Back Pearls & Aleene’s Super Glue
Transform simple wooden hangers into elegant, personalized wedding keepsakes by adorning them with flat back pearls and Aleene’s Super Glue for a stylish and meaningful finishing touch.
How to Bling Out a Graduation Cap with Dry Adhesives
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to create an eye-catching design on your well-deserved graduation cap so you can stand out from the crowd on your important day.
How to Create a Diamond Painting with Rhinestone Adhesive
Learn how to create a stunning hand-painted artwork piece enhanced with diamond art drills using Aleene’s Rhinestone Adhesive.
How to Make a Faux Gingerbread House Village with Tacky Glue & Snow Adhesive
Creating a faux gingerbread house village with Tacky Glue & snow adhesive is a delightful way to add some seasonal charm to your home without the mess and fragility of real gingerbread.
How to Make a Giant Bow with Fabric Glue
Here we show you how to create a stunning giant bow using your choice of fabric and Aleene’s adhesives.
Crafting Miniature Dollhouse Wallpapers with Craft Glue
Making your own dollhouse wallpaper is not only fun but also an opportunity to use recycled materials creatively.
How to Hem Pants With Iron-On Fabric Glue
What if you find that your favorite pants are a bit too long? Don't worry—there's a no-sew solution that's quick, easy, and sustainable. Let's dive into hemming pants with iron-on fabric glue.
The Art of Styling a No-Sew Coquette Bow with Iron-On Fabric Glue
This step-by-step tutorial is perfect for those who appreciate the elegance of coquette style but prefer a simpler, no-sew method.
Easy Dollar Store Halloween Craft for Kids with Tacky Glue
This easy Halloween craft for kids by Creative Living with Lynn Lilly will show you how to use Tacky Glue to create a sparkling Halloween wand.
Aleene’s Favorites: Burnt Brown Paper Bag Quilling Art with Tacky Glue
This tutorial from Aleene’s daughters Tiffany Windsor and Heidi Borchers will show you how to use Aleene’s burnt brown paper bag technique to create a burnished “metallic” owl wall art!
Turn Used Kids’ Clothes into Custom Cloth Napkins with Fabric Glue
This tutorial from Sibia Torres will show you how to use Aleene’s Quick Dry Fabric Fusion to turn used kids’ clothes into custom napkins full of cherished childhood memories.
Sparkling 4th of July Outfit with Rhinestone Adhesive
Get ready for the 4th of July with Aleene’s! This tutorial from @lulu__make will show you how to use Aleene’s Rhinestone Adhesive for a custom 4th of July outfit featuring sparkling stars and bold stripes.
DIY Barro Clay Vase with Clear Gel Tacky Glue
Check out how @chayolicious uses air dry clay and Aleene’s Clear Gel Tacky Glue to transform a plain vase into a stunning Mexican-inspired jarrón de barro with intricate floral designs.
Custom Graduation Cap Designs with Fabric Paint and Rhinestones
This tutorial from Oh Yay Studio will show you how to paint colorful graduation cap designs with Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paint, then add a sparkling finishing touch with Aleene’s Rhinestone Adhesive!
Easy DIY Graduation Party Favors
Graduation ceremonies might be different again this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate! Craft Box Girls will show you how to make party favor jars for at-home celebrations that are perfect for grads of any age. Grab your Aleene’s Turbo Tacky Glue and toss your hat to a craft that deserves an “A” for creativity! What you need: - Aleene’s Turbo Tacky Glue - Black cardstock or construction paper- White paper- Yellow yarn - Black buttons- Mason jars- Pen or marker- Ruler- Pencil- ScissorsStep 1 These fun graduation jars are perfect for party guests and even gifts for your grad; it all depends on what you decide to fill the jars with! Step 2 First cut a strip of black paper to fit around the rim of the jar lid and glue in place with Turbo Tacky Glue. Step 3 Next measure and cut a 3.5 x 3.5 square from the black paper. You might need to adjust the size of your square depending on the size of the lid. Step 4 Add some Turbo Tacky Glue to the jar lid and press the black square in place on top. Step 5 Next cut a strip of black paper to fit around your jar. Adjust the width if needed, depending on the jar size. Step 6 Glue the paper strip in place around the jar. If you dont want to glue it directly onto the jar (if you want to reuse the jar), simply add glue to one end of the paper strip and roll it around the jar, pressing the other side of the strip into the glue to secure it. Step 7 To create the graduation cap tassel, start by wrapping the yellow yarn around your hand about 8 to 10 times. Cut the strand connected to your main skein of yarn. Step 8 Thread another strand of yellow yarn through the top of your looped section of yarn and tie a knot in the strand to secure. Step 9 To finish your tassel, cut your looped section of yarn at the bottom to create loose strands. Then wrap another strand of yarn around the strands about below the top and tie a knot to secure. Step 10 Glue the ends of the tassel hanger onto the center of the grad cap on the lid, then add another dot of glue on top and press a button in place to secure. Let dry. Step 11 Cut a 2 x 4 strip of white paper and write a special note to your grad, or to friends and family for party favors thanking them for coming to celebrate this milestone! Step 12 Roll the note from end to end, then glue a strand of yellow yarn to the back of the paper roll. Wrap the ends of the yarn around the paper roll and few times, then tie in a bow to secure. Step 13 Add a dot of Turbo Tacky Glue onto the back of the diploma and press in place onto the front of the jar. Let dry completely. Step 14 Once theyre ready, fill your graduation party jars with treats for guests, or special gifts for your special grad! Step 15 What else are you crafting up for celebrating your graduate this year? Show us your Turbo Tacky Glue and other Aleenes Glue creations by tagging us on social @aleenesdiy!
Botanical Wall Art with Dried Flowers and Clear Gel Tacky Glue
This tutorial from Emily Steffen will teach you how to create unique botanical wall art with dried flowers and Clear Gel Tacky Glue.
Mermaid Crown Shell Jewelry with Liquid Fusion
This shell jewelry tutorial from Emily Steffen will show you how to use assorted seashells and Liquid Fusion to create a playful mermaid crown and matching hair clips.
Upcycled Wooden Wine Box Shelf with Super Glue
This beginner-friendly home décor project uses Aleene’s DIY Craft Super Glue to create a rustic wooden wine box shelf, no nails or screws needed.
Custom Patchwork Tote Bag with Insta-Fuse Fabric Fusion
This tutorial from Jackie Gill will show you how to make a custom patchwork tote bag with Aleene’s Insta-Fuse Fabric Fusion.
No-Sew Denim Patchwork Blanket with Fusible Net
Learn how to turn old jeans into a no-sew denim patchwork blanket with Aleene’s Fabric Fusion Fusible Net.
DIY Pink Rhinestone Cowboy Hat with Liquid Fusion
Get inspired by this tutorial from Miranda Miele and learn how to create your own pink rhinestone cowboy hat with Liquid Fusion.
Easy Paper Craft: Leprechaun Finder
This easy paper craft for St. Patrick's Day is guaranteed to get the kiddos out for some springtime fun! Tap into their creativity - and their playtime imaginations - with a Leprechaun Finder that'll have them searching high and low for mysterious little guys dressed in green. Created by Project Kid, this easy paper craft uses nontoxic Aleene's® Original Tacky Glue® and a few simple craft supplies for a project that keeps the fun going after the art part is done. And hey, you never know, they might just stumble upon a pot of gold! What you need: - Aleene's Original Tacky Glue- Aleene's Original Tacky Glue Stick- 2 Toilet paper rolls - Green construction papers (same or varying shades)- Flat-backed rhinestones- Washi tape- Hole punch- Scissors- Tape- String- Shamrock paper punch This easy paper craft only requires a few simple supplies and nontoxic Tacky Glue. It helps to have everything gathered and ready to go at your work station ... the sooner they finish their craft, the sooner the kids can jet outside and start their searching! Cut a piece of paper the width of your tube, and use the Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue Stick to add glue along the edge. Press the tube in place. (You can also use the squeeze glue, but the glue stick allows you to roll it right away without any drying or glue seepage.) Roll the tube to completely cover with paper and glue the other edge in place with Tacky Glue. Repeat process with a second tube. Wrap a strip of Washi tape around each end of each tube. Cut two 2-inch circles from green paper and punch a shamrock shape into each. Add Tacky Glue around the rim of each circle. Press one end of each tube into place on the glue and let dry. Add Tacky Glue along one side of one of the tubes and press the tubes together. Let dry. Decorate the Leprechaun Finder by gluing on rhinestones, pompoms and other items as desired. Punch a hole on each outside edge and tie a piece of string through each end to create neck holder, and this easy paper craft is complete! Have the kids get creative with their designs! Mix shades of green and different materials for an easy paper craft that gets their imaginations going during art time and playtime. They might just get lucky a find a sneaky little leprechaun to make their wishes come true!
Pretty Paper Clover Plants DIY
You could spend hours out on the lawn looking for a lucky clover, or you can make your own luck that doubles as a pretty house plant too! These Lucky Clover Plants from Lia Griffith use colored papers and Aleene's® Original Tacky Glue® to create lifelike greenery you'll want to keep around the house long after spring is gone. Grab a bottle of glue and get your creativity blooming with this paper craft that'll look lovely on display in your home or for adding some life to your work space! What you need: - Aleene's Original Tacky Glue - Text weight paper - green, light pink, pastel yellow - Brush-tip marker - deep purple - 24-gauge paper-covered wire - Floral tape - Floral foam - Planters - Craft scissors - Cutting machine (optional) - Curling tool - Needlenose pliers/wire cutter Download the template from Lia Griffith here. Note: There are two sizes of clover leaves so you can create a large or small lucky clover plant. Use scissors or a cutting machine to cut papers according to the template for clover leaves, flowers and stamens. Cut as many as desired for your plant, cutting two leaves for every "clover leaf" for the front and back of leaf. Shade the base halves of clover leaves with a deep purple marker. Flip clover leaves over and apply Tacky Glue to backsides. Place one end of wire in glue. Press a second leaf over wire and base leaf to sandwich wire in between. Repeat for others and let dry. Gather four wired leaves together and wrap floral tape around wires to hold together. Arrange leaves into clover and bend wires out. Use a curling tool to gently curl each leaf down. To create clover flowers, first glue stamen piece around the tip of a wire. Apply Tacky Glue to the base of the end petal on each flower piece. Wrap flower petals around wired stamen and secure first petal to last petal by pressing into glue. Use a curling tool to gently curl flower petals down. Place floral foam into a small pot. Add moss into pot to cover the floral foam. Push clovers and flowers into floral foam and arrange plant for displaying. These paper plants look as pretty as the real deal, and they'll last all year long! Make one for yourself or as a special spring gift for family and friends.
No-Sew Rainbow Hoodie for Kids
Somewhere over the rainbow ... is another rainbow on a hoodie that's unbelievably adorable and fun to wear in rain or shine! Made with yarn, pompoms and nontoxic Fabric Fusion, there's no sewing required so it's an easy project for the kiddos to get involved in. Our rainbow is featured on a hoodie but you could easily recreate this technique on a T-shirt, tote bag or canvas to make cute wall art! Follow the rainbow this way to creativity ... What you need: - Aleene's Fabric Fusion- Aleene's Stop Fraying- Hoodie – color of choice (or T-shirt, tote bag, etc.)- Thick yarn – rainbow colors- Pompoms – white and blue for clouds and rain- Pencil (optional)- Cardboard or plastic trash bag (for inside of hoodie)- Scissors Make sure your hoodie (or fabric item depending on what you are creating) is clean and dry. Insert a piece of cardboard or a plastic trash bag inside of the hoodie to protect the backside in case any glue seeps through the top layer while you are working. If needed, first use a pencil to lightly draw a rainbow arc on the front of the hoodie. Otherwise, freehand apply a thin line of Fabric Fusion in an arc shape for the top rainbow color. Tip: Less is more when using Fabric Fusion. Applying too much will oversaturate the fabric and cause it to become difficult to glue your yarn to. So make sure to apply a thin line to your hoodie. Measure and cut your first color of yarn to fit glue arc. Press into glue and trim any excess. Continue the process with other yarn colors until your rainbow is complete. Apply Stop Fraying to the ends of yarn strands to keep the yarn from unraveling. Let dry. Use Fabric Fusion to glue white pompoms at each end of the rainbow to create clouds. Glue smaller blue pompoms scattered under clouds like falling raindrops. Let dry completely.
Aleene's Favorites: Crepe Paper Flowers with Tacky Glue
Celebrate 75 years of Tacky Glue and learn how to make beautiful crepe paper flowers with Aleene's Original Tacky Glue.
Rolled Paper Flower Vase Technique with Tacky Glue
This technique will show you how to create a rolled paper vase with old magazines, an empty paper food container, Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue, and Tacky Glue Sticks.
DIY Coastal Décor: Sand and Seashell Picture Frame with Tacky Glue
Learn how to make DIY coastal décor with Aleene’s! This tutorial will show you how to make a sand and seashell picture frame with Tacky Glue.
Easy Craft Room Storage Tub Organization Idea with Super Glue
Check out this easy storage tub organization idea from Molly Ferrerio and get inspired to create a clean and cohesive craft room look for the new year!
New Year Vision Board with DIY Glue Dots
New Year, New You! Stay inspired in 2022 with this custom vision board DIY from Mikyla Creates. The best part? DIY glue dots made from Aleene’s Tack-It Over & Over! These glue dots are easy to make and easy to use, which makes them perfect for customizing a vision board that suits your goals and aspirations. What you need: Aleene’s Tack-It Over & Over 11' x 11' wood board White acrylic paint Paintbrush Painter’s tape Wax paper Scissors Drill (optional) Twine and beads (optional) Step 1 To create the board, apply painter’s tape diagonally to wooden board. Paint half of board with white acrylic paint, allow to dry completely and carefully remove the painter’s tape. Step 2 Cut out the visuals of what you want on your vision boardthis can be anything that inspires you! Follow online templates for a polished and coordinated look, or clip your favorite visuals from books, magazines, photos, and more. Step 3 (optional) If you want to hang your vision board on a wall, measure and mark an inch from the edges of the board, then create holes with a drill. Run twine through each hole, then measure and cut for the desired hanging length. String the twine with beads of your choice. Step 4 To create glue dots, squeeze dots of Aleenes Tack-It Over & Over onto wax paper. Allow the adhesive to dry completely, then theyre ready for use! Step 5 To use the glue dots, just peel them off the wax paper and place onto the back of your visuals. Fill out your visuals with goals and wishes for the upcoming year, and then stick them onto your vision board with your DIY glue dots. You can move and adjust them as needed, thanks to Aleenes Tack-It Over & Over! What are your craft goals for 2022? Show us your vision on social media @AleenesDIY!
How to Make DIY Cupcake Christmas Ornaments with Felt and Fabric Glue
Creating DIY Christmas ornaments is easy with Aleene’s! This no-sew tutorial from Molly Ferrerio will show you how to make colorful cupcake felt ornaments with Aleene’s Insta-Fuse Fabric Fusion.
Matching Elf Christmas Sweaters with Fabric Glue
This tutorial from Oh Yay Studio will show you how to make matching elf Christmas sweaters with Aleene’s Permanent Fabric Glue and Quick Dry Fabric Fusion. Get inspired to make new Christmas memories with this holiday DIY!
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