Patchwork Football Spirit Gear Sweater
Mix and match fabric pieces to create a playful football design, then glue it onto a cozy red sweatshirt for instant spirit gear.
DIY Firefighter Family Halloween Costume with Spray Paint
Looking for a fun and easy DIY Halloween costume idea for the whole family? Check out this tutorial from. Creative Living with Lynn Lilly and learn how to make your own firefighter family Halloween costume with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Pain
10 Glow in the Dark Pumpkin DIYs
Want to create the coolest pumpkin on the block this year? Break out the Tulip Puff Paint and create a glowing pumpkin that will get lots of oohs and ahhs from the neighborhood kids. Here's just a few fun ideas that will help spark your creativity and get you into the Halloween spirit! For this glowing pumpkin creation, you simply squeeze out the paint in a clockwise twist of the hand all around the pumpkin. You can play around with the thickness and colors of the paint too! Mix it up with geometric designs on your pumpkin. Cover your pumpkin in circles, squares, and triangles. The all-over coverage makes this pumpkin a winner! Create this simple Boo pumpkin with dots all over your pumpkin! The dot design is so easy to make! You could also do initials or just dots without the words. Another option is to do giant dots! This pumpkin was created layer rings of paint all over! This pumpkin used the "natural" glow dimensional paint and went wild with geometric designs allover. Loved how brightly it glows! We love how these pumpkins were created. Very abstract and fun on the two on left and right. And the skull pumpkin is a funky idea for your Day of the Dead festivities! This pumpkin will make you go EEEK! when the lights are turned off. Love how the colors twist up the stem too! This monogram pumpkin is so easy to make! All you need to do is place a sticker down on the pumpkin and dot around it with the glow paint! You can make a personalized one for every family member or spell out a phrase with several pumpkins. This is the ultimate glow pumpkin by Jaderbomb and so easy to make! You simply squeeze the paint along the indents of the pumpkin in stripes! Here's a slight variation of the one above! For this design, the paint was squeezed onto the pumpkin and let it drip out like it was melting. Then a heat gun was used and crackled the paint for this super cool effect! Which of these pumpkins is your fave? No matter which one you choose, expect lots of reactions when someone sees your finished pumpkin!
Spooky Halloween DIY Décor Ideas with Glow & Chalkboard Spray Paint
For a dynamic and interactive twist on Halloween DIY décor, using glow-in-the-dark spray paint and chalkboard spray paint offers both visual delight and a fun, customizable element.
Easy Décor Hack: Giant Halloween Skeleton with Glow Spray Paint
This tutorial will show you how to use COLORSHOT glow-in-the-dark spray paint to add an eerie effect to your giant Halloween skeleton!
DIY Spray Painted Poison Apple Halloween Décor
This simple DIY Halloween décor tutorial from Jenna Gibbs will show you how to create poison apples with air dry clay and COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint in Blackout.
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.
DIY Halloween Décor: Spray Painted Cheesecloth Ghosts and Pumpkins
Does your DIY Halloween décor need a refresh? Upcycle your Halloween decorations with COLORSHOT! This simple tutorial from Oh Yay Studio will show you how to create colorful cheesecloth ghosts and matching painted pumpkins using COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints. It’s so easy to add vibrant color to your spooky crafts with COLORSHOT! What you need: COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints Aleene’s Felt & Foam Tacky Glue Cheesecloth ghosts (and other Halloween décor) Black felt Scissors Protective surface coverCheesecloth ghosts and COLORSHOT Spray Paints Prepare your work station with a protective surface cover (such as a plastic sheet or cardboard) and lay out your cheesecloth ghosts and other décor to be painted. This project is a perfect way to upcycle last year’s Halloween décor with vibrant, colorful spray paint! If you want to make some ghosts from scratch, check out this super simple cheesecloth ghost tutorial from Aleene’s! Begin spray painting the cheesecloth ghosts Hold your cheesecloth ghost by the head and begin spray painting the bottom third with your desired color, rotating the ghost as you’re spraying to achieve even coverage. To create a smooth gradient effect, hold the can of spray paint farther away from the cloth. Spray painted cheesecloth ghosts and pumpkins The sky is the limit with these colorful ghosts— try making them two-toned for an extra pop of color, fade them from colorful to black for extra spooky vibes, or use metallic spray paints for a really lustrous look! You can also take this moment to create more matching Halloween décor or upcycle any other decorations that need a refresh; Oh Yay Studio spray painted plastic pumpkins to go alongside their colorful cheesecloth ghosts! Cut eyes from felt and use glue to secure Don’t forget to give your cheesecloth ghosts some spooky eyes to see through! Use sharp scissors to cut out eye shapes from black felt. Apply a bit of Aleene’s Felt & Foam Tacky Glue to one side each eye, then press onto the cheesecloth ghosts to secure. Spray painted cheesecloth ghosts and pumpkins Once the spray paint and glue have dried, your spooky and cute crafts are ready to display! These colorful cheesecloth ghosts look adorable next to matching mini pumpkins. What other DIY Halloween décor will you customize with COLORSHOT?We want to see your take on these colorful cheesecloth ghosts! If you’re using COLORSHOT for your spooky crafts and DIY Halloween décor, snap a photo and tag us on social media @mycolorshot!
How to DIY a No-Sew Ghost Pillow with Insta-Fuse Fabric Fusion
DIY Halloween décor is easy when you’re working with Aleene’s! This no-sew boucle ghost pillow uses Aleene’s Insta-Fuse Fabric Fusion for a no-sew plush that’s ready to display in minutes!
Spray Painted Wicker Furniture Refresh
Wicker furniture offers a natural, timeless look that fits well with a variety of décor styles. It can also be customized with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint to complement your home’s aesthetic! This easy tutorial will show you how to create a painted wicker furniture set with bold, vibrant colors. Whether your painted wicker furniture is indoors or outdoors, you can count on COLORSHOT for durable, long-lasting color! What you need: COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint(This project uses Cash and Black Tie Affair) COLORSHOT Premium Paint Marker (optional) Sandpaper Drop cloth or protective surface coverPrepare wicker furniture to be painted Lightly sand the surfaces to be painted for better spray paint adhesion and ensure the furniture is clean, dry, and free of dust or debris. Disassemble your wicker furniture if necessary, setting aside any hardware. Place the furniture onto a drop cloth or other protective surface cover to protect from overspray. Be sure to work in a well-ventilated area. Apply spray paint to wicker furniture legs For this painted wicker furniture refresh, we’re using COLORSHOT in Black Tie Affair on the metal legs for a sleek satin finish. Shake your can of COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint well for at least 1 minute to mix the pigment and apply spray paint to the legs in smooth, even strokes. Apply spray paint to wicker furniture Select which spray paint color you want to use for your painted wicker furniture. We chose COLORSHOT in Cash for a vibrant glossy green! Shake the can well, then apply spray paint in smooth, even strokes. You may need to hold the can at different angles to reach all the crevices in your wicker furniture. Allow the paint to dry for a few minutes before applying additional coats of spray paint for desired coverage. Spray painted wicker furniture refresh with COLORSHOT Once the paint has dried completely, reassemble and display your painted wicker furniture. This spray paint makeover is an easy way to refresh your furniture with fun, vivid colors!Will you be customizing your own painted wicker furniture set with COLORSHOT? Show us your colorful furniture makeovers and tag us on social media @mycolorshot!
6 Simple Home Repair Projects for All Skill Levels
You don't have to be a handyman to take a shot at home repair projects-- all you need is an arsenal of Aleene's Adhesives! When your home decor needs fixing or a mini makeover to give it some new life, you can count on Aleene's to have the perfect glue for your project. Get inspired to do it yourself with this list of 6 simple home repair projects! 1. How to fix a broken picture frame Picture this: You just moved into your new apartment and it's time to start unpacking. The pictures box is first on the list so you open the box, only to find that one of your favorite frames is broken. Don't worry, you don't have to go out and buy a new frame; this easy home repair project calls for Aleene's Wood Glue! Just dab on the glue and press your frame back together-- it's almost like it was never broken! 2. How to repair a broken sculpture So you've finally got the gang together for a post-pandemic kick back, but soon everyone gets a little rowdy and someone breaks your favorite sculpture! No worries, the party vibes don't have to be ruined too-- gluing pottery back together is an easy fix with Aleene's Original Tacky Glue! All you need to do for this easy home repair project is apply some glue and hold the broken pieces back together. Wipe off any excess with water, and voila! 3. How to glue ceramics back together with Kintsugi Speaking of broken pottery, here's another quick fix for your shattered ceramics: Japanese Kintsugi Art! Don't throw away your favorite mug just because it's cracked or damaged; this home repair project uses a bit of gold powder mixed with Aleene's Glass & Bead Adhesive to turn broken ceramics into a beautiful and functional work of art! 4. How to upholster a bench Do you have a basic bench around the house that needs some TLC? Add some cozy and chic upholstery to your space with this easy upcycled home repair project! No sewing, no complication, and no breaking the bank-- you can customize your bench to fit perfectly with your home and style with Aleene's DIY Craft Fabric & Vinyl Adhesive! 5. How to fix a broken mirror frame Mirror mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? You are, of course, when you try this DIY! Mirror frames tend to be super expensive, so when you accidentally break yours while rearranging the living room or during your big move across town, the last thing you want to do is spend extra money on buying a new one! Before shelling out top dollar, swing by your local craft store and pick up Aleene's Jewelry & Metal Glue or The Ultimate Multi-Surface Adhesive for just a few dollars, and repair that broken mirror frame instead. 6. DIY Changeable Household Chores List A little upkeep here and there can save you from having massive home repair projects! This DIY household chores list is a great way to make sure everyone does their part in maintaining a tidy home. When you add your own changeable chore cards with Aleene's Tack-It Over & Over, it'll be a cinch to swap them out for different family members on different days! How are you using Aleene's Glues for your home repair projects? Show us how you DIY and tag us on social media @AleenesDIY!
8 Easy Fall DIY Crafts for Home Decor
It's finally fall y'all! And we don't know about you, but we're excited about it. Cooler weather, cozy sweaters, and of course, fall DIY crafts. What's not to love? If you're not feeling inspired about the change in seasons yet, don't worry, we can help. From pumpkin crafts to leafy decor, these easy ideas are sure to get you into the fall frame of mind. With Aleene's glues and a little creative magic, you'll be inspired - and have some fun new decor - in no time! Fall Mason Jars If you're anything like us, you have lots of mason jars waiting around for your next creative project. We love mason jars because they're so versatile! This fall DIY craft is perfect for displaying on your table or mantle. You can even modify it by removing the leaves and adding candles for a cozy glow. Use Aleene's Fast Grab Tacky Spray and your favorite fabrics for a quick & easy way to bring the beauty of fall into your home. Wood Chalk Pumpkins Pumpkin decor is pretty much a must for fall. And the great thing is, there are so many creative options! While you're cutting wood to stock up for winter, save a few rounds for this easy craft. Pour yourself some wine, then glue the wine cork to the wood with Aleene's Original Tacky Glue. Paint on your favorite fall quote, add some twine, and toast to your crafty skills! DIY Fall Signs If this fall DIY craft doesn't have you falling for fall yet, we don't know what will! These signs have everything - fun sayings, pretty papers, and pumpkins! You can use old frames or pre-cut signs for this easy idea. Then glue on papers, pumpkins and more with Aleene's Premium Decoupage and Tacky Glue. It's such a simple way to make a fabulous fall statement! Cork Pumpkins Remember earlier when we said to pour yourself some wine? Go ahead and pour some more, then save the corks for this upcycle project! Create your own cork pumpkin with Aleene's Turbo Tacky Glue and a paint color that fits your style. It's a cute rustic craft you'll want to show off every year! Looking for more upcycled pumpkin ideas? Check out this post. Fall Glitter Pumpkins Looking for something with a little more sparkle? These glitter pumpkins should do the trick! If you can brush Tacky Glue onto a pumpkin and sprinkle on lots of glitter, you've got this fall DIY craft down. It's the perfect way to let your creativity shine this season! Give Thanks Sign Yes, Thanksgiving is full of yummy food, but it's also about gratitude. Help your family reflect on thankfulness with a pretty sign you can display in your family room or entryway. With Aleene's Fabric Fusion and colorful fabrics, you can transform an old frame into a great reminder to give thanks this year. Book Page Pumpkins In case you haven't gotten enough pumpkin inspo yet, here's one more for good measure. Turn old books you don't read anymore into a fun way to decorate for fall! This pumpkin craft is easy to make with Original Tacky Glue and just a few extra supplies. Create book page pumpkins in a variety of sizes for a fantastic fall display! Fall Welcome Canvas Welcome friends & family home for the holiday season with a friendly fall sign. All you need is a canvas, paint, and fabric leaves in pretty fall colors. Tack them onto your canvas with Aleene's Tacky Spray, and you'll be ready to greet visitors with a warm welcome. Feeling inspired yet? How are you crafting for fall with Aleene's glues? Make sure to tag us on social @aleenesdiy and let us know!
Fall DIY Decorations: Pumpkins
We love pumpkins! (Is there anyone who doesn't?!) Pumpkins are the perfect fall DIY decoration because they're easy and affordable to make with Aleene's Glues, and they look fab all season long, no matter what style you prefer. If you're reading this article, chances are you also love pumpkins, or you're at least looking for some easy, affordable fall DIY decorations that look like you swooped them up at a fancy store. You've come to the right place! We've rounded up some of our favorite fall pumpkin projects made with Aleene's Glues to help get you inspired on your DIY decorating adventures this season. Wood Slice Chalk Pumpkins If you have firewood ready and waiting to take the edge off of the upcoming wintertime chill, this is the perfect fall DIY decoration project for you! Slice a few rounds from one of your larger logs, grab some of those leftover corks from your last dinner party (or hey, a great excuse to throw a new one) and you're in business with a little help from Original Tacky Glue and some acrylic paint. Easy Decorative Mini Pumpkins Seriously one of the easiest fall DIY decorations around, these mini pumpkins come to life with decorative papers, ribbons and Original Tacky Glue. Cut out your favorite designs from decorative papers and glue on in an artsy way for a super simple pumpkin project that looks oh so fab. Book Page Pumpkins Turn books into pumpkins? Hey, if Cinderella can ride in a stagecoach made from a pumpkin, you can certainly have a pumpkin made from a book! This rustic fall DIY decoration comes together easily with a thick paperback book, some fun fall embellishments like faux leaves and twine, and Original Tacky Glue. It's a creative project fit for history books (that you can one day turn into more pumpkins)! Fall Glitter Pumpkins This fall DIY decoration project combines two of our favorite things: pumpkins and glitter! And Original Tacky Glue of course - the most versatile craft glue around! You only need Tacky Glue and your favorite glitters to create this shiny, happy set of pumpkins that will look radiant anywhere you place them. Metal, Wood & Cork Pumpkins Normally people just pick up a real or faux pumpkin and decorate that, but this fall DIY decoration project gets super creative with materials! Instead of using actual pumpkins, we went for pumpkin shapes made with natural materials like cork, metal and wood, then painted for chic effects. Check out these three pumpkins made three ways with a little help from Aleene's Wood Glue and Turbo Tacky Glue. Yarn Pumpkins Are your kids into crafting? This fun pumpkin project uses yarn and Aleene's Original Tacky Glue to create string pumpkins you can hang in the window or around the house to add some fall cheer - inside and outside for people walking by! Reclaimed Wood Pumpkins Use the leftover scrap wood from all of those home improvement projects you've been working on to make your own set of wood pumpkins that will last for years to come! Bonus: there's no heavy-duty construction needed for these fall DIY decorations when you use tough-as-nails Aleene's Wood Glue. Glitter Dash Pumpkin Looking for more glitter ideas? Use Aleene's Original Tacky Glue to create dashes or other patterns - like dots and swirls - on a foam pumpkin, then sprinkle on glitter for sparkly pumpkin decor that'll dazzle your friends and family. Day of the Dead Pumpkins Don't forget about Day of the Dead when you're decorating for fall! The day after Halloween, this special day honors and celebrates loved ones who've passed on. Sugar skulls are popular during this holiday, and you can make your own version with pumpkins using foam pumpkins and Aleene's Felt & Foam Glue. It's a fun and easy project for all ages! Feeling inspired? Get started on your fall pumpkin projects today. It'll be Christmas before you know it! (And make sure to tag us on social @aleenesdiy and share your pumpkin creations with us.)
DIY Napkin Decoupage Pumpkin Decorations
Discover a fun way to decorate this fall with napkin decoupage! Learn how to use Aleene’s Premium Decoupage Matte and seasonal paper napkins to create stunning pumpkin decorations with this easy tutorial from Maria Provenzano. This creative décor idea can be customized with your desired napkin designs, so you can make each pumpkin uniquely yours! What you need: Aleene’s Premium Decoupage Matte Faux pumpkins Paper napkins Paintbrush Wax paper Scissors Small disposable bowlStep 1 Prepare your pumpkin decorations Step 1 Prepare your pumpkin decorations Gather the materials for this napkin decoupage project and prepare your pumpkin decorations. Lay a sheet of wax paper across your work surface and ensure your faux pumpkin is clean and dry. Pour Aleene’s Premium Decoupage Matte into a small disposable bowl. Step 2 Place napkins onto the pumpkin Step 2 Place napkins onto the pumpkinOpen and place the napkins onto the pumpkin, design side up. Wrap the napkins around the pumpkin to ensure it will be completely covered, with only the stem poking out. Step 3 Apply decoupage glue Step 3 Apply decoupage glueHold the pumpkin decoration by its stem, then lift the napkins and apply decoupage glue onto the surface of the pumpkin using a paintbrush. Step 4 Apply the napkin decoupage Step 4 Apply the napkin decoupageWhile the glue is still wet, press a section of the paper napkin onto the pumpkin, smoothing out any wrinkles as needed. Use scissors to trim any excess. Repeat this process to cover your pumpkin completely in napkin decoupage! Step 5 Seal with decoupage glue Step 5 Seal with decoupage glue Once your pumpkin decoration is completely covered with the napkin decoupage, seal your designs with a final coat of decoupage glue. Step 6 Let dry and enjoy! Step 6 Let dry and enjoy! Once the glue has dried completely, your napkin decoupage pumpkin is ready to display! These colorful pumpkin decorations are a unique way to spruce up your space for fall— try making a variety of napkin decoupage pumpkins with different designs! Will you be making your own napkin decoupage pumpkin decorations with Aleene’s Premium Decoupage Matte? Show us your DIY seasonal décor and tag us on social media @AleenesDIY!
DIY Book Page Pumpkin
It’s almost that time of year again! The cooler weather, changing colors, and pumpkin spice lattes. Oh fall how I love you so. There is no doubt pumpkins are a familiar sight this time of year and today I’m sharing how to bring some fall decor to your home with a few supplies a book and Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue. What you need: Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue Paperback book Craft knife Scissors Pencil Self-healing cutting mat Painter's sponge Craft Paint Twine Tree twigs or cinnamon sticks First thing you’ll have to do is to remove the front and back cover. Sketch out a pumpkin to fit the size of your book when folded this will be your cutting template. You can also just print out a pumpkin and modify the image to fit your book. Fold the pumpkin sketch in half; you’re only going to use one half of the template. Before cutting out the template, make sure the pumpkin half will actually fit within the book you plan to cut. Trim the template accordingly to get the perfect fit for the book. Slide the self-healing mat under 5-6 pages. Place the template on top of the pages trace with a pencil and carefully use the X-Acto knife to cut the pages along the line. Limit the number of pages you cut at one time to about 5-6. If you stack too many pages, the knife may not cut through them cleanly. After cutting the first set, slide the mat under the next stack of pages and repeat until you get to the end of the book. If you want to add some charm to your pumpkin, Fold the book and use a sponge brush to apply several coats of craft paint across the outside of the pages. Allow to dry. Use Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue to connect the two sides of the book together along the spine. You may also want to glue the two end pages together for a better hold. Save
Colorful Skulls with DIY Flocking Powder and Spray Paint
Add vibrant color and fun texture to your Halloween décor with COLORSHOT! This tutorial from Oh Yay Studio will show you how to use COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint and homemade flocking powder to create colorful skulls with a fuzzy flocked texture. Get ready for spooky season in style with this simple Halloween DIY! What you need: COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints (This project uses Cheers, Lucky Penny, Treasure Chest, Cosmo, Summer Pedicure, Emoji, Extra Guacamole, Island Girl, Mermaid, and Scuba) Black or gray acrylic paint (optional) Fine-grit sand paper (optional) Plastic skulls in various sizes All-purpose flour Baking soda Small bowl Protective surface cover Disposable plastic glovesPrepare the plastic skulls Pick out which COLORSHOT shades you’d like to use for your colorful skulls! For this easy Halloween DIY, Oh Yay Studio used Cheers, Lucky Penny, Treasure Chest, Cosmo, Summer Pedicure, Emoji, Extra Guacamole, Island Girl, Mermaid, and Scuba. Optional: Roughen the surface of your plastic skulls with a fine-grit sandpaper, then clean and dry thoroughly to remove any dust and debris. This will help the spray paint adhere to the plastic. Use black or gray acrylic paint to color in the eyes and nose of the plastic skulls. Create DIY flocking powder Create some homemade flocking powder for this Halloween DIY by mixing 1 part baking soda and 1 part all-purpose flour in a small bowl until well combined. Apply spray paint Set up your spray painting station in a well-ventilated area with a protective surface cover to protect from overspray. You’ll also want to wear plastic gloves while working on this colorful Halloween DIY! Shake the can of COLORSHOT for at least a minute and hold the can at least 3 inches away from the plastic skulls while spraying to achieve evenly coated colorful skulls. Apply flocking powder Sprinkle the homemade flocking powder onto the paint while it’s still wet. Alternately, you can dip the spray painted skull into the bowl of flocking powder. Gently blow off the excess until an even coat of flocking powder is left on the colorful skulls. For a thicker flock, allow the powder to set as the paint dries before blowing off the excess. Repeat and let dry Repeat this process until your plastic skulls are entirely covered in spray paint and flocking powder. Once all your colorful skulls have been flocked, set them aside to dry completely. Display your colorful skulls with DIY flocking powder and spray paint Once your colorful skulls have dried completely, they are ready to display. Arrange your faux flocked skulls however you’d like and admire your unique Halloween DIY décor!How are you decorating for Halloween with COLORSHOT? Tag us on social media @mycolorshot and show your take on these colorful skulls and other Halloween DIYs!
COLORSHOT Barbie Box Halloween Costume
If you’re thinking about being a Barbie for Halloween, take your costume to the next level with a DIY Barbie box! This tutorial from Maria Provenzano will show you how to use COLORSHOT to create a life size Barbie box that’s the perfect accessory for a Halloween costume or photo booth prop. COLORSHOT in Farmer’s Daughter and Summer Pedicure create the perfect shade of pink for this project! What you need: COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints (This project uses Farmer’s Daughter and Summer Pedicure) COLORSHOT White Primer Aleene’s Tacky Spray Paper Barbie decals XL cardboard box Measuring tape Hot glue gun Pink and white cardstock Box cutter or scissors Pink or white ribbon Protective surface coverPrepare the box Use a box cutter or scissors to break down an XL cardboard box. Measure and cut a window on the middle panel. Don’t toss the cut cardboard—we’ll be using it for this Barbie box costume in the next step! Trace and cut decal borders Use a pencil to trace your Barbie decals onto the scrap cardboard, then cut with a box cutter or scissors. These will act as borders for your decals on the window of your Barbie box! Apply primer to the Barbie box Set up your spray painting station in a well-ventilated area. Protect the surrounding area from overspray with a drop cloth or other protective surface cover. Use COLORSHOT White Primer to give your DIY Barbie box costume a white base. This will help cover any printed logos on the cardboard. Allow the primer to dry to the touch. Spray paint the inside of the Barbie box Once the primer has dried, flip the cardboard box over and spray paint the inside with COLORSHOT in Summer Pedicure. Apply the spray paint in smooth, even strokes and shake often during use. Spray paint the outside of the Barbie box Reassemble your Barbie box, using a hot glue gun to secure the corners and edges. Use COLORSHOT in Farmer’s Daughter to paint the outside of your Barbie Box and the two cardboard decal borders. Allow the paint to dry to the touch and apply additional coats as desired. Create background for Barbie box costume Create a background for the inside of your Barbie box costume with pink and white cardstock. Use Aleene’s Tacky Spray to secure the paper background into place. Assemble your Barbie Box It’s time to start assembling your DIY Barbie box costume! Use a hot glue gun to secure the ribbon straps and cardboard decal borders into place. Then use Tacky Spray to adhere the paper decals to the front of the box. Life size Barbie box costume with COLORSHOT Your life size Barbie box is ready to wear! Put on your favorite pink outfit, then slip your arms through the ribbon straps and secure the waist tie for extra support. This easy DIY Halloween costume idea doubles as a photo booth prop, too!This Barbie box costume will bring your inner Barbie to life! Show us your colorful DIY Halloween costumes with COLORSHOT and tag us ono social media @mycolorshot!
No-Sew Halloween DIY: Raincloud & Rainbow Costume
Embrace the magic of the Halloween season with a whimsical costume! This no-sew Halloween DIY from Oh Yay Studio will show you how to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud— literally! Learn how to create a raincloud and rainbow costume with Aleene’s Insta-Fuse Fabric Fusion and get ready for another creative Halloween. What you need: Aleene’s Insta-Fuse Fabric Fusion 1 ½ - 3 yards of white fabric Fabric in rainbow colors Blue fabric Iron + ironing board 10” foam disc Headband Polyester fiberfill Ribbon Scissors Paper Pencil Step 1 Step 1 Cut out the clouds and straps To start this Halloween DIY, measure your body and cut out the clouds from fabric. Cut the width of your white fabric in half so that you have 2 long strips, then fold each piece in half width wise. You will use one long folded piece for the front and one for the back. Measure and cut the over-the-shoulder straps and some tie straps for the side of the body. For this kids’ costume, Oh Yay Studio cut 2 of the shoulder straps about 15” and 4 of the side straps about 8” long. Step 2 Step 2 Glue cloud together Glue your Halloween DIY costume together with Aleenes Insta-Fuse Fabric Fusion! Begin by running a bead of glue along the outer edge of the cloud. To activate the adhesive, set your iron to high and iron the glued area in circular motions for 30 seconds. Be sure to keep a close eye on your project when ironing to prevent scorching. Flip and repeat on the backside. Pull on the fabric to test the bond and repeat ironing if necessary. Step 3 Step 3 Alternate gluing and stuffing Repeat ironing and gluing as you stuff the cloud with polyester fiberfill. Work from left to right and apply Insta-Fuse Fabric Fusion in semi-circles across the fabric to give your Halloween DIY fluffy, cloud-like dimension. Be sure to add the ends of both of your straps along the top of the cloud and the 2 sides straps along the sides. Step 4 Step 4 Repeat and attach clouds Repeat steps 2 and 3 to glue and fill your second cloud. Attach the two clouds together through the top straps. Step 5 Step 5 Cut and prep raindrops Next, make some raindrops for your Halloween DIY costume. Cut varying lengths of ribbon, then cut twice as many raindrop shapes from blue fabric. Apply Insta-Fuse Fabric Fusion and ribbon to one raindrop and place another raindrop on top. Iron to secure, then flip and repeat. Step 6 Step 6 Attach raindrops Use Insta-Fuse Fabric Fusion to attach the raindrop strands to the inside of the rainclouds, ironing to secure into place. Attach the raindrops on both the front and back pieces to create a skirt of droplets for your Halloween DIY. This will give the illusion of raindrops falling from your cloud! Step 7 Step 7 Prepare the rainbow template This Halloween DIY wouldn't be complete without a rainbow costume headpiece! Prepare your rainbow by cutting a 10 foam circle in half. Create a template by tracing the half circle onto a piece of paper, then measure and draw 7 concentric arches onto the template. Step 8 Step 8 Cut rainbow colors from fabric Cut a strip of red fabric a 1/4 wider than the foam disc for your rainbow costume headpiece. Use your template to cut out the outer most half circle out of red fabric. Remember to cut two of every color one for the front and one for the back of the rainbow. Then cut off the first arch on the paper template and trace a slightly smaller arch onto the next color. Repeat this process with all the colors of your rainbow! Step 9 Step 9 Assemble the rainbow Once you've cut out all the colors, assemble your rainbow costume headpiece by gluing and ironing as you layer the colors together. Step 11 Step 11 Complete the rainbow This Halloween DIY is almost complete! Add the foam disc to your rainbow and secure into place with more glue and fabric. Glue and iron the rainbow onto your headband to complete the rainbow costume headpiece! Step 12 Step 12 Assemble the raincloud and rainbow costume The best part about this no-sew Halloween DIY is that you dont need to wait for the fabric glue to dry just slip the costume over your head and tie the sides together! Pair this rainbow costume with a cute umbrella and rain boots for a whimsical take on Halloween. This raincloud and rainbow costume is a breeze to make thanks to Aleenes Insta-Fuse Fabric Fusion! Show us your no-sew Halloween DIY costumes and tag us on social media @AleenesDIY!
Last-Minute Costume Ideas for Halloween
It's happened to all of us: waiting until the last minute to do something. Sometimes it causes stress; sometimes it pays off. Today it pays off if you're looking for a Halloween costume you can whip up in no time! These last-minute costume ideas are easy to DIY using Aleene's Glues - with no sewing needed. So get out the glue and get inspired to make your Halloween look extra BOO-tiful this year! Easy No-Sew Baby Dinosaur Costume The coolness of dinosaurs will never become extinct, no matter how old you are. We made this no-sew dinosaur costume for kids, but we're honestly a little tempted to make one for grownups too. Or maybe take it a step further and make hoodies for the whole fam for a roaring good time! It's easy enough with felt squares, a comfy hoodie and Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive. Matching Pet & Owner Scarecrow Costumes Dressing up for Halloween is even more fun when you include your furry family members! Patch up overalls with colorful fabrics and Aleene's Fabric Fusion for costumes that'll be ready as soon as the glue dries. Just don't be surprised if the crows think you're sweet instead of scary, and flock right to you! Quick & Easy Cat Ears Save those nine lives for another day with a simple costume that's the cat's meow. Use Fabric Fusion to glue fabric flowers onto a cat ears headband for a last-minute look you'll love. Want something spookier? Try gluing on spiders and webbing instead! Pirate Costume No bones about it, your first mates will treasure this easy last-minute costume idea! With felt, faux fur and Tacky Glue, this no-sew pirate costume will spare you from having to walk the plank for waiting until the last minute to create it. Cactus Couples Costume You'll get stuck on wearing this sharp costume for couples! Turn simple sweatshirts into catchy cactus costumes with chenille stems, faux flowers and Aleene's Fabric Fusion. Then get ready to win cutest couples costume at this year's party - even if it's only a party for two! Toy Story Barbie-Inspired Costume This doll of a last-minute costume idea only takes a few supplies to get you dressed to impress this Halloween. No tricks to whip up this look in just a few steps with Fabric Fusion! It'll be a that a treat to wear (and maybe work out in after Halloween is over). No-Sew Superhero Cape If you're looking for a fun costume for kids, this cape idea is here to save the day! Use Aleene's Fabric Fusion to customize with your kiddo's monogram and favorite colors. Easy No-Sew Bat Costume Spread your creative wings this Halloween with a last-minute costume idea that's super cute, affordable and so easy to make. This bat wing costume comes together in no time with just a few swatches of lace, a black sweater and Aleene's Fabric Fusion. It's perfect for the office party, the after party or wearing while handing out candy to trick-or-treaters. Feeling better about waiting til the last minute to get your costume together? We hope so! Make sure to share your creations with us by tagging us on social @aleenesdiy. Happy Halloween!
DIY Reverse Dye Skeleton Shirt for Halloween
Published Date: September 29, 2022 You already know we love tie dye for Halloween! This year, we’re trying something different for spooky season— reverse dye! This tutorial from Mister Larrie will show you how to use the Tulip Reverse Dye Pen to create a spooky skeleton shirt that you’ll want to wear all October long. It’s so easy to create creepy custom designs on dark fabrics with the Reverse Dye Pen! Supplies needed Tulip Reverse Dye Pen Black 100% cotton shirt Cardboard Plastic bag Protective gloves Lint roller Instructions Clean the shirt that you’re using for this project Prewash and dry the shirt you’ll be using for this project. We’re using a black shirt for a classic spooky skeleton, but you can use any dark-colored cotton tee for this project! Lay the shirt flat on a protected work surface and use a lint roller to pick up any extra lint. Measure and cut cardboard to fit shirt Measure and cut a piece of cardboard to fit the torso of your shirt. Cover the cardboard with a plastic bag, then insert between layers of fabric. This step is important— you don’t want the Reverse Dye Pen to bleed onto the other side! Use reverse dye pen to draw the skeleton torso Be sure to wear protective gloves before using your Reverse Dye Pen! Fill the body of the pen with warm water and shake well. Gently squeeze the Reverse Dye Pen and freehand your skeleton shirt design! Start with the sternum and collarbones, then the ribcage and vertebrae to complete your skeletal torso. Allow project to set until desired color removal is achieved Work quickly to draw on additional details to your DIY skeleton shirt. Allow your project to set until desired color removal is achieved, approximately 20 minutes. Reverse dye skeleton shirt Rinse, wash in cool water with a little laundry detergent, dry, and reveal! It’s that easy to create your own skeleton shirt with Tulip! Will you be making your own spooky skeleton shirt with Tulip? Show us your colorful Halloween creations and tag us on social media @TulipColorCrafts!
Easy and Affordable Vintage-Inspired Mirror
You’ve seen similar mirrors priced for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. But what if you could make it yourself for a fraction of the price? Brianna Brown shows us how to revamp that thrift find to create a bold and elegant vintage-inspired mirror with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint! What you need: - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint (This project uses First Million) - Aleene’s Wood Glue - Mirror - Floral wood appliquesSecure wood appliques using Aleene’s Wood Glue Before you get started on your project, thoroughly clean your mirror from any dust and debris. Use Aleene’s Wood Glue to secure the floral wood appliques to the corners and top of the mirror’s frame. Allow to dry fully before proceeding. Spray paint the mirror’s frame using several light coats. Cover the surface of the mirror and use painter’s tape along the edges to avoid overspray. In a well-ventilated area, spray the mirror’s frame with several light coats of COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint, letting dry between coats. We used First Million in this project for an elegant metallic finish! Remove painter’s tape and surface covering Allow the paint to cure for at least 24 hours. Then, remove the surface covering and painter’s tape from the mirror. Display your mirror Lean the mirror against a wall and get ready to take some selfies! No one would guess that you made this gorgeous ornate mirror for under $100. It’s nice to be a baller on a budget!What other projects will you create with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints? Show us your creations and tag us on social @MyColorshot!
DIY Halloween Face Masks with Glow Fabric Paint
As Halloween gets closer, we want to ensure that everyone stays safe and healthy when celebrating. Luckily, these glow in the dark monster masks are a graveyard smash! Craft Box Girls show how you can keep your trick-or-treaters safe this year with these spooky stylish face masks made with Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paint and Glow in the Dark Fabric Paint! What you need: - Tulip Glow in the Dark Dimensional Fabric Paint - Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paint - Cloth face masks (This project uses orange, purple, and black) Before painting your project, be sure to wash and dry your cloth face masks. In this project, we are using masks in orange to create a fun jack-o-lantern mask, black for a spooky skeleton mask, and purple to make a mischievous monster mask. Feel free to get creative and use any colors you’d like! Paint the faces onto each mask using fabric paint. To create a jack-o-lantern mask, use black fabric paint to create a triangle-shaped nose and the classic cut-out mouth. Outline the jack-o-lantern face with Glow in the Dark Dimensional Fabric Paint For a skeleton mask, you can either use white fabric paint as a base and outline with glow paint, or paint entirely with glow paint. Outline the skeleton face with Glow in the Dark Dimensional Fabric Paint To make a monster mask, use white fabric paint to draw sharp teeth, red for the tongue, and black for the background of the mouth. Outline the monster face with Glow in the Dark Dimensional Fabric Paint Charge your glow masks with a UV light source. How else will you use Tulip Glow in the Dark Fabric Paint on your monster masks? Stay safe this Halloween and share your creative ideas with us on social @TulipColorCrafts!
Glow in the Dark Halloween Ghost Costume
Published Date: October 11, 2021 Are you looking for a simple yet stunning costume for your kids this Halloween? Look no further! Ghosts are a spooky staple for the season, of course, but surely the classic white bedsheet could use an upgrade. Oh Yay Studio will show us how to create a frightfully fun glowing ghost costume using the Tulip Glow in the Dark Tie-Dye Kit! Supplies needed - Tulip One-Step Glow in the Dark Tie-Dye Kit - 100% cotton flat kid’s bedsheet - Scissors Instructions Prewash and dry your sheet, then choose your folding technique Before you get started, prewash and dry your bedsheet. Then choose your technique for folding and binding your project. In this example, Oh Yay Studio uses the accordion tie-dye technique. Prepare the tie-dye solutions Prepare the tie-dye solutions according to the package instructions. Add water to each bottle at the indicated “Water Fill” line. Reattach the nozzle with cap on and shake vigorously for a minimum of 1 minute. Remove the nozzle again and add the Glow Mixer to the indicated “Mixer Fill” line. Reattach the nozzle and cap and shake the solution for a minimum of 1 minute. Apply the dye solution to each section of the bedsheet. Apply your desired color of Glow Tie-Dye solution to each section, getting into all of the folds and crevices. Be sure to wear gloves during this step! To help the fabric absorb the dyes, work the solution into the fabric using your hands as you apply it. While applying they dye solution, shake regularly to ensure an even distribution of glow pigment in the dye. For best results, dye should be applied to a dry project. Allow the sheet to air dry for 24 hours, then machine wash and dry. When you’re finished applying the dye, remove the rubber bands and unfold your sheet. Lay the garment horizontally on the lined workspace to air dry for at least 24 hours to allow the dye to set. Flip the garment over halfway through the drying process to ensure that all layers dry thoroughly. Once it has thoroughly dried, machine wash your garment with cold water and a mild detergent on the “delicate” setting and allow to air dry. Measure and cut out eye holes Have your child try on the sheet, and measure approximately where their eyes are lined up on the fabric. It helps to mark the fabric so that you know exactly where to cut. Finally, cut out the two eye holes and your ghoulishly glowing ghost costume is ready! To charge the glow pigments, place the garment outside in the sunlight for 30-60 seconds or use a flashlight to recharge at night as needed. What other creative costumes will you make with Tulip Tie Dye for this spooky season? Share your ideas with us on social @TulipColorCrafts!
Spooky Chic Planters Halloween Craft Idea
Get into the spirit of the season with wickedly fun décor that’s as glam as it is ghostly. This simple Halloween craft idea from Norx in the Know uses budget-friendly materials to DIY a spooky set of planters for your potted plants. Add a finishing touch with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint for a scarily chic display you can update with seasonal accents for year-round use. What you need: - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint – Head in the Clouds shown here - Foam rings – enough for desired size planters - Glass bowl – to fit inside foam rings - Glue gun + glue sticks - Disposable plastic surface cover - Texture spray - Large vases to serve as planter bases - Spiders, flowers or other Halloween accentsHalloween planter supplies For this Halloween craft idea, first decide where you want to create your display so you know what size of planters you’ll need to fit the space. That will help you determine how many foam rings to use, and the size of the vase for your planter base. Apply glue to foam base To attach the rings together, apply a line of glue around the top of one ring. (If you don’t have a hot glue gun, you can use any strong industrial glue that works on foam.) Press foam ring on top of glue Press another foam ring on top of the base ring. Tip from Norx in the Know: there is a seam line on each ring, so make sure to align the seams as you stack each ring on top of the other for a cohesive look. Continue gluing and stacking to desired size Place the glass bowl in the center of the foam rings, then continue applying glue and stacking rings until you’ve created the planter containers to your desired size. Once the glue is dry, it’s time to start painting this fun Halloween craft idea! Spray texture onto foam rings Working in a well-ventilated area, spray texture to your liking on each planter, working your way around all sides. Spray COLORSHOT onto rings Next spray several light coats of spray paint onto the planters and the base pieces, letting dry between coats. Glue foam rings to base After the spray paint dries, glue the base pieces to the base of the glass bowls sitting inside the planters. Let dry. Place potted plant inside planter Don’t forget to insert plants into your new planters! Embellish planters with Halloween items Complete this cool Halloween craft idea by attaching spooky spiders, flowers or other themed decorations to each planter. (If you plan on switching out the decorations per season, use a temporary glue instead of a permanent one.) Easy planter Halloween craft idea Such a wickedly easy Halloween craft idea, right?! How are you decorating with COLORSHOT this season? Make sure to tag us on social @mycolorshot and share with us!
8 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
Maybe you’ve been super swamped with school or work and haven’t had time to think about a Halloween costume, or maybe you just now decided you feel like dressing up. Whatever your reason, you’re in need of a last-minute Halloween costume, and we have some ideas. Check out this list of easy DIYs, then grab your Tulip products and get ready to whip up a costume in no time! What you need: Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit - Tulip Fabric Markers - Tulip Fabric Paints - Costume substrate Ice Cream Cone Costume This last-minute Halloween costume will make your evening a little less scary and a whole lot sweeter! Sprinkle the fun onto a white dress (or T-shirt) with Puff Paints and top with a paper cone headband for an ice cream cone costume that takes the cake. Eerie Eyeball Shoes Maybe you’re not in the mood to dress up, but just want an eerie accent instead? We see you. Use Tulip Fabric Markers to customize canvas shoes with your fave Fright Night designs so you can step into something spooky this Halloween. Family Hippie Costumes These hippie last-minute Halloween costumes will give the whole fam a groovy good time from start to finish! Tie dye T-shirts in your favorite colors, throw in some flowers and sunny shades, and you’re ready to rock. Puff Paint Witch Necklace Get your creativity brewing with a witch costume you can easily craft up in a short amount of time! Use Puff Paints to create a necklace with a magical touch, throw on a pointy hat, and you’ll be ready to head out in spellbinding style this Halloween. Glowing Jack o’ Lantern T-shirts Save on spend – and time – by making your own last-minute Halloween costume with a ghoulish grin. Using a custom freezer paper stencil and glowing green Fabric Paint, you’ll be all smiles after the paint dries. You can use Tulip Body Art products to add to your look with face paint, top with a headband, or leave just like this for a simple Halloween look that still makes a statement. Glow-in-the-Dark Bat Mask Stand out in the dark, and with dimension, in a custom bat mask crafted with glowing Puff Paint. You’ll be ready to spread your wickedly cool wings in this last-minute Halloween costume as soon as the paint dries! Last-Minute T-shirt Costumes A T-shirt and fabric paint will make your last-minute life easier this year! From a deviled egg to a very berry vibe, some quick painted accents will give you extra time to focus on what’s really important this Halloween: eating all of that delicious candy. Glowing Spiderweb Necklace Get a little creepy-crawly with your last-minute Halloween costume using glow-in-the-dark Puff Paint and tulle! This spiderweb necklace is sure to scare off others with its awesome arachnid design. We hope this list of easy-to-make costumes saves the day with its anything-but-boring ideas. Don’t forget to share with us what you’re making with Tulip by tagging us on social @tulipcolorcrafts!
Easy Painted Pumpkins for Halloween
Is anyone else ready for Halloween, or is that just us? Bring on the crazy cool costumes, awesomely eerie décor, candy corn and pumpkins galore! Since we have all things ghoulish on our minds, we figured you might too, so we created this roundup of ideas to help get you in the spooky spirit of Halloween. Put away the carving tools and pick up some Tulip Puff Paints for these easy painted pumpkins everyone in the fam will scream with delight over! What you need: - Tulip Puff Paints of choice - Faux pumpkins in desired sizes - Halloween-themed stencils - Paintbrushes - Fabric accents - Craft glue Get out the gauze and get ready to wrap up easy painted pumpkins that’ll have trick-or-treaters screaming for their “Mummy” when they show up! Add facial features like googly eyes and Puff Paint mouths, then wrap in gauze and chains for a super simple way to add some spookiness to your front porch. Into ghoulish glow? So are we! Use glow-in-the-dark Puff Paints to bring your pumpkins to life decorated as your favorite critters. Create tails and wings with fabrics or cardstock for a set of easy painted pumpkins that are the cat’s meow. If freehand painting isn’t your jam, stencils are an easy way to go! Paint on your favorite Halloween wording, creepy crawlers or even deck out your painted pumpkins in designer patterns. It’s the easiest way to create pumpkins that make a statement! While you’re perking up your porch, add some creative magic to your mantle too! Make your own easy painted pumpkin Halloween wreaths with embroidery hoops and themed fabric. Then use Puff Paint to decorate with jack-o-lantern faces, quotes and more, for colorful wreaths that are sure to be your favorite new décor! Who said Halloween can’t be glamourous? Use metallic paints, sequins and sparkle to create easy painted pumpkins that’ll add some boo-tiful bling to your Fright Night festivities. Light the night with easy painted pumpkins decorated in an enchanting glow! Use Puff Paint to create ooey-gooey glowing drips or a BOO that stands out with haunting flair. Can’t decide which kind of design to paint on your pumpkin? How about a witch? Paint on details and top with a pointy hat for an easy painted pumpkin that’s spellbindingly creative. If spooky isn’t your style, try sweetening things up with easy painted pumpkins that look like donuts instead of devilish décor. They’ll be a treat for your senses while you’re treating yourself to some Halloween candy! We hope these painted pumpkin ideas have you inspired to make your Halloween extra creative this year. Don’t forget to share your projects with us by tagging @tulipcolorcrafts on social. Happy crafting, and happy Halloween!
Color Mixing Painting Technique with Fabric Paint
Here’s a fun piece of art that takes hardly any time to make and will brighten up any room. Steffi Lynn of Have a Nice Day shows you how to create colorful canvas art using her color mixing paint technique that will expand your Tulip Soft Fabric Paint Rainbow Pack from 10 colors to … as many as you can create! What you need: For this painting technique, you can use the Soft Paint Rainbow 10 Pack if you want to start with a great selection of primary colors, or you can even use colors you already have! To experiment with color mixing, you’ll need a smooth surface to use as a palette. Step 2 The best part about this painting technique is you just get to play and experiment with mixing different colors to see what you like! Squeeze a little bit of each paint you want to use onto the palette. Step 3 Using your brush, start mixing colors to create different shades. Don’t like the color you’ve made? No problem, keep mixing, or wipe the palette clean and try some new options. Nothing’s final yet. Pro tip: Don’t just mix 2 colors, try 3 and test different amounts! Step 4 Once you’ve found the colors you like, make sure you’ve mixed enough to lay it evenly on your canvas. With a pencil, mark a dot on your canvas where each color will go. (You can measure if you want exact spacing and alignment between color dots!) Then start painting your different colors you’ve mixed onto the markings in whatever order you like. Step 5 Once the paint is dry, you’ll have a great new piece of art and some new colors you’ll remember how to mix in the future. Wasn’t that an easy color mixing painting technique? What kinds of color mixing art are you inspired to make with Tulip Soft Fabric Paints? Tag us on social @tulipcolorcrafts and share with us!
Tack-It Method Fall Glitter Tumbler
We’re big fans of fall here at Aleene’s. One of the reasons being because it’s full of pumpkin spice and everything nice! So of course we’re all about this fabulous fall glitter tumbler from the Craft Box Girls, made using the Tack-It Method with Aleene’s Tack-It Over & Over. Not familiar with this easy process? We’ve got you covered in this tutorial! You’ll be set to make your own glitter tumbler you can fill with all of the pumpkin spiced lattes your heart desires this season. Cheers! What you need: - Aleene’s Tack-It Over & Over - Tumbler - Fine glitter in desired fall colors - Spray paint/primer in desired color - Tumbler spinner - Epoxy - Craft sticks - Plastic cups - Gloves - Fine-bristle paintbrush - Mask (when working with epoxy) - Adhesive vinyl decal of desired phrase/design - Masking tapeStep 1: Choose your desired design/lettering in a fun fall color, then pick coordinating glitter colors to go with it! Craft Box Girls used red, gold and brown, but feel free to mix things up for your own project. Step 2: Before getting started, make sure your tumbler is clean and free from dust and prints before spray painting. Tape the inside to protect from spray paint. Working in a well-ventilated area, spray paint your tumbler then let it dry completely. Step 3: Mix a 1:1 ratio of Tack-It Over & Over and water in a plastic cup. Step 4: Place the tumbler on a tumbler spinner and brush a coat of the Tack-It/water mixture onto the tumbler. Let it dry so it forms a tacky texture. Step 5: Turn the tumbler spinner on and sprinkle glitter evenly over the tumbler. You can choose one color or do an ombre effect with multiple colors like Craft Box Girls. Step 6: Use your fingers to press and smooth the glitter into the tacky surface on the tumbler. This is the magic of the Tack-It Method! Step 7: Mix your epoxy according to instructions, wearing a mask and gloves for extra caution. Once your epoxy is ready, turn on your tumbler spinner so it spins slowly, then pour and spread the epoxy over the tumbler. You can use your gloved fingers to help smooth the epoxy, covering the entire tumbler and the bottom of the tumbler. Let the tumbler spin for 8 to 12 hours while the epoxy cures. Step 8: Once the epoxy has cured, apply the vinyl decal, then apply one final coat of epoxy. Let the tumbler spin until the epoxy has completely cured. Step 9: And now your fabulous fall glitter tumbler is ready to keep your pumpkin spiced lattes yummy while you tackle your day!
Easy Hippie Costumes for the Whole Fam
Published Date: October 19, 2020 If you’re hoping to make your Halloween a little less ghoulish and a lot more groovy, these easy hippie costumes should do the trick! Craft Box Girls will show you how to use Tulip Two-Minute Tie Dye to make colorful tie-dye costumes with far-out flair. Supplies needed - Tulip Two-Minute Tie-Dye Kit + additional One-Step Dyes if desired - White 100% cotton T-shirts, flowy tops to tie dye - Jeans - Lace or colorful fabric - Colorful pompom trims to match tie dye - Scissors - Disposable plastic surface cover - Aleene’s® Fabric Fusion® - Sunglasses, necklaces and other hippie accessories Instructions Tulip Two-Minute Tie Dye Tulip Two-Minute Tie Dye helps speed up the dye set process, which is great if you’re short on time or are making last-minute Halloween costumes! Cover your work surface with a disposable plastic surface cover, and wash all items you plan on tie dyeing for your easy hippie costumes. Leave them damp, or make sure to thoroughly dampen before adding the dyes. Choose tie-dye technique and mix dyes For your easy hippie costumes, you can choose any tie-dye technique you like. Craft Box Girls opted for the bullseye tie-dye technique, the spiral tie-dye technique, and the stripes tie-dye technique. Prep your dyes (no more than 24 hours before using) by adding water according to instructions. Twist T-shirt into a spiral For the spiral tie-dye T-shirt, lay the damp T-shirt out flat on your work surface. Pinch the fabric in the center of the shirt and twist until the entire shirt is swirled. Add dyes and process in microwave Secure the shirt by crisscrossing rubber bands around it, then squeeze your chosen dye colors onto the shirt however you like. Repeat on the back side, then place into the Two-Minute Tie-Dye Container and process according to instructions. NOTE: Make sure the T-shirt is completely damp before processing in the microwave. If any portion has dried out, even a little bit, re-dampen by spritzing with water. Wrap rubber bands around the top every few inches For the stripes tie-dye top, Craft Box Girls wrapped rubber bands around the top every few inches, including the sleeves. Apply dyes to top and process in microwave Apply dyes to the top, alternating colors in between the banded sections. Make sure to rotate the top as you apply the dyes so you get all sides. Once you’ve added the dyes, place in the container and process according to instructions. Pull fabric into a tube shape For the bullseye tie-dye T-shirt, pinch the damp shirt in the center of where you want your bullseye design to be, then pull the entire shirt into a tube shape. Apply dyes and process in microwave Wrap rubber bands around the shirt every few inches, then apply your chosen dye colors. Alternate colors between the banded sections, rotating the shirt as you apply the dyes so you get all sides. Once you’ve added all of your dyes, place into the container and process in the microwave according to instructions. Cut jeans at side seam To give your easy hippie costumes some extra fun flair, turn an old pair of jeans into bell bottoms. It’s so simple! Lay out your jeans on your work surface and cut a slit up the seam on both legs. Glue fabric in place Cut a swatch of fabric to fit in between the cut seams – this will help expand and widen the bottoms of your jean legs. Align your fabric inside of each leg, then add a line of Aleene’s® Fabric Fusion along each edge of the open seam. Press into place on the fabric swatch and let dry completely. Spiral tie-dye T-shirt Now it’s time to coordinate accessories to go with your easy hippie costumes! Bullseye tie-dye T-shirt You can cut leather string to make headbands, turn tassels into necklaces and add some 60s-style sunglasses! Tie-dye strips top Celebrate Halloween with peace, love and tie dye! Easy hippie costumes These easy hippie costumes will make a total statement no matter how you’re celebrating Halloween this year! Will you be wearing tie dye this Halloween? If so, tag us on social @tulipcolorcrafts and show us what you made!
Wickedly Easy Ghost Crafts
If you like your Halloween full of bats, boogeymen and boos, these spooky ghost crafts will make you hauntingly happy! Afraid they’re too difficult to DIY? It’s wickedly easy to get ghoulish with Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Glues and cheesecloth. Read on to get inspired to make your Halloween a total scream this year. What you need: - Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener & Draping Liquid- Aleene’s Stiffen-Quik Fabric Stiffening Spray- Cheesecloth - Foam balls of various sizes- SkewersStep 1 Forget about things that go bump in the night; what about the things that go boo?! Made with Aleenes Fabric Stiffener & Draping Liquid and lots of cheesecloth fabric, this larger ghost craft is perfect for your yard or perching on your front porch to spook out friends and family when they arrive. Use a balloon or ball as your larger ghost form and apply a generous amount of Fabric Stiffener to the cheesecloth before draping it over the form to dry. Once it dries, remove it from the form, glue or paint on facial features, then place your ghost craft on a stand for a BOOTIFUL Halloween display. Its also light enough to hang from your roof for extra eerie effects! Step 2 Not into life-sized ghosts? (Not that we blame you. Eek!) Create a smaller display like this mini ghost craft that's perfect for showcasing on a side table or table centerpiece. Still creepy, just a lot less so. For smaller ghost crafts like this one, you can use Aleenes Stiffen-Quik Spray on small swatches of cheesecloth draped over foam balls. Once they're dry, paint on their tiny features and create a spellbinding scene that gives you chills every time you walk by it. Step 3 If you're going for true haunted house vibes, you could also hang your ghost crafts from the ceiling, a chandelier or a doorframe. Make ghouls of various sizes with Fabric Stiffener & Draping Liquid, and after they're dry, thread fishing line through the tops. Then hang the ghosts at different lengths for a scream-worthy display and let's be honest, some extra Fright Night fun. Are you making ghost crafts with Aleenes this Halloween? Tag us on social @aleenesdiy and let us know what you're making!
DIY Couples Halloween Costume with COLORSHOT
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone reading this post that we’re completely obsessed with this DIY couples Halloween costume set from Freshly Fuji. Hello color! These super creative color wheel and paint chip costumes – complete with ideas for your fur babies too – have us ready to bust out our COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints and get crafty this Halloween. However your family is celebrating this year, we hope this inspires you to brighten things up with lots of color and your favorite COLORSHOT paint products. What you need: COLORWHEEL COSTUME - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints (Farmer’s Daughter, Summer Pedicure, Orange Slice, Emoji, With a Twist, Island Girl, Splash, Aromatherapy) - White foam board - Pencil, string and tape - Box cutter - Sandpaper - Rag - Protractor - Yard stick - Kraft paper - Delicate surface tape - Colored ribbon - Hot glue gun - Hook & loop strips - Drop cloth or protective plastic covering PAINT CHIP COSTUME - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints – 3 coordinating colors – light, medium and dark - COLORSHOT Premium Chalk Marker – Marshmallow - White foam board 20” x 30” - Kraft paper - Delicate surface tape - Pencil - Yard stick - Ribbon - Hot glue gun - Hook & loop strips DOG COSTUMES - COLORSHOT Premium Chalk Markers – Basic 6 Pack - COLORSHOT Premium Acrylic Paints – Rainbow 10 Pack - Black foam board - White foam board - Pencil, ruler, compass - Chalk - Box cutter - Rag - PaintbrushCreate and cut a circle from foam core To create the color wheel half of your DIY couples Halloween costume, first you’ll need a circle! Freshly Fuji used a protractor and pencil to create a perfectly rounded circle on white foam board, then cut it out with a box cutter. Sand the edges for a smooth finish. Create 8 wedge shapes on circle Use your yard stick and pencil to divide the circle into 8 even wedge sections. Freshly Fuji started by drawing a line down the center of the circle, then using a protractor to make markings at 45°, 90°, and 135° in the center on each side of the main line. Use these marks as a guide to create three straight lines, which will intersect and create your wedge shapes. Cover other wedges and spray paint Cover all wedges on your circle with kraft paper except one. Tape the edges down in place. This will help protect from overspray while painting each wedge a different color. Prep your first COLORSHOT spray paint color according to instructions, then apply several light coats to your wedge, letting dry between coats. When you are happy with the coverage, let dry. Repeat covering and spray painting wedges Remove paper from the next wedge, then cover the wedge you just painted to protect it from overspray. Or you can work in an every-other pattern if you are looking to get your wheel done a little sooner, because it gives the painted wedges more time to dry before covering. Let color wheel dry completely However you decide to apply your spray paints, make sure you work in color order, just like a color wheel! Allow the paint to dry completely before moving on to the next step. Glue ribbon to back side of color wheel Once your painted wedges have dried, flip over your color wheel. Measure and cut a strand of ribbon long enough to fit around your neck. Mark the placement for each end of the ribbon on the back of your color wheel, then hot glue one end of the ribbon onto one of the markings. On the other marking, glue one of the hook & loop tape strips onto the marking, and the other onto the ribbon. Let dry and they will be ready to attach together. Color Wheel DIY Couples Halloween Costume Now the color wheel part of your DIY couples Halloween costume is complete! Create 3 equal sections on foam board For the paint chip portion of your DIY couples Halloween costume, first divide the foam board into 3 equal sections using a pencil and yard stick. Cover the bottom two sections with kraft paper and tape along the line of the first section for a clean edge. Spray first spray paint color on top section Spray several light coats of your lightest COLORSHOT spray paint color onto the first (top) section of your paint chip board, letting dry between coats. Once you are happy with the coverage, let dry and remove the tape and paper. Repeat painting each section with the next darker hue Cover over and tape off the top and bottom sections, then spray paint your medium hue onto the middle section. Let dry and repeat for the remaining section with your darkest hue. Create paint names with Chalk Marker Sketch the name of each spray paint color onto the corresponding color in the bottom left corner of the board, then trace over each name with the Marshmallow Chalk Marker. Let dry. Glue ribbon to back of paint chip costume Attach a strand of ribbon for the neck loop to the back of the paint chip costume in the same way as the color wheel. Paint Chip DIY Couples Halloween Costume Your DIY couples Halloween costume has its other half! PS. Does anyone else feel like repainting every room in their house now, or is that just us? DIY Pet Halloween Costumes To get your furry family members in on the fun, here are a few additional pet Halloween costume ideas to go with your DIY couples Halloween costume! Use compass to create circles on foam board For the paint palette costume, use a compass to help draw an inner and outer circle sized to fit around your dog’s neck. Cut out circle and sketch pawprints Cut out the circle and sketch pawprints around it. Paint pawprints with acrylic paints Paint each pawprint design with a different rainbow color using your COLORSHOT Acrylic Paints. Let dry completely. Paint Palette Dog Costume Isn’t this the cutest paint palette you’ve ever seen?! Or as Freshly Fuji calls it, a “Paint Pawlette”! Cut foam board to fit dog and create chalkboard effect For the doodle dog costume, trim the black foam board to fit your dog, then cut a circle out to fit around its head. Sand all of the edges for a smooth finish, then use a piece of chalk to create a chalkboard effect by rubbing the side of it all across the board. Use a rag to wipe some of it away. Sketch dog body onto board Use a pencil to sketch a dog doodle onto the board, then trace over it with Chalk Markers. Let dry completely. Sketch Board Dog Costume We are so ready for our photo op with this adorable dog in his dog doodle costume! Someone grab the treats for this sweet little guy! DIY Couples Halloween Costume with COLORSHOT Your DIY couples Halloween costume is ready to impress with all of its bright colors and total cuteness! How are you celebrating Halloween this year? Will you be using COLORSHOT products for your costumes and décor? Tag us on social @mycolorshot and let us know!
Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Candles
Here at Tulip, we absolutely adore Halloween, if for no other reason than because of the wickedly cool DIY Halloween projects we see everyone making! Nothing helps us get in the spooky spirit of All Hallows Eve more than some creepy, crafty fun, like these ghoulish glow-in-the-dark candles from our friend Crystal over at A Pumpkin and a Princess! Follow this link to see how she used Tulip glow paints to turn black candles into an enchanting display that stands out in the dark. What you need: - Tulip®Glow-in-the-Dark Paint - Black candles - Optional: vinyl + cutting machine - Toothpicks Using a cutting machine, like a Silhouette or Cricut, cut Halloween shapes out of vinyl. If you’re great at drawing, you can skip this step and just sketch your design onto candle. The white vinyl does help the paint glow brighter against the dark candle. The paint will have a bright glow either way, but the solid background allows you to use less paint to cover the dark candle. Apply the paint on top of your Halloween shapes. Tip: use a toothpick to spread the paint on smaller designs and intricate cuts. Allow your paint to dry overnight. Use flameless candles so that they can be “lit”
Flamingo Easy DIY Halloween Costume
Birds of a feather flock to – well – to Halloween fun! This easy DIY Halloween costume from The Jamie Lynn Show turns felt and feathers into the cutest flamingo ever. And since it uses Aleene’s Super Fabric Adhesive, you know what that means: no sewing needed! Round up your little birdies, grab your glue and get ready to turn your home into a creative zoo this Halloween. Step 1 Put away the needle and thread because you won’t need them for this easy DIY Halloween costume! To get started, cut out a flamingo head shape from the pink felt, then an eye shape and stripe for the beak from the black felt. Cut an additional white stripe to fit on the beak as well. Cut out small feather shapes to cover the mask. Glue the face & beak features onto the flamingo base, then glue it onto the center of the leotard. Step 2 Working in small sections at a time, glue the felt feathers onto the mask, layering each row for added dimension. Step 3 Cut out a triangular beak shape from the black felt to fit over the nose section of the mask. Cut a curved stripe from the white felt to fit along the top edge of the beak. Glue to the black beak piece, then glue in place on the mask. Step 4 To add lots of fluffy feathers to the tutu, first cut the boas into equal lengths about 3 per boa. Measure your childs waist and cut a strip of elastic to fit. Tie the elastic at the ends to secure, then loop or tie the boas around the elastic. Glue one last strip of feathers along the bottom of the flamingo neck on the leotard. Let everything dry completely. Step 5 Wasn't that such an easy DIY Halloween costume? Just cutting and gluing for a pink flamingo thats cute as can be! Step 6 Even if your kiddos aren't trick-or-treating this year, they can still have a ton of Halloween fun! Get the whole crew dressed up in easy DIY Halloween costumes and celebrate in style. What costumes are you making this year with Aleenes? Tag us on social @aleenesdiy and let us know!
DIY Couples Costume: Love Letter and Mailman
No need to return this DIY couples costume to sender; it’s just way too cute! You’ll have hearts in your eyes over this Love Letter & Mailman duo from Mikyla Creates, with no sewing needed thanks to Aleene’s Quick Dry Fabric Fusion. So grab your glue and felt, and get ready to deliver the sweetest DIY couples costume your friends and family have ever seen this Halloween! Signed, sealed, delivered! What you need: - Aleene’s Quick Dry Fabric Fusion- White T-shirt dress- Felt – white, red, pink, blue - Scissors- Black fabric marker- Pencil- Ruler- White elastic- Light blue collared shirt- Navy shorts- Navy ball cap- Messenger bag- Stamp template (download from this post)Step 1 To get started on the Love Letter Costume, first print and cut out the stamp pattern from this post. Trace the stamp pattern onto white felt and cut out. Step 2 Trace the heart onto red felt and the rectangle onto pink felt, then cut each out. Step 3 Center and glue the pink rectangle onto the white stamp cutout, then glue the red heart in the center of the pink rectangle. Let dry. Step 4 Measure and cut out 2-inch wide by 6-inch long rectangles from red and blue felt. Line up your rectangle strips tilted at an angle as shown along the bottom edge of your dress hem, with the left corners extending past the hem. This will give you a better idea of how to cut them to fit the dress. Step 5 Mark each rectangle along the bottom where the dress hem aligns, using your ruler to help guide you. Measure about 4 inches up from the hem and mark each strip of felt along the 4-inch line as well. Step 6 Cut off the ends of your rectangle strips along the tops and bottoms where marked. Step 7 Glue each strip in place on the bottom of the dress using Quick Dry Fabric Fusion. Glue the felt postage stamp on its side parallel to the strips, with the top of the stamp oriented close to the right side of the dress. Step 8 Use your ruler and fabric marker to create 3 horizontal straight lines on the dress underneath the stamp. Step 9 Create a vertical line to the left side of the 3 horizontal lines. Step 10 Write out a cute name and address on the lines underneath the stamp. Step 11 Write out a sweet love note on the other side of the vertical line, like you would do on a postcard. Step 12 Cut a small rectangle and triangle from the white felt, making sure the base edge of the triangle matches the long side of the rectangle. Glue in place to create an envelope with a flap, then glue a small red heart as the envelope seal over the point of the flap. Glue onto a piece of elastic to create a headband. Step 13 And the Love Letter part of your DIY couples costume is now complete! Step 14 The other half of your DIY couples costume is the Mailman! Create and cut out 3 rectangles, as well as 3 triangles with the bottom edges the same length as the rectangles. Glue the triangles to the rectangles to create envelopes with flaps. Step 15 Cut out 3 small red hearts to create seals for the envelopes and glue in place over the points of the flaps. Glue one onto the ball cap, one on the shirt, and the last one onto the messenger bag. Let dry completely. Step 16 Repeat creating a love letter envelope and attaching to elastic if you have a pet you want to include in your DIY couples costume set! How PAWSITIVELY adorable! Step 17 This is one DIY couples costume everyone will fall in love with this Halloween! What costumes are you making this year with Aleenes Glues? Tag us on social using @aleenesdiy and let us know!
3 Last Minute Halloween Costumes
We’ve all been there … finally deciding the day before (or even the day of) to get dressed up and celebrate Halloween. The only problem is – which also happens to be the biggest problem – you don’t have a costume to wear! That’s why we tapped the creative brainpower of Mikyla Creates for these 3 last-minute Halloween costumes that are unique, fun, and totally easy to make. You only need a few supplies and COLORSHOT Premium Paint Products, of course. Come on procrastinator, your quick & easy tutorials are this way! What you need: ICE CREAM CONE COSTUME - COLORSHOT Premium Paint Markers (Brownie Points, Emoji, Aromatherapy, Island Girl, Summer Pedicure, Farmer’s Daughter, With a Twist) - White T-shirt - Tan cardstock - Headband - Cone-shaped party hat - Hot glue gun - Scissors - Ruler - Craft glue - Freezer paper PENCIL COSTUME - COLORSHOT Premium Acrylic Paint (Little Black Dress, Emoji) - Paintbrush - Yellow T-shirt - Headband - Tan cardstock - Hot glue gun SODA CAN COSTUME - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint in Princess Cut - Gray T-shirt - Cardboard - Headband - Scissors - Hot glue gunIce cream cone costume supplies To make your ice cream cone last-minute Halloween costume, you’ll be using COLORSHOT Paint Markers and just a few other craft supplies. Trace party hat and cut out First carefully take apart a cone-shaped party hat and lay it flat on brown cardstock. Trace around it with a pencil, then cut out the shape. Create grid lines on hat Use the Brownie Points Paint Marker and a ruler to create grid lines on the hat cutout. Form into cone shape and glue Add craft glue to one side of the hat, then wrap both ends around to form it into a cone shape. Press the side without glue into the glue on the other side. Glue cone hat to headband Use your hot glue gun to glue the ice cream cone hat in place on a headband. Draw sprinkles on T-shirt Place freezer paper or heavy cardstock in between the layers of your white T-shirt to help prevent any paint from soaking through to the back of the shirt. Use your COLORSHOT Paint Markers to draw “sprinkles” onto the T-shirt to your liking. Let it dry completely before wearing. Last-minute ice cream cone costume No tricks for this ice cream cone last-minute Halloween costume, but it’ll be a real treat to wear! Soda can costume supplies This soda can last-minute Halloween costume is even easier to DIY than the ice cream cone costume! The main item you’ll need is a piece of cardboard, which you can probably find in your recycling bin. Trace and cut out soda can tab shape Create a sketch of a soda can tab on a piece of paper, then cut out and trace onto a piece of cardboard. Cut out the soda can tab design from the cardboard. Spray paint soda can tab Working in a well-ventilated area, spray paint your cardboard soda can tab with several light coats of Princess Cut. Let dry in between coats, then repeat on the other side. You can also spray paint your headband to match! Glue cardboard tab onto headband Use your hot glue gun to glue the soda can tab in place on the headband. Soda Can Costume Pop on a matching gray T-shirt, and your soda can last-minute Halloween costume is ready to refresh everyone with its unique vibe. Now pour yourself a cold bevvy and enjoy your Halloween! Pencil costume supplies This final last-minute Halloween costume idea is perfect for writers, teachers or anyone who just really likes pencils. Trace hat and cut out As done with the ice cream cone last-minute Halloween costume, un-fasten the cone-shaped party hat and trace onto a piece of brown cardstock, then cut out. Form into a cone shape Apply glue to one side, then wrap each side around to form a cone. Press the sides together and let the glue dry. Paint cone hat Paint a wavy line around the base of the cone hat with Emoji Acrylic Paint, then fill in with paint all the way to the bottom edge, all around the base of the cone hat. Paint the pencil lead with Little Black Dress Acrylic Paint at the very tip of the cone hat. Let dry. Glue hat to headband Glue your pencil cone hat to a headband with your hot glue gun. Pencil last-minute Halloween costume Throw on a yellow T-shirt for a last-minute Halloween costume that deserves an A+, don’t you think? Sometimes it pays to procrastinate! How will you use COLORSHOT for your DIYs this Halloween? Tag us on social @mycolorshot and let us know!
Easy DIY Halloween Decorations
Spooky, chic, or seriously cute – whatever your preferred style, we have some easy DIY Halloween decorations to help get you into the spirit of the season. All of these project ideas require only a few supplies so you can save on spend, get creative and give your home some frighteningly fabulous décor this season. What you need: - Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color - Tulip ColorShot Outdoor Upholstery Spray - Tulip Dimensional Paints – regular and Glow-in-the-Dark You can’t have Halloween without cool pumpkins! Real or faux, pumpkins make versatile, easy DIY Halloween decorations; you can carve them, paint them or cover them in glitter! We’re obsessed with all things glow in the dark for Halloween, so this roundup of 5 glow painted pumpkins should help get you inspired for your decorating adventures this season. Up the creep factor on your sofa while getting cozy with a good horror flick. These spooky pillows make great DIY Halloween decorations and are easy to make with stencils and ColorShot Instant Fabric Color. Spray away, then get ready hug these pillows tight when the scary scenes are on! Visitors beware! Enter if you dare! This easy DIY Halloween decoration is the perfect way to greet visitors on your front porch. Turn an ordinary doormat into a spooktacular display featuring your favorite scary movie quote, an eerie scene and more with ColorShot Outdoor Upholstery Spray. See how easy it is in this tutorial! We mentioned we’re obsessed with easy DIY Halloween decorations that glow in the dark, right? These goblets decorated with Tulip Glow Dimensional Paint are perfect for serving your most flavorful Fright Night concoctions. Pour in the witches’ brew and toast to your terrifyingly good taste. For those who love easy DIY Halloween decorations that are cute instead of creepy, these wreaths should do the trick! See how easy it is to make your own with colorful fabrics, embroidery hoops and Tulip Dimensional Paints. Get ready for a happy – not so haunted – Halloween! Step 6: In case you didn’t believe us in the other two examples, we LOVE stuff that glows! Turn a plain set of mason jars into seriously easy DIY Halloween decorations with dots of Glow Paint. These Glow Firefly Jars can be used for storing treats, candles, or creating a cool Halloween display. We’re not sure what’s scarier, being in the dark or being in the light with this bone-chilling Skeleton Lamp! Give your lampshade a quick makeover with ColorShot Instant Fabric Color and some cobwebs for an easy DIY Halloween decoration that’ll have your family screaming every time they turn ON the lights instead of OFF! Your collection of easy DIY Halloween decorations wouldn’t be complete without something witchy brewing. Turn a pumpkin into a spellbindingly creative display with Puff Paints and a pointy hat – perfect for enchanting trick-or-treaters or your own little crew of boys & ghouls! Looking for even more painted pumpkin ideas? Check out this post (no carving tools needed)! We hope this post has you inspired to turn your home into a happily haunted house this Halloween! PS. don’t forget to tag us on social @tulipcolorcrafts to share your spooky DIY creations with us.
How to Make a Halloween Wreath the Easy Way
Celebrate Halloween this year with spooktacular décor that’ll have your family screaming with delight! Craft Box Girls show you how to make a Halloween wreath the easy way with colorful fabrics, embroidery hoops and Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints. Get ready to have the most boo-tiful decorations on the block! What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints in desired colors - Embroidery hoops - Aleene’s Fabric Fusion - Different fabrics and trims in Halloween colors - Pencil or chalk - Scissors - Chenille stems - Patterns (download from this post) Craft Box Girls will give you three different ideas on how to make a Halloween wreath using fabrics, embroidery hoops and Dimensional Paints. For this first quote art wreath, measure and cut the fabric so it’s slightly larger than the embroidery hoop. Glue trim onto the fabric. Craft Box Girls chose striped fabric for this wreath, and glued the trim along the striped lines. Secure the fabric between the top and bottom rings of the embroidery hoop, pulling the fabric taught as you secure it. Trim excess fabric from around the edges. Glue any fabric still remaining to the underside of the hoop. To transfer the “Double Double Toil and Trouble” pattern onto the fabric, first flip it over and use a pencil to color over the back side of the pattern. Once you’ve covered the back side of the pattern, flip it back over and center it on your fabric. Use your pencil to trace over the letters, applying enough pressure to lightly transfer the wording onto the fabric. Trace over the quote art on the fabric with your desired color of Tulip Dimensional Paint. Add any additional accent designs if desired, then let dry completely. For the BOO wreath, repeat the process of cutting your main fabric slightly larger than the embroidery hoop. Cut two pieces of ribbon that extend past the width of the embroidery hoop. Glue across the center of your fabric, then secure between the top and bottom hoops, making sure the fabric is taught. Cut off excess fabric. Print out the BOO pattern and flip it over so the back side is up. Use a pencil or chalk to color over the back side. Flip the BOO pattern back over and center it over the ribbon. Trace over the lettering, pressing firm enough to transfer the wording onto the ribbon. Use your chosen colors of Dimensional Paint to trace over BOO and the fabric designs as desired. Let dry completely. For the jack-o-lantern wreath, cut and secure your main fabric as noted in the steps above. Then glue trim around the circumference and let dry. Cut desired jack-o-lantern face shape from black felt or fabric, and glue in place centered on the wreath. Trace around facial features with Dimensional Paint and add eye accents as desired. Cut out a stem from felt, and coil chenille stems around your pencil to create curled vines. Glue everything in place at the top of the wreath, then let dry completely. Now that you know how to make a Halloween wreath in the easiest way, will you make just one? All three? Have fun getting festive for Halloween, and don’t forget to tag us on social @tulipcolorcrafts and let us know how you’re crafting with Tulip for Halloween.
Tie-Dye Slip Dress for Summer to Fall Style
Published Date: August 07, 2020 A slip dress is the perfect way to transition from summer to fall style. Wear it alone for an easy breezy look during the day, and with a denim jacket or cozy cardi at night when it gets cooler! Get set for the change in seasons with this easy tie-dye slip dress tutorial from Mikyla Creates. Supplies needed - Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit of choice - Tulip Two-Minute Tie-Dye Containers - White 100% cotton slip dress - Disposable plastic surface cover Instructions Wash dress before tie dyeing and leave damp Make sure your dress has been washed (without fabric softener) before tie dyeing. You can leave it damp directly from the washing machine, or thoroughly dampen it under the faucet or a bucket of water before starting. Make sure to cover your work surface to protect it before mixing up your dyes! Accordion pleat damp dress lengthwise Lay your damp dress out flat on your covered work surface and fold it in half lengthwise. Accordion pleat lengthwise from the side closest to you, all the way to the other side. Secure pleated dress with rubber bands Once you’ve pleated the entire dress, secure it with rubber bands every few inches along the length. Spritz with water to make sure dress is completely damp If any parts of the dress have dried or feel less damp, spritz with water again to make sure the entire dress is completely damp. This is VERY important for when you microwave it in the Two Minute Tie-Dye Container because you don’t want to risk burning the dress. Mix dyes with water according to instructions Choose which dyes you want to use and mix them up with water according to instructions. Mikyla used two colors for this dress, but you can choose as many as you like! Apply first color of dye along length of folds Apply your first dye color along the folds of one side of the pleated dress, working your way down the entire length of the folds on the dress. Apply next color of dye along length on the other side Rotate the pleated dress and apply your second dye color along the length of the folds on the other side. Another option, if you want horizontal sections of color, apply different dye colors to each section in between the rubber bands instead. It’s your tie-dye experience, so experiment and have fun with it! Microwave in Two Minute Tie-Dye Container Make sure the dress is still completely wet in all sections before placing into the Two Minute Tie-Dye Container. Spray any sections that have dried with extra water, then place the dress into the container and follow instructions for microwaving. Let the dye process, then launder according to instructions. Tie-Dye Slip Dress for Fall Style Now your tie-dye slip dress is ready to add some colorful fall style to your wardrobe! Tulip Tie-Dye Slip Dress Interested in different tie-dye patterns? Check out our techniques page and get inspired to put your own fashionable twist on fall styles this year.
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