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Comfort Zone: DIY Tie-Dye Loungewear

Published Date: April 17, 2020 Whether you're working or schooling from home or you're not even sure what day it is, chances are, loungewear is your new go-to daily outfit choice. Is anyone even wearing jeans at this point? Pass the sweats and leggings please! Since we're all pretty much laying low right now, we recommend chillin' in style with tie-dye loungewear. Not only is tie dyeing your stuff a fun creative activity (that you really can't mess up if you tried because all tie dye is cool), but you get something awesome to wear afterward. Check out this roundup of comfy tie-dye DIYs that'll have you ready for your next video chat with no extra effort! Supplies needed - Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit of choice - 100% cotton hoodie or sweatshirt in white - 100% cotton leggings or sweats in white - 100% cotton tank top or T-shirt in white Instructions Pastel Stripe Tie-Dye Sweatshirt Right now we're vibing with soft color palettes like pastels and other cool tones. They help put us in a zen state of mind! This simple pastel stripes tie-dye design across a cozy sweatshirt is all about total relaxation. You can keep it simple with just a few stripes like we did, or add stripes to your entire sweatshirt; get creative with it! Pastel Crumple Tie-Dye Sweatshirt Doesn't this hoodie remind you of a softer version of camo? Create this cozy vibe by watering down your dyes to make them extra pastel, then using the crumple tie-dye technique on the entire hoodie (don't forget to flip it over and dye the backside as well). You can use a mix of your favorite dye colors with the crumple technique, or one color if you want to keep it super simple! Another way to get this cool watercolor pastel look is with the ice dye technique; you don't even have to add water to your dyes - just sprinkle them over the ice on your hoodie and let the ice do the work! Ombre Tie-Dye Tank Top A soft tank top is perfect for lounging, especially as the weather starts to warm up! Recreate this simple ombre tie-dye design by mixing up your dye and squeezing it directly from the bottle onto the tank top, applying more dye at the bottom and less as you work up towards the top. Try blending several dye colors for a fun variation, or applying the dye to the top section instead. Tie-Dye Leggings We don't know about you, but we're basically in leggings 24/7 right now, and we're not sorry about it. We're just sorry we don't have MORE LEGGINGS. Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind set with tie dye! You'll want to make sure your leggings are 100% cotton so you can dye them, then check out our tie-dye leggings tutorial to see how we created this cool inverted V tie-dye pattern. We opted for simple black dye, but you could absolutely recreate this same pattern using multiple colors, or trying a completely different tie-dye technique on your leggings. Ice Dye Pastel Tie-Dye Sweatshirt Remember that ice dye technique we mentioned for the hoodie above? Try combining it with the stripe tie-dye technique for this seriously cool effect! First you'd bind your sweatshirt in vertical stripes (if you're going for this same look), then apply dyes using the ice dye technique. The result is chill loungewear that looks as good as it feels!

Unicorn Ombre Tie-Dye Shoes with Transfers

You'll feel like you're walking on rainbows and sunshine every time you step out in this colorful set of ombre tie-dye shoes! Getting the look is easy with the Tulip Unicorn One-Step Tie-Dye Kit - COMING SOON. Featuring tie dye, unicorn-themed iron-on transfers and crystals, this kit makes it absolutely easy to create a magical set of kicks. Get inspired here and get ready to swoop up your own Unicorn Kit to DIY a set of tie-dye shoes this summer. What you need: - Tulip Unicorn One-Step Tie-Dye Kit (COMING SOON) - White canvas shoes - Paintbrushes - Disposable cups - Scissors - Heat set tool - Masking tape Prep your work surface for dyeing your shoes by gathering needed supplies. We recommend covering your work space with a plastic table cover to protect from any accidental dye spillage. You'll want to leave your shoes dry or only slightly damp for this project. If they have laces, also remove the laces, then tape around the soles of the shoes to protect from dye. Fill dye bottles with water, replace caps and shake to mix. Mix up at least two colors for this ombre tie-dye technique. Pour each dye color into its own disposable cup. Use the paintbrushes to brush dyes onto the shoes, blending the colors into one another for a pretty ombre effect. Let shoes dry completely then remove tape. Cut desired transfers from included transfer sheets and heat set onto shoes according to instructions. Add crystals as well if you want an extra sparkly touch! Walking on sunshine can be part of your everyday routine with a set of unicorn ombre tie-dye shoes this magical! How will you trick your kicks with Tulip?!

Tie Dye Isn't Just for T-shirts

Published Date: March 13, 2020 Most people think of T-shirts and tie dye going together like peanut butter and jelly (and they totally do), but have you ever thought about tie dyeing other items? Tie dye isn't just for T-shirts, and to prove it, we put together this roundup of cool tie-dye items other than shirts to get you inspired to think outside of the tie-dye box. Check 'em out and get inspired to try something new with tie dye! Supplies needed - Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit of choice - Items made from 100% natural fibers (cotton, rayon, canvas, silk) Instructions Tie-Dye Shoes Give a white pair of canvas kicks a whole new life with vibrant tie dye in an ombre tie-dye pattern. You can squeeze the dyes directly from the bottles onto a damp pair of shoes, or use a paintbrush to brush and blend each color onto the shoes. Such an easy way to create a cool tie-dye look! Tie-Dye Backpack You don't have to be a student to tote around a backpack; they come in handy for hauling stuff to work, stuff for baby, traveling and so much more. We love this freestyle tie-dye pattern on a canvas backpack using the Tulip Rainbow Tie-Dye Kit. You can squeeze the dyes randomly on the backpack or you can try the crumple tie-dye technique, which is basically the easiest to do with such fun results! Tie-Dye Pet Bed Pets deserve to enjoy tie dye too! A tie-dye pet bed is the perfect way for your furry family member to chill out after a run in the park or chasing the tennis ball around. The string bullseye tie-dye technique is an easy one for a pet bed; try a bright color like this one or experiment with multiple colors if your pet has a wild side! Shibori Tie-Dye Pillow Speaking of comfy, cushy tie dye, why not try tie dyeing a pillow? Shibori tie-dye patterns are super chic and never go out of style, and make a great home dec effect you can use to accent your couch, chair or bedding. Get the tie-dye tutorial for this pillow here, then pick up a Shibori Tie-Dye Kit and turn your pillows into tie-dye works of art! Tie-Dye Tassels Tassels are a great way to accessorize home decor like baskets, blankets and even items like handbags. Learn how to make and dye your own using a dip dye style tie-dye pattern and the Two-Minute Tie-Dye Kit, which speeds up the dye set process in a major way. It'll take hardly any time to have some fab, colorful new accessories.

How To Decoupage Your Kitchen Accessories

Spruce up your kitchen space with colorful accessories! If you've been wondering how to decoupage lately, this project is the perfect way to learn. Decoupage is one of the easiest ways to decorate items, and it's fun too! You can layer and mix papers of different colors and textures or you can apply one smooth piece for a super easy way to update any item. All you need is Aleene's® Premium Decoupage (which comes in Matte and Gloss), some pretty tissue papers and items to decoupage. For our kitchen project we chose wooden spoons and cutting boards, but feel free to get creative ... you can try frames, canvases and so much more! Keep reading to learn how to decoupage ... What you need: - Aleene's® Premium Decoupage Gloss - Aleene's® Premium Decoupage Matte - Wooden spoons - Wood cutting boards - Tissue papers (desired colors and prints) - Craft knife - Cutting mat - Foam brush - Paper plate (optional) For this project you only need a few supplies! Set up your work station so you have them all handy and ready to use. For the Decoupage, you can either dip your foam brush directly into the glue or pour some on a paper plate for easy access. Brush a thin, even layer of Decoupage onto the handle of a wooden spoon, brushing it most of the way but leaving a few inches below the spoon portion. Smooth out any air bubbles and apply another coat of Decoupage over the top of the handle to seal. Let dry and repeat with other spoons. Place cutting board on tissue paper and use a craft knife to cut around it, creating a piece perfectly sized to adhere to the cutting board. Brush an even layer of Decoupage onto face of board and smooth the tissue paper in place. Brush another coat over the top to seal. Let dry. Now that you know how to decoupage, you'll be serving up a big dose of creativity with these fun new spoons! Put these pretty boards on display in your kitchen or use on your party table for a colorful way to serve cheese & crackers, fruits and so much more! Aren't you glad you learned how to decoupage? Look at the fun projects you can make! A cute set like this also makes a great personalized gift for friends and family who love to cook!

Halloween Decor DIY: Boo Sign

If you're like some of us around the COLORSHOT office and still haven't decorated your porch to scare or entice trick-or-treaters in a few weeks (some of us might even have spring & summer decor still up - sigh), don't stress. You can still totally pull together some wickedly awesome last-minute Halloween decor DIYs before the day hits with a little help from COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint in spooky fun colors. This sign for your front door created by our friend @citygirlmeetsfarmboy only requires a few supplies and the result is quite boo-tiful, don't you think? What you need: - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint (colors shown here are Designer Sunglasses, Princess Cut, Smoke & Mirrors) - Wood round - Wood Halloween shapes (bats, "boo" or other wording, etc.) - Thick ribbon in Halloween colors - Wood glue (we like Aleene's® Wood Fusion for indoor/outdoor use) - Staple gun - 1/4" tape - Protective plastic First you'll want to spray paint your individual sign pieces before gluing them all together. For the sign base, @citygirlmeetsfarmboy used Princess Cut. Spray several light coats until you are happy with the coverage, letting dry between coats. Once your basecoat is dry, run a few strips of 1/4" tape along the bottom, about 1/4" apart, then cover the remainder of sign with plastic to protect from overspray. Spray several light coats of Smoke & Mirrors over the sections in between tape strips. Spray bats as well with this same color. Remove tape and let dry. For the "boo" wording, spray just a light coat of Designer Sunglasses to create more of a rustic effect. Use your heavy-duty glue to glue the pieces in place on your sign to your liking. Allow the sign to dry flat until the glue has set and is completely dry. Tie a big bow with your ribbon and staple or glue in place. Staple each end of a strand of ribbon to the backside of your sign to create a hanger. Hang your sign and pair with your other Halloween decor DIYs to get your porch ready for some trick-or-treating fun!

Halloween Decor DIY: Witch Brooms

Witch-themed costumes and decor are a Halloween tradition in our minds, and you can either go the super scary route, or the cute "Hocus Pocus" kind of witch route. This year we're vibing with the latter for our Halloween Decor DIYs, so we couldn't pass up these fun witch brooms made by our friend @citygirlmeetsfarmboy using COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints. Read on to see how easy it is to turn ordinary brooms into the perfect Halloween porch decorations with spray paint and ribbons. What you need: - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints (this project features Silver Lining, Black Tie Affair, Orange Slice) - Straw brooms - Painter's tape - Halloween ribbons Make sure your broom handles are clean and free of dust. Spray each with several light coats of Silver Lining, letting dry between coats. Once completely dry, wrap painter's tape in a spiral around each handle from top to bottom. For one of the brooms, spray several light coats of Orange Slice over the tape openings, letting dry between coats. When you are happy with the coverage, remove tape and let dry. Repeat on other broom with Black Tie Affair. Cover handles with protective plastic to protect from overspray, and spray straw portion of brooms with Black Tie Affair. Let dry then tie festive Halloween ribbons around the straw. What trick-or-treater wouldn't want to stop by this porch?! Clearly you have great taste! (In Halloween Decor DIYs but probably in candy too.)

Chandelier Makeover With Spray Paint

Found a chandelier you love but hate the color? Or maybe you're busy revamping a room and your chandelier needs a color change to match. Luckily, you can spray paint it in a shade you also love with stunning results using COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint! All it takes is a few simple steps to light up your space in a whole new way. What you need: - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint (we used Hello Handsome) - Chandelier (ours is wood but you can go with metal or plastic too) - Protective plastic suface cover Make sure the chandelier is clean and free from any dust. Remove light bulbs and any part of the chandelier you might not want painted. If you can't remove a part but don't want it painted, try taping it off with painter's tape. For ours, we wanted the entire chandelier painted! Working in a well-ventilated area, spray several light coats of color onto the chandelier, letting dry in between coats. Add color until you are happy with the coverage, then let dry completely. True blue baby we love this chandelier, don't you?! Don't you want to kick off your shoes and relax in this fabulously made over room?

No-Sew Pompom Waist Pack

Carry your stuff around in a style that's completely yours ... because you made it! Personalize a simple waist pack with bright pompom trim for a quick and easy way to add personality to your bag with no sewing needed - just Aleene's Quick Dry Fabric Fusion. It's just a few simple steps for this fun waist pack makeover! What you need: - Aleene's Quick Dry Fabric Fusion- Waist Pack- Pompom trim (or trim of choice)- Scissors All you need is a few supplies to make over a simple waist pack with color and personality! We chose pompom trim but you could use ribbon, sequins or other kinds of trim like lace to upcycle your waist pack with your personality. First determine how much trim you'll need to embellish your pack from end to end. Cut the length of trim needed. Add a thin line of Quick Dry Fabric Fusion along your trim piece. Press the pompom trim in place (glue side down) along the front of your waist pack. Let dry completely. Tip: use sewing pins to hold the trim securely in place while drying. Now your waist pack is super fab with its new pompom trim and ready to head out on your next adventure in style!

Ombre Dip Dye Dress Tutorial

Published Date: May 10, 2019 Looking for something one-of-a-kind to wear for graduation, summer parties or just because you want to sport an outfit as amazing as you are?! Roll out the red carpet and envision yourself in this fab little number you can totally tie dye yourself. Ombre dip dye is one of the easiest forms of tie dye (no folding or binding required) and it always looks like it came straight off of the runway. (No one has to know you did it yourself for super cheap!) All you need is a natural-fiber dress (like cotton, rayon or silk) and a few bottles of your favorite Tulip Tie Dye color. Check out the video to see how easy it is to make your own high-fashion ombre dip-dye dress. Supplies needed - Tulip 1-Color Tie-Dye Kit (3 to 10 bottles depending on your dress and how concentrated you want your dye to be) - Natural-fiber dress (cotton, rayon or silk) - Plastic bin - Plastic surface cover Instructions How to ombre dip dye: 1. First make sure your dress (or whatever garment you are dyeing) has been washed (without fabric softener). You can leave it damp after washing if preferred for easier initial dye absorption. 2. Fill your plastic bin with enough water to submerge your dress for the lightest dye color. 3. Mix your bottles of dye according to instructions and pour one bottle into the bin with water. Stir to mix. 4. With gloved hands, dip entire dress into bin and make sure it's fully submerged. Let set for a while to absorb the dye, then remove and gently squeeze out excess dye. Place on a plastic surface cover while you mix more dye into the bin. 5. Add another bottle or two of dye to the existing dye in plastic bin to make darker. Hold the dress upright and dip the bottom half into the darker dye mixture. Hang the top half of the dress over the side of the bin to keep from falling into the dye and let set for a while to absorb the darker dye color. 6. When the color has absorbed to your liking, remove the dress and repeat the process of adding more dye to the bin to darken. 7. Repeat dipping the bottom of dress into the darker dye, but only dipping a third of the way. Allow to set and absorb the dye until you are happy with it. 8. Repeat dye mixing/dipping process once more, dipping just the bottom portion of the dress into the bin. 9. Once you are happy with the result, you can do one of two things: you can hang the dress (over a plastic covered area to protect from the dye dripping and staining the ground) and allow the dress to set 6 to 8 hours or overnight; or you can carefully lay the dress on a plastic covered surface and cover it with the excess plastic cover, and allow to set 6 to 8 hours or overnight. 10. Wash in cold water on gentle cycle with a small amount of laundry soap and air dry. 11. Your ombre dip-dye dress is ready to impress!

Easy Bat Costume DIY

Spread your creative wings this Halloween with a super cute costume that's affordable and so easy to make. Perfect for the office party, the after party or wearing while handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, this bat wing costume comes together in no time with just a few swatches of lace, a black sweater and Aleene's® Fabric Fusion®. What you need: - Aleene's® Fabric Fusion®- Black sweater or sweatshirt- Scissors- Sewing pins- Wing pattern- Lace- Chalk pencil Cut two lace swatches large enough to span from the wrist of sweater to the bottom edge while arms are outstretched. Enlarge wing pattern to size needed, then place lace swatch over the top and cut around pattern. Repeat for second swatch. Apply a thin line of glue around lace wings. Press wings in place along the side edge and under arm of sweater. Hold lace wings in place with sewing pins while glue dries. Remove pins and get ready for some fun this Halloween!

Halloween Movie Quote Doormat

Put your favorite Halloween movie quote to good use with a doormat that greets trick or treaters with some spooktacular fun! We're vibing on this quote from the movie Hocus Pocus, but the best part about a DIY Halloween doormat is you can create anything you find bewitching. You can go with a ghoulish haunted house theme or one that's more kid friendly if you have lots of little ones in your neighborhood. All you need is a can of Tulip ColorShot Outdoor Upholstery Spray and a simple outdoor mat, and you're in business! What you need: - Tulip® ColorShot Outdoor Upholstery Spray - Doormat - Freezer paper - Masking tape - Pencil - Craft knife - Optional: Aleene's® Repositionable Tacky Spray Draw or trace desired design onto large piece of freezer paper. Use craft knife to cut out design and create stencil. Lay stencil on mat in desired position and use tape to mask all areas not to be painted to prevent overspray. Tip: Use Aleene’s® Repositionable Tacky Spray to temporarily adhere stencil to mat. Apply Outdoor COLORSHOT spray to open areas of stencil. Apply several light coats, allowing each to dry before applying the next. Remove stencil from mat to reveal design. Place it on your doorstep and get ready for some Fright Night fun!

Paper Halloween Trees

Who said trees are exclusive to Christmas?! We've noticed Halloween trees popping up more and more the last few years, and we have to say, we're screaming with delight over it! Whether your decorating style preference is silly, chic or seriously spooky, Halloween trees are so easy to customize; you can go as large or small as you want, any way you want – ornaments, paint, glitter – skeletons, gore, goop – you get the point. These crepe paper trees are perfect for a fireplace mantle or a party table centerpiece – because who doesn't love Halloween parties – and can be altered with whatever colors of paper you prefer (although we think black adds awesomely enchanting effects). What you need: - Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue - Sheet of poster board (1 per tree) - Masking tape - Scissors - Black crepe paper streamers - Assorted glitters - Sponge pouncer Roll poster board into desired size cone and secure with masking tape. Use scissors to trim bottom of cone to stand flat. Lay streamers out flat on work surface and use pouncer to apply dots of Clear Gel Tacky Glue randomly to several long strips. Sprinkle glitter over dots of glue and allow to dry. Shake off excess glitter. Starting at bottom of cone, apply a line of Clear Gel Tacky Glue around base and press glittered streamer onto glue line, pleating as you continue around cone. Repeat above step until cone is covered with streamers. Generously apply Clear Gel Tacky Glue to a small strip of streamer and mold onto top of tree to form a tip. Allow to dry.

Stiffened Cheesecloth Ghosts

These DIY floating cheesecloth ghosts are the perfect addition to your Halloween décor! Not only are they fun to make, but it’s an adventure deciding where to place them. Suspend them from a ceiling, tree or place them on existing decorations. It’s easy. Just start with Aleene’s Stiffen Quik Fabric Stiffening Spray and then you can make them any size based on the sized form you use…anything from empty bottles lying around the house to old ornaments. What you need: - Aleene’s Stiffen Quik Fabric Stiffening Spray- Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints Black- Cheesecloth, enough for desired ghosts/ sizes- Scissors- Paper towel roll, tall skinny jar, or other household item of desired size to use as form for your ghosts- Disposable plastic table cover Working on covered work surface, cut cheesecloth to drape over ghost form with enough extra to create folds and drapes. Spray cheesecloth with Stiffen Quik Fabric Stiffener to saturate. Drape over form and shape as desired. Add more cheesecloth drapes, spraying each with Fabric Stiffener, until desired effect is achieved. Allow to dry. Use Black Dimensional Paint to create ghost faces. Allow to dry. Remove form from inside ghost. Display by hanging with string or on desired Halloween décor.

DIY Tie-Dye Snowman Ugly Sweater Hoodie

You know what time it is, oh yeah! Ugly Sweater season! We know you’ll probably be going to a ton of ugly sweater Christmas parties and we want you to stand out at every single one! Others will probably do the usual “glue on ornaments and tinsel” but not you! With the help of Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit and Tulip Fabric Markers, you’ll create an ugly sweater that’s to DYE for! What you need: -Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit -Tulip Fabric Markers -White hoodie -Rubber bands -Gloves -Large Ziploc bag -Rack (baking rack) -Cardboard -Paper towels First thing want to do is layout the damp/pre-washed hoodie and smooth out the wrinkles. Pinch the hoodie in the center, and then gather it together into a tube shape. Take the rubber bands and start wrapping them 3 inches from the top. Create sections that are 1-2 inches thick. Place the tied hoodie on the rack, and lay paper towels underneath. Alternate the red and green dye when dying the sections. Once you’re done dying, place the hoodie into the plastic Ziploc bag and allow to set. Cut the rubber bands off then rinse under running water. After rinsing, you'll want to wash and dry the hoodie. Take the hoodie from the dryer and lay it flat. Place the cardboard into the shirt to create a stable drawing surface. Grab your Tulip Fabric Markers and begin drawing the snowman face. Once your hoodie has its snowman face on it’s ready to wear! If you loved creating this look, then tie-dye the rest of your holidays! Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit is perfect for homemade gifts like a tie-dye Christmas blanket or tie-dye Christmas socks. Happy tie-dying!

DIY String Halloween Characters

We’ve all seen the traditional jack-o-lantern sitting on the front porch, and over the years they have become more intricate and unique. But we have an idea that you probably haven’t seen before. Instead of setting your jack-o-lantern down on the porch, hang it from the porch ceiling. Not sure what we mean? We’ll show you! Here’s what you’ll need: Aleene's Original Tacky Glue (watered down) Aleene's Felt & Foam Tacky Glue Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Spray Cotton string Black felt Pencil Paintbrush Balloons Scissors Blow up your balloons so they are about 4 inches wide and tie off the ends. Cut the cotton string into long lengths, about 5 feet long. You can always cut more. Cut a piece of string about a foot long and tie to the end of the balloon. You will use this string to hang your balloon so it can dry. Pour glue into a bowl and a small amount of water. Use the paintbrush to apply glue directly onto the balloon. This helps the string adhered so you can wrap it all around the balloon. Wrap the entire balloon with string and use the paint brush to soak the entire wrapped balloon in the glue. Once the balloon resembles a very messy spider web, hang the balloon up to dry. Repeat this process until you have your desired amount of balloons. Place paper towels or craft paper under the balloons as they will drip. Allow to dry. While the balloons are drying create a template of the monster faces you would like to put on your string lights trace them onto the felt. Cut out the pieces. Once all the string balls are dry, pop the balloons and pull them out through a gap in the string. Use desired ColorShot colors to add color to the string. Let dry. Use Aleene's felt and foam glue to add your monster faces to the string lights. You can add small lights to each one or just string them along some ribbon to create a fun garland. This is the perfect way set your house apart from the rest and it's sure to have all of the trick-or- treaters knocking at your door.

DIY Glow in the Dark Clings

Glow-in-the-dark clings ... Never heard of them? Well, now you have! Clings are a fun and easy way to accessorize your room, phone, water bottle, basically everything! The best part about them is that you can create whatever design you want! Tulip® Glow Dimensional Fabric Paint makes it easy to create glow-in-the-dark clings for Halloween or everyday fun. Read on to get inspired! What you need: - Tulip® Glow Dimensional Fabric Paint - Plastic freezer bag - Patterns of choice The patterns you trace can be something you draw yourself, or something you pull from the internet. These can be logos, symbols, words, etc. Once you have them on paper, slide the paper into a freezer bag. Tracing over the freezer bag makes easy to paint then peel off. Once you’re done tracing, let dry.

DIY Spooky Halloween Mason Jars

“Fright” up your windows on Halloween with your own Spooky Halloween Mason Jars. These could really be placed anywhere for decoration. Not only are these super fun and creative to make, but you can make them with things you already have. Grab that Mason jar from the closet, colored tissue paper, Aleene’s Tacky Glue and get ready for a fun project for you and the kids. What you need: Aleene’s Tacky Glue Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint Black Various size Mason jars Desired color tissue paper Paintbrush Disposable plastic cup Instructions: For best results, please read all instructions before beginning project. Refer to photo for color and design placement. 1. Pour a small amount of Tacky Glue into cup. Add small increments of water until glue is slightly thinned and can be brushed onto jar surface. 2. Tear tissue paper into strips and use glue and paint brush to adhere strips to jar until completely covered. 3. Allow to dry. 4. Use dimensional paint to create desired spooky designs onto jar. 5. Allow to dry. 6. Repeat above steps for desired number of jars.

Yarn Glue Pumpkins

Are you a yarn collector? Do you have a secret stash of autumnal yarn and looking for any excuse to use it? Have no fear – glue pumpkins are here! What you need: -Aleene's Original Tacky Glue 4 fl. oz. - Yarn (oranges for pumpkin + green for the stem) -Wax paper -Tray or cookie sheet -Jar or container with 4 fl. oz of water -Plastic spoon -Needle Pour the entire 4 fl. oz bottle of Tacky Glue into the jar of water. The whole bottle! Let it sit for two minutes. After letting the glue loosen up in the water for a couple of minutes, use the spoon to blend them together. The final result will be the consistency of very heavy whipping cream. Cut yarn into one yard lengths. Each pumpkin will need at least nine yards, but you can add more if you like. Dip the yarn into glue mixture use the spoon to fish it out. Use your fingers to arrange the yarn into a loose pile on the wax paper. Indent the top slightly to mimic the shape of a pumpkin. Take a spoonful of the glue mixture and pour it evenly over the surface. Let the pumpkins dry overnight. In humid areas, add a fan to help the pumpkins along. You will know they are dry when the glue is clear. Tear away the excess wax paper from behind the yarn. Thread one yard of green yarn through the eye of a needle and insert through the top of the pumpkin. Tie off the green stem and hang your pumpkin with pride! Because they are transparent, the pumpkins look especially neat when displayed on a window.

Glow in the Dark Pumpkins

It's almost Halloween and you know what that means!!! TIME FOR PUMPKINS! Not just regular pumpkins, GLOW IN THE DARK PUMPKINS! Every year I look forward to buying tons of plastic pumpkins and creating new designs. I like the artificial pumpkins for the simple fact that they will last forever. You can store them in nice containers and re-use them year after year. How great is that!Tulip has an amazing glow in the dark paint that is the great. This craft is great for kids to do and you will watch the amazement on their face when you put them under or near a black light! Let's get started! Update: Since this glow pumpkin was posted, it's become the most popular post on our blog! YAY! You can also check out some more pumpkins I did HERE! What you need: Tulip Glow in the Dark Paint Plastic Pumpkins (Real ones will work as well but you will eventually have to throw them away, keep that in mind) Step One: Gather all of the Glow in the Dark paints that you want to use...here's a great KIT if you want a lot of colors to play with. I like adding all of the colors and creating a cluster of pumpkins. The more the merrier! Step Two: If you purchased artificial pumpkins I suggest painting them white. This is optional however the glow in the dark paint looks great on white pumpkins even when not under a black light. Step Three: If you purchases pumpkins with long stems you can easily cut it off and paint the tip to make it look more like a normal stem. This is optional. I used acrylic paint for my pumpkins but keep in mind you will have to add 2-3 coats in order to get a full coverage. Step Four: Once your pumpkins are dry you can create all the designs you want on your pumpkins. I wanted to make this batch fun and whimsical so I added dots, stars and spiderwebs with the Tulip Glow Paint! Step Five: To create this spider web effect you simple draw lines from the top of pumpkin stem to the bottom of pumpkins then connect each lines with little frowned smiles (at least that is my best explanation). How cool do these look in the end! It's so amazing seeing how they look when not under a black light then seeing them under that black light! It's night and day. This is also a fun project for the whole family. Everyone can create their own pumpkin then in the end you have a family of them that you can keep forever. Just keep adding to your bunch every year! Another tip is if you have a black light, set it up and apply your paint while under the black light. You can really see the full effect of the colors by doing this. This is optional however! This a great project to express your true personality. If you love polka dots, stripes, squares, x's and o'x or any other design now is the time to bring them out of your head and onto the pumpkins. Another fun tip you can do is paint the stem with Glow in the Dark Paint. It makes a huge difference when under the black light. How beautiful do our paints look under a black light! Great tip to do before getting started is put all the colors you purchased under a black light so you can see the full color effect before you create your pumpkins. The colors change drastically so this is great to do. Putting them to the actual test, under a black light. I am so pleased with how they came out. This Glow in the Dark paint is magnificent! I love how each color lights up differently. I think the green paint is my favorite. To me, it actually shows up the best under a black light. Keep in mind you will not always have the pumpkins under or around a black light so I wanted to show you a picture of what they look like in normal light. I personally think they are just as beautiful. I love adding embellishments to the pumpkins and nothing screams Halloween like spiders. Add a little paint on your spiders and they will add a nice touch to pumpkins. Don't you just love how they came out! You can make necklaces with these spiders, earrings, rings or even a cute banner! I think it's fascinating how different they look with and without the black light! Quick Tip: If you plan on making multiple pumpkins that will all go together, I suggest getting different sizes to put all together. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and I can't wait to see what you create for Halloween! Don't forget to tag us with #ilovetocreate on any social media site! Check out all of our glow in the dark projects HERE. Huge glittery hugs, JADERBOMB

Halloween Necklace DIY

Looking for a quick and awesome solution for your Halloween costume? This sparkly Halloween Necklace DIY was made with Tulip Dimensional Paint and it’s super easy to make with major results! Let’s get started! What you need: Tulip Dimensional Paint Rhinestones Freezer paper step 1 Use a necklace you already have or measure your neck to get the correct measurement. Draw a circle on your freezer paper the size of your neck measurement. step 2 Using your dimensional paint draw a line around your circle leaving an opening in the back. You should also add a little extra length so you can overlap it in the back when you’re wearing it. step 3 Fill in your necklace with extra paint. You don’t want to make it too thick or it will take forever to dry, but don’t make it too thin either or you’ll have a problem peeling it off your freezer paper. step 4 Create swirls and the design for your necklace. step 5 Before your necklace dries press your rhinestones into the wet paint. Let your paint dry completely before wearing. Carefully peel it off the freezer paper, make sure that it doesn’t fold over or touch itself or it will stick.

Vamped Up Vampire Lips Shirt

Get vamped up for Halloween in a top that’s frighteningly fashionable! Satisfy your cravings for fun Fright Night gear with a black top, Tulip® ColorShot Instant Fabric Color™ and a kitschy vampire lips design. Iron a large piece of freezer paper waxy side up onto inside front of shirt. This creates a stable painting surface and prevents paint from bleeding through to back of shirt. Trace vampire lips pattern onto another large piece of freezer paper and cut out with craft knife to create stencil. Iron stencil onto front of shirt. Fill in stencil area with several light coats of Gold ColorShot, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next. Let dry completely. Remove stencil and freezer paper from inside of shirt. Share this:

Glow Firefly Jars

Go for the glow this Halloween with décor that stands out in the dark! Create fun firefly effects on mason jars with dots of glow-in-the-dark dimensional paint. Clean and dry jars. Use Green Glow and Natural Glow to create dots all over jars. Let dry completely. Share this:

Read My Lips T-shirt

This isn't lip service ... we're all about IN YOUR FACE COLOR this summer! Pool parties, road trips and even catching a flick with friends require outfits that are hotter than the temps outside - the bolder the better! But no need to spend a fortune on head-turning looks; save your cash for summer festivities and check out this super easy lips T-shirt tutorial. What you need: -Tulip® ColorShot Instant Fabric Color™-Neon Orange-Pink-Purple -Tulip® Textile Stencil-Lips -Aleene's® Repositionable Tacky Spray -White cotton fitted T-shirt -Cardboard or heavy paper -Painter's tape -Paper towels -Disposable plastic tablecloth Before you start, make sure to wash and dry your shirt (without fabric softener) to prep it for painting! Then lay it out flat on a covered work surface and decide where you want to place the lips stencil. You might just want one design like the on the shirt we made, or to cover your shirt in lips - it's totally up to you! Spray a light coat of spray adhesive on the back of the stencil and press in place on your shirt. Don't forget to insert a piece of cardboard or heavy cardstock inside of your shirt to protect the backside from paint seeping through! Tape paper towels around the stencil to protect the rest of the shirt from potential overspray. Then spray on the first color, working with several light coats of spray rather than one heavy coat. Make sure you are working in a well-ventilated area - open those windows and turn on fans if you are inside! Spray additional colors, blending into the others. When you're finished, remove the paper towels and stencil, and let your project dry completely! Here's lookin' at you kid!

Spooky Eyeball Wreath

Looking for a super spooky DIY that will have all the neighbors turning their head? Make this fun, spooky wreath that will greet your trick-or-treaters and add a little fright to your front door! What you need:– foam wreath form– Tulip Fabric Spray Paint (neon colors)– Aleene's Fast Grab Tacky Glue– Black satin ribbon (3 yards)– 60-120 ping pong balls based on your wreah form size– Googly eyes– Paper towels– Surface cover or tablecloth (to prevent mess)– Elbow grease (haha) Wrap the satin ribbon around the wreath form slightly overlapping the ribbon as you go. Secure with Aleene's Fast Grab Glue. Lay down paper towels and spray your ping pong balls with the fabric spray paint. We sprayed ours with varying colors of orange, pink, and green! Once dry, apply googly eyes to top with the Fast Grab Glue. Add glue to back of ping pong ball and position on wreath. Add ping pong balls to the tops and sides, randomly mixing your colored balls. The more ping pong balls you glue, the more impactful and abundant your wreath will be! We love how this wreath turned out! Here's a condensed version of our project for you to pin or share on your favorite social media sites!Happy Halloween. Wha ha ha!!!!