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Tie-Dye Jean Jacket for Kids’ Fall Fashion
Tie dye is a great way for kids to get creative with their fall fashion! This tutorial from Craft Box Girls will show you how to make a colorful tie-dye jean jacket for kids that’s just perfect for chilly autumn weather using the Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Mega Value Kit. This kit has everything you need for total tie-dye fun with fabulous fall colors, so let your kids experiment and create custom clothing with tie dye! What you need: Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Mega Value Kit Kids’ jean jacket Protective surface cover Wire rack + sheet tray (optional) Let your little one pick out which colors they want to use on their tie-dye jean jacket and prepare the tie-dye solutions. For a classic fall palette, stick to warm colors like reds, oranges, yellows, and pinks! Prewash the jean jacket, then fold and bind using your desired technique. For this project, Craft Box Girls used the super simple crumple technique— just bunch and bind with rubber bands! Place the jacket onto a protected work surface or onto a wire rack + sheet tray combo to collect any excess dye. Remember, there’s no wrong way to tie dye! Apply the dyes to the jean jacket and use gloved hands to work the dyes into the fabric, checking to ensure the dyes have penetrated the folds. Wrap the kids’ tie-dye jean jacket with plastic and let set for 6-8 hours. Rinse, wash in cool water with a little laundry detergent, dry, and reveal! Your kids’ tie-dye jean jacket is ready to wear— check out how those fun fall colors come together! What other kids’ fall fashion will you make with Tulip Tie Dye? We want to see your take on this kids’ tie-dye jean jacket! Show us your colorful creations and tag us on social media @TulipColorCrafts!
Easy Painted Denim Vest with the DIY Denim Kit
This tutorial from @trashtocouture will show you how to create your own custom painted denim vest with the Tulip DIY Denim Kit!
No-Sew Denim Patchwork Blanket with Fusible Net
Learn how to turn old jeans into a no-sew denim patchwork blanket with Aleene’s Fabric Fusion Fusible Net.
DIY Statement Colored Denim with Tie Dye
Make a statement with DIY colored denim! Learn how to create your own colorful jean jacket using the crumple technique with our step-by-step tutorial. It’s easy to create bold tie-dye looks on denim with your favorite Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit! What you need: Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit White denim jacket Protective surface cover Plastic wrap or bag Step 1: Prepare materials Before you get started on this colored denim DIY, gather the materials needed for this project. Prepare your tie dye solutions according to package instructions and prewash your denim jacket. Step 2: Scrunch fabric Lay your damp denim jacket flat onto a protected work area and scrunch as desired for the crumple technique. You can make the fabric loosely crumpled or squish it all together for tighter, more defined patterns on your colored denim. Secure the crumpled fabric with rubber bands if desired. Step 3: Apply dyes Apply your prepared tie-dye solutions to the denim as desired to create uniquely colored denim! Use gloved hands to work the dyes into the denim, checking to ensure the dyes have penetrated the folds. Flip your scrunched fabric over and apply dye to the backside as well. Step 4: Wrap and let set Wrap the colored denim with plastic or place into a sealed plastic bag. Allow the dyes to set for 6-8 hours. Step 5: Rinse, wash, and reveal! Rinse, wash in cool water with a little laundry detergent, dry, and reveal your one-of-a-kind colored denim. This statement piece goes great with a bold, colorful outfit! Will you be making your own colored denim jacket with Tulip Tie Dye? Show us how you rock the tie-dye style and tag us on social media @TulipColorCrafts!
Custom Couch Cover Upcycle with Fabric Dye
Say goodbye to boring couch covers! Learn how to create a custom couch cover that matches your style with this easy tutorial from Lauren Quigley Creations. This project is a great way to upcycle furniture or give new life to your thrift store finds. Tulip Fabric Dyes work best on 100% cotton, linen, ramie and rayon; wool, silk and polyester/cotton mixes will dye to lighter shades, so you can easily add a fun pop of color to your home décor! What you need: Tulip Fabric Dyes White couch cover Salt Gloves Sink or large container Step 1 Gather supplies and prepare dye Before you get started on this custom couch cover, prewash the fabric that you’ll be dyeing. You can use a brand-new couch cover or upcycle and refresh a gently used one! Fill your sink or large container with hot water and ¼ cup salt per gallon, then add one packet of Tulip Fabric Dye per gallon. For this project, Lauren Quigley used 1 packet of Bright Pink and one packet of Tulip for a vibrant custom color! Step 2 Submerge fabric into dye Submerge the couch cover into the dye mixture and stir constantly for 15 minutes. Let the dye set for an additional 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Step 3 Rinse, wash, dry and cover couch Rinse, wash in cool water with a little laundry detergent, dry, and set up your new custom couch cover! This project is a fun and easy way to upcycle furniture with a fresh new look. We love how colorful and cozy Lauren’s setup is— try making your own matching throw pillows to complete the look! Will you create your own custom couch cover with Tulip Fabric Dyes? We’ve got so many vibrant colors to choose from! Upcycle your furniture with Tulip and share your colorful creations with us on social media @TulipColorCrafts!
Spray Painted Birthday Party Favors for Kids
These birthday party favors are perfect for your kids’ next birthday celebration! Once the festivities are finished and all of the kids are tuckered out, let them pick out a fun party favor— their own colorful spray-painted party animal! This tutorial from Craft Box Girls will show you how easy it is to turn regular toy animals into bright and bold party animals with COLORSHOT! What you need: COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints COLORSHOT White Primer COLORSHOT Clear Sealer Gloss COLORSHOT Premium Paint Markers Drop cloth or other protective surface cover Plastic toy animals Paper gift tag labels Black ink pen TwinePick out animals and colors to be spray painted Have your kiddo pick out some plastic party animals and their favorite COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint colors for their birthday party favors! Use COLORSHOT White Primer to prepare your toy animals In a well-ventilated area, protect your work surface with a drop cloth and make sure your toy animals are free from any dirt or debris. Use COLORSHOT White Primer to prep your birthday party favors and give them an even base. This will help your colors be as bright and bold as possible! Spray paint each toy animal Once your primer has dried completely, it’s time to spray paint your birthday party favors! Apply spray paint in light, even coats, and let dry in between coats. Repeat with each color for your party animals! Once the paints have dried, apply a light coat of COLORSHOT Clear Sealer Gloss. Create tags for each toy animal Set aside your birthday party favors to dry completely. Meanwhile, work on assembling a gift tag for each animal. For some extra-colorful fun, use COLORSHOT Premium Paint Markers to decorate your gift tags. Write any other details onto the gift tag with a black ink pen and attach to your party favors with a piece twine. Spray painted birthday party favors These spray-painted birthday party favors are now complete! Set them aside for when the party’s over so that your little one and all their friends can remember their colorful celebration. What kid wouldn’t be excited to take home their own colorful party animal?What other birthday party favors will you create with COLORSHOT? Show us your colorful custom projects and tag us on social @mycolorshot!
Painted Denim Clothing Upcycle Idea
Why buy new clothes when you can make something you already have new again, and be creative at the same time? We’re loving the personalized fashion trends we’ve been seeing lately; it’s such a fun way to dress up in styles that are totally you! This clothing upcycle idea from artist Steffi Lynn shows you just how easy it is to customize your denim with hand-painted designs using Tulip Color Products – without spending a fortune. What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints in desired colors - Tulip Fabric Paint Markers - Jeans or other clothing item - Sketch paper and pencil (optional) - Chalk pencil (optional) This clothing upcycle idea focuses on decorating the pockets of jeans, but you can use these same ideas and techniques on other areas of your jeans, or different clothing as well! You’ll need Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints and Tulip Fabric Paint Markers for this project. Fabric Paint Markers are more opaque than regular fabric markers, so your designs will really pop on your jeans! Before getting started, make sure your jeans have been washed and dried without fabric softener. (Softener can prevent the paints and markers from properly bonding to the fabric.) Steffi Lynn recommends sketching out your designs first to see what you like before starting on your jeans. Decide which parts of your designs you’d like “flat” (Fabric Paint Markers) and which parts you want to be dimensional (Dimensional Paints). Tip: If you’re not feeling confident about creating your designs on your jeans, you can use a chalk pencil to first sketch them onto the fabric. If you mess up, you can easily wipe the chalk away with a damp cloth and start over. When you are happy with your designs, you can trace over them with Fabric Paint Markers or Dimensional Paints. Start with the “flat” designs using your Fabric Paint Markers before creating your dimensional designs. Next use your Dimensional Paints to create dimension on your marker designs, and add any extra details that you like! Once you’re happy with your work, let your jeans dry flat until everything has completely dried. (Wait at least 72 hours before washing.) Now it’s time to show off your artistic skills with denim that pops with color and creativity! Wasn’t this an easy clothing upcycle idea? It’s a great way to make something new again, or even cover old stains or discoloring on clothing. What else are you thinking of personalizing with Tulip products? Tag us on social @tulipcolorcrafts and share with us!
Painted Floral Denim Jacket Tutorial
A denim jacket is one of those items of clothing we can pretty much wear year round (thank goodness)! From cool summer evenings to sunny autumn days, you can never go wrong when you add a denim jacket to your outfit. Mikyla Creates gave her simple jacket a makeover by painting on quote art and pretty florals using Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints and Fabric Paintbrushes, and we love how it turned out! What a fun way to spread some extra cheer as you're standing in line at the store or leaving a restaurant. Check out Mikyla's painting tips and try updating your denim jacket with a design that inspires you! What you need: - Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints - desired colors - Paintbrushes - Denim jacket - Quote art pattern - Projector (optional) or scissors/chalk pencil - Paint palette Before painting, make sure your jacket is clean and ironed smooth. If you don't have an actual paint palette, don't stress! A paper plate or even a piece of foil will work. You just want something you can pour and mix paints on. To transfer her design onto the back of her jacket, Mikyla used a projector, but you can absolutely do this project without one. If you aren't using a projector, simply cut out your quote art + flowers design and use a chalk pencil to trace around them on your jacket. If you decide to use a projector, hang your jacket and you can use tacks to keep the fabric taught and smooth while you paint. Whether you've traced your design in chalk or you're using a projector, brush your desired color onto the quote art. Let dry and add another coat if needed. Before painting your flowers, Mikyla recommends using this brush for mixing your paint colors. First mix your paint! Mikyla made four shades of pink and two shades of green. For the pink she mixed in a little orange to give it a peachy shade. For the green she mixed in a little bit of brown for a more muted look. Use this brush from your pack to paint the tiny flowers. Start with your tiny outer flowers and buds by making little dots and ovals in different shades of pink. Create them on either side of where your focal flower will go. Once you have your small surrounding flowers done, start on your larger center flower. Paint the petals in different shades to show dimension – darker in back, lighter in front. Use your darkest shade of pink for the center. Go back over all of your flowers and add little strokes of white and dark pink. Mikyla's tip: don't stress too much about where you add these paint strokes - it just adds dimension and makes you look like a pro! Use this brush from your pack to paint in the leaves. Paint two larger leaves on the right side of your main flower - dark in back, light in front. Then add little branches sticking out around your flower in various shades of green. Mikyla's tip: just paint one long line, with little lines extending off of it. Add shading to your leaves as desired. Use your smallest brush to paint stems from your focal flower out to your tiny outer flowers. Finish your flower design by adding small dots of paint all around the design. Mikyla's tip: it adds the illusion of extra detail. Try adding your dots in groups of three! Repeat these steps to create another floral design underneath your quote. When you've finished painting your design, let it dry completely before wearing. You'll always have a nice day when wearing such a cute painted denim jacket! Let your style bloom with creativity this year!
DIY Tuxedo Jeans with Fabric Spray Paint
Tuxedo pants are one of those wardrobe staples that just never get old. They're always in style, they go with anything, and they're guaranteed to look cute everywhere you go. This pair of tuxedo jeans from Pretty Life Girls is a more casual variation that looks just as fantastic, don't you think? Perfect for Friday at the office or an afternoon at the movies, these tuxedo jeans are a super easy upcycle idea using an old pair of jeans you already have, Tulip® ColorShot Instant Fabric Color and strips of masking tape. Read on for the simple tutorial! What you need: - Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color - Jeans - Masking tape - Protective plastic - Disposable plastic surface cover Make sure your jeans are clean and dry before painting (without fabric softener for best results). Cover your work surface with a disposable plastic table cover to protect from any accidental overspray. To create your tuxedo stripes, fold the jeans in half lengthwise so your side seam is facing upward. Run strips of masking tape down the entire length of the leg, leaving about an inch of space in between the tape strips. Flip over and repeat on other leg. Cover the exposed sides of the jeans with protective plastic, heavy paper or paper towels to protect from overspray, then spray several light coats of ColorShot onto the jeans in between the strips of tape. Let dry between coats, and repeat until you are happy with the coverage. Remove the tape and repeat for the other leg. Let dry completely. And that's it! You can have yourself a set of tuxedo jeans in a quick afternoon with a little help from ColorShot!
Easy Ways To Tie Dye Jeans
Published Date: June 19, 2019 Jeans, jean shorts, jean jackets ... is there anyone who doesn't own at least some form of denim clothing?! One of the most versatile fabrics around, denim can be dressed up or down and looks awesome in just about every iteration of clothing, from traditional jeans to dresses, shirts, handbags and even shoes. "Okay, we get it, you guys like jeans," you're probably thinking. Yes we DO like them, thank you. Even more so because you can totally tie dye denim, and we love to tie dye everything! So here's a roundup of some of our favorite easy ways to tie dye jeans for fun fashion that's one of a kind. Supplies needed - Tulip Tie-Dye Kit (desired kit/color scheme) - Jeans/jean shorts/jean jacket - 100% cotton Instructions Rainbow Tie-Dye Jean Shorts Bold, colorful and flat-out FUN, turn a pair of cutoff jean shorts into something a unicorn would wear with the Super Big Tie-Dye Kit. Create a rainbow tie-dye pattern by applying dyes vertically on a white pair of jean shorts, blending the dye colors into one another for ombre tie-dye effects. Feeling extra creative? Try embellishing your shorts with studs for added personalization. Pastel Tie-Dye Jean Jacket Taylor Swift has been generating a ton of buzz around her new album "Lover" dropping in August, and we've been swooning over her fun pastel fashion since she stepped on the scene with her new look. One outfit in partciular that we can't get enough of is her pastel tie-dye jean jacket - shocking, right?! We loved it so much we made our own (for a fraction of the cost since we aren't earning a celebrity salary at the moment), and you can get the tutorial here. You're welcome. Crumple Tie-Dye Jeans If you're like us, you probably wear jeans year round, no matter what the weather is like. They're always in style! Create a pair that no one else is sporting with tie dye. Use several coordinating colors and the crumple tie-dye technique for tie-dye jeans that are so easy to make but look like you bought designer. For this pair we used the Moody Blues Tie-Dye Kit for cool summer vibes, but feel free to get creative with your color palette! Crumple Tie-Dye Jean Shorts Stand out this summer with a pair of jean shorts that are cool on a cosmic level. These galaxy-inspired tie-dye cutoffs are soooo easy to make using the crumple tie-dye technique and the Carousel Tie-Dye Kit. Priority list this summer: first tie dye, then take over the world. Indigo Tie-Dye Jean Shorts Indigo is trending big time in tie dye right now, and we can see why. It's a classic shade that adds a touch of sophistication while remaining down to earth and always beautiful. Try dip-dyeing a pair of jean shorts in indigo dye for more freeform effects, or try a cool pattern like the string bullseye technique for a pair of shorts that hits a hot fashion bullseye. Explore indigo and other shades of blue in our Shibori Tie-Dye Kit. Tie-Dye Denim Vest Jean jackets are such a versatile wardrobe staple, and so are their vest counterparts! A denim vest goes with just about any outfit; up its cool factor with tie dye in one color like black (or as many colors as you like) and an easy pattern that can look totally edgy like the crumple tie-dye technique. Black Tie-Dye Jeans Tie dye doesn't just have to be about bright colors; you can keep it simple and still so fab with more muted tones. Give a white pair of jeans a seriously cool makeover with black tie dye and the string tie-dye technique. Now you're ready to rock tie-dye jeans all season long!
Lace Jeans DIY
Luckily for some of us, the ripped jeans trend is still a thing! Over time and with washing and wear and tear, however, those rips can get bigger and bigger and end up not being so wearable anymore. One fab solution we're big fans of is adding some lace! Reinforcing your ripped jeans with swatches of lace helps keep the tears from expanding and it's a super cute way to customize your look without spending much at all. Just grab a tube of Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive, a few swatches of lace and you're ready to rock your own no-sew lace jeans! What you need: - Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive - Ripped jeans - Lace swatches - Scissors - Cardboard or heavy cardstock/paper Trim away loose fringe from around holes in jeans. Turn jeans inside out. Trim cardboard or heavy cardstock to fit inside each leg to prevent glue from soaking through to backside. Trim lace swatch to fit over tears. You can either use one large panel or cut lace to fit over each hole. Make sure the lace is larger than the tears. Use Super Fabric Adhesive to glue lace around tears. Let dry completely, then remove cardboard from inside jean legs and turn right side out. Make sure to wait at least 3 days before washing to let the glue fully cure. Take your newly upcycled lace jeans out for some fun!
DIY Monster Knee Patches with Fabric Glue
How is summer almost over?! And let's face it, we all know what the end of summer means ... back to school! Between new supplies, new activities and new clothes, especially for multiple kids, the back-to-school budget can run out faster than this summer has flown by. But with a little creativity and some help from Aleene's, you can at least save some of your budget for extra books! Made with felt and Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive, these DIY Monster Knee Patches are the perfect way to mend wear and tear on clothing that still fits, AND add some adorable charm, making last year's styles like new again. What you need: - Aleene's® Super Fabric Adhesive - Tulip® Dimensional Fabric Paints in your favorite colors - Felt (desired colors) - Scissors First cut a piece of felt large enough to completely fit behind the clothing tear and create a secure patch. This piece of felt will be the inside of the monster's mouth. Turn the clothing item inside out, outline the felt patch with Super Fabric Adhesive and press glue side down onto the clothing. Tip: You can use sewing pins to hold the patch in place until it dries. Once the backing felt has dried, turn the clothing right side out and glue facial features around the mouth to your liking. Use Dimensional Fabric Paints to embellish with fun 3D details, like stitching or additional facial features. Let dry completely before wearing. Don't just stick to monsters! Have fun trying other trendy themes, like emojis, unicorns, flowers and more!
How To Splatter Paint Jeans
Splattering paint on a pair of jeans might seem like it's a little nerve wracking, but with this fool-proof tutorial, there is really no way to mess up. And the end result is a pair of super chic splatter paint jeans! What you need: -Tulip Soft Fabric Paint in a variety of colors-Jeans-Paintbrushes Start by splattering your first color of Tulip Soft Fabric Paint onto the jeans. Use your fingers to smudge some of the paint to give a smeared effect. You can also use a paintbrush or sponge brush to apply some of the paint colors onto the pants for a variated look. Let sit at least 2 minutes before applying the next color. And if you really want to commit to this project, stick your fingers into the next color and have fun splattering away! This gives the splatters a different look than the brush splatters, and it’s also really fun. Feel free to use your fingers to smudge some of the paint and blend it together with the other colors. I like to switch up my splattering methods for a variety of looks. So I used the sponge to try and splatter the orange paint, but I kept the use of orange very light because I didn't want to muddy the paint. You'll have to be the judge of how much of a certain color you add to your jeans based on the colors you are using. Continue with splattering another color of paint to your liking. Finish the look by splattering White Soft Paint all over as an accent if you like. Let dry completely and wait at least 72 hours before washing. Voila!
DIY Bottlecap Stamps
Cool and trendy patches are so in right now and I honestly can’t get enough of them. This bottlecap DIY hack is a cool way to get the patch look with your own custom flair! What you need: -Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint - Black Slick-Tulip Soft Fabric Paint-Bottlecaps-Hat-Paintbrush-Paper towels Start by drawing your desired design directly onto the bottlecap. Remember to keep the design as simple as possible so that when you are ready to stamp, the design transfers easily. Once the stamp is dry, you can begin to have fun with it! Use your desired Tulip Soft Paint color to add paint to the stamp, then press the stamp onto your desired piece of clothing or fabric. Use a paintbrush and Soft Paint to add any detail or touchups to the stamped design. Allow 72 hours before washing. My obsession is real right now! This hat cannot be any cuter! DIY bottlecap stamps are definitely the way to go right now.
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