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DIY Tie Dye With Fabric Paint

Just because summer has come to a close doesn’t mean that you have to pack up all of the fun summer colors. Tie-dye clothing is a great way to carry sunny summer vibes with you into autumn in a stylish (and thrifty) way! Holly from Club Crafted shows you how to turn any of your favorite shirts into a DIY tie-dye masterpiece for an easy way to keep your fall full of fun, bright looks. The best part is that the only art supplies you’ll need are your favorite Tulip Soft Fabric Paint colors! What you need: Tulip Soft Fabric Paints - 4 to 5 colors of choice White shirt (cotton, pre-washed recommended) Squeeze bottles Water Rubber bands Plastic/rubber gloves First, you’ll need to get your Soft Paint colors mixed with water and ready to be used. (This technique requires you to water down the paints a bit.) Squeeze about 1-2 tablespoons of paint into an empty squeeze bottle. Fill the remainder of squeeze bottle with water and close the lid tightly and shake away! It’s important that the solution is mixed thoroughly for color application. Tip: you can test the diluted paint on a scrap fabric swatch to make sure it's properly mixed, or just do a visual check if your bottle is clear. Now it’s time to prep your shirt. This is where you can get a bit creative. The way that you lay out your white shirt will determine how your tie-dye pattern turns out. You can vertically pleat the shirt and fold in half as done here, or experiment with other tie-dye techniques. Now you’re almost ready to dye your shirt! Once rubber bands have been tightly placed on the shirt, wet the fabric and then ring it out to remove excess water. The shirt should just be damp. Don’t forget to put on your rubber gloves before dyeing the fabric and cover your surface with plastic to protect it from stains. Finally, you have the chance to get creative. Take your diluted fabric paints and go crazy! Squeeze your mixed fabric paints on the shirt where you wish to have color. Once the shirt has been completely colored, remove the rubber bands. Technically, your shirt is done once it’s completely dry! However, if you would like to achieve the above watercolor look, rinse lightly (colors will run) and allow your DIY tie dye shirt to dry completely. For more white sections and brighter colors, allow to dry completely and DO NOT rinse. And that’s just it! After less than 10 steps, you’re ready to take on the new season with fun rainbow colored vibes.

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.)

Easy Ice Cream Cone Costume Tutorial

Take a break from scary this Halloween and wear something sweet instead! There's no trick to wearing this treat of a costume created with Tulip Dazzling Glitter Paints and a simple white dress. Holly from Club Crafted shows you how to make this Ice Cream Cone Costume for an easy way to sprinkle some fun on your Halloween festivities. What you need: - Tulip Dazzling Glitter Paint - White dress - Brown kraft paper - Ruler - Brown marker - Scissors - Tape - String - Hole punch - Freezer paper/wax paper Lay your clean dress out flat on your work surface. Tip: you can insert a piece of freezer paper or wax paper inside of your dress to help prevent any paint potentially soaking through the fabric to the backside. Use different colors of Dazzling Glitter Paint to create sprinkles all over the top half of dress, tapering off as you get towards the bottom of dress. Let dry completely once you have finished adding paint. Cut a large triangle from brown kraft paper and use your ruler and a brown marker to create crisscross lines over the entire triangle. This will create a waffle cone effect. Roll the triangle into a cone shape (design outward) and tape along edge to hold in place, trimming edges and the bottom of cone to perfect the shape and so it sits flat. Make sure to tape on the inside as well for an extra secure hold. Punch a hole on each side of the cone and tie each end of a string through the holes to create a way to hold the cone hat on your head. Tip: first measure the amount of string you'll need for a secure fit around your face, trimming as needed before tying to hat. And that's it! Just a few simple steps to making your own DIY Ice Cream Cone Costume for a sweet spin on Halloween.

Painted Room Divider

If you've asked yourself lately, "Do people still use room dividers?" you're not alone. The answer to your question is YES. (Aren't you glad you stopped by this blog post? We've got a lot of answers to random questions.) Whether you actually NEED a room divider or you're just using it for decorative purposes isn't relevant ... what is relevant is the color of your room divider, and does it vibe with your decor? If it doesn't, don't stress, because you can have it coordinating with your space in no time with quick-drying COLORSHOT. So get out the spray paint and get ready to impress all of your friends, not only because of your decorating skills, but because you can now answer their questions as to whether people still use room dividers. What you need: - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint (we used Island Girl) - Wood room divider Make sure your room divider is clean and free of any dust. You'll want to work in a well-ventilated area, so this makes a great outdoor project. You can paint the divider all one color like we did, or if you're feeling super artsy, you can mask off sections and use different colors. It's your project - have fun with it! Spray several light coats of color onto the divider, allowing to dry in between coats. Avoid getting too heavy handed so your paint doesn't run, and if your divider has lots of cutouts and details like ours, check to make sure you've worked your paint into the openings. Look at that bold pop of color! A painted room divider was a good idea after all, don't you think?! And yes we made it match our favorite pair of pumps, because that's how we roll.

Giant Painted Jenga Inspired Game

Is your house the place to be when it comes to summer fun? If you don't have a pool and your kitchen is loaded with kale and lentils instead of the sweetest snacks money can buy, don't worry, there's still time to put your game face on and win the title of best backyard on the block. For starters, summer games for your backyard are awesome and they're super easy to DIY. This giant Jenga®-Inspired game makes a fun activity for kids, and is also perfect for people of all ages ... we can't help you with cutting the wood (there are so many easy tutorials online though), but we CAN help you EASILY add color with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint so you have the best-looking giant Jenga®-inspired game around. What you need: - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint (we used Emoji, Orange Slice, Stiletto, Mermaid, Black Tie Affair) - 54 Oversized wood pieces (cut to the same size) - Painter's tape To make your own giant Jenga®-inspired game, first you'll need 54 wood pieces, all cut to the same size. If you're not exactly sure how to do this, there are lots of great tutorials online, or you could just get someone else to do it for you. (We're fans of that idea.) For our set, we chose 5 COLORSHOT spray paint colors because we're all about color. You could absolutely use less colors or more if you're even crazier about color than we are! You'll want to make sure you're in a well-ventilated area when working with any spray paint, so this makes a great outdoor project, especially since you'll need more room when working with oversized game pieces. Lay the wood pieces of your first color in a row on a protected surface and tape all around the edges to hold the pieces together and to mask around the edges. Spray several light coats of your first color onto the tops of wood pieces, letting dry in between coats. When the tops are dry, carefully flip over and repeat on the backside. Another option is to spray the ends of some of the wood pieces like we did, or all of them if you feel like it. Have fun with it! To spray the ends, place the wood pieces vertically together and tape around the sides as shown to keep the sides protected from overspray. Spray several light coats of color until your desired coverage is achieved, letting dry between coats. Let dry and flip over to repeat on other side. Once you've finished spraying, remove tape and let everything dry completely. Repeat for other pieces as desired. Now you're ready to crush the competition with your skills. This oversized Jenga®-inspired game is great for barbeques, parties or even just a fun game for kids any day of the week. Let the summer games begin!

Monogram Painted Charger Plates

Some might argue that the table styling at a dinner party is actually more important than the dinner itself; and they would be right. But does this mean that you have to go out and spend a fortune on servingware and table decor to maintain your new yearly title of "Everyone's Favorite Party Hostess/Host"? Obviously not, because you are far too clever and creative to empty your bank account on decor and leave nothing left for spending on food. Hangry guests defeat the purpose of a dinner party. Serve up your main dish in style with Monogram Painted Charger Plates easily made with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint. Why the monogram? That way everyone knows whose table takes the cake in style and cuisine. What you need: - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint (we used Primer, Extra Guacamole and Marshmallow) - Metal charger plates - Stencil cutting machine Make sure metal charger plate is clean and free of dust. Spray with Primer and let dry completely. Spray the front of charger with Marshmallow. Once completely dry, press a vinyl monogram sticker (if you can't find online you can make your own with contact paper) on the center of charger. Spray several light coats of Extra Guacamole over the entire charger until desired coverage is achieved, letting dry in between coats. Remove monogram sticker.

DIY Tie-Dye POLO T-shirt Like Gigi Hadid

Published Date: May 31, 2019 Tie dye is trending on the runways of some of fashion's hottest designers this year, so it's no surprise that celebrities are out in full force sporting swoonworthy tie-dye fashion looks. One of our favorites so far is Gigi Hadid's casually cool POLO Ralph Lauren® swirl tie-dye T-shirt she paired with white capris and white sneakers (and a fab pearl necklace no less!) to let that shirt POP in all of its brilliant glory. Read more about Gigi's amazing ensemble at Teen Vogue. You can swoop up your own POLO tie-dye tee here for $88 on the retailer's website, or you can make your own POLO-inspired tee for a fraction of the cost using the Tulip® Neon 5-Color Tie-Dye Kit! Check out the deets. Supplies needed - Tulip Neon 5-Color Tie-Dye Kit - White 100% cotton T-shirt - Optional: Stencil/letter cutting machine (OR you can create your own using freezer paper) - Optional: Iron-on vinyl fabric OR black fabric spray paint (like ColorShot Instant Fabric Color) Instructions Tulip Spiral POLO-Inspired Tie-Dye T-shirt Tie dye is fun to wear and even more fun to make! Create your own POLO-inspired tie-dye swirl T-shirt like Gigi Hadid wore using the Spiral Tie-Dye Technique and all of the supplies found in our Neon 5-Color Tie-Dye Kit. You can leave your shirt as is once it's been tie dyed, or you can take it a step further and add your own wording over the top. Maybe you have your own logo or brand, or a fun name your squad goes by ... or your favorite word ... the options are endless! Tulip Spiral POLO-Inspired Tie-Dye T-shirt If you want to add your favorite word across your spiral tie-dye T-shirt, you can use your letter cutting/stencil machine to cut out letters from vinyl iron-on fabric, then iron in place. Or you can trace Collegiate font letters (or desired font) onto freezer paper and cut out with a craft knife to make your own stencil. Iron waxy side down onto your shirt for a temporary hold, then spray over the lettering with a fabric spray paint or fabric paint of your choice. Remove the stencil and let dry before you head out looking like a hot celeb in your new tie-dye tee! Pair with all white for a Gigi-approved look!

How to Pack Tie Dye for Summer Vacation

Published Date: May 30, 2019 Have you been hanging on for dear life for summer to arrive?! We have, and we're not feeling ashamed to admit it. Whether you've had your nose in books studying for finals or you've been juggling 40,000 responsibilities at work, it's time to take some much-deserved time off, don't you think? Hopefully you already have an amazing vacay planned and the only thing left to do is figure out what to pack. But sometimes packing can be stressful if you're like some of us and want to take your entire wardrobe with you - you NEVER know what you might need when you get to your destination! We've put together a packing list of tie-dye summer vacation essentials so you can stay bright, colorful and on trend whether you're road tripping to a hot destination spot or relaxing by the lake with the fam. Supplies needed - Tulip Tie-Dye Kit of choice - White kimono (100% natural fiber like cotton, rayon or silk) - White denim shorts - White canvas shoes - White cotton handbag - White maxi dress - cotton, rayon or silk - White 100% cotton T-shirt - White cotton bandana Instructions Tie Dye Shoes Unless you're going to be spending 24/7 on a beach (which you might very well be), shoes are obviously a MUST. A lot of vacations usually require a fair amount of walking, especially if you're sightseeing. The easy way to pack a comfy pair of kicks that are guaranteed to look cute with any outfit is to make your own ... with tie dye! To tie dye shoes, all you need is a white pair of canvas sneakers and your favorite Tulip Tie Dye colors. Tie-Dye T-shirt At some point during your trip, you'll probably be in a need of a T-shirt. (Unless you don't wear T-shirts, in which case, are you even human?) Whether you're going for a hike, working out at the hotel gym (again we must emphasize, if you're working out during vacation - are you even human?) or taking in the sights, you can't go wrong with a tie-dye T-shirt. Try the spiral tie-dye technique or any of these other easy tie-dye techniques, and if you're still feeling creative, grab a pair of scissors and cut off the sleeves, neckline or other details for a truly custom altered tie-dye T-shirt. Tie-Dye Kimono Kimonos are the perfect article of clothing to take on your vacation because of their versatility! They make excellent swimsuit covers and also look lovely when worn with a dress, a pair of jeans, shorts or a skirt. There are so many ways to mix things up! Make your kimono stand out with tie dye in a bold shade of red (or any of your favorite colors) and either the shibori tie-dye technique or the stripes technique, pleating your fabric and adding dye just down the center (as shown). Mix it up and have fun ... we've said it before and will say it again ... there's no wrong way to tie dye! Tie-Dye Jean Shorts Jean shorts are another wardrobe staple and perfect for summer vacation adventures. Tie-dye jean shorts are even better, and tie-dye jean shorts that have a galaxy pattern have us seeing stars! Give basic jean shorts a break from the mundane with cool shades of tie dye and the crumple tie dye technique. Looking for this specific color palette? You can get it in our Carousel 5-Color Tie-Dye Kit. Tie-Dye Maxi Dress Maxi dresses can be dolled up or down for pretty much any occasion, so if you can only fit one dress in your suitcase, this is the dress to pack! You can go from day to night, beach to fine dining just by swapping out your sandals for heels, tote bag for dinner clutch and putting on a pretty set of earrings. Create your own ombre tie-dye maxi dress for a stunning little number that'll turn heads wherever you decide to wear it this summer. Tie-Dye Purse If you're traveling, it goes without saying that you'll need a bag to tote your stuff around in. This dip-dye crochet bag is so easy to DIY (you literally dip it into a bin of dye to your liking) but you can tie dye any bag as long as it's made from cotton (or another natural fiber material). You can also try different tie-dye patterns ... get creative with it! Tie-Dye Bandana You didn't think we'd forget about accessories, did you?! Bandanas are great for keeping your hair back, tying around your neck to keep cool or protect from the sun, or just wearing to add a bright pop of color to your vacation look. Tie dye a white cotton bandana in your favorite color scheme for a versatile accessory that's functional and pretty too!

Celebrity Inspired Tie Dye Maxi Skirt

*Photo credit: x17online.comBefore tie dye launched into a full-on comeback and a became a true force in the current fashion world, Hilary Duff had no problem sporting the trend and looking amazing in it. Seen here in this oh so fab long skirt tube dress by Love Tanjane, trendsetter Hilary modified her tie-dye maxi dress into a maxi skirt and paired with a white tank for casual chic vibes. Even though this particular dress is no longer available, we're still crushing on it big time, so we decided to make our own tie-dye maxi skirt version using Tulip® One-Step Tie Dye in Black. Read on to see how easy it is to create your own celebrity-inspired tie-dye maxi skirt for so much less than what you'd pay for designer wear! What you need: - Tulip 1-Color Tie-Dye Kit in Black (2 to 3 kits) - White maxi skirt in 100% natural fiber fabric (like cotton or rayon) - Plastic surface cover To create your own Hilary Duff-inspired tie-dye maxi skirt, bind your clean, damp skirt horizontally (on a covered work surface to protect from dye) with rubber bands from your Black Tie-Dye Kit. We used 4 evenly spaced rubber bands but you can absolutely add more if you want - there's no wrong way to tie dye! Once your skirt is bound, mix up your dye according to instructions, then apply to the skirt in between rubber bands, allowing some white space on either side of each rubber band. Allow the dye to set then launder according to instructions. It really is THAT easy! To replicate Hilary's super chic but casual tie-dye look, pair your tie-dye maxi skirt with a white tank top, some strappy sandals, hoop earrings, a bucket bag and a large pair of sunnies. Now you're ready to hit the town lookin like a celebrity!

5 Easy Shibori Tie Dye DIYs

Published Date: April 30, 2019 The popularity of shibori tie dye has been on the rise the last few years, but this indigo tie-dye fashion trend has actually been around since about the 8th century (that's a lonnnnnnng time ago) and originated in Japan. Here in the 21st century, we're still loving this tie-dye technique and are digging how people are working it into their everyday fashion. Shibori is traditionally a resist-dye technique using indigo dye and can be used to create a variety of beautiful patterns on fabric. We rounded up 5 easy shibori tie-dye fashions you can do yourself using blue dyes in the Tulip Shibori Tie-Dye Kits, but as always, have fun with your tie dye! Try changing up your colors, or using multiple dye colors ... there really is no wrong way to tie dye. Read on to get inspired. Supplies needed - Tulip Shibori Tie-Dye Kit - 3 color or 5 color - Cotton, silk or rayon fabric item to tie dye - PVC pipe or tube for rolling fabric (if using the poll-wrap technique) Instructions Shibori Tie-Dye Dress Whether you're taking a walk in the park on a beautiful day, brunching with friends or putting in some serious work at the office, you'll look chic every minute of your day in a shibori tie-dye dress! Paired with heels or sandals, a jean jacket or a blazer, this dress will take you from day to night without skipping a beat. Even better, it's super easy to make; snag a white dress online or at the store, grab a PVC pipe and get the simple tutorial here. Shibori Tie-Dye Men's T-shirt Guys can rock shibori too! What we love about shibori is that you can really play with your resist patterns to create new and interesting effects like this T-shirt made with lots of zip ties. Make sure your shirt is 100% cotton, then use the vertical stripe tie-dye technique, adding lots of zip ties on the top half of the shirt and just a few on the bottom half. The result: a look so hot you'll need to run out and grab a snow cone to cool down. Shibori Tie-Dye Skirt A variation on the vertical stripe tie-dye technique shown above, this shibori tie-dye skirt uses string instead of rubber bands or zip ties. To achieve this look: tightly bind the top of skirt with lots of strands of string and little spacing in between. Indigo blue looks amazing, but you can definitely experiment with other colors or multiple colors depending on the look you are going for. How can you not want to twirl around after creating something so fab?! Shibori Bullseye Tie-Dye Shirt We might be biased, but we think lattes taste better when you're wearing tie dye. Everything is better when you're wearing tie dye! This shibori T-shirt is so easy to make using the bullseye tie-dye technique and lots of zip ties. Start on the side of your T-shirt instead of the center and work your way out, binding until you reach the other side of the shirt. Then add dye for a shibori T-shirt we know you'll like "a latte." (Sorry, we couldn't RESIST the pun - or the play on "resist"! Okay we'll stop.) Shibori Tie-Dye Top A lot of people ask if they can tie dye fabrics that aren't 100% cotton. Here is an example of a polyester/cotton blend top we dyed in shibori style. The result is more of a downplayed, faded look instead of super bold, which we think can be super fab on the right garments and depending on the vibe you are going for (think downtown cool). Just make sure your fabric does have a majority of cotton in the blend because 100% polyester won't absorb the dye. To get this look, use strands of string to bind the top half of your shirt using the stripe tie-dye technique, pleating the fabric along the curve of the neckline. Then add dye to only the bound portion of the top. And afterward? The world is your runway in this casual, cool shibori tie-dye look!

DIY Splatter Paint Weights

If you've been looking for something to get pumped about, you've come to the right place! We're talking literally AND figuratively here. Liven up your workout routine with a little extra color that'll help your mood to stay motivated go a long way; and before you hop online to search high and low for a fancy set of weights, step away from opening a new browser and stay right here to finish reading this post. Because we'll show you that all you need are Tulip Soft Fabric Paints in your favorite shades and a paintbrush you probably already have in a drawer somewhere to create a set of weights that are as artistic as they are useful. What you need: - Tulip Soft Fabric Paint - desired colors - Neoprene weights - Paintbrush - Disposable plastic cups - Plastic surface cover First choose a Soft Paint color palette that makes you want to pump some iron. Or just one that you think is pretty. Squeeze some of each paint color into disposable cups or onto a paint palette (or paper plate - whatever you have at home). You might want to slightly water them down for easier splattering - test first on scrap paper or your protective plastic cover. Throw down your first paint color. Literally. Scoop it up with your paintbrush and throw it down over each weight to create splatter effects. Repeat the process with each paint color until you are happy with how the weights look. Let them dry completely, then flip over and repeat on the underside if needed. Is it just us, or is the splattered area around the weights just as cool as the weights?! Maybe you want to try placing a canvas underneath so you can capture all of the paint splatter for a cool art piece as well! Get pumped! Your weights are ready for action! If you work out with friends or family, they make a great personalized fitness-themed gift as well.

"Believe" Pennant Banner

Add a charming touch to your holiday décor with a simple statement and added color. Use “Believe” or create your own saying. Tulip® ColorShot makes it super easy and with vibrant results! For best results, please read all instructions before beginning project. Refer to photo for color and design placement. With the letter stencils create your desired phrase. Tape each letter onto the banner. Use tape to mask off anything you do not want paint. Spray each letter with ColorShot. Let dry and apply a second coat. Once dry remove the stencil and tape. What you need: Tulip ® ColorShot Instant Fabric Color™ Red Letter stencils Tape Burlap banner

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!

Tie-Dye Shorts 3 Ways

Published Date: May 29, 2018 Summer time means two things; shorts and tie-dye! In case you didn’t know, tie-dye isn’t just for shirts. You can dye pretty much anything! So since the weather is getting warmer, why not add some color to your favorite pair of shorts? Here are 3 ways you can use Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye to give your shorts a fun spin. Supplies needed -Tulip Tie-Dye Party Kit Instructions This first one is super simple! All you do is take your dye, and apply it in a stripe pattern on your shorts. The colors will blend a little, but that’s okay! Now you have an awesome rainbow on a summer day. Check out how Crafty Chica created hers! You’ve heard of ombre hair, ombre nails, but guess what; the ombre technique has made its way to tie-dye and it’s pretty awesome! If your shorts aren’t already white, or a lighter wash finish, then we suggest bleaching them for best results. Then add the dye to the bottom of your shorts and use a brush to brush the dye up towards the top. The color should fade as you brush up, giving the ombre effect (You could totally start at the top and work your way down too). Pearmama created some awesome ombre shorts here. The last technique that would be awesome to try with your shorts is the dip dye technique. Simply put your dye powder in the tub and just add water. Here, two colors are used but you could just use one if you like. Take your shorts and dip! That’s it! Look at how awesome this patriotic pattern came out! There are many other ways you can dye your shorts, but these are the most fun! And that’s what summer time is all about right? Don’t forget to be creative and colorful!

Stenciled Fabric Markers

Did you know that you can use fabric markers with a stencil?! It's true! Use a stencil to guide you as you color and design to your heart's content. We will show you two methods to using a stencil - a removable stencil and a permanent stencil option. What you need: Tulip Fabric Markers in your choice of colors Blank zipper pouch Stencil cut using your favorite cutting machine. You'll need an adhesive vinyl stencil for removable and a heat transfer vinyl stencil for a permanent stencil. For the removable stencil, weed out the portions that you would like to color in with Fabric Markers. Using transfer tape, attach your stencil to your pencil pouch. Using Fabric Markers, fill in stencil spaces as desired -have fun!! When dry, remove the stencil vinyl to reveal your project! For a permanent stencil, use heat transfer vinyl and weed out the portions that you would like to color in. Attach the vinyl to your pencil pouch using an iron or heat press. Remove carrier sheet. Color in stencil as desired - have fun! Remember, the vinyl is permanent on this project and will not be removed. Whether you use a removable stencil or a permanent one, both projects are super fun and turn out great. Enjoy how easy it is to use so many different colors in your design when you're using Fabric Markers!

DIY Ultimate Glow Costume

You’re probably wondering how you’re going to stand out from the crowd this Halloween. Is your costume going to be scarier, is it going to be cuter, is it going to be more creative than everyone else? All of these questions are running through your head as you try to figure out how you are going to have an eye-catching costume. Then the light bulb in your mind turns on, well maybe off in this case, glow in the dark! That’s where we come in! Here are a few glow in the dark looks we came up with that you can wear as separate pieces, or all as one costume. Have fun! What you need: Here’s what you’ll need: Glow Skeleton Tank -Tulip Colorshot Instant FabricColor Glow Spray -Black Tank -Skeleton Stencil (cut out from iron-on paper) -Tape (to keep everything in place) -Iron Glow Stitch Leggings -Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint (Glow in the Dark!) -Black Leggings Glow Skeleton Shoes -Tulip Opaque Fabric Markers (white) -Tulip Soft Glow Paint -Small Paint Brush First we have the glow in the dark skeleton tank, which is sure to GRAB some attention. This tank is super easy to create with TulipColorshot Instant Fabric Color Glow Spray. Create your stencil, which totally doesn’t have to be skeleton hands; a skeleton rib cage would look pretty awesome and creepy too! Iron on and tape the stencil to the shirt so it stays in place. Then grab Tulip Colorshot Instant Fabric Color Glow Spray, get to spraying and boo! You’re done! Next are the glow stitch leggings. These will probably go down as the easiest Halloween costume you’ve ever made, honestly! This project will take you 5-10 minutes, but still look great! Lay your leggings down and then grab your Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint and get to stitching! Just let dry and you’re ready for a night of fright! The final piece of this outfit is the glow skeleton heels! Get ready to strut because these look amazing once they are done! Start off by using a white Tulip Opaque Fabric Marker for the outline of the skeleton. Then fill in using Tulip Soft Glow Fabric Paint. At this point, you’re pretty much a dead girl walking, but you look amazing! Put all of these together for a glow look everyone will love! You can also add a store-bought tutu for some more flare! Just spray it with Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color and you’re good to go!

Doodle Notebook Shirt DIY with Tulip Fabric Markers

Let’s be honest, back-to-school shopping can get tough when your kids can’t find anything that lets their personality shine through. So why not let them create their own back to school looks? Tulip Fabric Markers makes it easy for them to design and create the shirts they want to rock at school. Let them show off their creativity! What you need: -Tulip Dual Tip Fabric Markers-Blank white shirt (can actually be any color if you want)-Ruler-Stencils (optional) The kids can fill their shirts with their favorite colors and doodles and really set themselves apart from the crowd. Not only is this project full of fun and creativity, but it’s super easy for your kids to do themselves! No hot glue, no sharp scissors, no worries. Just Tulip Fabric Markers! Don’t just stop at shirts, your kids can complete their back-to-school look with their backpacks! They’ll be they coolest kids in school with looks all their own! Here’s another fun idea, field trip t-shirts! The next time your kids are heading to the museum, grab some t-shirts, Tulip Fabric Markers and create fun shirts they can wear with their friends! Perfect for pictures and a great memory of the trip they took!

Sugar Skull Glow Pumpkin Pail

The Halloween season is upon us! If you are looking to take your Halloween decor to the next level this year, break out the Tulip Dimensional Glow Paint and create this Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired pumpkin pail that is great for both trick or treating -or- decor! Check out the video or steps below to get the look! What you need: Tulip Glow in the Dark Fabric Paint 10 pack– Plastic pumpkin pail (you can use a pumpkin too if you want!)– Black permanent marker– Toothpick Make this project following these few simple steps. If you are not the freehand type, follow the jack-o-lantern face as a guide. You can also place stickers and outline them with the glow paint!

Summer Days Tie-Dye Sundress

Published Date: July 06, 2015 Designed and created by Lauri Eaton Spend your summer in relaxed style that still makes a statement. Comfort meets cool with an abstract tie-dye design in beautiful shades of blue. Wash dress and leave damp. Lay out flat on covered work surface and smooth out wrinkles. Use marker to draw a few random lines and circles on dress. Pleat along these lines and secure with zip ties. Scrunch remainder of dress into random, flat bundle and secure with rubber bands. Mix dyes according to package directions. Apply Blue dye along zip tied sections of dress. Pour a small amount of Turquoise into extra mixing bottle and fill with water. Add additional dye or water to create a light shade of turquoise. Test on scrap fabric until desired shade is achieved. Repeat above step with Green dye. Apply diluted dyes randomly to scrunched sections of dress. Apply full-strength dyes sparingly to accent. Cover dyed dress with plastic and let set 6-8 hours. Remove bands and zip ties from dress, and rinse under running water to remove excess dye. Wash and dry dress as fabric requires.

Going Coastal Fabric Spray Tee

Stay cool in the crazy summer heat with clothing that's nautically nice! Stripes in shades of blue always remind us of beachy fun, even if we're nowhere near the sand and surf. Even better, you can make your own designer-looking threads for half the price in a few easy steps! Wash and dry a plain white T-shirt to remove the protective sizing from the fabric. (This is an important step because the sizing can block the fabric from absorbing the spray paint.) Then lay your shirt out flat on a covered work surface and add strips of painter's tape horizontally across the entire shirt. Place a piece of wax paper or freezer paper inside of shirt to prevent paint from soaking through to the backside. Spray a light, even coat of ColorShot across exposed fabric. Let dry for a few minutes and repeat with another light coat of color. Remove strips of tape and let shirt dry completely before wearing. Now you're ready to hit the town in cool coastal style!

Casually Cool Shibori Shirt

Published Date: June 04, 2015 Designed and created by Lauri Eaton Just because you have to run errands doesn't mean you can't look cool while you're on the go! This shibori statement tee will have all eyes on you as you jet around town ... Create it in a few easy steps with the Tulip® Shibori Tie-Dye Kit. Wash shirt to remove sizing. Leave damp and lay flat on covered work surface. Roll top half of shirt around shibori tube, then scrunch fabric towards center of tube. Secure with rubber bands or string. Mix dye according to package instructions, then add Blue dye only to portion of shirt scrunch around tube. Cover with plastic and let set 6 to 8 hours. Unwrap shirt from tube and rinse thoroughly under running water. Launder according to package/fabric instructions.

14 Fun Ways To Use Tulip Tie Dyes

Published Date: July 07, 2014 It's no secret that I am crazy about tie-dye and one of the biggest reasons I love being an iLoveToCreate blogger is for all of the tie-dye projects I get to do! And if you think tie-dye is just for tee shirts, well, you've got another thing coming! First up, are you looking to add some color to your bedroom? Why not tie-dye everything?! Get the directions from the iLoveToCreate website: Dreaming in Color Tie-Dye Bedding. Okay, so this one is by me BUT I had gotten so much interest in this project and the end results wound up being so awesome that I just have to share. Did you know you can tie-dye your embroidery floss? Get the deets to make your own variegated floss: Variegate Your Own Floss To be honest I've never owned a pair of Uggs because I kind of think they're Ugg-ly. BUT I love the way an old and wonr out pair can be totally reinvigorated (and the back tag saved from dye) with this interesting repurpose from HubPages. How to Tie-Dye Ugg Boots. Sometimes finding the perfect accent lamp shade is impossible. So why not DIY and dye your shade to something awesome, eye-catching and totally unique all at the same time? Full directions to make your own (which looks smashing in a mostly white room, too, does it not?) at iLoveToCreate: Shades of Moody Blues Okay, so maybe a laundry sack isn't inherently a fun item BUT this laundry sack totally is. I like this for several reasons... it's totally simple to make and it's eye catching which means that if and when the kids toss this around in their messy closet floor you'll be able to spy it pretty quickly. Fab and fun tutorial from Life Your Way: Make a Pillowcase Laundry Sack. Fringe art is crazy super hot but all I can think of seeing tutorials for are yarn. Which is awesome if you knit or crochet, but what if you don't? Do you really want to buy 4 skeins of yarn that you have no use for after you've taken out only 1/4 of it? But everybody has old tee shirts they can repurpose! I am in LOVE with this piece from Home-ology, Modern Vintage and I'm sure you are to. Get the DIY: Tie-Dye Textile Wall Art With tie-dye being so hot this summer, why the heck would you not want to bring this awesome trend into your home decor? Check out how Designs by Studio C did just that with this amazing tie-dyed upholstery bench. Tie-Dyeing Fabric for a Bench Seat I absolutely LOVE Frida Kahlo and almost all of my college art projects that dealt with using an artist as inspiration or to imitate as our own self portrait always went straight to the talented Miss Kahlo. So when I saw that Megan Nicolay tie-dyed up some doo-dads for a Kahlo-like 'do I thought it was just about the neatest thing I'd seen in ages! See how to rock this look: How to Make Friday-Style Braids Yet another iLoveToCreate post, this time from the talented Aunt Peaches, bringing color into your every day life. I mean, why in the world should hanging things be dull? Two-Tone Tie-Dye Clothespins. Leave it to the talented Crafty Chica to take on dyeing real roses. Yep, this super crafty lady actually tie-dyed roses! LOVE! See how to tie-dye up your own: Make Tie-Dyed Roses So if the first round of tie-dyed bed linens wasn't quite your thing, why not go a bit more subtle? Design Love Fest knocks this DIY out of the park super hardcore. In fact, I would snap these babies up in the store had I seen them. Perfection! Learn how to make your own: Tie-Dyed Sheets and Pillowcases I had one reason that I wanted to get back into tie-dyeing as an adult... I wanted to knock out some awesome socks! See how to do just that in the fab tutorial here at iLoveToCreate but remember, you need all cotton socks to achieve these amazingly bright colors! How to Make Tie-Dye Rainbow Socks Rag quilts are tops in my books. Add in tie-dye and I'm all about it. See how to make this fab throw, picnic blanket or bedding accessory with a super tutorial from My 3 Monsters: Tie-Dye Picnic Quilt Big props to one Miss Jaderbomb who totally rocked the tie-dye and panties. The idea is simple but the results are super fun. And while I've made loads of these under the seams cuties, I've never been brave enough to post a DIY - which makes this my favorite tutorial of this entire roundup! Get the tute: Cute Tie-Dyed Undies Tutorial Thanks so much for checking this roundup of tie-dyed awesome sauce. Head on over to my blog for even more round ups, tie-dye goodness and craft tutorials galore! Dream a Little BiggerHead over to our TIE DYE YOUR SUMMER site for even more inspiration, how-to's, and fun videos to get you mega-inspired for some DIY summer fun!

Fringed and Fabulous Tie-dye Tank Tops

Published Date: June 26, 2014 Designed and created by Lauri Eaton Dress to impress this summer in something fringed and fabulous! Alter an ordinary T-shirt into a colorful wearable like this tie-dye tank top you'll love to sport all season long with a pair of scissors and the Tulip® Artisan Tie-Dye System. Instructions 1. Prewash T-shirt and leave damp. Mix soda ash solution and soak shirt according to package instructions. 2. Wring out excess solution and lay shirt out on covered work surface. Smooth out any wrinkles. 3. Using sinew or rubber bands (included in kit), tie shirt tightly into a bullseye tie. The more bands you use the more complex your design will be. 4. Mix dyes according to package instructions. Use mixing guide enclosed in package to mix desired tank top color. 5. Lay tied shirt onto pastry rack over covered work surface. Apply dye to shirt, saturating it thoroughly. Cover shirt with plastic and allow to set 6-8 hours. 6. Rinse shirt under running water to remove excess dye. Wash and dry shirt as suggested in package instructions.

Knot And Tie Galaxy Shirt Tutorial

Well howdy hoo little galaxy peeps! I am so excited to share today's post with you one because I love T-Shirts and two because I love tie dye. Fine. There is a third one, I LOVE THE GALAXY (insert a LOUD yell here). It seems everywhere I go lately there are galaxy shoes, shirts, back packs, tights and undies! Does it take a special person to wear the UNIVERSE on them, hot diggity dog, NO! Today I will show you how to dye, cut and tie a shirt so let's get started! For this project you will need: *100% cotton black tee shirt, 1-2 sizes larger than you normally wear *Bleach *Trash Bag *Scissors *Brush Tulip One Step Spray Dye *Soft Fabric Paint (optional) *Permanent Fabric Tape (optional) FYI: We are working with a BLACK shirt so when you bleach your shirt you might not get PURE white in some spots. It will start off brown then get to a lighter yellowish color. I let my bleach sit for a long time to get some really bright spots.P.S. In the picture below I have fabric paint and fabric tape that I did NOT use in this tutorial. I am sharing it because you can use it to add to the galaxy. I will let you know in the post when! Lay your shirt on top of your trash bag. Twist your shirt in certain spots then add your rubber bands to them. These rubber bands come in the packet of dye! I am using bleach (no water) and starting by pouring a little bit in the center of each knot.P.S. Go slow! Make sure to put on the gloves that come in the packet of tie dye. This bleach will stain anything it lands on so pop on a apron if you need. This is the first shade it will turn. I am kinda digging this brownish orange color! Grab a brush and add a little bleach to it. Carefully flick the bristles and you will see the bleach land on the shirt. Give it about 10 seconds then you will start seeing the color change. It's so relaxing! Do you see how the center is lighter than some other spots? This is because I kept adding a little bleach with my brush over and over. When you are happy with colors take off the rubber bands and this is what your shirt will look like. Grab your spray dye and start spraying onto your shirt. We are spraying mainly on the bleached spots! The bottles have a line on them letting you know how much water to add, pretty simple huh. Make sure to add warm water to the dye. Don't get scared to mix the colors with each other. Layering is KEY in this project! Incase you are wondering my shirt is still wet from the bleach at this point. If you want you can now add some of your colored fabric paint to the shirt. I like to flick it on and create a splatter. Grab your white fabric spray and we will start creating the stars! I swear this is the best part. Warning: You will get mesmerized which could lead to spraying way too much white! (I swear that didn't happen to me) How pretty! Time to let it sit for a few hours and dry. I like to let my shirt lay out and dry but you can put it in a plastic bag for about 5 hours! If you applied fabric paint to your shirt you might want to lay it out to dry instead of placing it in a bag. When it's dry run it under the water until it's clear then throw it in the washing machine without any soap! Let's start making the shirt! Lay your shirt on a flat surface. Cut your shirt from the bottom of one sleeve to the opposite side of shoulder sleeve (like below). Then whatever side your shoulder sleeve is still on, cut the sleeve off. Cut slits on the side that has the shoulder sleeve still connected. These are going to be the ties on the side so you will have to cut the slits depending on how tight or loose you want your shirt. You will cut 4 slits. Mine are about 18 inches long but they will vary. I like my shirt fitted. This is what your shirt should look like. Now, on the side you will cut the shirt so it's not connected anymore along the seam. It will look like an open flap. On the shoulder piece find the center and cut a slit down about 13 inches down. Cut the top part of the shoulder on the seam so we have open flaps. Now it's time to put the shirt and and tie knots where all your flaps are. It's so simple and I love that I can dress up a boring shirt in 10 minutes tops! YAY! I am so pleased with the way it came out. It's fun, vibrant and UNIQUE! The best part is you will never find a shirt like yours anywhere! Huge glittery hugs, JADERBOMB —See you in the next post! Visit me on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram! Head over to our TIE DYE YOUR SUMMER site for even more inspiration, how-to's, and fun videos to get you mega-inspired for some DIY summer fun!

Tie-Dye Skull T-shirt

Published Date: September 20, 2013 Designed and created by Lauri Eaton Create a tie-dye shirt that’s to dye for! Not just for Halloween, tie dye skull T-shirt is perfect for sporting year round. Instructions 1. Wash shirt and leave damp. Protect work surface with Surface Cover and lay damp shirt on covered surface. 2. Draw skull shape onto paper and cut out. 3. Fold shirt in half lengthwise. Lay skull pattern on fold of shirt, with fold running down center of skull shape. 4. Trace half skull shape onto shirt with chalk pencil. Mark skull eye and half of nose and half of mouth along fold. 5. Pinch eye shape and pull upward as you would for creating the center of a bullseye, then secure with a rubber band about an inch below tip of fabric. 6. Pleat along nose shape, pleating until the chalk line becomes a straight line. Secure with a rubber band along this line. 7. Starting at bottom of half skull shape, pleat fabric along chalk line, pleating the chalk line until it becomes a straight line. Secure with a zip tie along this line. 8. Add more zip ties at intervals outside of first one as desired for design. 9. Lay tied shirt onto pastry cooling rack set on covered work surface. 10. Mix dyes according to package instructions. 11. Apply Black dye to eye and nose ties, and along line of mouth. 12. Apply Black dye outside of first zip tie. 13. Alternate Purple and Black dyes for the remainder of shirt. 14. Allow shirt to set for time recommended in package instructions. 15. Rinse shirt under cool running water. Remove ties and wash and dry shirt according to package instructions.

Rainbow on the Rise Tie-Dye T-shirt

Published Date: May 14, 2012 Designed by Suzie Shinseki Like peering through the clouds after a cleansing rain, the stunning colors of the Rainbow Tulip® One-Step Tie Dye Kit™ emerge on the horizon of a plain white tee. Instructions 1. Prewash tee without fabric softener. Do not dry. 2. Cover work surface with plastic tablecloth. 3. Lay damp tee flat on prepared work surface. 4. Beginning from the bottom right corner of tee, pleat fabric. 5. Pinch together tightly and use zip ties to bind tightly in four sections. 6. Prepare the Red, Yellow Green, Blue and Violet dyes as directed on kit instructions. 7. Apply Red on the very bottom section followed with Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet and Red in that order. 8. Make sure the colors are well saturated in the fabric. 9. Cover with plastic tablecloth and let set for 6-8 hours. 10. Wash following package instructions. 11. Cut off zip ties and dry.