Easy Spray Painted 4th of July Craft Wands
Create your own 4th of July crafts with COLORSHOT! Get inspired with this easy tutorial from @lulu__make and learn how to use COLORSHOT to paint patriotic wooden star wands for kids.
Pretty Paper Clover Plants DIY
You could spend hours out on the lawn looking for a lucky clover, or you can make your own luck that doubles as a pretty house plant too! These Lucky Clover Plants from Lia Griffith use colored papers and Aleene's® Original Tacky Glue® to create lifelike greenery you'll want to keep around the house long after spring is gone. Grab a bottle of glue and get your creativity blooming with this paper craft that'll look lovely on display in your home or for adding some life to your work space! What you need: - Aleene's Original Tacky Glue - Text weight paper - green, light pink, pastel yellow - Brush-tip marker - deep purple - 24-gauge paper-covered wire - Floral tape - Floral foam - Planters - Craft scissors - Cutting machine (optional) - Curling tool - Needlenose pliers/wire cutter Download the template from Lia Griffith here. Note: There are two sizes of clover leaves so you can create a large or small lucky clover plant. Use scissors or a cutting machine to cut papers according to the template for clover leaves, flowers and stamens. Cut as many as desired for your plant, cutting two leaves for every "clover leaf" for the front and back of leaf. Shade the base halves of clover leaves with a deep purple marker. Flip clover leaves over and apply Tacky Glue to backsides. Place one end of wire in glue. Press a second leaf over wire and base leaf to sandwich wire in between. Repeat for others and let dry. Gather four wired leaves together and wrap floral tape around wires to hold together. Arrange leaves into clover and bend wires out. Use a curling tool to gently curl each leaf down. To create clover flowers, first glue stamen piece around the tip of a wire. Apply Tacky Glue to the base of the end petal on each flower piece. Wrap flower petals around wired stamen and secure first petal to last petal by pressing into glue. Use a curling tool to gently curl flower petals down. Place floral foam into a small pot. Add moss into pot to cover the floral foam. Push clovers and flowers into floral foam and arrange plant for displaying. These paper plants look as pretty as the real deal, and they'll last all year long! Make one for yourself or as a special spring gift for family and friends.
Easy Vintage Button Necklace with Jewelry Glue
Making your own necklace out of vintage buttons or charms is oh so easy with Aleene’s Jewelry & Metal Glue! Happiness is Creating gives you the quick and easy tutorial for turning thrift shop finds or old family heirlooms into fun modern jewelry. What you need: - Aleene’s Jewelry & Metal Glue- Necklace chain- Vintage button - 10 mm Bezel round blank - Jewelry cutters- Jewelry pliers- Sandpaper- Rag/clothStep 1: To get started, use your jewelry cutters to snip the loop off of the back of the button. Step 2: Next sand the back of your button with sandpaper to smooth it out and prep for gluing. Wipe away any dust or debris with a damp cloth. Step 3: Apply Jewelry & Metal Glue to the flat side of the bezel, using the nozzle tip to help spread the glue. Step 4: Press the glue side of the bezel onto the upper back of the button and hold in place for several seconds to give the pieces time to start bonding. Let dry completely. Step 5: Use your jewelry pliers to remove the jump ring on the end of your necklace, or to open the bail on the bezel. Step 6: Slide the chain through the bail on the bezel, or place the chain inside of the bail and clamp back together with the pliers. Place the jump ring back on the end of the necklace chain and close. Step 7: Such an easy vintage jewelry upcycle project, right? What other jewelry pieces are you inspired to create with Aleenes Jewelry & Metal Glue? Tag us on social @aleenesdiy and share with us!
3 Ways to Upcycle Fabrics with Lace and Fabric Glue
Give your fabrics an instant update with lace! Whether you’re trying to cover a stain, make something new again, or you just want to add a special touch, lace is a versatile option that looks so lovely. Even better, you don’t have to know how to sew to add it to your fabrics; you just need Aleene’s OK To Wash-It! This permanent fabric glue dries clear, flexible and washable, making it perfect for fabric items we use and wear every day. Craft Box Girls will show you three easy, creative ideas for upcycling your fabrics with lace and OK To Wash-It! What you need: Aleene’s OK To Wash-It- Apron- Fabric gift bag - Placemats- Lace trims of choice- Lace fabric sheets of choice- Ribbon- ScissorsStep 1 Before getting started on your placemats upcycle project, make sure the placemats are washed (if they’re brand new) and ironed smooth. Step 2 Measure and cut lace ribbon/trim to fit along the tops and bottoms of your placemats. Step 3 Add a line of OK To Wash-It along the edge of the placemat and press the ribbon in place. Depending on how wide your ribbon is, you might want to add glue to the underside of the top of the ribbon as well. Let dry completely. Step 4 Once the glue is dry, your upcycled placemats are ready to impress guests at your next dinner party! Step 5 To upcycle a fabric gift bag with lace sheets, cut the sheets (if needed) to fit the width of the bag. For this project, youll want to layer several sheets along the length of your bag. Step 6 Once youre happy with the placement of the lace sheets, glue each in place on the bag. Step 7 Cut a strand of ribbon to finish the top edge of the lace and glue in place. Let everything dry completely. Step 8: Your upcycled lace gift bag will be the prettiest at the party! We would not be surprised if it gets opened first! Step 9 Sometimes all you need is just a touch of lace to make something new again! A simple strand of lace can make a pretty apron pretty fabulous. Step 10: Measure and cut a strand of lace to fit along the length of the waist and apron ties, then simply glue in place on your apron with OK To Wash-It. Let dry completely. Step 11 Now that you have a fabulous apron to wear, its time to whip up something creative in the kitchen! Step 12 Are you feeling inspired to upcycle your fabrics with lace after seeing how easy it is? How else would you use OK To Wash-It to upcycle fabrics? Tag us on social @aleenesdiy and share with us!
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