Create Stunning Wooden Wedding Hangers with Flat Back Pearls & Aleene’s Super Glue
Transform simple wooden hangers into elegant, personalized wedding keepsakes by adorning them with flat back pearls and Aleene’s Super Glue for a stylish and meaningful finishing touch.
How to Make a Faux Gingerbread House Village with Tacky Glue & Snow Adhesive
Creating a faux gingerbread house village with Tacky Glue & snow adhesive is a delightful way to add some seasonal charm to your home without the mess and fragility of real gingerbread.
Upcycled Wooden Wine Box Shelf with Super Glue
This beginner-friendly home décor project uses Aleene’s DIY Craft Super Glue to create a rustic wooden wine box shelf, no nails or screws needed.
Upcycled Wooden Accent Chair with Metallic Spray Paint
Check out our tutorial and learn how to transform a thrifted find into a classy wooden accent chair with wood appliqués, Aleene’s Wood Glue, and COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint.
10 Wood Crafts You Can Make Without Tools
Creating a wood craft is one of the best ways to add a little rustic flair to your home decor. With Aleene's Glues, you don't even have to be handy with a hammer and nails to complete wood projects around the house. Here are 10 tool-free wood crafts to try out next time you're in a building mood! Decoupage Kitchen Accessories With wood crafts this cute, you'll never want to leave your kitchen. Use colorful tissue paper and Aleene's Premium Decoupage to cook up these one-of-a-kind wooden serving utensils and cutting boards. Don't forget to share the easy tool-free recipe with all your dinner guests! Lovebug Photo Display Board This sweet wood craft calls for Aleene's Turbo Tacky Glue to help put family-favorite photos on display. No tools are necessary to design and decorate each little lovebug, which makes it a fun craft for the whole family! Seasonal Welcome Sign If hospitality is your jam, but wood crafts seem overwhelming, try this tool-free way to roll out the welcome wagon all year long. As shown in the tutorial, the negative space in your stencil allows room to switch out fun shapes with each new season or holiday. Aleene's Turbo Tacky Glue helps fasten burlap designs to felt backing for a strong and durable hold, while Aleene's Repositionable Double-Stick Tape Strips & Dots help make rotating shapes a breeze! DIY Garden Markers With these DIY garden markers, you'll never lose track of your plant babies again. Using alphabet tiles and Aleene's Original Tacky Glue for adhesive, you can spell out the names of all your favorite flowers, roots, fruits, and veggies. Opt for Aleene's Spray Sealer Gloss Finish to protect your project from the elements, then sit back, relax, and watch your garden grow. We L-O-V-E this Q-U-I-C-K and E-A-S-Y wood craft! Easy Popsicle Stick Art Popsicle sticks are famous for kids' crafts because they're so versatile and easy to work with. This canvas art project allows folks of all ages to enjoy that same popsicle stick simplicity while also incorporating sophisticated design elements such as rustic texture and modern coloring. Aleene's Tacky Glue and wood crafts like this one give a whole new meaning to pop art. Wood Spindle Candle Holders Looking for a simple way to enhance your home's ambiance? Take these wooden candle holders for a spin-dle! No nails or screws required to assemble this wood craft. Aleene's Wood Fusion is all you need to secure the recycled pieces in place, which means you'll spend less time building and more time enjoying all the dramatic and romantic lighting your new candlesticks bring to the table. Or the nightstand. Or the mantel. You get the idea. Driftwood Planter The succulents on this wood craft may be artificial, but the beauty is real. This project is as easy as it gets - no actual building or gardening experience needed! Just some driftwood, faux foliage, and Aleene's The Ultimate Multi-Surface Adhesive will do the trick. Use the final product to spruce up any shelves, nooks, or crannies around the house, or create a couple additional pieces to use as centerpieces or buffet decor for your next fancy function! Wood Angels These DIY snow wood angels are simple to make and lovely to look at, whether you display them year round or during the holidays. Add angelic elements to each wood piece using both Aleene's The Ultimate Multi-Surface Adhesive and Aleene's True Snow in regular or glitter. Don't have a drill for the peg hole? Glue the head directly to the body piece. When you're all done, don't forget to sing Hallelujah! to celebrate your divine new decor! Wood Beads Mirror Sorry, Snow White, this DIY mirror with dyed wooden beads is truly the fairest of them all. One of our favorite tool-less wood crafts on the list, this jaw-dropper looks like a million bucks but only costs a few. Customize the look by dyeing the wood beads any color you'd like, and secure beads to the mirror with Aleene's DIY Craft Super Glue. Hang it on the wall and check out how awesome you look admiring all your handiwork! Wood Photo Coasters Thanks to pre-cut wood coasters, no axes or saws are required for this photo-friendly wood project. And thanks to Aleene's Original Tacky Glue, no tools are needed to complete the craft! Try out the tutorial for Father's Day, or use different pictures to celebrate any special person in your life, including yourself! Which of these tool-free tutorials will you try today? Don't forget to share all your wonderful wood crafts with us and make sure to tag @aleenesdiy when you do!
How to Glue Wood for Creative Home Decor DIYs
Wood is a great substrate to use on your home dcor DIYs it's versatile, inexpensive, and super sturdy! Wood-based projects can be intimidating to try, but before you break out the toolbox full of nails and screws, learn how to glue wood with these wooden DIYs. Aleene's has a variety of adhesives that work with wood; read on and learn how to glue wood for creative home dcor DIYs! 1. How to glue wood to glass: DIY cactus terrariums Are you into indoor gardening? This home dcor DIY will help you add a touch of greenery to your space! Learn how to glue wood to glass with this DIY cactus terrarium tutorial. Measure and cut strips of balsa wood to frame some square glass vases. Sand and stain your wood, if desired. Once dry, apply a moderate amount of Aleene's Glass & Bead Adhesive to the back of each piece of wood. Press firmly into place, framing each side of the vase. Allow to dry completely for at least 24 hours. Fill with rocks, moss, and soil, then plant your cacti to start your succulent indoor garden! 2. How to glue wood to metal: DIY triangle shelvesIt's easy to learn how to glue wood to make your own shelves! These geometric triangle shelves combine wood and metal for a rustic-meets-modern take on home dcor. Pre-made shelves like this might run you a pretty penny in stores, but making them yourself is a great way to save on expenses! To form each triangle shelf, cut 3 pieces of 2x4 pine boards into 11 5/8", 12" and 13 1/8", with each end cut at a 30-degree angle. Sand the edges of your wood, then apply Aleene's Wood Glue to the end of each piece, forming a triangle. Allow to cure for 24 hours. Once the glue has dried, you can stain the wood with your desired color. Measure and cut a decorative metal sheet for the backing on your shelves. Apply a generous amount of The Ultimate Multi-Surface Adhesive to the back of the shelf, then press the metal into place. Allow to dry completely, then your DIY shelves are ready to display! 3. How to glue wood to wood: DIY starburst mirror Try this wooden dcor DIY to create an eye-catching statement piece for your home! This tutorial will show you how to glue wood together with Aleene's Wood Glue to create a beautiful DIY sunburst mirror. To start on this DIY, paint your wood shims in your desired colors. Once the shims have dried, start forming the sections of your starburst, applying Aleene's Wood Glue to each piece. Set 5 shims together for your first set of sections; the middle will the tallest and flanked by 2 shorter and then 2 shorter still. Tape each set together with masking tape and set aside to dry completely. Continue building larger sections by attaching sections together with more wood glue, and tape. Allow the sections to dry completely. Once these larger sections are made, glue them all together to form a circular starburst shape. Flip your project over, then glue a piece of circular wood to the back side to help brace your mirror. Place something heavy on top and allow to dry overnight. Next, glue a second wooden circle onto the front side and allow to dry. Apply wood stain to your project, if desired. Finally, glue the mirror to the center of your starburst with The Ultimate Multi-Surface Adhesive and allow to dry before adding any hardware. Display your DIY sunburst mirror and admire your hard work! 4. How to glue wood to wood: DIY wooden crate A simple DIY wood crate is a great way to store toys, books, supplies, and more! These wood crates are perfect for indoor and outdoor storage, and you don't need a hammer and nails to build them just a few 2x4's and Aleene's Wood Glue! Learn how to glue wood together to create a simple storage crate with this quick tutorial. Apply wood glue to unpainted or stained surfaces of clean, dry wood. Remove any excess glue with a damp cloth. Press or clamp together for approximately 30 minutes and allow to dry for 24 hours. Once the glue is dry and the crate is sturdy, you can paint or stain the crate however you'd like to make it your own! 5. How to glue wood to wood: DIY mod dot frame Take a plain frame to a whole new dimension with wood discs and Aleene's Wood Fusion adhesive. Apply a pop of colorful paint and you'll have a pretty display you can DIY in minutes for your favorite spot! Learn how to glue wood to wood with this easy tutorial. Add a dot of Aleene's Wood Fusion to the back of each wood disc. Press into place, layering the discs as you go. Do as many as you want and fill the entire frame, or just do a few arrangements on the corners. Once dry, apply paint to your finished frame. Apply a first coat and let dry, then go back and add a second coat and make any touch-ups. Place your favorite photo, drawing, or artwork in the frame and display your DIY picture frame! 6. How to glue wooden letters on a sign: DIY heart signLooking for a pretty DIY project to display around the house? This simple and chic wood sign is a classic look that you can make with just a few materials! Learn how to glue wood together and create elegant wooden signage with this easy tutorial. Use a foam brush to coat the front and back of your sign with white acrylic paint. Let dry, then add a second coat of paint if desired. Use gold paint to paint your letters and let dry. Apply a generous Aleene's Wood Fusion to the back of each letter for a super strong hold. Press each letter down on the sign and let set until dry. When finished, hang your DIY heart sign with twine or ribbon and adorn with moss or other foliage for a natural rustic touch! 7. How to glue wood to fabric: DIY No-Sew Pet CanopyOur furry family members need shady spaces just as much as we do! Check out this tutorial on how to glue wood and fabric to create a no-sew pet canopy. This pet project is easy to make with Aleene's Wood Glue and Fabric Fusion Tape. Your pup will have it made in the shade in no time! To create this no-sew pet canopy, start by building the frame from wooden dowels. Cut the dowels to the measurements you need for the size of your pet canopy. Sand all edges and corners for a smooth surface, then use Wood Glue to glue the pieces together. Measure the outside of your frame to determine the length of fabric you need for your canopy. First measure the length of one of the rooftop angled pieces, then the length of one of the vertical pieces, and multiply by 2 (for both sides of the structure). Then add an additional 10 (5 for each side) for wrapping the fabric around the base and securing. For the width of the fabric, simply measure the depth of your frame, and add a few inches for creating hems. Iron your fabric and cut it to match the total of your measurements. Next, hem the fabric using Fabric Fusion Tape. Place your fabric wrong side up, and fold over each side along the length once, then again (about an inch) for clean edges. Unfold the sides once (so you still have a clean, folded outer edge) and run a line of Fabric Tape along the length and remove the top liner. Fold the edge of the fabric back over and press in place on top of the Fabric Tape to secure. Finally, fold the hem over the top of the frame base and press in place on the Fabric Tape to secure. Do this on both sides to finish your no-sew pet canopy! 8. How to glue paper & photos to wood: DIY Photo CoastersA set of wooden photo coasters with your favorite memories makes a great gift for any occasion! Learn how to glue paper and photos to wood with this simple tutorial. Print out your favorite photos and cut each photo out in a shape that matches your wooden coaster. Use Tacky Glue to set each photo to the center of a coaster, then seal your project with more Tacky Glue! Squeeze the glue onto the photo coaster and use a foam brush to smooth it over the entire top of the coaster, making sure to cover all exposed areas. Since Tacky Glue dries clear, you'll have a nice seal to protect the photos once the glue dries! 9. How to glue wood appliques to home dcor: DIY Vintage-Inspired Mirror Large vintage mirrors may be priced for hundreds or even thousands of dollars, but you can make similar styles yourself for a fraction of the price! Learn how to glue wood appliques to your home dcor to create an elegant, vintage-inspired mirror! Before you get started on your project, thoroughly clean your upcycled mirror from any dust and debris. Use Aleene's Wood Glue to secure the wood appliques to the corners and top of the mirror's frame. Allow to dry fully for at least 24 hours. Cover the surface of the mirror and use masking tape along the edges to avoid overspray. In a well-ventilated area, spray the mirror's frame with several light coats of spray paint, letting dry between coats. Once the spray paint has cured for 24 hours, remove the surface cover and masking tape from your mirror. Find a nice spot in your home to display your new custom dcor! 10. How to glue faux fur to wood: DIY Upholstered BenchFurry benches are the perfect blend of chic style and soft, cozy vibes! But they can also be expensive, which is why you should check out this tutorial on how to glue faux fur to wood to create a DIY upholstered bench. This no-sew project can be customized to fit perfectly with your home and style! If you have an old wooden bench or snagged one at a yard sale or discount store, you are already ahead of the game! You can also easily and affordably make your own using a 2 x 4 and a piece of plywood. Cut your fabric, foam, and batting. The foam should be the exact size of your bench seat, while the fabric and batting should be at least 2 inches longer so you can wrap it underneath. Add a thin line of Aleene's DIY Craft Fabric & Vinyl Adhesive around the top edge of your wooden bench, and a few lines in the middle. Press and smooth the foam in place on top of the glue. Layer your batting, then the furry fabric on top of the foam on your bench. For an easier time securing the layers of fabric, flip your bench over and make sure it's centered on the fabric. Add glue around the perimeter of the underside of the seat and press the batting and furry fabric in place. Use a few staples on each edge to help hold the fabric taut while the glue dries. Once the glue has dried completely, your DIY upholstered bench is ready decorate your space! Now that you know how to glue wood, it's time to build some wooden DIY home dcor! Remember to post your projects on social media and tag us @AleenesDIY! Looking for a little more inspiration? Check out these links to help you get started on your next DIY! Aleene's Frequently Asked Questions Explore our adhesives More wood DIYs to try
13 Back to School Craft Ideas for Home or the Classroom
The school season is almost here and it's time to start prepping! Whether kids will be learning from home or the classroom this year, these back to school craft ideas can help. Read on to see how you can set up a learning station, create a counting activity and more! With a bit of creativity and Aleene's glues, your student will be ready to hit the books! 1. No-Sew Backpack Makeovers Back to school? More like back to cool! Send your kiddos back to school in style and make old backpacks new again with a no-sew backpack makeover. That's right, there's no sewing necessary to create cute customized bags-- just Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive! Whether you add colorful trims or create a fun monster-themed design, the kids will have lots of fun with this back to school craft idea. 2. Chalkboard Frame This adorable back to school craft idea is a great way to celebrate the first day of school. Get the kids in on the crafty fun using just a few supplies and Aleene's Original Tacky Glue. They can hold up their frame for first day of school photos, hang in their home learning space, or even give as a gift to their new teacher. 3. Personalized Backpack Whether they're off to class or a learning date with a classmate, kids need a backpack to carry their stuff! Add a personal touch to their bag like their name or even a favorite word or quote. This back to school craft idea is super easy to DIY with Aleene's Foiling Glue and metallic deco foil. Your student will love having a backpack made special just for them! 4. Monster Knee Patches Wear and tear happens, but don't toss those old school clothes if they still fit. Patch them up in a fun way with this back to school craft idea! Create cute monster patches using felt and Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive. Not into monsters? Try animals and other critters instead. Patches are a great way to give clothing some extra life! 5. Butterfly Pencil Topper This back to school craft idea will make schoolwork a little more magical. Inspire your child's imagination as they write with a sweet butterfly pencil topper. Made with papers, pipe cleaners and Original Tacky Glue, this craft will help your student spread their wings during the school year. Make other shapes and critters to keep their creativity going! 6. Easy DIY Friendship Bracelets Nothing says best friends like sharing homemade friendship bracelets! This back to school craft idea is great for kids to make with their friends so that they know their best buds always have their back. You'll just need some beads, embroidery floss, and Aleene's Fabric Fusion. Gather the whole gang to get in on the bracelet-making fun! 7. Classroom or Learning Space Banner Even if your child will be learning from home, having a space designated for studies is a good idea. This reusable banner can be tacked up in any space using glue dots made with Aleene's Tack-It Over & Over for a versatile back to school craft idea. You can customize banners for different classroom areas or hanging inspiring words at home for the school year ahead. And the great thing about Tack-It Over & Over is it peels right off when you're done using it! You can change out the banners with new options any time. 8. Counting Activity for Kids This DIY counting activity is a fun interactive back to school craft idea that helps your youngest kiddos learn their numbers. And since it's made with kid-friendly craft supplies and nontoxic Original Tacky Glue, your little one can even help you make it! Once the creative part is done, they can get to work on becoming a future math genius. 9. Matching Backpack and Tablet Case Here's another back to school craft idea for customizing your backpack! Create floral felt patches in lots of bright colors for a fun way to inspire your student to keep blooming in the new school year. (And there's no need to know how to sew when you use Aleene's Permanent Fabric Glue.) Since it's an easy upgrade, you can make a matching tablet or laptop case too! This idea works for any style of patches if your student isn't into flowers. Get creative and come up with some other A+ ideas! 10. Photo Transfer Notebooks Notebooks are a back to school MUST, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring! Use Aleene's Premium Decoupage to transfer favorite photo prints onto canvas notebooks for an easy way to make your student smile, even when they have to take notes. 11. Rhinestone Embellished Gear Bling out back to school style with a little help from Liquid Fusion Performance Adhesive! From rhinestone-embellished shoes to a sparkling phone case and coffee with a side of sparkle, your student will shine without spending a fortune. Gems are such a simple way to give last year's gear fab new looks. 12. DIY Unicorn Backpack Head back to school with a backpack that's just as unique as you are! This unicorn backpack DIY uses Aleene's Quick Dry Fabric Fusion for a gorgeous one-of-a-kind craft. School might be a little more exciting if you felt like a magical unicorn walking around campus everyday, don't you think? 13. Shadowbox Teacher Gift Get extra credit from this year's new teacher with a custom gift made extra personal with Aleene's Original Tacky Glue! Decorate a shadowbox with items that relate to their hobbies or teaching subject for a gift they can hang up or display on their desk. It's a crafty way to show appreciation for all of the hard work they do, and maybe they'll feel inspired to take it easy on the tests this year too. Do these back to school craft ideas have you ready to start prepping for the new school year? What other ideas are inspiring you? Let us know what you're making for school with Aleene's Glues using #aleenesdiy on social!
DIY Tropical Party Décor with Spray Paint
Put yourself into a summer state of mind with DIY tropical party décor! Tropical décor is a fun way to add lush designs and vibrant color to summer pool parties, backyard barbecues, birthday celebrations, and more. Learn how to use COLORSHOT to transform your next party into a colorful luau with this tutorial from Oh Yay Studio! What you need: COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints (This project uses Cosmo, Summer Pedicure, Orange Slice, Treasure Chest, Island Girl, Mermaid, Scuba, Cash, With a Twist, and Lucky Penny) COLORSHOT White Primer Cardboard Pencil Glue Measuring tape Scissors or box cutter Faux tropical leaves Drop cloth Balloon archCut tree trunk from cardboard Start this tropical party décor DIY by creating a palm tree trunk from cardboard. Find the middle of your piece of cardboard and mark the center axis with a pencil. Measure 24” across the bottom (left to right), 5 feet up (top to bottom) and 6 inches at the top (left to right). Measure and mark 8” up from the center of the 24” base. Mark 12” (from left to right) along that 8” center line. Connect the outside point of the 12” (from step c) to the 24” (in step b) from top to bottom in a diagonal line. Draw a long diagonal line from the 12” (from step c) to the 6” (in step b) from top to bottom. Finally, cut out your cardboard tree trunk. Once cut, trace this trunk onto another piece of cardboard so that you are left with 2 identical cardboard tree trunks. Notch your tree trunks halfway by cutting out 2 strips down the center of the tree trunks from top to bottom. This is so that your tree trunks can slide in and fit together. Cut palm leaves from cardboard Next, cut out the palm tree leaves for your tropical party décor. Cut out oblong shapes with a pointed tip at one end and a straight edge on the other. You’ll need to create at least 5 of these leaf shapes, or more for a fuller tree. Cut 5-7 notches in your leaves to make them look more like palm branch leaves. Prime and spray paint the cardboard leaves Place your cardboard palm leaves and tree trunk onto a drop cloth or other protective surface cover in a well-ventilated area and get ready to paint! Prime both sides of the cardboard pieces with COLORSHOT White Primer and allow to dry completely. Create a two-toned look for your tropical party décor by spray painting half of each leaf with Cash and the other With a Twist. Spray paint the tree trunk with Lucky Penny for a lovely rose gold metallic base! Prime and spray paint the cardboard leaves Oh Yay Studio also created a colorful balloon arch with matching leaves for her tropical party décor! Place faux tropical leaves onto your drop cloth, then prime and paint with your desired colors. For this project, we used Cosmo, Summer Pedicure, Orange Slice, Treasure Chest, Island Girl, Mermaid, and Scuba to make super colorful leaves! Prime and spray paint the cardboard leaves It’s time to assemble your tropical party décor! Cut a circle about 7” in diameter glue a 3” strip of cardboard around the outer edge. You can spray paint this piece as well, but it will mostly be hidden by the cardboard leaves. Glue the circle to the top of the tree trunk and cut slits into the leaves so that they can slide into the side walls. Continue assembling the leaves to fill your cardboard palm tree. Tropical party décor display Carefully place the spray-painted leaves into your balloon arch and display your DIY tropical party décor! These lush decorations look perfect next to a dessert table full of summer sweets!Get ready for summer with COLORSHOT! Will you be making your own tropical party décor with spray paint? Show us your colorful projects and tag us on social media @mycolorshot!
How to Glue Wood to Glass - Simple Cactus Terrariums
I'm really getting into indoor container gardening but I have a few issues that's keeping me from getting at it full force... First of all I am fairly famous for my black thumb among friends and family. Secondly, my cat Marla eats any plant that comes into this house and many can be poisonous to kitty. I was pretty excited to realize that Marla keeps succulents and cactus alone so I can have them wherever I please in the house! I've only killed a few so far and my success ratio is pretty up there! To celebrate I bought a handful of cacti and set about making them an awesome terrarium to call home! What you need: Aleene's heavy-duty adhesive Square glass vases Ruler Balsa wood Wood stain X-acto knife & cutting mat Terrarium filler (rocks, moss, dirt, etc.) Cactus or succulent plants Forget clamps, tacks, bindings and other nonsense: using glue to attach glass to wood is easier and less likely to result in frustration, mishaps and mess ups! So whether you're a weekend woodworking warrior installing transparent doors on your display case or attempting to attach wood letter cut-outs toa mirror or pane of glass, you'll be best served using Aleene's Glass and Bead Adhesive. This industrial-strength glass glue works on slick, hard-to-hold surfaces, grabs items instantly, dries clear, and is water resistant. There are just a few easy steps to follow when securing wood to glass with this industrial-strength glue. Use sandpaper to smooth any uneven or raised spots on the wood where you will be attaching glass. Clean the surfaces to be bonded together. Use a damp cloth to remove any dust from the wood pieces. Use glass cleaner and paper towels to clean the glass pieces. Make sure all pieces are dry before gluing together. Apply a small amount of glue to the surface of the glass piece and another small amount to the surface of the wood piece. Press the piece of wood to the glass and hold for a few seconds. If necessary, remove any misplaced glue on the glass surface with a damp cloth, or carefully use a razor blade if the glue has already dried. Allow the glue to cure for 24 hours. First up you'll need to find square glass vases. I got mine at the craft store and I didn't pay attention to how flat the sides were which caused me some problems later on. Find vases where the sides aren't very curved in on the thinner parts of the glass. They're out there you just might have to dig through a few vases on the shelf to find them! I made my strips of wood the same height as my ruler to keep things simple but you can work with whatever pattern/size of wood you prefer. Measure out the width of your vase on ONE side. Cut your balsa wood so that you have 4 pieces the exact same length and width. These will be the upper and lower pieces of wood on that first side and the side opposing it. You'll need to cut the vertical pieces for this side, also. Place the bottom piece up against the glass and then place the top piece along the upper edge. Hold both with one hand. Measure the distance between the two pieces and then cut a piece to fit. It may not be perfect but it will be close enough. See how you can see a slight gap on my piece? In the end when you see the full vase from a distance you can't tell and they still look fab! Continue the steps to cut out the strips for your other sides and for any other terrariums you're making at the same time. Stain your wood pieces any color you choose and allow to dry a few hours. Once your wood strips are dry grab your Aleene's heavy-duty adhesive. Run a moderate amount of glue on the backside of the wood. I went with a line around the perimeter and a squiggle in the middle. Press your piece of wood to the glass and hold for a few seconds. I gave myself a count of 20 and that was a pretty good amount of time for the wood to begin to hold on its own. Frame your first side. And then frame the opposing side. Allow the glue to set for 20-30 minutes. When the first sides don't sleep around at a light touch you can continue to frame the remaining 2 sides of your vase/terrarium. Place somewhere safe to cure for at least 24 hours before continuing. Next we're going to layer filler to make the center, open glass of the terrarium look lovely. I used green and gray decorative rocks on the bottom to provide good drainage to prevent overwatering. Next I just had to use this purple moss I've had lying around for ages. With a layer of moss on top of my rocks I'm now ready to bring in the potting soil and my cactus plants. The soil will push down your moss into your rocks but that's just the way it works. No worries! If you're working with cacti I'd strongly recommend getting leather or suede gloves to protect yourself from the spines. Sometimes they get in and you can't seem to find them (they go invisible or something!) to get them out again. Ouch! To set my potting soil so that it doesn't easily spill out when my terrariums are moved around I topped them off with aquarium gravel pushed into the top layer. It looks pretty and helps me from making a mess regularly! And there are my finished terrariums! Now remember how I was saying you need to be careful that the sides of your vases are somewhat flush? I didn't pay attention to that so I have some gaps in my wood frames that could have been prevented. But set out on my bookshelf with one of my Rob's paintings and a Himmeli style copper tubing sculpture I made, these cactus terrariums look amazing even with a few small gaps. Another option for completeing your terrariums is to finish both sides of your wood strips. You can then place your plant inside of the glass vase rather than on top. The glass of my vases was wavy and made this not the greatest option but if I find another set of vases with clearer glass I'm going to give that a go!
Tie-Dyed Wooden Bead Garland
Did you know that you can tie dye more than just fabrics? That’s right! Follow this tutorial from Oh Yay Studio to learn how to turn wooden beads into a colorful tie-dyed wooden bead garland. Then you can get creative and experiment with dyeing other unfinished wooden décor! Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Refills are perfect for this project— plus you’ll have lots of extras for even more tie-dye fun! What you need: Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Refills Pastels Unfinished wooden beads Disposable cups or other small containers Stir sticks Trays or tubs Paper towels Gloves Twine Pompoms, tassels, other embellishments (optional) Choose which colors from the Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Refills that you want to use for your wooden bead garland and begin to prepare your dyes. Lay out cups or containers onto a tray to catch any spills. Cut your packets of dye and empty them one at a time into each container, then pour about 1/2 cup or 4 oz. of hot water into each. Thoroughly mix the dye and water with a stir stick until it is fully dissolved. Sort out your beads into each color container OR just grab a handful and eyeball the number of wooden beads for each color. You’ll start to see the dye penetrating the wood right away! Be sure to stir the beads a few times over the next few hours so that they evenly absorb the dyes. The longer you leave the beads in the dye liquid, the more dye they will absorb! You can leave the wooden beads in the dye for up to 12 hours. Once you’re satisfied with the amount of color absorbed in your beads, lay out some paper towels onto another tray. Wearing gloves, carefully remove the beads from the dye solution and lay the beads onto the tray with paper towels to dry. Set aside and allow to dry completely. Once the beads have dried completely, it’s time to create your wooden bead garland! String your beads together with twine and add pom poms, tassels, and other embellishments as you’d like. Get creative and make this garland your very own! Will you be making your own tie-dyed wooden bead garland or other dyed home décor? Show us what your colorful crafts and tag us on social media @TulipColorCrafts!
DIY Sawhorse Desk Spray Painting Project
A lot of us are still working from home right now and likely will be for a while. So if you haven’t whipped your work from home space into shape yet, it’s time to get motivated! We’re loving this modern sawhorse desk from Ashley at Handmade Haven; it’s sleek, chic and can be customized to fit any space in your home. And with all of the COLORSHOT Spray Paint colors to choose from, this spray-painting project makes it easy to create a totally inspiring space to work from. What you need: • COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints in desired colors (Blackout shown here) • Sawhorse desk (or desk of choice) • Protective surface cover for spray paintingMake sure desk base is free of dust before spray painting To get the full tutorial on how Handmade Haven built her own sawhorse desk, visit her post. You can modify the dimensions she used to fit your own space! If you’re doing your own thing, you can get the quick spray-painting project deets here. Make sure your base is clean and free of any dust and debris, especially if you’re building your own set of sawhorse legs. Even though COLORSHOT already has primer in it, depending on the materials you’re working with, you might want to basecoat with Primer first. Let spray paint cure before adding shelves and fixtures Spray several light coats of color versus one heavy coat to avoid any color drips. Once you are happy with your coverage, let dry and cure completely before securing the top of your desk or attaching any additional shelving or fixtures. COLORSHOT sawhorse desk spray painting project When your desk spray painting project is finished, it’s time to set it up in your space! You can use it for your own workspace or create an arts and crafts station, or even a desk for your kiddos when they get back to schoolwork. Make it inspiring and a place you feel happy and motivated to work in each day. For other COLORSHOT office space ideas, check out our Girl Boss Office Makeover. Now who’s ready for a lunch break?
Celebrate National Donut Day with Tulip
National Donut Day is June 5, and we couldn’t be happier about it. At Tulip we celebrate donuts regularly (really, is there anything better than a doughy, frosted, sprinkled treat?!) and National Donut Day is just one more reason to indulge. Combine donuts with our love of crafting and it’s the perfect day! To celebrate this all-important holiday, we’ve put together a roundup of some of our favorite donut-themed DIYs made with Tulip Color Products. We hope the following projects help you get inspired to work up your creative appetite! What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints – desired colors - Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints – desired colors - Tulip Fabric Markers – desired color pack - Tulip Fuchsia One-Step Tie Dye Kit (or desired color) - White 100% cotton T-shirt - Clutch bag - Binder (or surface for clings) - Donut pattern - Plastic sheet cover - Bowls or large circle templates to create donut shapes These donut clings look almost good enough to eat, don’t you think?! Fun for decorating laptops, binders, windows and more, donut clings are easier to make than actual donuts using Tulip Dimensional Paints. To make your own clings, slide a donut pattern you can print from online into a plastic sheet protector, then trace over the designs with Dimensional Paint. If you mess up, you can simply wipe the paint off with a damp paper towel and start again. Once your clings are completely dry, it’s time to tack them onto your surface! The next best thing to eating a donut is wearing one! If you weren’t aware that you can tie dye a donut T-shirt, now you know. It’s super easy to do, and once you have your dyed donut shape, the only thing left to do is add sprinkles with Dimensional Paint! Get the full tutorial here on our Tie Dye Your Summer website. Just like donuts, you can never have too many handbags, and a donut clutch is the icing on top if you ask us. We love this sweet DIY from our friend Mikyla Creates, which uses Tulip Fabric Markers on simple white fabric to create such a fab little bag you can take on any adventure. Check out the tutorial here and get ready to add to your handbag collection with this treat of a project. If you don’t have any tie dye on hand for the project above, here’s a great alternative. This donut T-shirt can be made with Tulip Fabric Markers alone or using Tulip Brush-On and Dimensional Fabric Paints. You can lightly sketch on your design with a chalk pencil if you don’t feel comfortable freehanding it, then color it in with markers or paint. If you want your sprinkles to really pop, use Dimensional Paints for ultra 3D effects! Who’s ready for some treats after all of this creative brain food?!
Pastel Dimensional Paint Floral Vases
Flowers are an instant mood boost for a lot of us, so why not double the effect and create a set of vases with flowers on them too?! The perfect centerpiece for your intimate Easter dinner at home, or even a lovely accent on a side table, you can never go wrong with bouquets of flowers. Mikyla Creates will show you how to DIY your own set of floral vases for spring using pretty pastel shades of Tulip Dimensional Paint. What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Paint in desired colors - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint - Head in the Clouds - Glass vases or jars - Painter's tape - White acrylic paint - Paintbrush Make sure your vases are clean and free of any dust and prints. Tape them off at different levels using painter's tape. Working in a well-ventilated area, spray each vase with several light coats of white spray paint, letting dry between coats. Once you're happy with your paint coverage, remove the tape and let the vases dry completely before moving on to the next step. On a paper plate or paint palette, squeeze out some of each color of Dimensional Paint then mix in white acrylic paint to each color. Use a paintbrush to paint leaves and stems all around the white portion of each vase. Paint each vase with a different color of paint. Use the Dimensional Paint directly from the paint bottle to create dimensional flowers and dots over the leaf patterns in the corresponding color. Once you're happy with how your project turned out, let everything dry completely before using. It's time to let your creativity bloom for Easter and the rest of spring!
How To Repaint A Dresser
If you're anything like us, you find some sort of thrill in making old stuff look new again (especially with spray paint)! Why toss something out if it still has major potential? Something that looks terrible in yellow might suddenly be a head turner in silver, you know? In this post we're talking about how to repaint a dresser since we all have them and most of us don't even like our dresser because it looks BLAH. So whether you recently scored an old dresser at a yard sale or it's been in your family for years, giving it a makeover to match your current fabulous taste is easy with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint. First remove all of the hardware. If you don't feel like sanding down the dresser, we don't blame you. You'll just want to coat it with Primer. Spray several light coats, letting dry between coats until you have a nice basecoat. Spray several light coats of Princess Cut (or desired color) spray paint onto the dresser, letting dry between coats. COLORSHOT dries to the touch in 10 minutes but let the dresser completely dry before reattaching hardware. You can put on new hardware or spray paint the old stuff to give it a whole new look! How stunning is this metallic color on this dresser? The light silver sheen of Princess Cut really adds an elegant touch, don't you think? Now you know how to repaint a dresser in a few easy steps! We don't know about you, but this is one dressing room that inspires us to get glam on the daily.
DIY Rainbow Painted Nutcrackers
It's the most wonderful time of year (depending on when you are reading this - but obviously we mean the holiday season) ... and what makes it so wonderful, aside from you know, togetherness, quality time, etc. ... is the decor! The nutcracker is a traditional holiday favorite for decorating, but true to our own traditions here at COLORSHOT, we decided to DIY a set of RAINBOW nutcrackers because we love COLOR no matter what time of year it is! What you need: - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint (desired colors) - Wood nutcracker figurines (can be metal or plastic as well) - Plastic surface cover to protect work surface - Painter's tape (if needed for any masking) Make sure your nutcracker figurines are clean and free of any dust. If there are any parts of the nutcrackers you don't want painted, you can mask them off with painter's tape. If the nutcrackers you are painting are wood or metal and have a slick surface, you might want to try spraying a coat of Primer before adding color. In a well-ventilated area, spray several light coats of color onto each nutcracker, letting dry in between coats. When you are happy with the coverage, let dry completely. Once they're completely dry, set up your rainbow painted nutcrackers and make a statement with your holiday decor this season!
Spray Painted Chandelier
One easy way to fancify any space is with a chandelier. Even an outdoor space and even if you hang the chandelier from a tree. Instant fancy. If you want to be even fancier (and why wouldn't you?), you can spray paint your chandelier to match your party color scheme using COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint. With all of the bright, on-trend colors to choose from, upping your dinner party's game with a spray painted chandelier that matches your table is easier than putting together your guest list. What you need: - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint (we used Farmer's Daughter) - Metal chandelier Make sure the chandelier is clean and free of any dust. Remove any bulbs, candles, etc. If your chandelier is made from a shiny metal, you'll first want to spray it with Primer and let dry. Spray several light coats of Farmer's Daughter (or desired color) over entire chandelier, including chain, letting dry between coats. Whether your chandelier is purely for decoration or functional, no one can deny how fantastic it will look newly made over with COLORSHOT. Look at that color coverage - so pretty in pink!
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