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8 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
Maybe you’ve been super swamped with school or work and haven’t had time to think about a Halloween costume, or maybe you just now decided you feel like dressing up. Whatever your reason, you’re in need of a last-minute Halloween costume, and we have some ideas. Check out this list of easy DIYs, then grab your Tulip products and get ready to whip up a costume in no time! What you need: Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit - Tulip Fabric Markers - Tulip Fabric Paints - Costume substrate Ice Cream Cone Costume This last-minute Halloween costume will make your evening a little less scary and a whole lot sweeter! Sprinkle the fun onto a white dress (or T-shirt) with Puff Paints and top with a paper cone headband for an ice cream cone costume that takes the cake. Eerie Eyeball Shoes Maybe you’re not in the mood to dress up, but just want an eerie accent instead? We see you. Use Tulip Fabric Markers to customize canvas shoes with your fave Fright Night designs so you can step into something spooky this Halloween. Family Hippie Costumes These hippie last-minute Halloween costumes will give the whole fam a groovy good time from start to finish! Tie dye T-shirts in your favorite colors, throw in some flowers and sunny shades, and you’re ready to rock. Puff Paint Witch Necklace Get your creativity brewing with a witch costume you can easily craft up in a short amount of time! Use Puff Paints to create a necklace with a magical touch, throw on a pointy hat, and you’ll be ready to head out in spellbinding style this Halloween. Glowing Jack o’ Lantern T-shirts Save on spend – and time – by making your own last-minute Halloween costume with a ghoulish grin. Using a custom freezer paper stencil and glowing green Fabric Paint, you’ll be all smiles after the paint dries. You can use Tulip Body Art products to add to your look with face paint, top with a headband, or leave just like this for a simple Halloween look that still makes a statement. Glow-in-the-Dark Bat Mask Stand out in the dark, and with dimension, in a custom bat mask crafted with glowing Puff Paint. You’ll be ready to spread your wickedly cool wings in this last-minute Halloween costume as soon as the paint dries! Last-Minute T-shirt Costumes A T-shirt and fabric paint will make your last-minute life easier this year! From a deviled egg to a very berry vibe, some quick painted accents will give you extra time to focus on what’s really important this Halloween: eating all of that delicious candy. Glowing Spiderweb Necklace Get a little creepy-crawly with your last-minute Halloween costume using glow-in-the-dark Puff Paint and tulle! This spiderweb necklace is sure to scare off others with its awesome arachnid design. We hope this list of easy-to-make costumes saves the day with its anything-but-boring ideas. Don’t forget to share with us what you’re making with Tulip by tagging us on social @tulipcolorcrafts!
10 Awesome Ways to Paint Shoes with Fabric Paint
Sometimes we wear our shoes out completely and need new ones, but a lot of times, we just want some cool new kicks! Before you hit “add to cart” on an expensive new pair, instead hit “add to cart” on some Tulip Fabric Paints and make shoes you already have so much more awesome with your own customized, creative flair. To help get you inspired, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite ways to paint shoes with Tulip Fabric Paints! What you need: - Tulip Soft Fabric Paints of choice - Tulip Puff Paints of choice - ColorShot Fabric Spray Paints of choice - Paintbrushes - Fabric shoes Splatter Paint on Shoes Ready for some ideas? Step right up! One of the easiest ways to paint shoes is by splatter painting them. No skills needed – there is absolutely no wrong way to do this! Just grab a paintbrush and your favorite Soft Paint colors, take aim and fling the paint in all kinds of directions. (Maybe just make sure you do it outside unless you want to paint your walls, table and everywhere else?) You can try this same technique on jeans too! Ice Cream Sundae Painted Shoes All of that flinging paint around has our appetites worked up and ready for a snack. How about you? Treat your feet to something sweet too with ice cream sundae-inspired shoes! This is a fun way to paint shoes that are looking a little worn and make them look new again. Paint a bright base color with Soft Paint, then top with Dimensional Paint “sprinkles” that look good enough to eat. Dazzling Glitter Paint Shoes If you’re in the mood to give your shoes the star treatment, get out the Dazzling Glitter Paint and get to work! It doesn’t take much to make shoes worthy of the walk of fame; simply embellish some of the details already on them with glitter paint. Add a few shapes like stars, and you’re ready to walk the red carpet with some extra glitz and glam. Ice Dye Shoes with Fabric Paint If the summer heat has you feeling beat, kick up your feet and chill while your shoes get cooler with the ice dye technique – using fabric paint instead! This fun twist on tie dye creates watercolor effects using just ice and your favorite Soft Fabric Paints poured over the top. When the ice melts, it’ll transfer the paint onto your shoes in pretty abstract patterns. You’ll get to paint shoes and make them one of a kind, without having to do any work! Ombre Spray Painted Shoes We think one of the best parts of going for a run is getting to sport cute running shoes! Athletic shoes can be pricey, so give yours longer life with a ColorShot Fabric Spray Paint makeover. After spray painting in your favorite colors, you’ll be ready to hit the pavement in a pair of shoes that makes you want to run even faster – to get more ColorShot to paint your other shoes too! Hand-Painted Roses on Shoes We should all make time to stop and smell the roses, but for those times we can’t, we can at least paint shoes to enjoy our flowers on the go! Let your creativity blossom with this easy tutorial for painting roses on shoes. Once your shoes are in full bloom, try this technique on other accessories like handbags, jackets and hats! Paint Pouring on Shoes Paint pouring is a big trend for canvas art, but we think it’s also a fab way to paint shoes and turn them into works of art too. Check out this tutorial on how to use the dirty pour paint technique with Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints, then let your creativity flow for custom kicks that are a colorful masterpiece. Dot Art Puff Paint Shoes Speaking of art, dot art is the perfect way to paint shoes and make them pop with ACTUAL dimension – with a little help from Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints, of course. Create colorful motifs without the fine art training in any style, shape or pattern you like. The end result will always be awesome! Hand-Painted Superhero Shoes Looking for some kicks that are a little more out of this world? Save the day by painting on your favorite superhero – or super villain. Use Soft Fabric Paints and Dimensional Paints to customize shoes that are sure to become your new style sidekick for any and every outfit. Hand-Painted Leopard Print Shoes Sometimes you want to put away your sneakers and step into something a little dressier that takes your style game for a walk on the wild side. Using Dimensional Fabric Paints, you can easily paint shoes covered in animal print patterns – with no special skills or techniques needed! If you can make abstract shapes, you’ve got this down! Feeling inspired to make your own shoes more awesome with Tulip Fabric Paints? Tag us on social and share your customized kicks with us!
Cool Off with These Bargain Beachwear DIYs
Searching for the perfect looks to rock on your summer beach trip, or looking to turn your backyard into the perfect staycation oasis? Save your cash for other excursions and try out these bargain beachwear DIYs to keep you cool all season long. What you need: - Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit of choice - Tulip Fabric Markers of choice - Tulip Fabric Paints of choice Thanks to products like the Tulip Electric Neons Dye Kit, bargain beachwear doesn’t have to be boring. This ultra-vibrant tie-dye swimsuit will definitely send shockwaves through any pool party or beach bash. Whether you opt for monochrome or multicolor, this suit is sure to make a sunny statement. Lay out, dry off, and wrap up in style with these trendy tie-dye towels that make it feel like summer all year long. Skip the expensive department store version, and use Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Party Kits to transform any white cotton towel from basic to beachy in no time flat. You’ll flip your lid when you see how easy and inexpensive it is to create this functional and fashionable piece of bargain beachwear! All it takes is a sticky stencil, some Tulip Graffiti Fabric Markers, and a few minutes of your time to upgrade your hat from plain and sporty to chic and summery. The final product will protect your skin and your bank account! Go ahead and keep scrolling past all those pricey Turkish towel stores that pop up in your Insta ads because this tie-dye technique will work wonders on any used or inexpensive beach or picnic blanket. Upcycle your blanket using one of Tulip's Two-Minute Tie-Dye Kits, then sprawl out with the satisfaction that you just saved a bundle on this cozy creation! Coverups should be a staple in any bargain beachwear collection, given their easy, breezy versatility. This no-sew tutorial shows you how to create the cutest coverup using the Tulip Tie-Dye Kit of your choice on an old, oversized T-shirt. You’re just a few twists and ties away from an affordable look that will make a splash all summer long! Here’s another hat variation to add to your bargain beachwear collection! Head toward your favoriteTulip Soft Fabric Paints and try out this floppy hat craft. Your hand-painted design will save you some serious coin while rivaling all the ritziest resort looks on the runway! If you love the luxurious look of animal prints, but growl at the thought of paying full price for name brands, we have the purr-fect solution. Here’s our bargain beachwear version of a leopard print swimsuit using Tulip Fabric Paint Markers. The pattern is totally free-form, so go ahead and go wild trying this tutorial with any animal print of your choosing. It’s a summer savings safari! Which of these bargain beachwear DIYs will you be rocking this summer? Show us your favorite designs by posting on social and tagging @tulipcolorcrafts!
Mommy and Me Idea: Words of Kindness Tie-Dye T-shirts
Spread good vibes everywhere you go with a words of kindness T-shirt made even brighter in spirit with tie dye! Craft Box Girls will show you how to create fun tie-dye quote art tees for everyone in the fam with Tulip Two-Minute Tie Dye and Dimensional Paints. It’s the perfect project for adding some smiles to your day – and everyone else’s – every time you wear it! What you need: Tulip Two-Minute Tie Dye Kit of choice - Tulip Puff Paint of choice - White 100% cotton T-shirts - Pencil - Cardboard - Disposable plastic surface cover - Words of kindness quote To kick off your words of kindness family T-shirt project, first wash the shirts (without fabric softener) and leave damp. Cover your work surface with a disposable plastic surface cover. You can choose any tie-dye technique you want for this project! (This will be the background for your words of kindness quote, but don’t worry, any tie-dye pattern will work.) Craft Box Girls went with a spiral tie-dye pattern. To do this, lay your damp shirt out flat, then pinch it in the middle and twist the entire shirt until a spiral is formed. Secure the shirt with rubber bands according to the technique. For spiral as shown, crisscross three rubber bands to create six wedge shapes on the bound shirt. Prep your dye bottles according to instructions, then add tie dye to the bound T-shirt. For spiral, you can add as many as six colors – one per wedge – or as few as one color. It’s up to you! Then flip it over and repeat adding dyes in the same pattern on the other side. Before placing your dyed project in the Two-Minute Tie Dye Container, it’s SUPER important that you make sure all areas of the shirt are still very damp. If any part has started drying out, spritz with water to re-dampen. Then place into the container and process in the microwave, let set and launder according to instructions. After your tie-dye shirts have been washed and dried, it’s time to add words of kindness to them! Lay the shirts out flat and place a piece of cardboard into each shirt to hold it stable while you paint, and to prevent any paint from soaking through to the back side. If you don’t feel comfortable freehand painting, you can use a pencil to lightly sketch out your quote onto the shirts first. Next use your Tulip Dimensional Paints to trace over your words of kindness in any colors you like! Once you’ve finished making your words of kindness pop with dimensional color, let the shirts dry flat until the paint is completely dry. Now it’s time to spread words of kindness where ever you wear your fun family tie-dye T-shirts! What else are you inspired to make to help spread some extra cheer in your community? Tag your creations @tulipcolorcrafts and share them with us!
Daddy and Me Last Minute Father’s Day Gift T-shirts
Maybe you’re good at planning ahead for gift giving, and maybe you’re more like us and searching for something last minute that’s still awesome. Either way, you’ve come to the right place! This daddy and me T-shirt set from Oh Yay Studio is super quick & easy to make with Tulip Fabric Markers, and is totally doable as a last-minute Father’s Day gift. Grab your markers and some T-shirts, and get ready to save the day with your creativity! What you need: Tulip Fabric Markers – desired pack - White or light-colored cotton T-shirts - Printed quote art to use as a pattern - Tape - Cardboard - Pencil - Iron We know these daddy and me shirts are a last-minute Father’s Day gift, but you’ll still want to wash and dry the shirts (without fabric softener) before getting started for best results with the Fabric Markers. Iron each shirt smooth as well. Cut pieces of cardboard to fit inside each shirt, and tape each quote art pattern onto the cardboard. Place each inside of their respective shirt under the top layer, then use a pencil to lightly trace over the wording to help you see it a bit better. (Leave the cardboard inside the shirts while you work to prevent any potential of marker ink soaking through to the back sides.) Use which ever color you like to trace over and fill in the quote art on your daddy and me shirts. You can make them match, or use different colors if you prefer! You can also add another layer of ink over the wording and designs if you feel like it’s needed after the initial coverage. Don’t worry, the markers dry quickly so you’ll still have these last-minute Father’s Day gift shirts done in time! Once you have the wording done, use bright colors to add fun designs to your daddy and me shirts! Extra cardboard makes a great straight edge for lines, and you can do dots and squiggles too. Get creative with it! Create similar designs on the other shirt to match your overall theme. Once you’re happy with how this last-minute Father’s Day gift project has turned out, the only thing left to do is let the shirts dry completely before wrapping them up for Dad! These daddy and me shirts turned out so adorable, right?! Creativity to the rescue! Even if you waited to whip up this last-minute Father’s Day gift, we’re pretty sure Dad won’t even notice, especially with such a cute sidekick to spend the day with! What other gifts are you crafting up for Father’s Day with Tulip products? Tag us on social @tulipcolorcrafts and share with us!
Brighten Your Day with these 9 Rainbow Colored Projects
Feeling a little blue? Change the hue with these rainbow colored projects! Here are 9 DIYs featuring Tulip products that will part the clouds, lift your spirits, and brighten your day! What you need: -Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit of choice with rainbow colors - Tulip Fabric Markers - Tulip Puff Paints -Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints With Tulip Fabric Markers you can keep your rainbow colored markers close and your cheerful disposition even closer. Try out this cool ombre pattern, or create any other joy-sparking design. When you’re all done, store away those markers in your case and take your great day to go! Decorative rope baskets have so many mood-boosting functions. For starters, they’re adorable. Second, they’re awesome for organizing clutter, which is oh-so-soothing for your mind. Third, they make cozy little “pots” for all those oxygen-pumping houseplants you can’t stop buying! To brighten up your day and your home decor, use Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints and follow along with this fun DIY craft! Some days it feels like life keeps pulling the rug out from under you. While we don’t always have control over those moments, we can control the cute-factor of our rugs with this easy DIY project. You can choose traditional rainbow colored Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints as demonstrated, or you can create a palette all your own! Transform the phrase “look good, feel good” into a fashion fiesta with this DIY papel picado T-shirt. All it takes is a plain white tee, Tulip Fabric Paint Markers, and a willingness to become the life of the party once you wear it. Buen día! Tell those bad days to get to steppin’ with these rainbow colored sprinkle shoes. Grab some white canvas kicks, a Tulip Crafter's Storage Tub Kit, and paint your way to a delicious-looking treat for your feet! Feeling a little disconnected? Allow us to make a case for cases! Tulip Puff Paints in bright rainbow colors make it so fun to create these textured DIY Phone Cases. Whether you select a graphic drawing, a dotted design, or a meandering mandala, you’ll go from huffy to puffy in a matter of minutes! There’s nothing like a motivating message to shift your mindset and alter your energy. With a rainbow colored DIY quote art canvas, you can put any inspirational words on all-day display. Just be sure to use Tulip Chisel Tip Fabric Markers so your heartfelt art is on point! Tulip Tie-Dye Kits are a great way to get all wrapped up in the joy of creativity. Try rainbow stripes, spirals, and sunbursts on shorts, shirts, and sweaters, or feel free to take your tie-dyeing in whatever delightful direction you choose! For another rainbow colored craft, try this tie-dye T-shirt variation using Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color. No water or rubber bands necessary! Turns out scrunching up a shirt might be the quickest way to smooth out your day. If you’re feeling chipper and cheerful after trying these rainbow-colored projects, make sure to tag @tulipcolorcrafts and tell us all about it!
9 Ways to Destress with Crafts
We all know that life can have its fair share of stressful moments. If you’re looking to unwind after an especially daunting day, check out this list of nine ways to destress with crafts that practically have relaxation written all over them! What you need: Tulip Tie-Dye Kits of choice - Tulip Fabric Markers of choice - Tulip ColorShot Fabric Spray Paint - Tulip Fabric Paints of choice We think it might be scientifically impossible to stress out and tie dye at the same time. With this fun throw pillow project featuring the Tulip Wilderness Tie-Dye Kit (or any kit of your choice), you get to chill out during the creative process and enjoy the relaxing, fluffy fruits of your laid-back labor. One of our favorite ways to destress is infusing a little rainbow connection into any mentally stormy day. This coloring craft demonstrates an awesome ombre design for the Tulip Fabric Markers but feel free to do your own colorful, calming thing. Plus, when the project is complete, you’ll have an easy way to tote around all your mood-boosting markers! Everyone knows when you snooze, you lose stress. Use Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color and a few stencil supplies to craft these custom sleeping masks. The mask-making is soothing because you can focus on a meaningful wellness word or phrase. The mask-wearing is soothing because it’s a one-way ticket from worryville to slumbertown! For fun and fashionable ways to destress, check out this DIY T-shirt tutorial featuring the Tulip DIY T-Shirt Design Kit. The LED tracing pad will help you transcribe your motivating message, and the shirt itself will help you transform your mood! Try the technique with other items, like reusable canvas totes! Don’t stress, express! Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paint makes it so easy to create these gradient art pieces. To achieve the most calming canvases, choose cool or warm colors that won’t overstimulate your senses. Then, select a favorite quote or lyric that seems to lower your blood pressure just by reading it. Display the finished product in your office or any other high-stress space for an artsy reminder to take long breaks and deep breaths. Can you tell tie dye is one of our favorite ways to destress? Create your very own relaxation station with this colorful picnic blanket project, using a Tulip Two-Minute Tie-Dye Kit.. Toss it in your bag or backseat so you’re always prepared for a quick getaway to the park, pool, or beach! From an old plastic bottle to your stressful state of mind, everything can be transformed with a little care and intention. Using Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints, some spray paint, and a few basic crafting supplies, you can assemble this cute kitty-themed hanging planter that is sure to lift your plants and your spirits! The best part is, plants make not only you, but the whole environment say ahhhhhh! Millions of people across the globe turn (and bend and stretch) to yoga as one of the best ways to destress the mind, body, and spirit! Add a little flare to your self-care with this DIY Yoga Mat tutorial. Just grab some Tulip Fabric Paint and follow the tutorial to create a design that will help you nama-stay calm and yoga on! Journaling is such a powerful tool to fight off all those little stress monsters living in your mind. We suggest taking a blank journal and using Tulip Fabric Markers to put your own colorful and creative spin on the cover. Draw your name, a motivational word, or a cool design on the journal - anything that inspires you to pick it up, crack it open, and get all those worries out of your head and onto the page! Which of these ways to destress did you like the best? Be sure to post your favorite calming creation on social media, and don’t forget to tag @tulipcolorcrafts!
Design Your Own Superhero Shoes with Fabric Paint
When you’re in need of kicks that pack a powerful punch, it’s Tulip Fabric Paints to the rescue! Get inspired to DIY your own pair of superhero shoes with this colorful tutorial from Rogue Customs. Feeling a little rebellious? Defy the norm with your favorite villain instead! This makes a fun creative project for any age – because who doesn’t love wearing custom shoes that save the day with extra style?! What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints Rainbow & Neon 20 Pack - Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paint 12 Pack or desired colors - Canvas shoes - Painter’s tape - Pencil - Paintbrushes - Paint palette - Lint roller (optional) Fabric paints are a great way to add your own custom style to your shoes, and also perfect for covering up stains or dingy shoes that are starting to wear out. Make sure your shoes are clean and free of dust (use a lint roller) before getting started on your superhero or villain designs! For your color palette, you can choose shades that match your character, or add your own spin with totally different colors. Before painting, remove the laces and use painter’s tape to protect any parts of the shoes you don’t want paint on (toe area, soles, etc.). Next lightly sketch out your design on your shoes with a pencil. Now it’s time to paint! Fill in your designs with your chosen colors of Brush-On Fabric Paint. You might need more than one coat depending on the colors you are working with, so let dry between coats to be extra sure. Add details and highlights to your superhero or villain with a smaller liner paintbrush. Let dry before moving on to the Dimensional Paints! Make your superhero or super villain pop with Dimensional Paint texture! Rogue Customs recommends using bright neon dimensional colors for extra eye-catching effects. But you can also choose colors that match your base paints. It’s YOUR project! You can add dimension where ever you like on your shoes. Don’t feel like you need to outline every detail if you don’t want to – it’s all according to your own style preferences! Don’t forget about the heels of your shoes! You can create a fun phrase that your superhero or villain says, or come up with your own. Once your shoes are completely dry, remove the tape and add the laces. And just like that, your creativity has saved the day with some sidekick help from Tulip Fabric Paints! How else are you thinking of customizing your shoes with Tulip paints? Please tag us on social @tulipcolorcrafts and share with us!
Painted Denim Clothing Upcycle Idea
Why buy new clothes when you can make something you already have new again, and be creative at the same time? We’re loving the personalized fashion trends we’ve been seeing lately; it’s such a fun way to dress up in styles that are totally you! This clothing upcycle idea from artist Steffi Lynn shows you just how easy it is to customize your denim with hand-painted designs using Tulip Color Products – without spending a fortune. What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints in desired colors - Tulip Fabric Paint Markers - Jeans or other clothing item - Sketch paper and pencil (optional) - Chalk pencil (optional) This clothing upcycle idea focuses on decorating the pockets of jeans, but you can use these same ideas and techniques on other areas of your jeans, or different clothing as well! You’ll need Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints and Tulip Fabric Paint Markers for this project. Fabric Paint Markers are more opaque than regular fabric markers, so your designs will really pop on your jeans! Before getting started, make sure your jeans have been washed and dried without fabric softener. (Softener can prevent the paints and markers from properly bonding to the fabric.) Steffi Lynn recommends sketching out your designs first to see what you like before starting on your jeans. Decide which parts of your designs you’d like “flat” (Fabric Paint Markers) and which parts you want to be dimensional (Dimensional Paints). Tip: If you’re not feeling confident about creating your designs on your jeans, you can use a chalk pencil to first sketch them onto the fabric. If you mess up, you can easily wipe the chalk away with a damp cloth and start over. When you are happy with your designs, you can trace over them with Fabric Paint Markers or Dimensional Paints. Start with the “flat” designs using your Fabric Paint Markers before creating your dimensional designs. Next use your Dimensional Paints to create dimension on your marker designs, and add any extra details that you like! Once you’re happy with your work, let your jeans dry flat until everything has completely dried. (Wait at least 72 hours before washing.) Now it’s time to show off your artistic skills with denim that pops with color and creativity! Wasn’t this an easy clothing upcycle idea? It’s a great way to make something new again, or even cover old stains or discoloring on clothing. What else are you thinking of personalizing with Tulip products? Tag us on social @tulipcolorcrafts and share with us!
5 Fun DIY Projects for the Whole Family
Staying home doesn’t mean you have to stay bored. Give your creativity a boost with DIYs in bright colors the whole fam can enjoy! We’ve rounded up a list of fun DIY projects in a rainbow of colors to help you stay inspired this spring. Let’s get started on busting that boredom! What you need: - Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit of choice - Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints of choice - Other items as needed to complete projects Denim jackets are the perfect year-round wardrobe staple. They go with every outfit, they can be layered depending on how warm or cool the temps are, and did we mention they go with every outfit? So if you’re looking for a fun DIY project that’ll keep giving the whole year through, grab your denim jacket and customize it with Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints! These paints dry permanent and washable on fabric, and with a flexible bond too. We’re seeing more and more custom-painted denim jackets in the fashion world lately, and we’re jumping on board this trend ASAP! We’re all spending a lot more time at home, so brightening up our spaces with pretty décor is a great way to boost our moods. And so is a fun DIY project! Combine the two into a fantastic handmade wall hanging dyed with shades of pastel for a soothing sensory experience. Making your own out of beads and cotton twine is easier than you think; check out this tutorial and treat yourself to a nice afternoon project you’ll get to enjoy long after the DIY part is done. As the weather begins to warm up with the arrival of spring, it’s probably safe to say we’ll all be spending more time outdoors soaking up the sunshine. Even if it’s just in our backyards! Head outside for a picnic or a soiree on your patio, complete with custom-dyed napkins – made by you! Sure, you could use paper napkins, but serving up something yummy with a side of creative tie-dye magic sounds like another fun DIY project, right? Plus, it’s the little extra personal touches that go a long way to brighten the day! Get ready to take over the title of host with the most with tie-dye napkins that take the cake. Looking for more fun DIY project ideas? Get your kicks with tie-dye socks you can kick your feet up in! You can tie dye socks you already have, or pick up some Tulip Crazy Socks and watch the shapes appear like magic when you add tie dye. We don’t care how old you are, this makes a fun project for anyone in the fam. Plus you get to treat your feet to a tie-dye experience too! You can even create Dimensional Paint designs on the bottoms to make yourself or the kiddos a set of non-slip socks! Even our furry family members deserve to get in on the fun DIY projects! If you’ve tie dyed everything else in your house, there’s still the dog bed. And we’re pretty sure a cool tie-dye bed will get some extra tail wags! You can dye it to match the colors in your home, or your pet’s personality. Get creative and experiment! We hope this list of fun DIY projects has you feeling more inspired to welcome spring with bright colors and enjoyable ways to pass the time. What are you making with Tulip color products? Tag us on social @tulipcolorcrafts and share with us!
Polka Dot Clothing DIY with Fabric Paint
Looking for creative ways to make your old outfits new again? Or maybe add some extra color to a simple set of clothes? This clothing DIY from Norx in the Know uses Tulip Fabric Paints in glittery colors to dress up a loungewear set with sparkling polka dots. Pick out your favorite paints and let’s get started! What you need: - Tulip Fabric Paints in desired colors - Loungewear set or other clothing - Round object for making dots (like the eraser end of a pencil or handle of a paint pouncer) - Paper plate or paint palette - Paper towels Before getting started on this clothing DIY, make sure your wearables have been washed and dried without fabric softener, especially if they are brand new. (New fabrics are usually coated in a chemical called “sizing” that can prevent the paint from properly bonding with the fabric fibers. Fabric softener does the same thing.) Shake each paint color and squeeze some of each onto a paper plate or paint palette. Dip your round object (such as the eraser end of a pencil or a brush handle) into the first paint color, then press onto your clothing. Continue this process with the first color, creating dots randomly on your clothing. Clean off your brush handle (or tool you are using) and dip into your next paint color. Repeat the process of dipping into paint and pressing onto the fabric until you are happy with the way your polka dots look on this clothing DIY! Depending on the paint color or finish you are working with, you might want to dab on a second coat after the first coat dries. When you are finished, let your clothing dry flat until the paint is completely dry. Now it’s time to shine in your sparkling polka dot clothing DIY! Wasn’t it so easy to add a little something extra to your outfit? What other clothing DIYs are you creating with Tulip Fabric Paints? Make sure to tag us on social and share with us!
DIY Christmas Craft for Kids: Window Clings
Keep your kiddos crafty this Christmas – and decorate at the same time – with this window clings DIY Christmas craft for kids! Handmade Charlotte will show you how easy it is for kids to make their own clings with nontoxic Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints, a design template and a plastic bag. They can tack their clings up in windows to spread holiday cheer to neighbors, on the fridge, mirrors and other slick surfaces to add some creative magic throughout the house this Christmas. What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint – desired paint pack - Cling designs (print from this post) - Clear gallon-sized sealable bag or sheet protector - Toothpick To get started on this fun & easy DIY Christmas craft for kids, print out the design template from this post. Or you can hand draw your own if your kids prefer different designs! Place the design template in a clear gallon-sized bag or a sheet protector. If the kids want to include the smiley faces on each of the designs, first they’ll want to trace the faces using white or their preferred color. Let the paint dry before moving on to the next step. The next part of this DIY Christmas craft for kids is to make the clings! To begin, Handmade Charlotte recommends starting with the outline of the shape, then filling in the design with each chosen paint color. Apply a nice, thick, even layer of Dimensional Paint over each design, covering over the face designs (they’ll show on the other side). Tip: If any air bubbles happen while painting, you can use a toothpick to help smooth them out. If any mess-ups or mishaps occur, the paint can be easily wiped away with a damp paper towel and the kids can begin again! Once everyone has painted over and decorated each cling design, let the clings dry overnight. Check to make sure they’ve completely dried, then carefully peel each away from the surface of the plastic bag. Now it’s time to tack up this DIY Christmas craft for kids and let everyone admire their creative skills! These Dimensional Paint window clings will stick to any slick surface; the kids can display their new Christmas clings in windows, on mirrors and more! What other DIY Christmas crafts for kids are your little ones making with Tulip Products this holiday season? Tag us on social @tulipcolorcrafts and share with us!
Make Your Own Vote T-shirt with Fabric Paint Markers
Rock the vote this year in your very own style! Let your patriotic spirit shine with a custom-made T-shirt created with Tulip Glitter Fabric Paint Markers. Artist Steffi Lynn will show you just how easy it is to design and make your own vote T-shirt in just a few steps. What you need: - Tulip Glitter Fabric Paint Markers - T-shirt of choice - Pencil and paper - Ruler - Masking tape - Chalk pencil (optional) Tulip Fabric Paint Markers work on both light and dark fabrics, so feel free to choose whatever color shirt you want to rock the vote in. Make sure it’s prewashed and dried (without fabric softener) before starting your project. First sketch out your design on a piece of paper. You can use this “Vote for our Future” design or come up with your own quote art. Get creative with it in your favorite style! There are a few ways you can transfer your design onto your T-shirt. You can simply use your sketch as a reference and freehand your design straight onto the fabric, or you can use a chalk pencil first, that way you can wipe away any mishaps before you get started. If your shirt is a light color, you can place your sketch under the first layer and trace over it with your markers. Go with what you feel most comfortable with. If you want your design to be at a diagonal like Steffi Lynn’s, you can use masking tape and a ruler to lay down lines of tape on your shirt to help guide your design between each line of text. Prep your Glitter Fabric Paint Markers according to instructions, then trace over/draw your design onto your shirt with your chosen colors. Once your design completely dries, it’s time to put on your shirt and go out and vote! And don’t forget to tag us on social @tulipcolorcrafts and show us what you’re making with Tulip Fabric Paint Markers!
How to Make a Halloween Wreath the Easy Way
Celebrate Halloween this year with spooktacular décor that’ll have your family screaming with delight! Craft Box Girls show you how to make a Halloween wreath the easy way with colorful fabrics, embroidery hoops and Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints. Get ready to have the most boo-tiful decorations on the block! What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints in desired colors - Embroidery hoops - Aleene’s Fabric Fusion - Different fabrics and trims in Halloween colors - Pencil or chalk - Scissors - Chenille stems - Patterns (download from this post) Craft Box Girls will give you three different ideas on how to make a Halloween wreath using fabrics, embroidery hoops and Dimensional Paints. For this first quote art wreath, measure and cut the fabric so it’s slightly larger than the embroidery hoop. Glue trim onto the fabric. Craft Box Girls chose striped fabric for this wreath, and glued the trim along the striped lines. Secure the fabric between the top and bottom rings of the embroidery hoop, pulling the fabric taught as you secure it. Trim excess fabric from around the edges. Glue any fabric still remaining to the underside of the hoop. To transfer the “Double Double Toil and Trouble” pattern onto the fabric, first flip it over and use a pencil to color over the back side of the pattern. Once you’ve covered the back side of the pattern, flip it back over and center it on your fabric. Use your pencil to trace over the letters, applying enough pressure to lightly transfer the wording onto the fabric. Trace over the quote art on the fabric with your desired color of Tulip Dimensional Paint. Add any additional accent designs if desired, then let dry completely. For the BOO wreath, repeat the process of cutting your main fabric slightly larger than the embroidery hoop. Cut two pieces of ribbon that extend past the width of the embroidery hoop. Glue across the center of your fabric, then secure between the top and bottom hoops, making sure the fabric is taught. Cut off excess fabric. Print out the BOO pattern and flip it over so the back side is up. Use a pencil or chalk to color over the back side. Flip the BOO pattern back over and center it over the ribbon. Trace over the lettering, pressing firm enough to transfer the wording onto the ribbon. Use your chosen colors of Dimensional Paint to trace over BOO and the fabric designs as desired. Let dry completely. For the jack-o-lantern wreath, cut and secure your main fabric as noted in the steps above. Then glue trim around the circumference and let dry. Cut desired jack-o-lantern face shape from black felt or fabric, and glue in place centered on the wreath. Trace around facial features with Dimensional Paint and add eye accents as desired. Cut out a stem from felt, and coil chenille stems around your pencil to create curled vines. Glue everything in place at the top of the wreath, then let dry completely. Now that you know how to make a Halloween wreath in the easiest way, will you make just one? All three? Have fun getting festive for Halloween, and don’t forget to tag us on social @tulipcolorcrafts and let us know how you’re crafting with Tulip for Halloween.
Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
Halloween might be a little lower key this year, but that doesn't mean you can't get dressed up and celebrate with the fam! These easy DIY Halloween costumes will help you get into the spirit of Halloween without spending a lot of money, and with the added bonus of being creative too. Stock up on Tulip Color Products and get ready for some Fright Night fun this year! What you need: - Tulip Fabric Paints - Costume supplies as needed All you need for this easy DIY Halloween costume is a T-shirt and some Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints! Maybe you decided to dress up after all, or maybe you just haven't had time to throw something together. Luckily you can make these last-minute T-shirt costume options the morning of Halloween and have them ready to wear in the evening. Throw in a matching prop and you've got Halloween in the (trick-or-treat) bag this year! Not everyone is into scary costumes, so if something sweet is more your style, this ice cream cone costume is for you! Use Dimensional Paints to create the look of sprinkles on a dress (tip: just make lots of cute little lines), then top it off with a paper cone hat for an easy DIY Halloween costume that's a total treat to wear. Can you technically even have Halloween if someone isn't dressed up as a witch?! You don’t have to go all out for this incredibly easy DIY Halloween costume with spellbinding vibes. Create a mystical necklace using Dimensional Paints, wear something black, then top it all off with a pointy hat. This bewitching costume will be ready to mesmerize your friends & fam in no time! Get your glow on this Halloween with a glow-in-the-dark bat mask that’s seriously cuter than an actual bat. Use Dimensional Glow Paint to create this cool mask that'll light up the night with enchanting effects. Not into bats? Come up with your own design; just don’t forget to leave spaces for your eyes! Ghost and goblins beware, there's a wickedly cool skeleton lurking in the night! Make your Fright Night extra freaky with this easy DIY Halloween costume that glows with ghoulish effects. See how you can turn a tank top and leggings into a bone-chilling ensemble with this tutorial. You can carve a jack-o-lantern this Halloween, and you can dress like one too! If you don't feel like wearing a full costume but still want to celebrate, a themed T-shirt is the perfect alternative. Use Tulip Fabric Paints to make a glowing jack-o-lantern grin, an alien, a ghost or whatever spooky creation you can come up with! It is the easiest way to get into the spirit of Halloween whether you're binging on scary movies or tricking out some treats with the fam. We hope these easy DIY Halloween costumes have you inspired to get creative with your Halloween celebrations this year. What will you be making with Tulip products? Tag us on social with @tulipcolorcrafts and let us know!
How to Tie Dye Shoes in a Galaxy Pattern
Create the coolest pair of shoes in the universe without having to step out of your front door! Natalie from Doodlecraft shows you how to tie dye shoes in a colorfully fun galaxy pattern using Tulip One-Step Tie Dye. This DIY galaxy shoes tutorial is the easiest way to walk among the stars, so grab your tie dye and get ready to give your kicks a cosmic makeover. What you need: - Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit of choice, plus Black (if not included in kit) - Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paint White - White canvas shoes - Stiff paintbrush or old toothbrush - Disposable plastic surface cover - Plastic grocery bags First cover your work surface with a disposable plastic surface cover to protect it from any potential dye spills. Remove the shoelaces and dampen each shoe. Mix your chosen One-Step Tie-Dye colors from your kit (as well as the black dye) according to instructions, then squeeze your dyes directly from the bottles randomly over each shoe. There is no special technique here; just experiment and have fun with it! Once you have added your colors onto each shoe, squeeze random splotches of black dye over the colors, allowing the dyes to blend and move. Place each shoe in a plastic grocery bag to keep damp and allow to process for the recommended time in your kit instructions. After the dye fully sets, rinse your shoes until the water runoff is clear, then wash and dry separately from other laundry. Working on a covered surface, dip your stuff brush or an old toothbrush into your white fabric paint and splatter over each shoe to your liking. Tip: It might be a little messy, but using your finger to help flick the brush bristles creates smaller paint splatters for cool star effects. After your DIY galaxy shoes completely dry, you are ready to re-lace them and launch your style into a cosmically cool new orbit. For the complete tutorial from Doodlecrafts on how to tie dye shoes for this awesome galaxy look, you can check out her post here.
Customize Your Shoes with Glitter Paint
Step into summer style with some serious sparkle action. Crafterward shows you how easy it is to customize your shoes with Tulip Dazzling Glitter Paint! Get inspired to give new life to shoes you already have with this permanent, easy-to-use paint that stands out with glittery dimensional effects. What you need: - Tulip Dazzling Glitter Gold Dimensional Fabric Paint - Tulip Dazzling Glitter Silver Dimensional Fabric Paint OR - Tulip Gold Glitter - Tulip Silver Glitter Shoes - Pencil - Star shape (or desired shape for shoes) You only need a few supplies to make a superstar set of shoes! Make sure your star cutout (or desired shape) is sized to fit the sides of your shoes before getting started. Use your pencil to lightly trace the star shape on both sides of each shoe. If your shoes are a darker fabric, you can use a chalk pencil instead so you can see the outline. Fill in star shapes with desired colors of Dazzling Glitter Paint, covering the outlines as well. Use a different color of paint to decorate the backs of your shoes as shown or as desired. Let dry completely. Once your shoes are dry, they’re ready to sparkle and shine on any and every adventure!
Americana Fashion DIYs
However you’re celebrating the 4th this year, do it with flair like fireworks using red, white & blue color products from Tulip! Perfect for Independence Day or any day of the year, this roundup of easy Americana fashion DIYs will have you showing your patriotic side in star-spangled style. What you need: - Tulip One-Step Tie Dye (any kit with red & blue) - Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints (red, white & blue) - Denim shorts - Canvas shoes - White 100% cotton T-shirt - White 100% cotton fabric tapestry Whether you are chilling lakeside, poolside or stuffing your face during a backyard barbeque, this firecracker tie-dye T-shirt is the perfect thing to wear for Fourth of July. And it is super easy to make too! Check out our firecracker tie-dye technique and get inspired to beat the heat with the coolest red, white & blue tie-dye T-shirt around. Denim cutoff shorts are basically a summer essential; take yours from simple to a pair that’ll have everyone starry eyed with Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints! (These paints are made specifically for fabric, so they’ll dry permanent, flexible and washable.) Get the easy tutorial here and get ready to wow your crew with your DIY skills and your fab Americana fashion. If you’re going anywhere but the pool this Fourth of July, you’re definitely going to need a pair of shoes. Use tie dye to make kicks that pop with patriotic flair! Tie Dyeing a pair of shoes is super easy, especially when you’re going for an ombré look like shown here. You can squeeze the dyes onto the shoes directly from the bottles, or pour into plastic cups and brush them on with a paintbrush for a more precise application. Have fun with it and just make sure your shoes are made from canvas (cotton) for best results! Perfect to use as a blanket for relaxing on while watching fireworks, or even as a swimsuit wrap, this American flag tapestry is the essential Fourth of July accessory! Check out this tutorial to see how you can easily create some stars & stripes action on simple white fabric. We hope you are now feeling inspired by all of this awesome Americana fashion! What looks will you create for celebrating the Fourth?
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?!
Decorate a Graduation Cap with Dimensional Paint
No matter how you're celebrating graduation this year (your own or a special grad in your life), celebrate in true milestone style with a personalized grad cap! Hopeful, funny or completely charismatic, turn an ordinary graduation cap into a cool keepsake with quote art and Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint. Check out this video from Scribble & Script and get inspired create a cap for yourself or as a gift for your special grad. What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints (desired colors) - Graduation cap - Quote art - Chalk pencil (optional) - Paper towels If you aren't ready to freehand your quote art onto the cap, you can first use a chalk pencil to write out the quote and any designs onto the cap. Prep your paints and practice the paint flow on a paper towel first before starting. Once you're happy with your painted design, let the paint dry completely before starting the celebration! Look out world, this grad is ready for some new adventures!
Quote Art Mother's Day Tote
Looking for Mother's Day gift ideas? How about a personalized tote bag made just for her? Moms - because they're moms and are pretty much always prepared - tend to sometimes need bigger bags for grocery shopping, carting around extra items for kids, family trips and more. A quote art tote bag personalized for your mom will bring a smile to her face every time she gets out her specially made tote for errands or everyday use. Scribble & Script shows you how to use Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint for an extra way to make your mom's new favorite bag stand out! What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints in desired colors - Tote bag - Cardboard or freezer paper to fit inside bag - Paper towels - Desired quote - Pencil/chalk pencil - Iron First iron any wrinkles out of the tote bag for a completely smooth painting surface. Insert a piece of cardboard or freezer paper (wax side up) inside of the tote bag to help prevent any paint from soaking through to the backside. (If using freezer paper, iron over the top layer of the bag to melt the wax for a temporary hold.) Once you have your selected quote, prep your Dimensional Paints by shaking and starting the flow on a paper towel. If you feel comfortable freehand creating the quote art on the tote, go ahead and get started! Or you can use a chalk pencil or a regular pencil to lightly write out the quote onto the front of the bag first, then trace over it with Dimensional Paint. After you're happy with your paint application, let the paint dry flat for several hours until completely dry. Once dry, remove the cardboard or freezer paper from inside of the bag. What a fun gift to give your mom for Mother's Day! She'll love showing this sweet quote art tote off everywhere she goes!
80s-Inspired Denim Backpack
If you’re searching for a craft project that’s truly, truly outrageous, look no further. This DIY 80’s Inspired Denim Backpack, made by our friend Holly at Club Crafted, is totally rad and fully functional. Whether you’re a kid of the 80s or you’re hoping to make this for a sweet child of your own, this super easy project is one worth showing off. Trust us: you won’t want to put this baby in a corner. In addition to its obvious style, one of the best things about this project is it’s easy to the max. All you need is a denim backpack and your favorite colors of Tulip Dimensional Paint and you'll be ready to embark on a most excellent creative adventure. What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint Pack - desired colors - Denim backpack So “Step One!” as the New Kids on the Block would say: lay your backpack out on flat surface. (Any New Kids fans in the house? Are we aging ourselves here?) If you want to put on an 80s playlist or John Hughes movie while you’re working, it isn’t required but is highly recommended to start channeling those 80s vibes. Draw abstract and geometric shapes by gently squeezing on the Dimensional Paint directly from the bottles. Feel free to practice on a paper towel or blank piece of paper before committing to the backpack if you’re nervous. Otherwise, take a chill pill and rest assured these 80s-inspired designs are super easy to create. Paint triangles, circles, squiggles, and zigzags in an assortment of bright colors. Don’t be afraid to overlap, either! Start with the flap of the backpack first, then when you’re satisfied with how that looks, move on to the rest of the backpack. After the flap is dry and set (if your bag has a flap), fold it upwards and continue using Dimensional Paint to create designs on the rest of the front and sides of your backpack. When finished decorating, let your awesome artwork dry completely. Once completely dry, load up your new backpack and geek out for a moment over how fresh, fly, and funky this DIY project turned out to be. Cool beans, dude!
Paint Your Own Rose Shoes
Kick up your feet in your own creative style with Tulip® Soft® Fabric Paint! These painted rose shoes from Crafterward are so fun for spring and summer, and are actually super easy to make without having to use stencils. Check out the tutorial and get inspired to customize your kicks with pretty petals! What you need: - Tulip Soft Fabric Paints (red, green, white, black) or get the Rainbow 10 Pack for extra colors - White canvas slip-on shoes - Paintbrushes - Paper plate for paint palette Make sure your shoes are clean before painting. If you're worried about accidentally getting any paint on the soles, you can always tape them off with masking tape! Mix some red and white paint together to create the shade of pink you like, then paint each shoe. Let dry. Paint as many red flower shapes as you like in different sizes on the toe area of each shoe. Use brown paint to create accents for shading. Create another shade of pink by mixing paints and adding a few strokes of this color around each flower for highlights. Have fun with it - there's no wrong way to do it! Paint leaf shapes around each flower and add accent lines with black or a darker green. Let dry completely. Everything's rosy when you have a fabulous pair of shoes. What are you waiting for? Grab your paints and let your creativity bloom!
Summer Craft Idea: Sprinkles Shoes
If you're looking for summer craft ideas - or just a super cute pair of shoes - you've come to the right post. We're still in the middle of winter at the moment, but we're already dreaming of warmer weather, lots of sunshine and days lounging by the pool. And is there anything more summery and sunshiney than ice cream topped with bright sprinkles?! Since ice cream is the perfect complement to summer, then a pair of ice cream sprinkles shoes is the perfect summer craft, don't you think? Check out this easy tutorial from Crafterward using the all-inclusive Tulip® Crafter's Storage Tub Kit ... the only thing you need to add are the shoes! The result is a pair of kicks with cool summer vibes. What you need: - Tulip Crafter's Storage Tub Kit - White canvas shoes - Tape Cover your work surface with protective plastic just in case you have any messy mishaps. From your Crafter's Kit you'll be using the brush-on fabric paints, paintbrush, stencils, glitter and dimensional paints. First brush the brush-on fabric paint onto both shoes, covering the entire shoe with color. Crafterward chose pink, but feel free to use whatever color you like! Cut out two letter stencils for your monogram and tape one in place on the back heel of each shoe. Depending on the glitter color you are going to use, apply the corresponding color of paint into the stencil openings. While the paint is still wet, sprinkle glitter over the stencil openings and shake off excess. Remove stencils and let dry completely. Use different colors of dimensional paints to create "sprinkles" all over each shoe. Let dry. This summer craft is like walking on sunshine! These ice cream with sprinkles shoes are such an easy summer craft idea that's a real treat for your feet!
Dazzling Glitter Personalized Stockings
While being nice all year is what truly matters, there’s only one way to ensure there will be absolutely no coal in your stocking this holiday season. What might this secret trick be? Why, having a dazzling stocking that mesmerizes Santa, of course! Club Crafted shows you how you can use Tulip Dazzling Glitter Paint to easily make sparkling, personalized stockings for the whole fam that you can display year after year! Santa will be so impressed, he won’t even think twice about filling them with anything other than presents! What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Dazzling Glitter Paint - Fabric stockings in desired colors - Washable marker or chalk - Freezer paper or wax paper Lay the stocking out flat. Use a washable marker to write out your name in your favorite style of lettering wherever you'd like on your stocking. Mistakes are welcome! That’s why the marker is washable. You can wash the stocking as soon as your painted design has set, so any errors will vanish. Once your name is drawn out to your liking, trace over it in Tulip Dazzling Glitter Paint. Let dry completely and wash if needed (on gentle cycle or hand touch up with a damp cloth) to remove any stray marker lines. Now your stockings are ready to shine brighter than the fireplace they are hanging above!
DIY Reindeer Pillowcase
Your little one's dreams will be even sweeter this holiday season with a pillow that's fun to catch some ZZZs on! This adorable, fantastically festive reindeer pillowcase is so easy to DIY and it makes your kiddo the star of their own Christmas story every night when they head to bed. What better way to get them to settle in so Santa can make his rounds on Christmas Eve?! All you need is a little help from Tulip Fabric Markers and Soft Fabric Paints for a DIY reindeer pillowcase that lights the way to a winter wonder dreamland. What you need: - Tulip Soft Fabric Paints (holiday colors) - Tulip Fabric Markers - White pillowcase - Reindeer antlers pattern - Freezer paper - Iron - Paint palette - Paintbrushes Print out an antler pattern and enlarge if needed. Choose a fun, festive holiday color palette of Soft Fabric Paints and Fabric Markers for your design! Make sure the pillowcase is clean and ironed smooth. Place a piece of freezer paper wax side up inside the pillowcase and iron over the top of the case to melt the wax and create a temporary hold and a smooth painting surface. Place your antler patterns inside of the pillowcase and under the freezer paper, making sure to leave enough space between the set for your little one's head to fit. Begin tracing the design with Fabric Markers. Use different colored markers that will match the paints you plan on using to paint in your design. Paint in your antler design using Soft Fabric Paints that match your marker outlines. Once finished, let the design dry completely (laying flat). Your pillowcase will be machine washable after 72 hours. How cute is this pillowcase?! It's guaranteed to end up on Santa's Nice List! You'll have one kiddo who will be more than happy to head to bed this holiday season with a reindeer pillowcase this fun!
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.
Easy Fabric Paint Thankful Shirt
Wear your gratitude as a fashion statement with this easy to make Thankful T-shirt! Thanksgiving isn't the only time of year that being grateful is in style; make a year-round statement with Tulip® ColorShot® Instant Fabric Color and a custom T-shirt you can DIY in an afternoon. But why stop at a T-shirt? You can totally add this design to tote bags and other fabric items for a great giftable this holiday season. What you need: - Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color (we used Green, Black and Gold) - White T-shirt - Freezer paper - Pattern in desired font - Cutting machine or pencil/craft knife - Iron - Painter’s tape - Scissors First choose your color palette for your design. We decided on black, green and gold. Next you'll want to wash and dry your shirt without fabric softener and iron it smooth. Cut a piece of freezer paper large enough to fit inside the shirt. Place freezer paper waxy side up inside of shirt and iron over the top of shirt to melt the wax and create a stable painting surface. This will also help color from soaking through to the back of shirt. Use a cutting machine to cut out design and wording from a piece of freezer paper (make sure the freezer paper is wax side down when you cut). If you don’t have a cutting machine, you can trace your design onto freezer paper and cut out with a craft knife. Place freezer paper stencil waxy side down on front of shirt and iron in place. Use painter’s tape to mask off sections of stencil that will be different colors to protect from overspray. Spray several light coats of first color over stencil openings, letting dry between coats. When you are happy with the coverage, let dry, then remove tape from other sections. Mask off painted section of stencil as well as any other section desired before spraying the second color. Repeat spray process. Repeat for the third color if using three colors. Let dry completely and remove freezer paper stencil. How fantastic is this Thankful tee?! Make one for yourself and the fam for holiday photos, festivities or just because.
Easy Painted Summer Sun Hat
Sunny days are here again! It's finally that time of year for taking activities outdoors and soaking up some sunshine (but not TOO MUCH - don't forget your sunscreen!). A sun hat is an outdoor essential and can also make a fashionable statement, whether you're beach side or brunching on the patio with friends. Make yours stand out with bright colors and summer vibes with Tulip Soft Fabric Paints ... read on to see how easy it is! What you need: - Tulip Soft Fabric Paints - colors of choice (we used Matte: Ebony, Petal Pink, Azalea, Crimson Red, Mandarin Orange, Sunshine Yellow, Holiday Green & Glacier White) - Fabric/straw sun hat - Paintbrushes - Paint palette (paper plate or foil, etc.) - Light-colored marker First choose your color palette. Since we wanted a tropical theme, we opted for a vibrant mix of colors. Use a marker that's similar in color to your hat for creating your design around the brim of the hat. If your hat is made from straw, you can even use a pencil to draw your design. Start painting over your sketched design. Tulip Soft Paints are super opaque and work over both light and dark fabrics - and each other! Don't be afraid to mix colors or use lighter colors over dark colors for accents and highlights. Once you've finished painting, let dry completely. Now you have a sun hat that's as fun as it is functional! Time to head outside if for no other reason than to show it off!
Custom Graduation Caps with Tulip
Whether your grad is completing high school or college, this major milestone calls for major celebration! But first things first - the graduation ceremony! Wearing a cap and gown is tradition, but that doesn't mean you can't customize the grad cap so your grad stands out in the crowd. Creating something fun and memorable doesn't have to be complicated; DIYing a grad cap that looks fab is super easy with Tulip color products! Read on for the deets on two different customized caps using Tulip Fabric Markers and Paints. What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Paint (we used Black Slick and White Slick) - Tulip Opaque Fabric Markers - Graduation cap - Fabric - Aleene's Quick Dry Fabric Fusion - Freezer paper - Iron - World continents pattern (if desired) - Cricut® machine or craft knife - Ribbon - Scissors - Disposable paintbrush or foam brush - Chalk pencil (optional) Thank You Graduation Cap Use a chalk pencil to trace around cap on fabric and cut out. Place fabric over the waxy side of a piece of freezer paper and iron in place to create a stable painting surface. Use Opaque Fabric Markers to draw and color in flowers or desired designs around fabric. If desired, first use chalk pencil to write your message on the center of fabric. Practice using White Slick Dimensional Paint on a paper towel and when ready, trace over/create wording on fabric. Let dry completely. Remove fabric from freezer paper backing. Use a disposable brush to brush a thin, even coat of Quick Dry Fabric Fusion over the top of cap. Smooth the fabric in place over the glue and let dry. Cut a length of ribbon, tie it into a bow and glue in place on the underside of cap. Going Places Graduation Cap Use a chalk pencil to trace around cap on fabric and cut out. Place fabric over the waxy side of a piece of freezer paper and iron in place to create a stable painting surface. Using either a Cricut® cutting machine or a printed pattern and freezer paper, create a stencil of the world contintents. (If using freezer paper, trace over the pattern onto the non-wax side of freezer paper, then cut out designs with a craft knife. Iron waxy side down on top of fabric to hold in place.) Brush gold Glitter Paint onto fabric. Let dry and repeat until desired effect is achieved. Remove stencil and let dry completely. Use Black Slick Dimensional Paint to create wording, "Oh the places you'll go!" over the top of continents design. Let dry. Remove fabric from freezer paper backing. Use a disposable brush to brush a thin, even coat of Quick Dry Fabric Fusion over the top of cap. Smooth the fabric in place over the glue and let dry. Your grad is ready to step into the future looking fab and ready for fun new adventures!
Easy Quote Art Pillow
Accent pillows are such an easy way to add color AND comfort to any space! We don't know about you, but it seems like the pillows we end up loving cost a small fortune. Honestly, why do pillows cost THAT MUCH?! (Sigh) Luckily for us, we're big into DIYing our own stuff anyways, so a pillow is no exception. We wanted something cute and comfy to go along with our craft room makeover, so of course we decided to do a crafting quote art pillow! Read on to see how easy it was to make with Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color and Tulip Fabric Markers. No experience needed to make this pillow look like a pro busted it out! What you need: - Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color (desired colors) - Tulip Fabric Markers - White fabric pillow cover - Masking tape - Freezer paper - Iron - Posterboard - Pencil - Craft knife - Disposable plastic surface cover Make sure your pillow cover has been washed and dried (without fabric softener) for best results when applying ColorShot Fabric Spray Paint. Iron it smooth, then place a piece of freezer paper inside of the cover, waxy side up, and iron again over the top of the pillow cover. This will melt the wax and create a smooth, taught surface for adding your designs. Tape off the section you will be applying ColorShot to and cover over the section you do not want paint on to protect from overspray. In a well-ventilated area, spray a light coat of ColorShot (we used Neon Blue) onto the pillow cover. Let dry and repeat with several light coats until your desired amount of coverage has been achieved. Tip: several light coats work much better than one heavy coat, as with using any spray paint! Let dry and remove tape. Once your pillow cover has completely dried, it's ready for quote art! Create your own stencil from posterboard by creating the quote then cutting out the wording with a craft knife. Choose your marker palette (we went with a simple black marker but feel free to get as colorful with it as you like)! Place your stencil on top of the pillow cover and use a pencil to lightly trace the wording onto the fabric. Remove the stencil and color in the wording with a Fabric Marker. Let dry completely. Remove the freezer paper from inside of the pillow cover and add the pillow form.
DIY Hand-Painted Rug
Maybe you're frustrated because you haven't been able to find the perfect rug for your space, or maybe you're frustrated because you have found the perfect rug and it's a bazillion dollars! Before you tell yourself to suck it up and get out your credit card, close your eyes and hit the buy button, finish reading this post. Because you can actually hand paint your own colorful masterpiece for the floor with Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints for super cheap - we'll show you just how easy it is! What you need: - Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints in colors of choice - Jute rug - Ruler or yard stick - Paper towels - Paintbrushes - Small plastic cups - 1" painter's tape First choose your color palette - this is probably the most difficult part! If you aready have a color scheme going in the room where you need a rug, that makes it easy. We went with vibrant rainbow colors since our rug is for our craft room and here at Tulip, "color" is basically our middle name. For this project you really only need a few supplies that you probably already have at home, and if you don't, you can pick them up for super cheap. We chose a jute rug because we thought the material was perfect for our space, but Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints work on most fabrics, so if you're going for a rug made from softer materials, that's totally fine too! Use painter's tape to mask off your design. To achieve straight lines, using a straight edge like a ruler or yard stick as a guide helps if your design is linear like ours. You could definitely create more geometric designs with your tape or skip the tape altogether and free hand paint your designs! Once your design is masked off, it's time to start painting! You can pour your paints into plastic cups for easy access, or a paper plate or paint palette if you have one. Brush on as many coats (letting dry in between) until your desired opacity is achieved. We just threw this picture in because it's fun and pretty! Once your designs have dried, remove the tape. Your new rug is ready to be the center of attention!
Tulip Color Story Health and Wellbeing
Here at Tulip, we decided to kick off the year focused on health & wellbeing since it's such an integral part of all of our lives, no matter our age, profession or gender. And whether some of us are focused on major lifestyle changes or a simpler goal of drinking more water or taking more walks, we truly believe that a healthier life - whatever that means to each of us - leads to a happier life! So we came up with easy, affordable DIYs using Tulip color products that are focused on upping our health game (with the added bonus of exercising our creative muscles) and making something personal that hopefully motivates us on our individual health & wellbeing journeys. Check out our roundup and get inspired! What you need: - Tulip Fabric Paints - Tulip Fabric Markers - Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color A sense of humor goes a long way, and a gym bag is no exception! Besides, some of us around here work out just so we can eat more pizza. (Don't judge us.) Add your own flavor (see what we did there) with Tulip Graffiti Fabric Markers and fun quote art. PS. It's totally acceptable to order a pizza to help get you inspired for this project - just sayin. Here's another project you can get pumped about - literally! Splatter paint a set of neoprene weights with Tulip Soft Paint for workout equipment that's as artistic as it is functional. Go for a run in style with a set of custom kicks all of your workout buddies will be super jelly over. Think they're hard to paint? Think again! Get the ombre look in minutes with Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color. Nama-slay your yoga practice with a custom painted mat that can keep up with your creative flow. And to answer your next question - Tulip Soft Paints do in fact dry flexible enough to move with you, whether you're in downward facing dog or rolling up your mat after practice to head out for a slice of pizza (see above about our pizza obsession). Do you ever stress about what you're going to wear to the gym? We do. (Again, please no judgment.) If you're like us, it's time to take the guess work out of dress work and hit the gym in style and with a sense of humor! It's super easy to DIY your own quote art workout tank with Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color. Sometimes we have to put our extra cup of coffee down and pick up a water bottle. Or at least have coffee in one hand and water in the other (some of us are fond of this hydration technique in the Tulip office). Having a water tracker bottle you can cart around all day is a fantastic way to help remind you to stay hydrated with your daily water intake needs. Turn a basic one into your new BFF with Tulip Dimensional Paints. Lastly, let's talk about food. Don't say UGGGHHH. It's actually important and this time we aren't talking about pizza. (But we want to if we're being honest.) It can actually be pretty tough to track your balance of carbs, proteins, veggies and fruits when you're on a strict diet, so portion control containers come in really handy. See how easy it is to make your own with Scribbles 3D Paints!
3D Paint Water Tracker Bottle
Staying hydrated is one of the most important things we can do for our bodies, and sometimes that can be a challenge if we spend a lot of time on the go, we work out a lot, or if we're addicted to drinking anything BUT water (more coffee, anyone?). A water tracker bottle you can haul around with you all day is one way to make it easier to get your daily intake of water - and the right amount too! Sure, you could buy one, but since we're fans of DIYing things around here, we think you should make your own instead. All you need is a simple water bottle and Tulip Dimensional Paint; read on to check out our version, then get inspired to make yours! What you need: - Tulip® Dimensional Paint Pack - desired color theme - Plastic water bottle - Word pattern printed in desired font - Paper towels - Tape First choose paint colors that will make you extra thirsty. Just kidding - just pick ones you love! Create a word pattern that's sized to fit your water bottle (not too big, not too small), then roll it enough to fit inside the bottle to use for tracing. Test your paints on a paper towel to get a feel for them before using on your bottle. To create a super fine tip for wording, try wrapping a piece of tape around the paint bottle tip in a cone shape, leaving a very small hole for the paint to travel through. This will funnel the paint flow into a more narrow line. Trace over the wording with Dimensional Paint. You can either move from top to bottom or bottom to top, which ever way you feel more comfortable. If you mess up, don't stress! You can easily wipe away the paint with a damp paper towel and start over while it is still wet. Once you've finished the wording, let the paint dry completely. Use the other paint colors to create fun squiggles between each set of words for tracking water levels. Let dry completely. Once dry, your new water tracker bottle is ready to help keep you hydrated! It's important to note that while Tulip Paints are nontoxic, we recommend not applying any paint near the mouth of the bottle where you'll be drinking from. Hand wash only and air dry.
Christmas Lights Sneakers for Handmade Gifts
Show your holiday spirit all the way down to your toes with these adorable Christmas light sneakers. Or, make them as a fun handmade gift for a friend or relative who just can't seem to get enough Christmas! They are so easy to make using Tulip Puff Paint for a fun dimensional effect. Then, add candy cane stripes to the bottoms as a sweet added touch! Use Black paint to create the string light cord. Let dry. With desired paint colors, create small colored lights by forming a small almond shape. Let dry. Once dry, tape off shoe to spray the soles. Spray the entire sole of the shoe white. Let dry. Tape the bottom of the shoe and spray it with red. Let dry. What you need: Tulip Puff Paint High top canvas sneakers Masking or painter’s tape COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint in Red and White
Fabric Paint Christmas Tree Wall Canvas
Whether you don't have enough space for a real Christmas tree or you're just looking to deck the halls with cool holiday wall art, this canvas Christmas tree will definitely put you in the holiday spirit! Made with Tulip® Soft® Fabric Paint and a simple wall tapestry, you can keep it traditional or get creative with bold colors, vintage vibes and more. What you need: - Tulip® Soft® Fabric Paint (desired colors) - White canvas wall tapestry - Paintbrushes Lay canvas out flat on crafting surface. Apply Holiday Green Soft Paint (or desired color) in swirling strokes to create abstract “Christmas tree.” Allow to dry. Apply dots of other paint colors for “lights.” Let dry. Apply round swirls for “ornaments.” Let dry. Hang up your tree for holiday wall art everyone in the family will love!
Glowing Jack o’ Lantern T-shirt
Say hello to Halloween this season with an eerie, yet easy-to-make glow tee! Create a stencil with your own personalized pumpkin face design. Add Tulip® Soft Fabric Paint inside the stencil openings, remove stencil and reveal your creation! Throw on the tee, turn off the lights and get your glow on! What you need: - Tulip® Fabric Paint Green Glow - Fabric Paint White - Black T-shirt - Freezer paper - Craft knife - Iron - Pencil - Paintbrush
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