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5 Colorful Hand-Painted Crafts

Looking for some easy hand-painted crafts to try this summer? These hand-painted crafts are simple enough for DIY-ers of any experience level, and will still give you amazing colorful results. Pick up a few packs of your favorite Tulip Fabric Paints and get ready to paint whatever you can get your hands on! Have you tried the paint scraping technique for your arts and crafts? Paint scraping is a fun and easy way to make hand-painted prints— and it’s kid-friendly too! Kids can experience new painting techniques that teach them about color mixing, textures, and more. Grab some Tulip Soft Fabric Paint Pastels and let your inner artist emerge! These hand-painted jeans are totally rad! Add some 90s flair to your jeans with Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints! Get creative with color blocking and paint as many nostalgic geometric shapes and squiggles as you’d like. This is a great way to add a pop of color to your worn-out jeans! Don’t these hand-painted shoes look amazing? You can easily create your own colorful marbled kicks with Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints! It’s simple— just mix up your fabric paints for the dirty pour paint pouring technique. One-of-a-kind shoes like these are perfect for flaunting your own signature style! Looking for a fun way to refresh your worn-out clothes? Get inspired with these hand-painted splatter paint overalls! Tulip Soft Fabric Paint Pastels are perfect for adding a lovely pop of pastel color to clothes while hiding unsightly stains and splotches. This trendy upcycling project is a great way to get colorful and creative with Tulip! We know that it's hard to find the perfect rug— but have you ever considered making a custom one instead? Creating this rainbow hand-painted rug is a lot easier than you might think! Pick out your favorite Tulip Soft Fabric Paints and get ready to add some vivid color to your space! What other hand-painted crafts will you make with Tulip? Show us your creations and tag us on social media @TulipColorCrafts!

5 Mood-Boosting Projects for Art Therapy with Tulip

Did you know that creating art is good for your mind, body, and spirit? No, really! Art therapy encourages creative expression and can help increase self-awareness while decreasing stress and anxiety. So, grab your favorite Tulip products and get inspired with this list of 5 mood-boosting projects! This simple art therapy project is the perfect project for people of all ages! Take the small piece of cardboard and use it as a squeegee to spread Tulip Fabric Paints in a wavelike pattern across canvas. It’s so satisfying to paint like this, you’ll be relaxed and feelin’ lucky in no time! Coloring and doodling aren’t just for kids—people of all ages can express their creative side with color! This rainbow craft with any fun pencil case is a great art therapy project that will boost your mood. Try making a rainbow gradient like this, or treat it like a coloring book and fill in the designs with your favorite colors! Get lost in the holographic swirls of this Y2K-inspired painted pillow! Use Tulip Fabric Paints to let your creativity shine and get ready for some serious art therapy. There’s no wrong way to paint these mesmerizing abstract designs! Once you’re done painting, a few coats of Silver Glitter ColorShot Instant Fabric Spray will create that metallic holographic look that you’re nostalgic for! Aren’t the naturally marbled designs of paint pouring gorgeous? Get some art therapy and a pair of sweet kicks with this colorful project! Tulip Fabric Paints make it super easy to experiment with the dirty pour painting technique. Get as messy as you’d like with this project— there’s art in the chaos! Have you ever tried tie dyeing as art therapy? It’s much more relaxing than you’d think! The process of dyeing and the unique reveal are what makes it so much fun— it’s even better when you’re rewarded with cute and cozy Tulip Crazy Socks! Get some friends together for this art therapy project and get ready to relax! How else are you using Tulip products for your art therapy projects? Show how you use color to boost your mood and tag us @TulipColorCrafts!

Seven Ways to Spruce Up Your Home Office Décor with Tulip

A lot of us are working from home nowadays—that’s why we believe in the importance of having a home office that inspires production and creativity! The best part of working from home is customizing your workspace, so grab your favorite Tulip Color Products and get inspired with this list of ways to update your home office décor! Create a binder to keep you motivated and organized, and doubles as colorful home office décor! Print out your favorite quote in a font you love, place it under the clear binder cover and trace over the design with Tulip Puff Paints. Let it dry and you're ready to tackle your next big project! Baskets are a great way to get organized, and they're way prettier to look at than file drawers or basic plastic bins. Plus, they make for amazing home office décor when they’re customized with Tulip Soft Fabric Paints! These bright baskets are perfect for adding a splash of color to any room! You know what would look great with those painted rope baskets? A matching hand-painted rug! Use Tulip Soft Fabric Paints to coordinate your color scheme and give your home office the makeover it deserves! You’re not spending all day in a cubicle anymore, so why not brighten up your home office décor with some art? Work hard and stay motivated with gorgeous gradient art made with Tulip Soft Fabric Paints. This art project is great for all skill levels, and can be customized with your favorite color palette! Clings are a fun and easy way to accessorize your computer, phone, water bottle, basically everything! The best part about them is that you can create whatever design you want! Tulip Glow Dimensional Fabric Paint makes it easy to create glow-in-the-dark clings to spruce up your home office décor. Grab a bottle or two and get creative! Everyone loves a fresh display of flowers, so why not bring them into your home office, too? This easy upcycle vase project turns plain glass bottles and jars into gorgeous vases with Tulip Dimensional Paints. Those pretty pastel shades are perfect for displaying beautiful bouquets that will add life to any room! What’s an office without a few notebooks to remind you of all the work that’s yet to be done? This simple punny cactus notebook is made with Tulip Puff Paint, so you can smile every time you pull out your notebook. A shelf full of customized notebooks makes for some colorful home office décor! How are you decorating your home office with Tulip Color Products? Show us on social and tag us @TulipColorCrafts!

DIY Valentine’s Day Craft Kits with Tulip

Looking for a way to woo your loved ones on Valentine’s Day? Spend some quality time together with DIY Tulip Valentine’s Day Craft Kits! Get inspired with our ideas for a customized craft kit that anyone can enjoy. You’ll love creating and crafting with your favorite Tulip products! What you need: Kit 1: A tie dye date for lovers Supplies Needed: Tulip Kaleidoscope 12-Color Tie Dye Kit White cotton face masks White cotton t-shirts Wire basket Shredded filler, assorted colors Kit 2: Matching shoes for sole-mates Supplies Needed: Tulip Soft Fabric Paint Rainbow 10 Pack Tulip Neon Fabric Markers 10 Pack Assorted paintbrushes Two plastic paint palettes Two pairs of white canvas shoes Wire basket Shredded filler, assorted colors Kit 3: Matching shoes for sole-mates Supplies Needed: Tulip Puff Paint Rainbow & Neon 20 Pack Tulip Rainbow Fabric Markers 12 Pack Assorted paintbrushes Two plastic paint palettes Two printed canvas panels Wire basket Shredded filler, assorted colors Kit 1: A Tie-Dye Date for Lovers Tie dyeing is always more fun with others! You and your date will love the intimacy of creating unique tie dye designs with each other. Whether you opt for matching masks and tees or want to try some different techniques, tie dyeing is a great way to get the creative juices flowing while spending quality time together! Kit 2: Matching Shoes for Sole-Mates Matching shoes are a fun way to show what a great pair you and your date are! Tulip Soft Paints and Fabric Markers make it easy to create custom kicks that are full of color— what you design together is entirely up to you! Your sole-mate will appreciate this creative and unique gesture for sure! Kit 3: Follow Your He(art) Painting What’s better than making art with someone you love? (Or someone you just like a lot, there’s no rush for the big L word!) Follow your heart and put together this colorful painting kit! Don’t know what to paint? No problem! Treat this project like a coloring book with printed canvas panels. Get ready for a fun day full of creativity and color!

5 DIY Home Décor Projects to Try

Sometimes our homes could use a little makeover— good thing Tulip products are great for a variety of surfaces! Get inspired to change up your home décor with these five fabulous DIYs. You’ll love all the different ways you can add a splash of color to your life! Is your patio furniture faded from too much sun? Don’t spend big bucks on new upholstery—restore it to its former glory with Tulip Permanent Fabric Dye! This DIY refubished patio chair home décor project is a great way to refurbish thrifted furniture. Now your backyard can be just as colorful as you are! Looking for an easier alternative for projects that need a little reupholstery? Try this Chair Makeover using Tulip ColorShot Interior Upholstery Spray for your next DIY home décor project! With a wide variety of colors to choose from, it’s easy to give your furniture a fresh new look with Tulip! If you want to revamp your space with a more comforting touch, we’ve got you covered with this DIY home décor! Soft textures, colors, and fabrics add a cozy vibe that you’re sure to love. Recreate this fun boho wall hanging with cotton twine and your favorite Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye. It's the perfect project to make while binging on your new fave Netflix series! We love how throw pillows make any sitting area extra cozy, but we hate how pricey they can be! Luckily, this DIY home décor project is easy to make and easy on the wallet, too. Learn how to make your own pastel watercolor tassel pillows using Tulip Watercolor Fabric Markers and trims that you can purchase for cheap online or at a craft store– it’s nice to be a baller on a budget! We know that it's hard to find the perfect rug—but have you ever considered making a custom one instead? This DIY home décor rug project is a lot easier than you might think! Try your hand at painting your own colorful masterpiece for the floor with Tulip Soft Fabric Paints. How are you decorating your home with Tulip? Show us your colorful DIY home décor creations on social and tag us @TulipColorCrafts!

Furry Friends Christmas Ornaments with Felt Glue

Include your pets in this year’s festivities when you make these adorable ornaments with Aleene’s Felt & Foam Tacky Glue! Learn how to create felt ornaments that look just like your favorite furry friends with this tutorial from Oh Yay Studio. Whether you’re using them to decorate the tree or as a gift tag, any animal lover will love this cute craft! What you need: Aleene's Felt & Foam Tacky Glue Felt in various colors Scissors Fabric marker or chalk Ribbon or string Fiberfill (optional) Printed pattern/template Step 1 - Cut pieces of felt Using sharp scissors, cut felt into pieces to match your pet’s coat colors and features. You’ll need to create your pup’s head, ears, snout, nose, and paw. If using a printed out template, trace the pattern onto felt with chalk or fabric marker prior to cutting. Step 2 - glue pieces together Begin to glue the features onto the front of the dogs face using Aleenes Felt & Foam Tacky Glue. Apply glue to each piece, then press to adhere pieces together. Allow to set for at least one hour or until completely dry. Step 3 - add the features on the dog face Once the face is dry, lay it over top of another piece of colorful felt for the backing. Trace around the completed face to get the exact size of the backing, then cut accordingly. Cut a piece of ribbon or string for hanging. Step 4 - add the backing of the ornament Begin assembling the ornament. Start by running a bead of Felt & Foam Tacky Glue around the outer edge of the backing piece, then lay a piece of fiber fill stuffing inside the glued edge (if desired). Put the piece of ribbon or string in a loop near the top of the head, then lay the pup face on top of everything. Press down the edges to adhere the whole thing together, adding more glue to secure if necessary. Step 5 - add stuffing inside the layers Once your ornament is completely dry, you're done! These adorable animals look so cute on the Christmas tree and make a great gift tag for any dog lover, too! What other holiday decorations will you make with Aleenes Glues? Show us your festive creations on social media @AleenesDIY

Refresh Your Stuff with these 6 Upycle Ideas

Refresh Your Stuff with these 6 Upcycle Ideas

Don’t just throw out your things—repurpose them with these fun and easy upcycle ideas! Upcycling is a fun and eco-friendly way to give new life to your stuff, whether you’re adding trendy designs to old clothes or turning trash into treasure. These upcycling projects are made super simple with the help of Tulip Color Products! What you need: Tulip Puff Paints Fabric Paint Markers Tulip Dazzling Glitter Dimensional Fabric Paint Floral Painted Jeans Don’t buy new clothes when you can make something you already have new again! This creative upcycling idea adds fun floral prints to your denim using Tulip Puff Paint and Fabric Paint Markers. Customize your jeans with hand-painted designs for a totally unique look that won’t cost a fortune! Leopard Print Swimsuit If you’re the type that can’t resist buying a new swimsuit every year, consider this upcycle idea to turn an old look into something fresh! Use Tulip Fabric Paint Markers to draw leopard print onto your swimsuit for a bold look that will surely make waves next time you’re at the beach or by the pool. Swimsuit season can’t come fast enough! Faux Embroidery Painting Looking for an upcycle idea to decorate your home with? Try upcycling embroidery hoops for your wall décor! No need to spend hours stitching designs by hand, just use Tulip Puff Paints to create these stunning faux embroidery paintings. Dazzling Glitter Painted Backpack Backpacks aren’t just for kids at school—many of us use them to carry work supplies, as diaper bags for babies, or as travel bags for a quick trip out of town. So dig up your old backpack from high school out of your closet and upcycle it with Tulip Glitter Puff Paint for a fresh new look to haul your stuff in style! Upcycled Hanging Cat Planter Who can resist cute cats and lush plants? This hanging cat planter is the perfect upcycle idea for all plant parents! Upcycle an old plastic bottle with Tulip Puff Paints to create these fabulous feline planters. They’re sure to add a touch of purr-sonality to any home garden! Upcycled Floral Pastel Vases Everyone loves a fresh display of flowers to brighten up a room! This upcycle idea turns plain glass bottles and jars into gorgeous vases with Tulip Dimensional Paints. These pretty pastel shades are perfect for displaying beautiful bouquets! Use them to create a fun floral centerpiece or just as a lovely accent for your home.

Creative Wrapping Ideas for Christmas Gifts

Creative Wrapping Ideas for Your Christmas Gifts

You don’t need to spend money on fancy wrapping paper or gift bags this holiday season when you have Tulip Paints! We’ve got wrapping ideas that will impress everyone, from kids to the wine mom in your life. Hopefully no one’s on the “Naughty” list this year, so they get to enjoy the creative wrapping as much as the gifts! What you need: Tulip® Puff Paints Gift Bags Wine bags Various items to use for wrapping Elf Movie Inspired Gift Bags The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! The second best way is to make these “Elf” movie-inspired gift bags! Use Puff Paints to decorate your gift bags and make sure there’s room for everyone on the “Nice” list. Maybe after gift giving, you could make gingerbread houses, and eat cookie dough, and go ice skating, and - maybe even hold hands! 90's Themed Gift Bags Boring wrapping paper? As if! If you’re looking for wrapping ideas for the friend who’s always on trend, try making these 90s themed gift bags that are totally rad. Use neon shades of Puff Paints to create designs that’ll have you nostalgic for the 90s! "Stranger Things" Themed Gift Bags “Stranger Things” might not be back until 2022, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make these fun pop culture presents! You don’t need to go to The Upside Down to impress your friends, just use Tulip’s Puff Paints. Get creative and customize your wrapping ideas with some of your favorite shows and movies! Spruce up your gift bags with a spruce of your own! Grab the kids and paint a Christmas tree or your favorite holiday mantras onto gift bags and wrapping paper with Puff Paint to show some TLC with each present. This easy Christmas wrapping idea will be fun for the whole family! Personalized Glitter Message Wine Bags For the friend who needs an extra drink or two this holiday season, a custom reusable wine bag (and a good bottle, of course!) makes a great gift! Glam up a simple wine tote with glitter paint and stencils to create a personalized present that will have them feeling as bubbly as champagne!

Rainbow Wreath Tie Dye Project for the Home

Tie dye isn’t just for clothing … did you know you can use it on paper too? In this tutorial, Pink and Posey will show you how to use Tulip One-Step Tie Dye on crepe paper to make your own rainbow wreath. It’s a tie-dye project for the home that’ll add extra summery cheer where ever you choose to hang it! What you need: - Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit of choice - German doublette crepe paper – white - Green floral tape - 18-Gauge Kraft-covered wire - 24-Gauge floral wire - Aleene’s® Clear Gel Tacky Glue - Spray bottle filled with water - Tray - Scissors - Skewer To get started on this project for the home, place the crepe paper on a tray (avoid stretching it out) and spritz it with a spray bottle filled with water to dampen it. Mix your dyes according to the instructions, then begin applying dye to the damp crepe paper. Pink and Posey applied her dyes in rainbow order. You can experiment and apply yours however you like, just keep in mind how the colors will look when they blend together. (You’ll want to place them next to other colors they blend nicely with, instead of creating brown or muddy-looking colors.) Spritz the paper with more water as you go along, and continue adding dyes and misting with water to help the dyes run and blend. Once your paper is entirely covered, set out in the sun to dry completely. Remember not to stretch the paper – it’s supposed to be crumpled! Cut the crepe paper into 2.5” wide strips with the wrinkly lines, or along the grain, running across that shorter length. Like a party streamer! Then fold the strip in half widthwise. Keep folding in half until you are left with a rectangle bundle that is about 3” long. Cut all of the folds on both sides to make lots of individual squares. To make the leaves, cut a square diagonally, corner to corner. Then flip one half over and align with the other along the cut edges to make a kite shape. The grains should run downward and away from the center line. Run a line of Clear Gel Tacky along one of the center edges. Press the other half in place on top of the first, aligning all edges. Open the kite shape again, with the glued edges facing downward. Crease it so it stays open. Trim the outside of the kite shape to make it leaf shaped by rounding off the edges and cleaning up the pointed tip. Cut a 24-gauge wire in half. Run a line of Clear Gel Tacky along the underside of the leaf, on one side of the flap. Press the wire into the glue and fold the flap over to secure it. The wire should sit snug against the middle line of the leaf. Use a skewer to help curl the edges of the leaf back to create dimension. Then gently stretch the middle of the leaf to help give it a cupped shape, and press a wire or other narrow tool along the side of the wire without the seam. This will make it look more like a real vein in a leaf. Repeat this process to create all leaves for the wreath. After all leaves with wires have been created, it’s time to start putting this project for the home all together! Arrange the leaves in color order to determine how you want to arrange them for the wreath. Create your wreath frame by circling the Kraft-covered wire to your desired size. Secure with floral tape. Place one leaf over the floral tape on the frame and wrap the wire around the frame to secure. Place the next leaf overlapping the first, but slightly below. Wrap the wire around the frame. Tip from Pink and Posey: To save time, wrap a wire a few times around the frame, then wrap a few more times with the next wire, and on and on. You can also place two leaves at the same time and wrap together. Keep an eye on spacing so that your leaves are evenly spaced around the entire wreath. Once you have all leaves secured to the frame, trim off any excess wire and fluff the leaves. We love how this bright tie-dye rainbow wreath turned out, don’t you? What other tie-dye projects for the home are you crafting up this summer? Tag us on social @tulipcolorcrafts and share with us!

Celebrate Your Grad with Tulip Color Products

Whether you’re attending a graduation ceremony or having an intimate celebration at home, keep your grad, friends & family safe in bright Tulip style! Get inspired to create and personalize fun graduation-themed face masks with these ideas from Beijos Events. What you need: Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit of choice - White 100% cotton Face Masks - Tulip Fabric Markers of choice - Tulip Puff Paints of choice Let’s get started on celebrating your grad! You can gather your grad’s crew for a fun creative activity to prep masks before the ceremony, or save your crafty supplies for entertainment DURING your celebration. Either way, make sure your cotton face masks have been washed (without fabric softener) before you start tie dyeing. Prep your bottles of Tulip One-Step Tie Dye according to instructions. The kiddos can tie dye their masks using a favorite tie-dye technique, or just apply the dyes randomly like the Beijos crew. The best thing about tie dye is there’s no wrong way to do it! After you’re finished tie dyeing, make sure to follow the instructions that come with your kit for letting the dye set and laundering (for best and brightest results). If you’re doing this as an activity during your graduation celebration, we recommend having some sealable plastic bags to place everyone’s project in for easy and mess-free transport home. Your grad & friends can add an extra personal touch to their (washed and dried) face masks with Tulip Fabric Markers. These markers are permanent and washable without heat setting, so they’ll last long after the tassels are turned! Each friend can create their own graduation-themed word, design or phrase on their mask, or even pass their mask around to friends to add a special message. PS. Dimensional Fabric Paints also work great on masks, so you can get those in on the creative fun too! Once the mask-decorating fun is done, it’s time to celebrate! If you’re throwing a sweet little soiree for your grad, you can put your Tulip Color Products to good use for the party too. Simple cloth napkins can double as place cards for each guest with a little help from Tulip Fabric Markers. Turn a wood panel into a sign that says it’s totally time to celebrate with Tulip Dimensional Paints. Use the sign to greet guests, then your grad can save it as a special keepsake to mark this major milestone in their life. This year’s graduation might still be different from previous years, but we think with a little creativity, it can still take the cake! How are you using Tulip Color Products to celebrate your grad this year? Share your creations with us on social by tagging us @tulipcolorcrafts.

Easy Vintage Button Necklace with Jewelry Glue

Making your own necklace out of vintage buttons or charms is oh so easy with Aleene’s Jewelry & Metal Glue! Happiness is Creating gives you the quick and easy tutorial for turning thrift shop finds or old family heirlooms into fun modern jewelry. What you need: - Aleene’s Jewelry & Metal Glue- Necklace chain- Vintage button - 10 mm Bezel round blank - Jewelry cutters- Jewelry pliers- Sandpaper- Rag/clothStep 1: To get started, use your jewelry cutters to snip the loop off of the back of the button. Step 2: Next sand the back of your button with sandpaper to smooth it out and prep for gluing. Wipe away any dust or debris with a damp cloth. Step 3: Apply Jewelry & Metal Glue to the flat side of the bezel, using the nozzle tip to help spread the glue. Step 4: Press the glue side of the bezel onto the upper back of the button and hold in place for several seconds to give the pieces time to start bonding. Let dry completely. Step 5: Use your jewelry pliers to remove the jump ring on the end of your necklace, or to open the bail on the bezel. Step 6: Slide the chain through the bail on the bezel, or place the chain inside of the bail and clamp back together with the pliers. Place the jump ring back on the end of the necklace chain and close. Step 7: Such an easy vintage jewelry upcycle project, right? What other jewelry pieces are you inspired to create with Aleenes Jewelry & Metal Glue? Tag us on social @aleenesdiy and share with us!

Get Creative with the 2021 Pantone Colors of the Year

Who else is feeling good about the Pantone® Colors of the Year for 2021?! PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating and PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray present the color story of a supportive partnership with a unified message of enduring strength combined with uplifting hopefulness. . As we all step into a new year of unknowns and likely more change, the cheerful yellow of Illuminating and the dependable hue of Ultimate Gray convey feelings of optimism, creativity and vitality. . “Practical and rock solid but at the same time warming and optimistic, this is a color combination that gives us resilience and hope,” says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of The Pantone Color Institute. . Are you as inspired as we are? How will you be getting creative with the 2021 Pantone Colors of the Year?

7 Things for Kids to Do Indoors this Winter

Winter is on the way (or already here depending on when you’re reading this), which means cold weather and more time hibernating inside. And if you’re looking for things for kids to do while stuck indoors, you’re definitely not alone! Since it’s the holiday season, we’ve put together a roundup of colorful themed crafts for kids to help them stay creative and inspired while on winter break. All of these ideas only require a few supplies, so they’re budget friendly but big on fun! What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paints - Tulip One-Step Tie Dye - Tulip Fabric Markers It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Window clings are a fun thing for kids to do to show their holiday spirit, whether they tack them up on the fridge or a window facing outside for neighbors to enjoy as they pass by. You only need nontoxic Tulip Dimensional Paints and a clear sheet protector as a nonstick surface to make them. The kids can draw their favorite holiday designs or print designs from online to trace with paint and turn into clings. Such an easy craft with lots of Christmas spirit! Another thing for kids to do – since you already have Dimensional Paints for clings – is to make custom ornaments for your family’s tree! It’s a great way to add an extra personal touch to your décor, and kids will love seeing their colorful ornaments on display. The design options are as limited as their imaginations, so hand them some paint and see what they come up with! The ornaments will make keepsakes for years to come, and are also a great gift idea for their grandparents and other family members and friends. We all get thirsty, so another thing for kids to do is decorate cups or tumblers with names or funny quotes from their favorite Christmas movies. It’s the perfect way for your family to sip on favorite holiday beverages and enjoy some merry & bright cheer! Let their creativity shine with glitter or metallic Dimensional Paints paired with tumblers in holly jolly colors. This craft also makes a fun gift idea; kids can decorate the tumblers and they can be stuffed with tea, hot cocoa or treats for friends and family. Looking for another thing for kids to do? Put some Tulip Fabric Markers in their hand and let them decorate their pillowcases! They’ll get to be the star of their own Christmas show every night when they head to bed for time in a winter wonder dreamland. They can freehand their designs, or place a pattern between the pillowcase and trace over the design, then color in. Tulip Fabric Markers are nontoxic and stay vibrant through machine washings, so your little one’s creativity will stay as bright as Rudolph’s nose this season. Let it snow! This is one thing for kids to do that’s also a fantastic sensory item once the crafting part is done. Plus, who doesn’t love snow globes?! Upcycle baby food jars into glittery holiday goodness with Frosty the Snowman flair. But they don’t have to stick to a snowman snow globe. They can make Santa or his elves, reindeer and more. Customize the jars with Dimensional Paints, construction paper, cardstock or felt; it’s the perfect way to shake things up this winter! Another thing for kids to do is create something they can wear. Making colorful, stackable bracelets is super easy with Dimensional Paints and ribbon. Much like the clings we talked about above, print out holiday-themed patterns, place the ribbons on top, then trace over them with Dimensional Paint. Once they’re dry, these bracelets will be ready to rock (around the Christmas tree)! Decorating shoes is one thing for kids to do that’ll put some pep in their step! They can easily bring an old pair of their shoes back to life with Tulip Dimensional Paints or Fabric Markers. If they’re feeling the holiday spirit, they can decorate their shoes with bright Christmas designs, or make their designs less seasonal if they want to wear their shoes year round. Let them have fun with it for a completely original pair of shoes no one else will be walking around in.

Wickedly Easy Ghost Crafts

If you like your Halloween full of bats, boogeymen and boos, these spooky ghost crafts will make you hauntingly happy! Afraid they’re too difficult to DIY? It’s wickedly easy to get ghoulish with Aleene’s Fabric Stiffening Glues and cheesecloth. Read on to get inspired to make your Halloween a total scream this year. What you need: - Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener & Draping Liquid- Aleene’s Stiffen-Quik Fabric Stiffening Spray- Cheesecloth - Foam balls of various sizes- SkewersStep 1 Forget about things that go bump in the night; what about the things that go boo?! Made with Aleenes Fabric Stiffener & Draping Liquid and lots of cheesecloth fabric, this larger ghost craft is perfect for your yard or perching on your front porch to spook out friends and family when they arrive. Use a balloon or ball as your larger ghost form and apply a generous amount of Fabric Stiffener to the cheesecloth before draping it over the form to dry. Once it dries, remove it from the form, glue or paint on facial features, then place your ghost craft on a stand for a BOOTIFUL Halloween display. Its also light enough to hang from your roof for extra eerie effects! Step 2 Not into life-sized ghosts? (Not that we blame you. Eek!) Create a smaller display like this mini ghost craft that's perfect for showcasing on a side table or table centerpiece. Still creepy, just a lot less so. For smaller ghost crafts like this one, you can use Aleenes Stiffen-Quik Spray on small swatches of cheesecloth draped over foam balls. Once they're dry, paint on their tiny features and create a spellbinding scene that gives you chills every time you walk by it. Step 3 If you're going for true haunted house vibes, you could also hang your ghost crafts from the ceiling, a chandelier or a doorframe. Make ghouls of various sizes with Fabric Stiffener & Draping Liquid, and after they're dry, thread fishing line through the tops. Then hang the ghosts at different lengths for a scream-worthy display and let's be honest, some extra Fright Night fun. Are you making ghost crafts with Aleenes this Halloween? Tag us on social @aleenesdiy and let us know what you're making!

Halloween Craft Ideas for the Whole Family

Staying home for Halloween? Stay crafty with these wickedly fun Halloween craft ideas for everyone in the fam! From ghoulish glow pumpkins to tricked out tie dye and treat pails with personality, Tulip has you covered for easy Halloween crafts. Read on to see how you can make your family’s Fright Night a total scream this year! What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Paints – Glow and other colors of choice - Tulip One-Step Tie Dye – Orange and Black - Fabrics and items as needed Of all things creepy & crawly that lurk in the night, spiders just might be the scariest! Made with Tulip Dimensional Glow Paints and tulle fabric, this spiderweb necklace is a perfect Halloween craft idea for anyone in the fam who likes to up their fear factor. You can even make scream-worthy settings for your table using this same technique! Decorating pumpkins for Halloween is a traditional MUST, but how you decorate them is totally up to you! Skip the mess of carving and get right to the fun part with this Halloween craft idea using Glow-in-the-Dark Dimensional Paints. The best part about working with paints is you can easily wipe them away and start over if you mess up while painting your pumpkins. Get ready to light up Halloween night with boo-tiful pumpkin creativity that glows! Tie dye is totally on trend this year, and if you’re looking to take your tie-dye experience to a frighteningly fun new level, Halloween is the perfect time to do it! These Halloween tie-dye shirts are an easy way to get tricked out in tie dye that’s a total treat to wear this time of year. Even if your kiddos won’t be trick-or-treating, you can still sweeten their experience! This Halloween craft idea features trick-or-treat pails that glow with personality. Use Tulip Dimensional Paints to decorate them with funny quotes, spooky smiles and more, then fill with candies and keep them around the house for a cool new way to collect treats this year. How about some arm candy, now that we have the sweets covered?! These Dimensional Paint Glow Bracelets are a fun Halloween craft idea that you can literally make with just some string and your favorite Glow Dimensional Paint colors. This is an easy idea for younger kids or those who aren’t fans of seriously spooky crafts, but still want to get creative. Because you can never have enough glow on Halloween of all nights of the year, here’s one more glowing Halloween craft idea! Create themed dimensional clings that are great for decorating windows, cell phones, drinking glasses and more. They easily peel and stick to slick surfaces so you can switch them out, or move to different places around the house to spook out your family! Not everything about Halloween has to be frightening; some Halloween craft ideas can be “frighteningly fabulous” too! These cute Halloween wreaths will still get you into the Halloween spirit, but you know, without the scary spirits and other things that go bump in the night. Pair colorful fabrics with Dimensional Paints for easy embroidery hoop wreaths that you can use to decorate your door, mantle or wall this Halloween.

Rocket Ship Space Craft

Looking for an activity that’ll send your kids’ creativity out into orbit? This rocket ship space craft will inspire them to blast off into hours of play! Fun to make and fun to fly, 7 Days of Play shows you how to turn paper towel tubes into any aspiring astronaut’s new favorite toy. All you need is nontoxic Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue and a few supplies you probably already have around the house. Get ready for space craft action in 3 … 2 … 1 … What you need: - Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue - 2 Paper towel tubes (per rocket ship) - Acrylic paint - Paintbrushes - Cardboard - Craft papers (desired colors) - Tissue papers (desired colors) - Aluminum foil - ScissorsStep 1 Gather your supplies and get your little crew of space explorers ready for a new adventure with this easy space craft! If you're worried about any messes, you can always cover your work surface with a disposable plastic cover before getting started. Original Tacky Glue cleans up easily with soap and water before it dries! Step 2 Paint one of the paper towel tubes in your desired base color Step 3 While the first paper towel tube is drying, cut the second tube into four sections. Do this by first cutting the tube vertically to open it, then into four equal-sized pieces. Step 4 Roll each of the four sections of tube into smaller tubes and glue the end of each to hold in place. Let dry. These will be the rocket thrusters. Step 5 Paint each thruster black and let dry. Step 6 Cut two squares of cardboard for the rocket base. Cut a slit into the center of each square and merge them at the slits to form an X shape. Step 7 Step 8 Paint the rocket base in your desired color and let dry. Step 9 To make the top of the rocket and a window for the rocket, glue a piece of craft paper to a piece of foil. Cut two circles from this, one larger for the top and a smaller-sized circle for the window. Step 10 To form the top of the rocket, cut a slit halfway into the larger circle and wrap the sides around until a cone shape with a pointy tip forms. Glue the sides in place. Step 11 Glue the foil cone in place on the top of the rocket tube. Step 12 Make 4 evenly spaced cuts at the bottom of the rocket tube and secure the rocket base inside. Glue each of the thruster tubes inside of each chamber at the base. Step 13 Cut stripes of tissue paper to resemble flames and glue to the inside edges of thrusters, tailing out the back of the rocket. Step 14 Finish decorating the rocket body any way you like! Let everything completely dry before takeoff! Step 15 This space craft will give your kiddos hours of exploration and imaginative play. Make rockets of all different kinds and discover a whole new world of creativity!

DIY Photo Coasters for Father's Day

We're pretty sure every dad loves to kick up his feet and relax with his favorite cold beverage after a long day at work; this Father's Day, give him a gift to go with this relaxing pastime! A set of photo coasters featuring some of his favorite memories is sure to hit the spot, and they're so easy to make with a little help from nontoxic Aleene's Original Tacky Glue. Check out this tutorial from Norx in the Know and get ready to toast to your number one guy this Father's Day! What you need: - Aleene's Original Tacky Glue - Wood coasters - Dad's favorite photos - Foam brush - Scissors or rotary cutter Print out Dad's favorite photos and even a fun Father's Day message for one of the coasters if you'd like. Cut each photo out in a shape that matches your coaster (circle, square, etc.). Glue each photo onto a coaster. To create a seal over the top, squeeze some Tacky Glue onto the coaster and use a foam brush to smooth the glue over the entire top of photo, 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! Once the coasters have completely dried, they're ready to wrap and give to Dad! Pair them with his favorite beverage and he'll be ready to relax with his favorite people and favorite memories this Father's Day!

Make a Glitter Tumbler with the Tack-It Method

Sip your favorite beverages in sparkly style with a custom tumbler covered in glitter galore! We show you how easy it is to use Aleene's Tack-It Over & Over to create your own glitter tumbler. Follow along in the Tack-It Method video tutorial then grab a bottle of Tack-It Over & Over and get ready to let your creativity shine! What you need: - Aleene's Tack-It Over & Over- Glitter (desired color)- Stainless steel tumbler- Spray paint in desired color- Container & mixing spoon (for diluting glue with water)- Taklon-bristled brush- Cup chuck or handle & foam (for holding and turning tumbler) Follow along in this easy Tack-It Method Glitter Tumbler tutorial from Mr. Nola's Glitter.

Easy Paper Gingerbread House

Does anyone actually eat the gingerbread houses they make? Especially after all of the fun it is to create them! If you're more about displaying your child's hard work than eating it (there's no judgment of course, since we also love eating - especially sweets), this gingerbread house craft is for you. Our friends at Project Kid show you how to make a paper gingerbread house using Aleene's Original Tacky Glue and supplies you likely already have in your craft stash. Get the kids together and have some fun with this easy Christmas craft! What you need: - Aleene's Original Tacky Glue - Square tissue box - Scissors - Cardboard - Cardstock - desired colors + white - Red and white paper straws - Felt - green - Mini pompoms - red and white - Paint pen - white - Cupcake liner - white - Chenille stems - Iridescent glitter - Foam brush To create the main pieces for the house, trace the side of the tissue box onto cardboard and cut out. Repeat to make a second piece. Print template, trace, and cut cardboard sides for the front and the back of the house. Cut a 5 by 8 piece of cardboard for the roof (make sure the corrugation is in the direction of the fold). Glue the four cardboard sides to the box with Tacky Glue, with the front and back opposite one another. Bend the roof piece in half and add glue to the top edges of the front and back pieces. Press the roof piece in place on the top edges. Cut paper straws at an angle and glue them to the side edges of the front of the house. Glue two more to the front edge of the roof. Cut colored cardstock into doors and windows and make a candy window by attaching small segments of a cupcake liner to the sides of a circular window. Make a mini wreath by twisting a green pipe cleaner into a circle. Glue on a small pipe cleaner bow, and glue to the front door. To create a snowy roof, cut a piece of white cardstock to fit the roof, creating "drip shapes" on opposite sides. Use a foam brush to brush an even layer of Tacky Glue onto cardstock and sprinkle with iridescent glitter. Fold in half and glue to the roof. Cut holly leaves from green felt and glue them to the apex of the roof with three mini red pom-poms. Use a white paint pen to draw fun designs onto the house as desired. Look at how cute this paper gingerbread house is! And the best part ... you don't have to toss this house when the season is over. Once you're finished crafting, you can head to the kitchen to whip up a batch of gingerbread cookies to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Christmas Door Decor Idea for $10

Although the holidays are often fondly referred to as "the most wonderful time of the year," they can also be the most expensive time of the year! Between gifts, parties, loads of food, decor and more, holiday spending adds up FAST. That's why we decided to come up with this easy Christmas door decor idea that shouldn't cost you more than $10 to make, and the result is a festive way to welcome family and friends home this holiday season. So grab a tube of Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive and check out this tutorial on how to make a personalized holiday wreath for your door using an embroidery hoop and flannel fabric. What you need: - Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive- Aleene's Crystal Clear Tacky Spray- Embroidery hoop- Flannel fabric with family name- Winterberry branches- Garland- Salt- Scissors Lay your fabric with name out flat on your work surface. (You can use a cutting machine and iron-on vinyl to create, or fabric paint if you don't have access to a cutting machine.) Separate the embroidery hoop and place the backing underneath the fabric, centered. Add a line of Super Fabric Adhesive around the inside of the top piece of embroidery hoop. Press the top piece in place down over the bottom piece. Flip over and tighten, then let the glue dry. Trim excess fabric from around hoop. Working with one winterberry branch at a time, spray with Tacky Spray and immediately dip into a bowl (or plate) of salt to coat berries and created a frosted look. Repeat for each berry branch and let dry. Place garland around top of hoop to determine placement and trim any excess if needed. Add a line of glue around top of embroidery hoop. Press garland in place and let dry. Tip: You can use clothespins to securely hold garland while drying. Finish by gluing frosted winterberries throughout garland along the top of wreath. Let dry completely. Hang your new Christmas door decor wreath in place and you're ready to welcome everyone home this holiday season!

Holographic Slime Recipe

Shiny, reflective and fun, anything holographic is cool as far as we're concerned! Clothing, bags, shoes, even nail polish ... holographic effects are so eye catching. So it makes sense that Holographic Slime has to be awesome too, right?! This easy Holographic Slime recipe uses nontoxic Clear Gel Tacky Glue and holographic nail pigment to create a super shiny slime that's as fun to look at as it is to make. What you need: - Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue 4 fl. oz.- 1/3 tsp. baking soda- 2 Tbsp. contact lens solution- 1/4 tsp. holographic nail powder (we used Pretty Diva® brand)- Bowl- Mixing spoon Pour entire bottle of Clear Gel Tacky Glue into a bowl. Add baking soda and stir to combine. Add contact lens solution. Continue stirring until slime forms. Add desired holographic pigment to slime and mix. Use hands to knead slime until it is no longer sticky.

Heat-Sensitive Color-Changing Slime

Remember how fun it was (or still is) to wear mood rings and watch the color shift to different shades?! Or what about those cool color-changing T-shirts that change shades where ever you place your hands on the shirt? Whether you've ever worn a color-changing mood ring or shirt or not, now you can up the fun factor with heat-sensitive color-changing slime! As if slime wasn't already fun to squish, now you can watch it shift colors every time you touch it. Think it's complicated to make? Think again! All you need is 4 ingredients to make this outrageously awesome color-changing slime. What you need: - Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue 8 oz. - 1/2 tsp. Thermochromic pigment - 1/4 tsp. Baking soda - 2 tbsp. Contact lens solution Pour the entire 8 fl. oz. bottle of Clear Gel Tacky Glue into a bowl. Add ¼ tsp. baking soda and stir. Add ½ tbsp. of contact lens solution. Stir until slime forms. Add ½ tsp. of thermochromic pigment and mix. Knead the slime until it is no longer sticky. Have fun watching your slime change colors as you touch it!

Painted Flowerpot Fabric Wrap

Since we're on an end of the school year kick, let's talk about teachers. (Wait, don't leave!) Most of us have had a favorite teacher or two, whether it's in the same school year or at different times growing up. Celebrate a teacher who's inspired you (or your child) throughout the school year with a customized gift. Rather than the typical teacher mug present (although those are nice too), why not try something a little different and a lot more fun - especially because you get to make it?! This hand-painted flowerpot fabric wrap is the perfect complement to a plant - what better way to say "thank you" for helping you/your child grow throughout the year?! Grab some Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paint and a fabric swatch and you can have this teacher gift ready in less time than it takes to finish a homework assignment. What you need: - Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paint in colors of choice - White fabric square (large enough to fit around flowerpot) - Terracotta flowerpot - Desired ribbon for creating bow - Paintbrushes First choose your color palette. It's always extra personal if you can find out the teacher's favorite colors, but if not, we know they'll still appreciate it just as much! Cut a fabric swatch large enough to completely wrap around the flowerpot. Load your paintbrush with Glacier White and create brushstrokes of paint in a swirl pattern, starting from the center of the fabric swatch and working your way outward to the edge of the fabric. Continue enhacing your swirl pattern with the other paint colors, working from lightest to darkest shades for best results. Once you are happy with how your swirl design looks, let the paint dry completely. Tip: you can use a blowdryer over the paint to speed up the drying process! Wrap the fabric swatch around the pot and secure with a ribbon. What teacher wouldn't love such a colorful custom gift?!

DIY Splatter Paint Weights

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

True Snow Wood Angels DIY

Holiday decor doesn't have to be complicated to be beautiful. What we love most about this set of wood angels is how easy they are to make, and the simple, rustic charm they'll add to any space. With just a few supplies like chopped wood pieces, cardboard and a combo of Aleene's True Snow and The Ultimate Multi-Surface Adhesive, your Christmas decorations will be a little more heavenly in no time. What you need: - Aleene's The Ultimate Multi-Surface Adhesive - Aleene's True Snow (regular or glitter) - Chopped wood pieces - Foam ball(s) - Wood pegs/wood sticks - Drill - Real or faux greenery for halos - Cardboard - Scissors - Pencil - Palette knife/plastic knife Make sure wood pieces are chopped to desired size. Pieces can be rough, as shown here, or rounded. It's totally your preference! Once you have your wood pieces, drill a hole the size of your wood pegs/sticks in the top center. This is where you will place the angel's head. Make sure wood peg/stick is cut to the length you would like the angel's neck to be. Apply The Ultimate Multi-Surface Adhesive to one end of the wood stick/peg. Wait 2 minutes for glue to start curing, then insert into base of foam ball. Apply The Ultimate to other end of peg, let set for 2 minutes then press into drilled hole in wood base. Let dry completely. Using a palette knife or plastic knife, spread True Snow over entire foam ball. Let dry. Draw wings on a piece of cardboard and cut out. Apply True Snow to both sides, letting dry after applying to each side. Once True Snow on wings has dried, apply a line of The Ultimate down the center of wings. Press the wings in place on the backside of the wood piece and let dry. Tip: Dry flat so weight of wood piece helps hold in place until completely dry. Cut greenery to fit around top of head like a halo, then glue in place with The Ultimate. Let dry, then enjoy!

5 Glow-in-the-Dark Painted Pumpkin Ideas

If you're already thinking about decorating for Halloween, you are not alone! We're totally getting into a spooky state of mind around here, and one of our favorite ways to prep for Fright Night festivities is making glow-in-the-dark pumpkins. They're easy (and fun!) for all ages to create, they last longer than real pumpkins (and hey, are less messy too) and they're perfect for adding a ghoulish glow to Halloween parties, your front porch or where ever you place them! Here's a roundup of our favorite glow-in-the-dark painted pumpkin ideas for this year: What you need: - Real or faux pumpkins (we like faux so they last) - Tulip Glow Dimensional Paint How cool are these glow pumpkins from Sam at Color Made Happy?! Get creative like Sam and make sugar skull designs, animals and other patterns; they will all look amazing! Pumpkins don't always have to be scary; these beautiful boho pumpkins from Alisa Burke are still some of our absolute favorites. Simple repeating patterns make for a stunning motif that stands out in the dark. Jaderbomb is no stranger to glow-in-the-dark pumpkins! If you've been following our blog for a while, you've certainly seen her get super creative with some glow paint and a set of pumpkins. More sugar skulls please! With a side of kitschy humor. We love these Sugar Skull Pumpkin Pails that are great for your trick-or-treat haul, or for setting on display while not in use. You don't always have to create creepy faces or intricate designs ... Pumpkins with Halloween themed words are also fun, and super easy to make! You can even use them for clever signs at your Halloween party.

3 Pumpkins, 3 Different Ways

We don't know about you, but we are sooooo ready for fall here at Aleene's. One of our favorite things about fall is of course, everything pumpkin related! Pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin patches, pumpkin decor ... you get the point. In order to celebrate the arrival of fall in just a few weeks, we came up with 3 pumpkin decor ideas made from 3 different materials - metal, cork and wood; all all of them will last the entire season and seasons to come! Read on to see how easy it is to create your own with Aleene's glues. What you need: - Aleene's® Wood Glue- Aleene's® Turbo Tacky Glue- Grade Stakes Pine- (21) regular-mouth Mason jar lids- Corks- Tree branch cut into three pieces for stems- Clamps- Paper towels- Acrylic paints in colors of choice- Paintbrush- Twine- Sand paperWooden Pumpkin Cut 9 pieces of wood to following sizes: (2) 4 pieces, (2) 5 pieces, (2) 5 7/8 pieces, (2) 6 pieces and (1) 7 piece. Apply wood glue to the bottoms of all the pieces, except to one 4 piece (this will be the bottom of the pumpkin). Stack the pieces in this order 4, 5, 5 7/8, 6, 7, 6, 5 7/8, 5, 4. Add clamps to each side to apply pressure while glue dries. Once the glue is dry remove the claps smooth out edges and paint to desired color. Finish the pumpkin by adding a small tree branch as a stem and twine to finish the look. Metal Pumpkin Cut about 2 feet of twine and run it thru 21 open mouth Mason jar lids. Pull both of the string ends together to form the pumpkin and tie. Once you have the shape of the pumpkin add small amount of Turbo Tacky Glue to each overlapping lid. Let dry. Cut off the twine and paint with desired color of paint. Use glue to add a small tree branch piece as a stem and twine to finish the look. Cork Pumpkin You will need about 37 corks. There are seven rows total. Use the Turbo Tacky Glue to adhere two rows of 4, two rows of 5, two rows of 6 and one row of 7. Let dry. Glue rows 4, 5, 6, and 7 together, then glue the reverse order to 7, 6, 5, and 4. Let dry. Once dry paint and finish the pumpkin by adding a small tree branch as a stem and twine to finish the look.

10+ Valentine's Day Crafts

Just when you thought the sweets and gifts were over! Valentine’s Day comes along to prove you wrong! Share the love and show how much you care with these adorable Valentine’s Day crafts! Whether you’re gearing up for your child’s Valentine’s Day party at school, or you want to fill your house with love, there’s a craft project here for you. Hungry for some love? These little guys are! Monster and emoji Valentines boxes are perfect for collecting Valentines! Ever been bitten by the love bug? If not, youre about to be! These toilet roll love bugs are the cutest crafts for the little ones! Maggy from Red Ted Art shows us how! You have probably made tons and tons of slime this past year. But did you make Valentines Day slime? Making individual packages are great for asking someone to be your Valen-SLIME! Want to spread a little love around the house? These Valentine's frames from Eighteen25 are sure to create lovey dovey vibes! Who knew mice could be so cute?! These little guys are so adorable and are a great addition to Valentine cards! You've had Valentine conversation hearts, but now you can keep the conversation going and make it last forever with conversation stones. Lindsay from My Creative Days shows us how easy it is to make them! There's nothing like art specific for Valentines Day! Its always super cute and involves hearts. Tonya from Blissfully Domestic did a great heart-filled canvas! You could always send ordinary Valentines Day Cards. Or you could really touch someones heart by sending a sequin embellished Valentines Day Card! Everyone loves a little sparkle! Everyone knows that the go-to candy for Valentines Day is chocolate. Send yours to your sweetheart in this cute gem heart box! More than likely your child will have a Valentines Day party at school. So why not send them with the cutest party favors! These mini party hearts are super adorable and you can fill them with candy! While you're at it, send these not so scary but totally cute monster juice boxes! And finally, we have this super fun felt letter board! Great for leaving love notes! Any of these crafts are great for at home or in the classroom! They are sure to spread the love this Valentines Day!

Mexican Sweet Bread Christmas Ornaments with Tacky Glue Bread Dough

Did you know that you can make dough from bread? Like literally from a slice of bread!? These Mexican sweet bread inspired Christmas ornaments are super easy to make, starting with a slice of white bread and Aleene's Tacky Glue. You can use these as individual ornaments or you can string them together to make a really fun and colorful festive garland of all of your favorite pan dulce. Let's get started ... What you need: Aleene's Original Tacky Glue Slice of white bread Acrylic paint (for colored clay) Plastic bags Toothpick Gold twine Scissors Remove the crust from the bread. Tear the bread into little pieces. Place the bread inside of a plastic bag. Add a Tablespoon of Aleene's Tacky Glue. Squish the Tacky Glue with the bread inside of the bag to mix it together well. Add a drop of acrylic paint to the bread and glue mixture to give it color. You'll need to mix 4 bags of bread for the yellow base of the concha Mexican sweet bread. And you'll need to mix a second bag of bread dough with pink or brown paint to make the sugar decoration that goes on top on the concha. Once you've completely mixed the bread dough with the paint, it's time to make the Mexican sweet bread inspired ornaments. Create the pan dulce shapes with the bread dough just like regular dough. Roll the dough into a ball. Then flatten into the round, domed concha shape. Make a small ball of the "topping" and flatten. Cut into strips and add them to the top of each concha shape. If you're going to hang the ornaments, then make a small hole at the top with a toothpick. If you're going to string the ornaments together to make a garland, then put a small hole on either side of the sweet breads for the string to go through. Set these aside to dry overnight. Turn them over in the morning so the backs can dry thoroughly for another few hours. Once the ornaments are dry you can hang them on the tree with a piece of gold twine or string them together as a garland with a longer piece of ribbon. Tie the gold twine into a knot on the ends to make a hanger. Hang on your tree and enjoy!

Unique Tacky Glue Dough Ornaments: 5 Ways!

'Tis the season for all things holiday, and that means lots and lots of Christmas ornaments! Ornaments always make great homemade gifts, and they're great crafts to make with adults or children. This simple dough made with Aleene's Tacky Glue and cornstarch is the perfect way to make unique Christmas ornaments that you can customize with cookie cutters, paint and stamps to make them truly your own. Try one of these five techniques for making Christmas ornaments with Tacky Glue dough! What you need: Aleene's Tacky Glue Cornstarch Measuring cups Straw String Cookie cutters Stamps Paint Paintbrushes Step 1: Combine two parts cornstarch and one part Aleene's Tacky Glue (or 1 cup cornstarch with 1/2 cup glue) and mix well for 5+ minutes until a dough forms. If it's too sticky, add more cornstarch, or if it's too dry, add more glue. It should become smooth like a clay. Step 2: Roll a section of dough with your hands and roll flat with a rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick. Step 3: Cut out shapes with cookie cutters, emboss with stamps, paint the dough while wet or tint the dough with paint in a plastic bag to create unique ornaments like these: Cactus Ornament: Use a cactus cookie cutter to cut the shape out of dough. Paint with green and coat with green glitter. Punny Embossed Ornament: Add dough and paint to a plastic bag and mold until dough is marbled. Use small alphabet stamps to press a punny saying into a circle or oval ornament and paint over the words to bolden. Flamingo Ornament: Use a flamingo cookie cutter to cut the shape out of dough. Paint with pink, white and black paint. Photo Frame Ornament: Cut a large oval out of dough, then cut a smaller oval out of the middle to create a frame. Decorate with any of the above techniques. Then glue a photo to the back of the frame shape with Tacky Glue. Emoji Ornament: Paint a circle ornament to look like your favorite emoji. Step 4: Use the straw to cut a hole in the top of the ornament where it will hang. Step 5: Set dough aside to dry out completely for at least 24 hours. Step 6: Once dough has hardened, thread string through the holes in the ornaments and tie.

10 Easy Ornament Ideas for the Holidays

The holidays are filled with family time in the kitchen, wrapping presents, and of course, decorating the tree! This year, create more memories while DIYing your own ornaments. We have 10 easy DIY ornament ideas that will make your tree look amazing! And with glitter, snow, pine cones and more, there’s something for everyone in this round-up! What you need: -Aleene's Original Tacky Glue -Aleene's True Snow Glittered Pompom Pine Cone Add sparkle and color at the same time with this fun project created by Aunt Peaches. Grab glitter, pompoms, Original Tacky Glue, and then click here to get started. Sequin Sparkle Letters Ornaments dont just have to be the usual shiny globes were all used to. This year add your favorite holiday words to your tree! Heres how to make them stand out with sequins and sparkle! Personalized Glitter Ornaments Whats Christmas without a little (actually A LOT) of glitter?! Not Christmas at all, as far as were concerned! Heres another fun one from Aunt Peaches. Personalize your tree with your initials or the initials of your entire family! Everyone can create their own with their favorite glitter colors. Click here to get started. Dimensional Stars This project is so simple that itll have you wanting to repeat it all year. Dont keep these dimensional stars restricted to just the Christmas tree; hang them everywhere in your home for magical Christmas vibes. Popsicle Stick Tree Ornament Want to get the little ones involved in holiday projects? This project using popsicle sticks is perfect for them! Super simple, but super cute at the same time! How fun will your tree look with some mini trees on it? Totally adorable! Snowball Ornament Bring the snow day inside with these fun snowball ornaments. We love this DIY project that adds such a realistic touch to your tree. These ornaments are sure to have everyone guessing if theyre real or not. Glitter Ornaments 3 Ways Yup! We brought you not 1, not 2, but 3 more ways to do glitter ornaments! We told you, its not Christmas unless theres a lot of glitter involved A LOT! If these dont catch everyones eyes, then we dont know what will! Cinnamon Stick Star When you think of Christmas scents, what comes to mind? For us, cinnamon is definitely one of them! So we created a cinnamon stick starornament! This fun and simple project looks cute and pairs perfectly with the scent of the tree. And because theyre so easy to make, you can get the whole family in on the creativity! Mini Snowman Lights Did someone say Frosty the Snowman? We did! How cute are these mini snowman lights? Not only are they completely adorable, but they help light up the tree! This year Frosty wont have to watch the holiday fun from outside, he'll have a front row seat. Burlap Ornaments Not everyone loves a sparkly Christmas and that's okay. We're all about rustic looks too, and we have the perfect ornament idea: burlap ornaments! Dress these up with a little bit of lace and you have ornaments full of natural charm. We hope theres an ornament idea here just for you! Try more than one, try them all! Everyone loves a tree full of beautiful ornaments and with all this handmade charm, your tree is sure to be the center of everyone's pictures this year.

DIY Cinnamon Stick Star Ornament

Whether it’s on top of the tree, or hanging as an ornament, a star is a part of everyone’s Holiday décor. This year why not have a star that will make it feel even more like Christmas with a cinnamon scent. Try this Cinnamon Stick Star Ornament using Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue and fill your home with the scent of the holidays. What you need: Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue 5 cinnamon sticks Twine Artificial tree bristle Artificial red berries Save First take two cinnamon sticks and glue them in an upside down V. Then take another stick and glue it horizontally across both. Take the fourth stick and glue it to one end of the horizontal stick and the bottom of the upside down V. Then do the same with the last stick. Tie the twine through the top, into a loop. Now glue the tree bristle and berries to add a festive accent. Your star is now ready to hang and fill your home with a sweet cinnamon scent. This is the perfect project for the whole family to take part in. Another idea is to make a frame with the cinnamon sticks and glue a picture to the back.

DIY String Halloween Characters

We’ve all seen the traditional jack-o-lantern sitting on the front porch, and over the years they have become more intricate and unique. But we have an idea that you probably haven’t seen before. Instead of setting your jack-o-lantern down on the porch, hang it from the porch ceiling. Not sure what we mean? We’ll show you! Here’s what you’ll need: Aleene's Original Tacky Glue (watered down) Aleene's Felt & Foam Tacky Glue Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Spray Cotton string Black felt Pencil Paintbrush Balloons Scissors Blow up your balloons so they are about 4 inches wide and tie off the ends. Cut the cotton string into long lengths, about 5 feet long. You can always cut more. Cut a piece of string about a foot long and tie to the end of the balloon. You will use this string to hang your balloon so it can dry. Pour glue into a bowl and a small amount of water. Use the paintbrush to apply glue directly onto the balloon. This helps the string adhered so you can wrap it all around the balloon. Wrap the entire balloon with string and use the paint brush to soak the entire wrapped balloon in the glue. Once the balloon resembles a very messy spider web, hang the balloon up to dry. Repeat this process until you have your desired amount of balloons. Place paper towels or craft paper under the balloons as they will drip. Allow to dry. While the balloons are drying create a template of the monster faces you would like to put on your string lights trace them onto the felt. Cut out the pieces. Once all the string balls are dry, pop the balloons and pull them out through a gap in the string. Use desired ColorShot colors to add color to the string. Let dry. Use Aleene's felt and foam glue to add your monster faces to the string lights. You can add small lights to each one or just string them along some ribbon to create a fun garland. This is the perfect way set your house apart from the rest and it's sure to have all of the trick-or- treaters knocking at your door.

How to Make Fluffy Slime

Have you jumped on the DIY slime trend yet? We LOVE this fluffy slime recipe that's created using Aleene's Original Tacky Glue, shaving cream, and borax. This soft, squishy DIY slime is a lot fluffier than other slime and you'll be playing with it for hours. Check out our DIY video below on how to make fluffy slime. What you need: – 4-fl. oz. Aleene's Original Tacky Glue– 1 cup of shaving cream– 1 tsp. of Borax Multi-Purpose Household Cleaner (sodium tetraborate)– 2 Tbsp. lotion– 2 cups water– Food coloring or Tulip Soft Fabric Paint in color of your choice Fluffy Slime Recipe using Aleene's Tacky Glue Squeeze entire bottle of glue into a bowl or plastic container. You may need to slightly dilute leftover glue in the bottle with water to empty completely. Add the food coloring or fabric paint to the glue. Start with a few drops and continue to build up to achieve the desired color intensity. In a separate bowl, combine the Borax with 1 cup of hot water. Set the Borax solution aside. Add the lotion and shaving cream to the glue mixture and stir to combine. Slowly add the Borax solution to the glue while stirring. Continue stirring as the slime begins to form. When the slime starts to form, use your hands to knead and work it around. Discard any excess water that remains in the container. Tip: Slime can last up to several weeks when stored in a tightly sealed bag. Check periodically, as slime can spoil faster when handled more often. Get ready to squish for hours and share this easy Fluffy Slime Recipe with your friends.

Easy Tacky Glue Slime

It's time to SLIME! Grab your Aleene's Original Tacky Glue and some Borax and get in on the craze that's dominating YouTube and Instagram. This DIY slime recipe just takes a few supplies that you probably already have in your stash. Watch our video below to see how to make it! What you need: – 4- or 5-fl. oz. bottle of Aleene's Original Tacky Glue – 1 cup water– Food coloring or Tulip Soft Fabric Paint in the color of your choice– 1 tsp. Borax + 2 cups of water (1 regular tap and 1 hot) Squeeze entire bottle of glue into a bowl or plastic container. You may need to slightly dilute leftover glue in the bottle with water to empty completely. Add 1 cup of water to the glue and mix thoroughly. In a separate container, add the 1 teaspoon of Borax powder. Add 1 cup of hot water and mix until the Borax powder is dissolved. Set the Borax solution aside. Add the food coloring or fabric paint to the glue and stir. Start with a few drops and continue to adding to achieve the desired color intensity. Slowly add the Borax solution to the glue while stirring. Continue stirring as the slime begins to form. When the slime starts to form, use your hands to knead and work it around. Discard any excess water that remains in the container. Tip: Slime can last up to several weeks when stored in a tightly sealed bag. Check periodically, as slime can spoil faster when handled more often.

Personalized Glitter Tumbler

Here’s to the season of giving! And what can be more perfect then giving a personalized tumbler to friends and family that you make using Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint a.k.a. Puffy Paint! What you need: Tulip Dimensional Fabric Paint GlitterTumbler First wash tumbler to remove any dirt or finger prints. You can freehand your design directly onto the tumbler and practice your had lettering skills. If you make a mistake doesn’t worry just wash it off and start over. Or you can simply print out the design you like place it in the tumbler, and use your desired dimensional paint colors to trace over the design. Let it dry for 4 hours. How cute are these tumblers ! Just add a bow and they are ready to be the perfect gift.

14 Ways to Make the Perfect Puffy Paint Ornament

We rounded up 14 ideas to help you Puffy Paint your way to the perfect Christmas tree. Whether you like colorful or classic, these ornaments are sure to spread the cheer this holiday season. 1-6. 6 Ways to Transform your Ornaments with Puffy Paint These 6 ultra colorful, modern puffy paint ornaments will make you rush to the craft store to stock up on clear glass ornaments. 7. DIY Neon Puffy Paint Ornaments Get our swirl on with these happy and incredibly easy-to-make DIY ornaments by the incomparable Margot Potter. 8. Doodle Henna Ornaments An elegant twist on traditional holiday gold, these henna-inspired ornaments bring and exotic touch to any holiday tree. 9. DIY Cupcake Ornaments The DIY cupcakes ornaments are the sweetest! 10. Elegant Swirl Puffy Paint Ornaments Creating this timeless puffy paint swirl pattern on ornaments is easier than it looks. Get all fancy and put a box on top! 11. Mitten Ornaments Transformed from dollar store mittens to adorable hand-lettered ornaments, all by the magic of Puffy Paint! 12. Puffy Paint Ice Cream Cone Ornaments Okay now, these ice cream ornaments by JaderBomb are the sweetest thing on the tree this year. With the cupcake ornaments above, you can Puffy Paint your way to a dessert themed tree, why don't ya! 13. Custom Monogram Ornaments Wit and Wistle shares a sleek monogram ornament with a polka dot background that is the most precious. Ever. 14. Polka Dot Monogram Ornaments Go gift-shop kitschy with oversized, colorful polka dots on this second take on the monogram ornament.