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Young girl standing behind a wooden miniature dollhouse with four sections. Each section has wallpaper décor and miniature furniture depicted a bedroom and bathroom upstairs and a kitchen and family room downstairs.

Crafting Miniature Dollhouse Wallpapers with Craft Glue

Making your own dollhouse wallpaper is not only fun but also an opportunity to use recycled materials creatively.

Aleene’s Favorites: Burnt Brown Paper Bag Quilling Art with Tacky Glue

This tutorial from Aleene’s daughters Tiffany Windsor and Heidi Borchers will show you how to use Aleene’s burnt brown paper bag technique to create a burnished “metallic” owl wall art!

Last-Minute DIY Father's Day Gift Idea with Tacky Glue

Skip the store and try making DIY Father's Day gifts with Tacky Glue! This tutorial from Oh Yay Studio will show you how to make a thoughtful handmade present with an upcycled picture frame, cardstock, and Aleene's Turbo Tacky Glue.

Pretty Paper Clover Plants DIY

You could spend hours out on the lawn looking for a lucky clover, or you can make your own luck that doubles as a pretty house plant too! These Lucky Clover Plants from Lia Griffith use colored papers and Aleene's® Original Tacky Glue® to create lifelike greenery you'll want to keep around the house long after spring is gone. Grab a bottle of glue and get your creativity blooming with this paper craft that'll look lovely on display in your home or for adding some life to your work space! What you need: - Aleene's Original Tacky Glue - Text weight paper - green, light pink, pastel yellow - Brush-tip marker - deep purple - 24-gauge paper-covered wire - Floral tape - Floral foam - Planters - Craft scissors - Cutting machine (optional) - Curling tool - Needlenose pliers/wire cutter Download the template from Lia Griffith here. Note: There are two sizes of clover leaves so you can create a large or small lucky clover plant. Use scissors or a cutting machine to cut papers according to the template for clover leaves, flowers and stamens. Cut as many as desired for your plant, cutting two leaves for every "clover leaf" for the front and back of leaf. Shade the base halves of clover leaves with a deep purple marker. Flip clover leaves over and apply Tacky Glue to backsides. Place one end of wire in glue. Press a second leaf over wire and base leaf to sandwich wire in between. Repeat for others and let dry. Gather four wired leaves together and wrap floral tape around wires to hold together. Arrange leaves into clover and bend wires out. Use a curling tool to gently curl each leaf down. To create clover flowers, first glue stamen piece around the tip of a wire. Apply Tacky Glue to the base of the end petal on each flower piece. Wrap flower petals around wired stamen and secure first petal to last petal by pressing into glue. Use a curling tool to gently curl flower petals down. Place floral foam into a small pot. Add moss into pot to cover the floral foam. Push clovers and flowers into floral foam and arrange plant for displaying. These paper plants look as pretty as the real deal, and they'll last all year long! Make one for yourself or as a special spring gift for family and friends.

Crepe Paper Flowers with Aleene's Original Tacky Glue and Clear Gel Tacky Glue

Aleene's Favorites: Crepe Paper Flowers with Tacky Glue

Celebrate 75 years of Tacky Glue and learn how to make beautiful crepe paper flowers with Aleene's Original Tacky Glue.

DIY magazine roll vase project featuring Aleene’s Tacky Glue, a glue stick, and COLORSHOT spray paint in metallic silver.

Rolled Paper Flower Vase Technique with Tacky Glue

This technique will show you how to create a rolled paper vase with old magazines, an empty paper food container, Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue, and Tacky Glue Sticks.

Crafts for Kids: Tie-Dye Paper Butterfly

Crafts for Kids: Tie-Dye Paper Butterflies

This colorful paper craft for kids combines the simplicity of paper crafts with the vibrancy of tie dye. Check out this tutorial from Molly Ferreiro and learn how to make mesmerizing paper butterflies with coffee filters, chenille stems, and the Tulip Tie-Dye Party Kit!

Easy Kids’ Paper Crafts: 3D Paper Bugs with Tacky Glue

Looking for a fun and easy paper craft idea that will leave your kids buzzing with excitement? This simple tutorial from Craft Box Girls will show you how to create colorful 3D paper bugs with construction paper, chenille stems, googly eyes, and Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue.

Anthro-Inspired Textured Pot Dupe with Papier-Mâché and Tacky Glue

This tutorial will show you how to make an Anthro-inspired textured pot dupe with papier-mâché and Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue.

10 Fun Christmas Ornament DIYS - Easy Homemade Ornament Ideas

Sure, it's easy to go out and buy a set of ornaments for your Christmas tree, but where's the excitement in that?! Making your own is so much more fun, it's usually cheaper, and the perfect way to guarantee a truly original tree. Here are 10 fun Christmas ornaments made with Aleene's glues that we think the whole fam will love to DIY this holiday season. Bring the joy of making a snowman indoors with these adorable Mini Snowman Light Ornaments created with Aleene's True Snow. All of the fun without the chill factor! The weather outside might be frightful, but you'll be inside feeling delightful with these DIY Snowball Ornaments that look like the real thing, thanks to Aleene's True Snow. Popsicle Stick Tree Ornaments are a fun holiday craft for kids and so easy to make! Turn popsicle sticks into Christmas trees with Original Tacky Glue and "pine" pipe cleaners. Who doesn't love the smell of Christmas?! And by the smell of Christmas we mean cinnamon, spice and everything nice! These Cinnamon Stick Star Ornaments are super easy to make and a great cheap Christmas ornament idea that still looks sophisticated. Bring it all together with Tacky Glue. Speaking of cinnamon, these Cinnamon Dough Ornaments made with Original Tacky Glue and baking spices will have your tree smelling like those baked Christmas goodies you can't get enough of. The pom-pom trend is still going strong, so why not pair it with glitter and pinecones for a super colorful way to make some fun Christmas ornaments? You can attach hangers to your Pinecone Ornaments for displaying on your tree or set a bunch in a bowl for a bright boho centerpiece. If color and sparkle are two things you can't get enough of, then these Sequin Sparkle Letters are another cheap Christmas ornament idea you'll love. Use Tacky Glue and basic craft supplies like buttons, felt and sequins to create your favorite holiday word. Making your own dough is super easy and provides endless opportunities for ornament creativity! Check out this Tacky Dough Ornament Tutorial for some fun, trendy ornament ideas. Take some of that Tacky Dough you made from the project above and try making these Mexican Sweet Bread Ornaments that definitely look good enough to eat. You might need to take a break and go get the real deal for a snack. You didn't think we would forget DIY Glitter Ornaments did you? Here are 3 Easy Glitter Ornament Techniques using Aleene's Glitter Coat Adhesive that'll give your tree a super sparkly makeover this Christmas.

DIY Christmas Cards and Scrapbook Ideas

Handcrafted Christmas cards and scrapbooks are a meaningful way to show your love and appreciation. These DIY projects are not only charming and personal, but also simple to make – especially with the help of Aleene’s glues, which make crafting a breeze! Christmas Card with Paper Ornaments Looking to make a card that really shines? This DIY Christmas card is made with Aleene's Foiling Glue for a fun pop of festivity. Whoever gets this card will want to keep it on the fridge long after the holiday season is over! DIY Christmas Cards It's easy to create customized cards with Aleene's glues! Use Aleene's Original Tacky Glue to add festive embellishments like ribbons or glitter for a DIY Christmas card that really stands out. And remember, when it comes to cards, it's what's on the inside that counts! (Hopefully cash, but a thoughtful message is great too!) DIY Glue Dots for Scrapbooking Don't just make DIY Christmas cards make a whole book! Wrap up all the memories you've made this year in a stylish scrapbook! Get creative and make your own glue dots with Aleene's Tack-It Over & Over, or save yourself some time with Aleene's Instant Tacky Glue Dots. Whichever product you choose to use, you and your loved ones will have a blast looking back on the year during the holidays! Scrapbooking Aleene's Premium Decoupage is perfect for scrapbook pages! Try making colorful collages with your favorite photos, construction paper, and acrylic paints. This is one easy and colorful scrapbook idea! Floral Gift Tags Sometimes less is more when it comes to DIY Christmas cards keep it short and sweet with these simple floral gift tags instead! Pressed flowers are sealed with Aleene's Craft Glaze for gift tags that are just too lovely to toss. Just write a short and meaningful message on the back, and you're good to go. DIY Paper Christmas Trees Grab your scissors and some Aleene’s Clear Gel Tacky Glue and get ready to craft some adorable DIY paper Christmas trees. These chic little trees are perfect for all ages and are simple to make. Let the festive fun begin! Paper Faux Gingerbread House Instead of baking, how about crafting a charming paper gingerbread house using Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue and common craft supplies you probably have around the house. Gather the kids and dive into this cheerful and simple holiday project! Will you be making DIY Christmas cards and scrapbooks this holiday season? Show us what you're making and tag us on social @AleenesDIY!

Easy Paper Mache Recipes

Paper mache is an art form that combines paper with a sticky substance like glue that hardens once dry. Why would anyone want to try this messy art? People of all ages and skills love paper mache because it's such a versatile art form. You can mold it into any shape such as a mask or sculpture. It's lightweight. You can paint it and decorate it any way you like. Those are just a few reasons! Besides, sometimes it's just fun to get your hands messy, don't you think? If you're looking for paper mache recipes, you've come to the right place! Here are a few easy ideas to get you inspired:The Old-Fashioned Paper Mache RecipeWe don't know about you, but when some of us were in school, the way we learned to make paper mache glue was with flour and water. Yep! Good ol' flour and water - no paper glue needed. Some recipes call for equal parts flour and water, or 1 part flour to 2 parts water. It's all according to preference. Whisk your flour and water mixture until there aren't any clumps, then it's time to coat your paper strips and create your project.Tacky Glue Paper Mache RecipeWe might be biased, but we think glue is better for paper mache! Especially a glue made to work with paper. Why do we think this? Glue is a better adhesive than flour, it dries clear, and makes a better base for painting. (And hey, then you can save your flour for making something yummy like cookies!) Aleene's Original Tacky Glue is a great option for paper mache because it's nontoxic and safe to work with. Plus it has good holding power. For your Tacky Glue paper mache recipe, simply mix 1 part water with 1 part glue. Whisk until it's evenly mixed, then dip your strips of paper into the mix and start layering on your project. Decoupage Paper Mache RecipeIf you want to skip all of the mixing and get straight to your paper mache project, try Aleene's Premium Decoupage instead. It works the same way! Decoupage is a good glue for paper, and it works as a sealer too. If you decide to use decoupage for paper mache, just make sure to brush some onto the object you are molding your paper to. Then brush more onto your paper once you have it pressed onto the mold. So easy, right? Feel free to add extra paper layers, because decoupage can be layered too! What's the best kind of paper to use for paper mache art? Soft paper is the best paper to use for paper mache because it's much easier to mold, and it absorbs the glue better for a stiffer hold once dry. Good paper options to try for paper mache are newspaper, tissue paper, paper towels, paper doilies, and even thin wrapping paper.Whatever paper mache recipe you decide to try, remember to make sure you use a glue that dries clear (most do, but it's good to double check). This makes a better base for painting your paper mache project! We're now feeling inspired to start a new project, how about you? Make sure to share your Aleene's glue creations with us on social by tagging us @aleenesdiy!

DIY Book Page Pumpkin

It’s almost that time of year again! The cooler weather, changing colors, and pumpkin spice lattes. Oh fall how I love you so. There is no doubt pumpkins are a familiar sight this time of year and today I’m sharing how to bring some fall decor to your home with a few supplies a book and Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue. What you need: Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue Paperback book Craft knife Scissors Pencil Self-healing cutting mat Painter's sponge Craft Paint Twine Tree twigs or cinnamon sticks First thing you’ll have to do is to remove the front and back cover. Sketch out a pumpkin to fit the size of your book when folded this will be your cutting template. You can also just print out a pumpkin and modify the image to fit your book. Fold the pumpkin sketch in half; you’re only going to use one half of the template. Before cutting out the template, make sure the pumpkin half will actually fit within the book you plan to cut. Trim the template accordingly to get the perfect fit for the book. Slide the self-healing mat under 5-6 pages. Place the template on top of the pages trace with a pencil and carefully use the X-Acto knife to cut the pages along the line. Limit the number of pages you cut at one time to about 5-6. If you stack too many pages, the knife may not cut through them cleanly. After cutting the first set, slide the mat under the next stack of pages and repeat until you get to the end of the book. If you want to add some charm to your pumpkin, Fold the book and use a sponge brush to apply several coats of craft paint across the outside of the pages. Allow to dry. Use Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue to connect the two sides of the book together along the spine. You may also want to glue the two end pages together for a better hold. Save

Make Your Own Easy Painted Prints with Tulip

What’s a simple way to spruce up something plain? With painted prints, of course! Whether you prefer bold animal prints or lush botanical prints, we’ve got something everyone can vibe with. Get inspired with this list of easy painted prints, made with Tulip Paints! Featured Projects: Painted cactus print shoes Painted flower print hat Painted constellation print phone case Painted rainbow print backpack Painted leopard print shoes Painted mushroom and flower print shoes Painted fern print tote bag Painted butterfly print apron Painted smiley face and polka dot print pajamas Painted glitter gingham print stockings Painted retro print tote bag Painted confetti print socks Painted abstract print throw pillow Painted line art print yoga mat Painted ombré tie-dye print shoes Painted Cactus Print Shoes Put a little pep in your step with these cute cactus kicks! It’s easy to make your own painted print shoes with Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paint. Play around with the palette to create colorful, flowering cacti! Painted Floral Print Baseball Cap With sweltering summer days approaching, you’ll need a good hat to shade you from the heat. Add some style to your cap with floral painted prints! There’s a wide spectrum of Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints to choose from, so pick your favorite colors and create your own wearable bouquet! Painted Constellation Print Phone Case Looking for a painted print that’s a little more subtle, but just as stylish? You’ll love this constellation print phone case! Just dot on some Tulip Puff Paint in metallic gold to create some sleek starry scenery on a plain phone case. Then connect the dots to create your constellations! Painted Metallic Rainbow Print Backpack Although we love a classic multicolored rainbow, we can’t get over how cute they look with glittering metallic paints instead! Bring some class back to the classroom and make your own painted print backpack with Tulip Gold Glitter Fabric Paint. You’ll be the coolest kid in school with your own custom print bag! Painted Leopard Print Shoes These pink leopard print shoes are perfect for the fashionista who loves to play with bold patterns! These painted prints are made with Tulip Puff Paint— the fine-tip applicator makes it super easy to paint on delicate details and designs! Painted Mushroom and Flower Print Shoes If you think you’re a pretty fun guy, you’ll love these fungi painted print shoes! Use Tulip Puff Paint to paint a vivid array of colorful mushrooms and flowers— they’ll stay puffy and textured for even more retro fun! Your inner flower child will definitely approve of how groovy you’ll look in these custom shoes! Painted Fern Print Tote Bag Be the most fabulous person at the farmer’s market when you bring your own eco-friendly, reusable, and custom tote. Forget about bringing boring bags with you when you run your errands— this custom tote bag adds serious style to your brunches, shopping trips, and so much more! The colorful fern painted print is made with the nature-inspired tones from Tulip Soft Fabric Paint, which plays perfectly with your eco-conscious vibes. Painted Butterfly Print Apron Spread your wings and try a new way to customize your clothes with fabric spray paint! This project uses Tulip ColorShot Fabric Spray Paint with stencils for an easy painted print. No need to worry about hand-painting the fine details—just place the stencils and spray on the color! This colorful apron is perfect for staying stylish while working in the garden! Painted Smiley Face Print Pajamas Stamp on the fun with this polka dot and smiley face painted print pajama set! The secret to this silly sleepwear set is Tulip Soft Fabric Paint, of course, but also potatoes. You heard right, those terrific tubers can be carved into pretty awesome custom stamps! Check out this tutorial to see how it’s done. Painted Glitter Print Stockings It’s easy to paint gingham prints with Tulip Glitter Fabric Paint! Alternate painting stripes in your preferred color palette for a glittery gingham print. These sparkling stockings look super festive, but that doesn’t mean you have to save this painted print pattern for your holiday crafts— try it on clothes, shoes, tote bags, and more! Retro Print Tote Bag The ‘90s called; they want their look back! This totally rad tote is a great painted print for anyone who’s nostalgic for the ‘90s. You can easily recreate this retro tote bag with Tulip Puff Paint. The puffy, dimensional texture makes this painted print look pretty fly! Painted Confetti Print Socks Want to add a fun and festive painted print to your wardrobe? These confetti print socks add a pop of color to any outfit! Use Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paint to decorate your socks with colorful confetti patterns. Pick your favorite palette and paint yourself a confetti party! Painted Abstract Throw Pillow This painted print is perfect for anyone who loves colorful home décor! Customize your own throw pillow with painted abstract prints using Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paint. This playful pattern combines soft pastel colors with bold, abstract designs. Painted Line Art Yoga Mat Customize your yoga gear with painted prints! This yoga mat gets a mini makeover with a simple painted line art trim. Tulip Soft Fabric Paint dries ultra-soft and flexible, so you can work out without worrying about your designs cracking, crumbling, or peeling! Painted Tie-Dye Ombré Print Shoes Looking for a unique way to customize your running shoes or sneakers? Give your kicks a colorful makeover with Tulip ColorShot Fabric Spray Paint! This ombré painted print gives your shoes a bold two-toned palette that you just can’t buy in stores. Use masking tape to cover any areas you don’t want painted, then spray on the vibrant ombré color! What other painted prints will you make with Tulip? Show us your style on social and tag us @TulipColorCrafts! Want more inspiration for your crafts? 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DIY Paper Christmas Tree with Tacky Glue

Looking for a cute craft to get you into the holiday spirit? Try making DIY paper Christmas trees with this tutorial from @cheerfulvibes_byvanessa! These minimalist paper Christmas trees are a fun craft for all ages and they’re super easy to make, thanks to Aleene’s Clear Gel Tacky Glue! Try making these trees in all sorts of colors to match your holiday décor! Tag us on social media @aleenesdiy and show us your DIY paper Christmas trees and other homemade holiday décor! What you need: Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paint in Gold Cardstock Miniature wooden stars Toothpicks Pencil Scissors Step 1 Fold a piece cardstock in half and trace a tree shape with a pencil, using a stencil if needed. Use scissors to cut along the line, keeping the folded edge intact. Repeat to make at least 8 pairs of paper Christmas tree leaves. Step 2 Keep the leaves folded and apply Aleenes Clear Gel Tacky Glue to the top side. Press another set of leaves directly on top and hold in place to secure. Repeat with all of your cardstock leaves, then open up your paper Christmas tree and apply glue to the last set of adjoining leaves. Step 3 Brush on a bit of gold paint on the edges of your leaves and on your wooden star. Glue the star onto a toothpick for extra stability, then place it atop your paper Christmas tree!

Easy Paper Craft for Kids: Sun and Rainbow

Keep your kiddos in a sunny state of mind no matter what the weather’s like outside! This easy paper craft for kids turns a paper plate and buttons into sunshine and rainbows with a little help from nontoxic & kid-friendly Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue. Get the tutorial from Ivy Pink Made, then gather up your little ones for a bright and colorful new crafting adventure! What you need: - Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue - Paper plate - Yellow cardstock - Buttons in rainbow colors - Twill ribbon - Acrylic paint – yellow - Foam brush - Scissors - Permanent marker - Googly eyesStep 1 For this easy paper craft for kids, have the kids start by sorting the buttons into the same color families. Step 2 Cut strands of twill ribbon to whatever length the kids would like for their sun, then glue various buttons of the same color family down the length of each ribbon and let dry. Step 3 Use a foam brush and yellow acrylic paint to paint the back side of the paper plate yellow. Once its dry, cut the plate in half. Step 4 Next cut triangles from the yellow cardstock and glue around the top rim of the painted plate. Step 5 Glue the ribbon strands with buttons to the base of the plate. Let dry completely. Step 6 To finish this easy paper craft for kids, glue googly eyes onto the sun and use a marker to draw a smile below the eyes. Glue a button on each side of the smile to create dimples. Step 7: And thats it! Hang this sun and rainbow easy paper craft for kids in a place where it can spread sunshine and cheer every time they see it! What kids crafts is your family making with Aleenes Glues? Tag us on social @aleenesdiy and share with us!

How To Make Paper Christmas Trees

Luminaries are a great way to add a cozy glow to your holiday décor, and they don’t have to be expensive. Craft Box Girls will show you how to make paper Christmas trees you can use as luminaries or stand-alone decorations; you only need a few supplies, and Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue, of course. They’re perfect for adorning your mantle or table with merry & bright cheer this season! What you need: - Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue - Square sheets of card stock paper – Christmas colors and themes - Scissors - Ribbons - Sequin strandsStep 1: You only need a few simple supplies for this easy tutorial on how to make paper Christmas trees! Choose your favorite holiday-themed card stock papers and ribbons to start with. Step 2: To begin, fold a large square sheet of paper from corner to opposite corner to create a triangle. Step 3: Fold the bottom of the triangle over again towards the opposite corner, keeping a sharp point on one end. (This will be the top of your tree.) Fold over once more. Step 4: Unfold your paper so its back into a square shape with defined folds. Step 5: Following the existing folds as a guideline, accordion fold the sheet of paper over and under until you reach the other side. This will help create stability and dimension for your paper Christmas trees. Step 6: Cut a straight edge along the bottom of your folded triangle to form the base of your paper Christmas tree. Step 7: Now to turn your paper Christmas tree into a luminary! Starting on one of your folded sides, cut a slightly curved line into the center of the folded tree (but not all the way to the opposite side), then cut another curved line towards your first cut, cutting out that section of paper. Repeat this all the way toward the tip of the tree, leaving space in between each cutout. Step 8: Repeat creating cutouts along the opposite side, cutting smaller sections in between the existing cutouts. Cut all the way to the tip of the paper Christmas tree. Step 9: Unfold your paper Christmas tree and apply Tacky Glue along one of the sides, then press the opposite side into the glue to form a dimensional tree. Let dry completely. Step 10 Cut a strand of ribbon and tie it into a bow, then glue to the top of your paper Christmas tree. Glue a strand of sequins along the bottom edge to complete it. Step 11: Now that you know how to make paper Christmas trees, you can repeat this process to create as many trees as you like! You can make them different sizes and colors; have fun with it! Step 12: Once your paper Christmas trees are dry, its time to set them up and set them aglow! Aren't they pretty?! Step 13: Did you like this tutorial on how to make paper Christmas trees? What Christmas decorations are you making with Aleene's glues this year? Don't forget to tag us on social @aleenesdiy and let us know!

Easy DIY Halloween Decorations

Spooky, chic, or seriously cute – whatever your preferred style, we have some easy DIY Halloween decorations to help get you into the spirit of the season. All of these project ideas require only a few supplies so you can save on spend, get creative and give your home some frighteningly fabulous décor this season. What you need: - Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color - Tulip ColorShot Outdoor Upholstery Spray - Tulip Dimensional Paints – regular and Glow-in-the-Dark You can’t have Halloween without cool pumpkins! Real or faux, pumpkins make versatile, easy DIY Halloween decorations; you can carve them, paint them or cover them in glitter! We’re obsessed with all things glow in the dark for Halloween, so this roundup of 5 glow painted pumpkins should help get you inspired for your decorating adventures this season. Up the creep factor on your sofa while getting cozy with a good horror flick. These spooky pillows make great DIY Halloween decorations and are easy to make with stencils and ColorShot Instant Fabric Color. Spray away, then get ready hug these pillows tight when the scary scenes are on! Visitors beware! Enter if you dare! This easy DIY Halloween decoration is the perfect way to greet visitors on your front porch. Turn an ordinary doormat into a spooktacular display featuring your favorite scary movie quote, an eerie scene and more with ColorShot Outdoor Upholstery Spray. See how easy it is in this tutorial! We mentioned we’re obsessed with easy DIY Halloween decorations that glow in the dark, right? These goblets decorated with Tulip Glow Dimensional Paint are perfect for serving your most flavorful Fright Night concoctions. Pour in the witches’ brew and toast to your terrifyingly good taste. For those who love easy DIY Halloween decorations that are cute instead of creepy, these wreaths should do the trick! See how easy it is to make your own with colorful fabrics, embroidery hoops and Tulip Dimensional Paints. Get ready for a happy – not so haunted – Halloween! Step 6: In case you didn’t believe us in the other two examples, we LOVE stuff that glows! Turn a plain set of mason jars into seriously easy DIY Halloween decorations with dots of Glow Paint. These Glow Firefly Jars can be used for storing treats, candles, or creating a cool Halloween display. We’re not sure what’s scarier, being in the dark or being in the light with this bone-chilling Skeleton Lamp! Give your lampshade a quick makeover with ColorShot Instant Fabric Color and some cobwebs for an easy DIY Halloween decoration that’ll have your family screaming every time they turn ON the lights instead of OFF! Your collection of easy DIY Halloween decorations wouldn’t be complete without something witchy brewing. Turn a pumpkin into a spellbindingly creative display with Puff Paints and a pointy hat – perfect for enchanting trick-or-treaters or your own little crew of boys & ghouls! Looking for even more painted pumpkin ideas? Check out this post (no carving tools needed)! We hope this post has you inspired to turn your home into a happily haunted house this Halloween! PS. don’t forget to tag us on social @tulipcolorcrafts to share your spooky DIY creations with us.

Bee Mine Paper Valentine's Day Craft

Are you buzzing around ideas for Valentine's Day crafts for kids? Paper projects are perfect for little ones, and this "Bee Mine" Valentine's Day Craft from 7 Days of Play is sweet as honey and oh so easy to make with basic supplies you already have at home (or in the classroom if you're a teacher). Round up your nontoxic Original Tacky Glue, construction paper and a toilet paper roll, and you're ready to create a cute Valentine's Day craft that can be used for play or given as a special Valentine. What you need: - Aleene's Original Tacky Glue - Toilet paper roll - Construction paper - Scissors - Googly eyes - Marker - Pen/pencil This Valentine's Day craft only requires a few basic supplies with an adorable result! You'll want construction papers in yellow, black, white and pink (unless your child wants to get creative with their bee and make it totally different colors). Cut a section of yellow paper to fit around the toilet paper roll, then cut three strips of black paper the same length as the yellow section. Glue them evenly spaced along the bottom of the yellow paper. Glue the yellow section of paper around the toilet paper roll. Cut two additional strips of black paper for the antennae. Draw two small hearts on the pink paper and cut out. Glue each one to the top of each antenna piece. Glue the antennae to the backside of the toilet paper roll. Trace your little one's hand two times on the white piece of paper and cut out. Glue each handprint to the backside of the toilet paper roll to create wings. Glue on googly eyes and draw a smile underneath with a marker. Let the bee dry completely, then it's ready to create some Valentine's Day buzz!

Paper Ornament Garland

A paper garland is pretty much a MUST when it comes to Christmas crafting with kids. Garlands are colorful, festive and super easy for all ages to make! This paper ornament garland from Project Kid will add fun holiday vibes to any space and you only need a few supplies to create it. Check out the tutorial then grab a bottle of Tacky Glue and get ready to get crafty with this easy Christmas project for kids! What you need: - Aleene's Original Tacky Glue - 2" circle punch - Cardstock in bright holiday colors - Scissors - String Choose any color cardstock you'd like for your garland; you can go with a traditional holiday theme or an array of bright colors. Have fun with it! To create your ornaments, use your circle punch to punch out two circles of the same color. Do this for as many ornaments that you want to make for your garland. Fold each circle in half, and use Tacky Glue to glue two halves of each circle together to form a full dimensional circle. To create the ornament hanger, cut strips of one color of cardstock, 1/2" wide by 1" long. Fold the strips in half and glue to the back of each ornament. Let dry completely. Cut a strand of cord as long as you'd like your garland to be, then string through the ornament hangers. Add a dot of glue inside each hanger and let dry to help hold the string in place. Look at how fun and colorful this turned out! Hang your paper garland anywhere you want to add some extra cheer this holiday season!

Paper Heart Wreath

This paper heart wreath makes a festive addition to your Valentine's Day décor and is easy enough for the kiddos to make too! You can stick to traditional colors like reds and pinks or get creative with a rainbow of hues. Grab a bottle of Original Tacky Glue, a paper plate and some card stock or constuction paper and you're ready for some adorable Valentine's Day crafting! Make one for a special Valentine, a favorite teacher or your own space. What you need: - Aleene's Original Tacky Glue - Cardstock or construction paper - pinks and reds or colors of choice - Paper plate - Ribbon - color to match - Scissors - Pencil Draw or trace hearts of all different sizes onto different cardstock colors and cut out. Cut out the center of the paper plate to create the wreath base. Glue some of the smaller hearts on top of the larger hearts to create layers. Glue hearts around the paper plate base, starting with the larger hearts and layering medium and smaller hearts as you glue. Let dry. Once the hearts have dried, flip the wreath base over to backside and add a dot of glue to the top. Cut a piece of ribbon and loop it to create hanger, then press the ends in the dot of glue. Let dry completely. Hang and enjoy!

Paper Halloween Trees

Who said trees are exclusive to Christmas?! We've noticed Halloween trees popping up more and more the last few years, and we have to say, we're screaming with delight over it! Whether your decorating style preference is silly, chic or seriously spooky, Halloween trees are so easy to customize; you can go as large or small as you want, any way you want – ornaments, paint, glitter – skeletons, gore, goop – you get the point. These crepe paper trees are perfect for a fireplace mantle or a party table centerpiece – because who doesn't love Halloween parties – and can be altered with whatever colors of paper you prefer (although we think black adds awesomely enchanting effects). What you need: - Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue - Sheet of poster board (1 per tree) - Masking tape - Scissors - Black crepe paper streamers - Assorted glitters - Sponge pouncer Roll poster board into desired size cone and secure with masking tape. Use scissors to trim bottom of cone to stand flat. Lay streamers out flat on work surface and use pouncer to apply dots of Clear Gel Tacky Glue randomly to several long strips. Sprinkle glitter over dots of glue and allow to dry. Shake off excess glitter. Starting at bottom of cone, apply a line of Clear Gel Tacky Glue around base and press glittered streamer onto glue line, pleating as you continue around cone. Repeat above step until cone is covered with streamers. Generously apply Clear Gel Tacky Glue to a small strip of streamer and mold onto top of tree to form a tip. Allow to dry.

Paper Plate Space Scene

Are your kids learning about outer space and some of its fantastic mysteries? There are so many phenomenons occuring out in that vast universe, explore some of these wonders like planets, stars and even extraterrestrials! This two part craft project starts with making planets from dried clear glue, then adding them to a paper plate diorama! What you need: Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue Paper cups Glitter Food coloring Paper plates Acrylic paint Stencil brush Embellishments like pom-poms and pipe cleaners For the glue planets cut some paper cups and add a little glitter to each cup. Put about a teaspoon of Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue into separate cups. Add only two drops of food coloring. Pour the glue into the cups with the glitter, it's important that you don't stir the glue and food coloring together, you want the food coloring to look swirly. Use a craft stick to gently even out the glue. Let the glue dry really well, this will take several days. When dry peel off the cup and trim the excess. For the paper plate diorama, cut the center of one plate and paint it silver. Paint a second plate black, add in some color if you'd like. Let it dry well. Splatter paint the background with a stencil brush and white paint, this will create lots of stars. Glue on your planets and any other details you'd like. Glue on the silver plate and add a little green alien to complete the scene!

DIY Paper Lavender Field Fairy House

If you love my lavender fields fairies then you'll love these enchanting fairy houses to go with them. There's a toilet tube underneath this printable which makes the perfect little material to make charming, magical houses from, it even has an upside down flower for a roof! This fairy house would make a great addition to your fairy garden, use Aleene’s Tacky Glue to add your own sequins, gems or tissue paper to make lovely lavender flowers growing on and around your fairy houses. What you need: - Aleene's Tacky Glue- Free fairy house printable- White cardstock paper- Toilet tube - Sequins or any embellishment to glue on- Scissors or craft knife Step 1. Print out the free fairy house printable on white cardstock paper and cut out all of the pieces. Step 2. Score the lines on the doorway with a craft knife or you could use something like the tip of a popsicle stick to score the lines. Scoring helps to fold on the lines immensely! Step 3. Decorate the body of the house however you'd like, be creative, I used sequins as flowers. You could even color and draw on top of the printable. Step 4. Glue one end of the flower roof and overlap the petals to create a cone. Step 5. Wrap the body of the house around a toilet tube and secure with staples, glue on the roof. Step 6. Fold the doorway on the scored dotted lines and glue to the house, glue on the small doorway roof.