Custom Graduation Cap Designs with Fabric Paint and Rhinestones
This tutorial from Oh Yay Studio will show you how to paint colorful graduation cap designs with Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paint, then add a sparkling finishing touch with Aleene’s Rhinestone Adhesive!
DIY 100th Day of School Shirt with 3D Dot Paint
Celebrate the 100th day of school with a DIY shirt made with Tulip 3D Dot paint and Aleene’s Dual-Ended Fabric Fusion Pen!
COLORSHOT Featured on KTLA: Back-to-School DIY with Maria Provenzano
We are beyond thrilled to announce that COLORSHOT Spray Paint was recently spotlighted on KTLA's Back-to-School DIY segment, hosted by the amazing lifestyle expert and author, Maria Provenzano!
Teacher Appreciation Day Gift Idea: DIY Gift Card Holder with Tacky Glue
Thank your favorite educators with a gift for Teacher Appreciation Day! Gift cards are a popular choice for educators, whether it’s to their favorite coffee shop, lunch spot, or department store. With a little DIY magic, you can turn any gift card into a thoughtful present! Add a personalized touch to gift cards and learn how to create DIY gift card holders with this tutorial from Oh Yay Studio. This easy teacher appreciation gift idea uses cardstock and Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue to create fun designs that any teacher can enjoy! Supplies needed: Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue Cardstock, assorted colorsScissors or cutting machineMarker and pensRulerGift card Step 1: Cut shapes from cardstock Use scissors or a cutting machine to create the cardstock shapes for your DIY gift card holders. This teacher appreciation gift idea features apple, book, crayon, lined paper, pencil, and star-shaped designs. Most gift cards are approximately 3 ½” x 2 ¼”, so be sure that your shapes are large enough to fit a gift card with space for glue. Step 2: Add details Use a pen and ruler to add details to your DIY gift card holders as desired. The lined paper and book designs will look especially great with this extra level of detail! Step 3: Apply Tacky Glue Use your Tacky Glue with the tip cut for thin application to apply glue to the edges of each shape. Each gift card holder is designed with a pocket to insert the gift card— do not glue the pocket completely shut! Step 4: Assemble Assemble your DIY gift card holders and press the glued edges firmly to secure the paper into place. Step 5: Repeat Continue applying Tacky Glue and assembling your DIY gift card holders to create as many teacher appreciation gifts as you need. Place your DIY gift card holders under a flat, heavy object and allow them to dry completely. Step 6: Personalize and enjoy! Once the glue has dried, use a marker to add a personalized message onto your DIY gift card holders and insert your gift card of choice. This teacher appreciation gift idea is great for all the educators in your child’s life, from teachers to aides, admins, specialists, and more! What other teacher appreciation gift ideas will you bring to life with Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue? Show us how you’re celebrating your favorite educators with Aleene’s and tag us on social media @AleenesDIY! Get inspired for your next Tacky Glue DIY and check out the links below! Shop Tacky Glue Explore Tacky Glue DIYs Aleene’s FAQs
13 Back to School Craft Ideas for Home or the Classroom
The school season is almost here and it's time to start prepping! Whether kids will be learning from home or the classroom this year, these back to school craft ideas can help. Read on to see how you can set up a learning station, create a counting activity and more! With a bit of creativity and Aleene's glues, your student will be ready to hit the books! 1. No-Sew Backpack Makeovers Back to school? More like back to cool! Send your kiddos back to school in style and make old backpacks new again with a no-sew backpack makeover. That's right, there's no sewing necessary to create cute customized bags-- just Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive! Whether you add colorful trims or create a fun monster-themed design, the kids will have lots of fun with this back to school craft idea. 2. Chalkboard Frame This adorable back to school craft idea is a great way to celebrate the first day of school. Get the kids in on the crafty fun using just a few supplies and Aleene's Original Tacky Glue. They can hold up their frame for first day of school photos, hang in their home learning space, or even give as a gift to their new teacher. 3. Personalized Backpack Whether they're off to class or a learning date with a classmate, kids need a backpack to carry their stuff! Add a personal touch to their bag like their name or even a favorite word or quote. This back to school craft idea is super easy to DIY with Aleene's Foiling Glue and metallic deco foil. Your student will love having a backpack made special just for them! 4. Monster Knee Patches Wear and tear happens, but don't toss those old school clothes if they still fit. Patch them up in a fun way with this back to school craft idea! Create cute monster patches using felt and Aleene's Super Fabric Adhesive. Not into monsters? Try animals and other critters instead. Patches are a great way to give clothing some extra life! 5. Butterfly Pencil Topper This back to school craft idea will make schoolwork a little more magical. Inspire your child's imagination as they write with a sweet butterfly pencil topper. Made with papers, pipe cleaners and Original Tacky Glue, this craft will help your student spread their wings during the school year. Make other shapes and critters to keep their creativity going! 6. Easy DIY Friendship Bracelets Nothing says best friends like sharing homemade friendship bracelets! This back to school craft idea is great for kids to make with their friends so that they know their best buds always have their back. You'll just need some beads, embroidery floss, and Aleene's Fabric Fusion. Gather the whole gang to get in on the bracelet-making fun! 7. Classroom or Learning Space Banner Even if your child will be learning from home, having a space designated for studies is a good idea. This reusable banner can be tacked up in any space using glue dots made with Aleene's Tack-It Over & Over for a versatile back to school craft idea. You can customize banners for different classroom areas or hanging inspiring words at home for the school year ahead. And the great thing about Tack-It Over & Over is it peels right off when you're done using it! You can change out the banners with new options any time. 8. Counting Activity for Kids This DIY counting activity is a fun interactive back to school craft idea that helps your youngest kiddos learn their numbers. And since it's made with kid-friendly craft supplies and nontoxic Original Tacky Glue, your little one can even help you make it! Once the creative part is done, they can get to work on becoming a future math genius. 9. Matching Backpack and Tablet Case Here's another back to school craft idea for customizing your backpack! Create floral felt patches in lots of bright colors for a fun way to inspire your student to keep blooming in the new school year. (And there's no need to know how to sew when you use Aleene's Permanent Fabric Glue.) Since it's an easy upgrade, you can make a matching tablet or laptop case too! This idea works for any style of patches if your student isn't into flowers. Get creative and come up with some other A+ ideas! 10. Photo Transfer Notebooks Notebooks are a back to school MUST, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring! Use Aleene's Premium Decoupage to transfer favorite photo prints onto canvas notebooks for an easy way to make your student smile, even when they have to take notes. 11. Rhinestone Embellished Gear Bling out back to school style with a little help from Liquid Fusion Performance Adhesive! From rhinestone-embellished shoes to a sparkling phone case and coffee with a side of sparkle, your student will shine without spending a fortune. Gems are such a simple way to give last year's gear fab new looks. 12. DIY Unicorn Backpack Head back to school with a backpack that's just as unique as you are! This unicorn backpack DIY uses Aleene's Quick Dry Fabric Fusion for a gorgeous one-of-a-kind craft. School might be a little more exciting if you felt like a magical unicorn walking around campus everyday, don't you think? 13. Shadowbox Teacher Gift Get extra credit from this year's new teacher with a custom gift made extra personal with Aleene's Original Tacky Glue! Decorate a shadowbox with items that relate to their hobbies or teaching subject for a gift they can hang up or display on their desk. It's a crafty way to show appreciation for all of the hard work they do, and maybe they'll feel inspired to take it easy on the tests this year too. Do these back to school craft ideas have you ready to start prepping for the new school year? What other ideas are inspiring you? Let us know what you're making for school with Aleene's Glues using #aleenesdiy on social!
Back to School Craft Ideas for a Colorful School Year
It's never too early to start thinking about back to school. Tap into your creative side with Tulip before the break is over and send your students back to school with style! These colorful back to school craft ideas will prepare your student for another exciting school year, whether they’re back in the classroom or learning from home. What you need: - Tulip Fabric Paints - Tulip Fabric Markers - Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color - Paintbrushes, stencils, tape - Jeans, backpack, hat, leggings and other desired clothing First things first; every student needs a backpack for toting around their books and school supplies! Even if they’re learning from home right now, they’ll still need a backpack for study dates or when they head back to the classroom. Give last year’s bag a whole new look with mega sparkle from Tulip Dazzling Glitter Paints. It’s a great way to cover old stains or just to add some extra personality with dimensional glittery designs. Not into glitter? Try Tulip Puff Paints instead! Jeans are a staple in ALL of our wardrobes, so this back-to-school outfit idea shouldn’t come as a surprise! But you can give them a totally unique, one-of-a-kind makeover with Tulip Soft Fabric Paints. Splatter and sponge your way to all kinds of awesomeness for a pair of jeans that’ll be a new go-to for any day of the week. Soft Fabric Paints dry soft, flexible and machine washable to keep up with your kid’s busy school day. For those days when nothing but something comfy sounds good to wear, this back-to-school outfit idea wins extra points. Your child can throw on a bright & colorful pair of leggings and get right to tackling those math lessons! (And it’ll be even easier to transition from school lessons to sports practice without skipping a beat.) Personalize a pair of leggings the quickest and easiest way with stencils and ColorShot Instant Fabric Color. Just a few spritzes of color and your kiddo has a totally cute, comfortable new school outfit. Shine like a star in glitter-painted kicks that’ll give any outfit a cosmic boost! This back-to-school outfit idea is seriously easy to recreate on any pair of shoes. You can come up with your own designs, or fill in just the toe or heel of your shoes; the creative possibilities are endless! Try something new, have fun and let your personal style sparkle with Dazzling Glitter Paints or Tulip Dimensional Paints in cool glitter finishes. You may or may not have figured out by now that we’re big fans of tie dye here at Tulip, so of course we’d throw in a back-to-school outfit idea involving tie dye! If tie dye is in short supply where you live right now, did you know you can put a whole new twist on it with ColorShot Instant Fabric Spray? That’s right! Fold, swirl or crumple a T-shirt and spray on this user-friendly fabric spray paint for instant, colorful tie-dye effects. Try tie dye in a whole new way, PLUS you get a new favorite T-shirt out of it. Make one for your whole crew! It happens to all of us whether we’re a student in school or the CEO of a company: the dreaded bad hair day. That’s why having a hat that looks great on you (and is great for covering up unruly hair) is a MUST. Plus it’s perfect for covering up under the sun during sports practices and other outdoor activities. Have each of your kids decorate their own hats just the way they like with Tulip Fabric Markers and stencils. They can make colorful designs, words and inspiring quotes – whatever they’ll feel good in when it’s time to wear their hat! A denim jacket is one of those clothing items we can wear almost year round. It’s great for chilly classrooms or layering with sweaters when the weather gets cooler. Not to mention its versatility – a denim jacket goes with EVERYTHING. Take this back-to-school outfit idea and make it your own with Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints. Use stencils to create an inspiring quote your student will love to sport around campus, pretty floral designs or whatever goes with their personal vibe. No matter where the new school year takes our kids, they’ll be able to take it on with their own personal flair with a little help from Tulip! The 90s are back in a big way, and we’re all about it! Head back to class in stand-out style with Puff Paint jeans customized with retro flair. Abstract and geometric shapes aren’t just for math class, they’re perfect for back-to-school fashion too! Get out your Puff Paint and get creative with a pair of jeans you already have, so you can save that spending money for after-school fun. If you’re looking for back-to-school outfit ideas that pack a powerful punch, it’s Tulip Fabric Paints to the rescue! Personalize a pair of shoes with your favorite superhero – or super villain – for kicks that kick your style into out-of-this-world awesomeness. PS. This is a great way to cover old stains or shoes that are starting to look dingy but still have lots of life left. Back to school shopping can get tough when your kids can’t find anything that lets their personality shine through. So, why not let them create their own back to school looks? Tulip Fabric Markers makes it easy for them to design and create the shirts they want to rock at school. Let the kiddos fill their shirts with their favorite colors and doodles for a one-of-a-kind tee! Not only is this back to school craft idea full of fun and creativity, but it’s super easy for kids to do themselves! Speaking of notebooks, check out this back to school craft idea! Notebooks don’t have to be boring, so ditch the boring composition book this year and opt for this colorful craft instead! This custom floral notebook uses Tulip Brush-On Fabric Paints for its delicate designs. Not a fan of flowers? No worries— you can paint anything your heart desires! These delicious-looking donuts are a fun and colorful way to decorate your binder! Any student with a sweet tooth will appreciate a back to school craft idea like this. It’s so simple—just grab a pack of Tulip Puff Paints and paint those delectable desserts directly onto your binder! (And maybe stop by the donut shop afterwards too, because why not?) Maybe you’re not a notebook and binder type of student— after all, laptops and tablets have made learning so much more convenient in the last few years! This back to school craft idea is perfect for the college kids who head to class with only their laptop (and a spare pencil) in their bag. Decorate your device with colorful clings made with Tulip Puff Paint! Unlike stickers, you can peel and re-stick these laptop clings as many times as you want! How are you going to haul your school supplies around? If your answer isn’t “in an adorable matching tie-dye backpack and pencil pouches,” you should reconsider! This back to school craft idea uses Tulip One-Step Tie Dye for its bright and vivid colors. Create cool patterns with the glue resist technique for a one-of-a-kind design! What other back to school craft ideas will you create with Tulip? Share your colorful creations with us on social media and tag us @TulipColorCrafts!
Back-to-School Style Inspo
Published Date: August 05, 2021 With books, supplies, extracurricular activity needs and more, the new school year can get super expensive, super fast! Luckily, we have some ideas on how you/your fam/your squad can head back to school this year without breaking the bank! How, you might ask? Keep scrolling for some super stylish ideas to dress up last year's faded faves, for a whole new year of compliments you're about to rack up. Supplies needed - Your favorite Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit- Last year's clothes, shoes, backpack, etc. Instructions Tie-Dye Kicks Your squad will step on the scene in style with a pair of custom tie-dye kicks! You can tie dye Converse®, Vans® or any other keds you have your eyes on, just make sure they're made from natural fabric like canvas. Then brush, sponge or squeeze on the dye directly from the dye bottles; there's literally no wrong way to tie dye your shoes! Tie-Dye Backpack If you've gotta haul around books, you might as well look amazing doing it. Trick out your backpack in tie dye for a fun way to show your style across campus. We like the crumple tie dye technique and the bullseye technique for a quick and easy way to tie dye your backpack. Crumple Tie-Dye Galaxy Shorts The galaxy tie-dye technique never gets old, as far as we're concerned. Get cosmic with a pair of crumple tie-dye galaxy shorts that basically make every outfit look out of this world! Tie-Dye Sweatshirt A tie-dye sweatshirt is a must have for fall (or freezing air-conditioned classrooms)! Whether you feel like going boho or bold, make sure you have one of these around when it's time to bundle up. Try the shibori tie dye technique for a cool pleated look. Tie-Dye T-shirt Dress On those days when jeans aren't on the agenda, a tie-dye T-shirt dress is a fab choice for looking casually cool. Try freeform folding or the stripe tie dye technique for a fresh new look. Serious Style Envy All of this DIY tie dye should make your back-to-school style experience a little cooler and a lot more fun!
Make a First Day of School Sign with COLORSHOT
Even if your kiddos will be learning from home this semester, you can still celebrate their first day back to school! Norx in the Know shows you how easy it is to make the cutest custom sign for photos using COLORSHOT Premium Paint Products. You can make one to document their first day of the school year, then one for their last to compare how much your student has grown and changed throughout the year! What you need: - COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint in desired background color (Little Black Dress used for this project) - COLORSHOT Premium Acrylic Paints in desired colors - COLORSHOT Premium Paint Markers in desired colors - Picture frame with backing and glass panel - Thin cardboard cut to fit inside frame - Paintbrushes - Stencil (make your own by hand cutting or using a die cutting machine) - Tape - Paper plate or paint paletteCreate stencil using die cutting machine Before creating your first day of school sign, you’re going to need a stencil! If you have a die cutting machine, this will probably be the easiest and fastest way to make your stencil. If not, you can always hand create one on cardstock and use a craft knife to cut out the designs, or simply freehand draw and paint your designs onto the cardboard insert. Spray paint cardboard, then place stencil on top Before applying your stencil designs, spray paint the cardboard piece with whatever color of COLORSHOT Spray Paint you like! Once it’s completely dry, center your stencil over the top (taping in place if needed). Or if you aren’t using a stencil, here’s where you can use a chalk pencil to sketch your design before painting, or jump right in to freehand painting! Use your paintbrushes and COLORSHOT Acrylic Paints to apply your chosen colors of paint to the stencil designs. You can also use COLORSHOT Paint Markers for this step! Let dry and add a second coat if desired, and once completely dry, remove the stencil (if using). Write answers to questions with Paint Markers If you plan on saving this sign as a keepsake, you can write your child’s answers to the questions directly on the cardboard with the design, or you can save the sign for each year and write their answers on the frame glass with an erasable marker. That way you can change it out year after year with new responses! Place sign in the picture frame Now it’s time to capture your superstar student with their custom first day of school sign and photo. The school year will fly by, and before you know it, you’ll be snapping their last day of school photo with a whole new sign, and probably lots of new answers! COLORSHOT First Day of School Sign Now it’s time to capture your superstar student with their custom first day of school sign and photo. The school year will fly by, and before you know it, you’ll be snapping their last day of school photo with a whole new sign, and probably lots of new answers!
Personalize a Graduation Cap with Fabric Markers
Getting creative with celebrating graduation milestones this year also includes grad caps ... you can't have a proper celebration without the cap! Whether you're the special grad or the loved one of a hardworking student, personalize a keepsake graduation cap with colorfully fun quote art. Scribble & Script shows you how to up your handwriting game with Tulip Fabric Paint Markers for a great way to kick off creative graduation celebrations this year. What you need: - Tulip Fabric Paint Markers - Graduation cap - Chalk pencil (optional) Prep your Fabric Paint Markers according to instructions. You can always practice on a piece of scratch paper before getting started! If you don't feel comfortable freehand writing on the grad cap, you can first write out your quote art with a chalk pencil, then trace over it with the markers. Once you're happy with your design, let everything dry completely before starting your graduation celebrations! Who's ready to hire this amazing grad?!
100 Days of School Project Idea
If you're looking for a 100 Days of School project idea, you've come to the right post! It's something to celebrate, after all ... 100 days of learning ... and blooming! We love this T-shirt from Design Improvised using Aleene's Original Tacky Glue to adhere 100 blossoms to a T-shirt; it's such an easy 100 Days of School project for kids to make and they'll love wearing their own creation to celebrate. Looking for a different T-shirt idea? Check out this cute monster T-shirt for another option. Then grab your Tacky Glue and get ready to get crafty! What you need: - Aleene's Original Tacky Glue - T-shirt - Small faux flowers - Cardboard - Wire cutters Make sure the T-shirt is ironed smooth, then insert a piece of cardboard in between the layers of the shirt to prevent glue from soaking through to the backside. Trim the stems off of the backsides of 100 blossoms (if they have stems) and one by one, add a dot of Tacky Glue to the backside of the blossom and press in place on the shirt. You can do simple rows or create your own special design. Get creative and have fun with it! Let the flowers dry flat for time recommended on Tacky Glue bottle. Check to make sure they've completely dried. Cut out lettering in your desired font from the iron-on vinyl fabric. Iron onto the T-shirt. Once complete, this sweet shirt is ready to wear! Such a fun 100 Days of School project and a great way to celebrate 100 days of your child blooming in another school year!
3 Ways to DIY a Graduation Cap
Make your graduation even more memorable with a personalized cap! You will stand out from the crowd with an eye-popping DIY design. Aleene's Tacky Glue will keep your poppin' bling in place. Make one for yourself or get together with friends to make matching ones. These fun caps will made your graduation day extra special! What you need: Graduation Cap Aleene's Tacky Glue Glitter Ribbon Aleene's Fabric Fusion Faux flowers and leaves Chipboard letters Rhinestones Glitter Cap How To Make Glitter Cap Apply a generous amount of Aleene's Tacky glue to the cap. Spread it out with a paint brush to cover it completely. Sprinkle glitter over the entire cap. Wait until dry. Shake off the excess glitter and touch-up empty spots if needed. Use Tacky Glue to add a large ribbon bow. How To Make Flower Crown Cap: Clip the faux flowers and leaves into individual pieces or small groupings. Arrange the flowers in the design you want. Use Aleene's Fabric Fusion to glue the flowers and leaves. Use Aleene's Tacky Glue for any plastic stem parts. Words of Wisdom Cap Arrange the letters on the cap and make small marks with a white pencil to reference where to glue them. Glue the letters with Aleene's Tacky Glue. Glue on rhinestones with Aleene's Tacky Glue.
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