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Glow in the Dark Pumpkins

It's almost Halloween and you know what that means!!! TIME FOR PUMPKINS! Not just regular pumpkins, GLOW IN THE DARK PUMPKINS! Every year I look forward to buying tons of plastic pumpkins and creating new designs. I like the artificial pumpkins for the simple fact that they will last forever. You can store them in nice containers and re-use them year after year. How great is that!Tulip has an amazing glow in the dark paint that is the great. This craft is great for kids to do and you will watch the amazement on their face when you put them under or near a black light! Let's get started! Update: Since this glow pumpkin was posted, it's become the most popular post on our blog! YAY! You can also check out some more pumpkins I did HERE! What you need: Tulip Glow in the Dark Paint Plastic Pumpkins (Real ones will work as well but you will eventually have to throw them away, keep that in mind) Step One: Gather all of the Glow in the Dark paints that you want to use...here's a great KIT if you want a lot of colors to play with. I like adding all of the colors and creating a cluster of pumpkins. The more the merrier! Step Two: If you purchased artificial pumpkins I suggest painting them white. This is optional however the glow in the dark paint looks great on white pumpkins even when not under a black light. Step Three: If you purchases pumpkins with long stems you can easily cut it off and paint the tip to make it look more like a normal stem. This is optional. I used acrylic paint for my pumpkins but keep in mind you will have to add 2-3 coats in order to get a full coverage. Step Four: Once your pumpkins are dry you can create all the designs you want on your pumpkins. I wanted to make this batch fun and whimsical so I added dots, stars and spiderwebs with the Tulip Glow Paint! Step Five: To create this spider web effect you simple draw lines from the top of pumpkin stem to the bottom of pumpkins then connect each lines with little frowned smiles (at least that is my best explanation). How cool do these look in the end! It's so amazing seeing how they look when not under a black light then seeing them under that black light! It's night and day. This is also a fun project for the whole family. Everyone can create their own pumpkin then in the end you have a family of them that you can keep forever. Just keep adding to your bunch every year! Another tip is if you have a black light, set it up and apply your paint while under the black light. You can really see the full effect of the colors by doing this. This is optional however! This a great project to express your true personality. If you love polka dots, stripes, squares, x's and o'x or any other design now is the time to bring them out of your head and onto the pumpkins. Another fun tip you can do is paint the stem with Glow in the Dark Paint. It makes a huge difference when under the black light. How beautiful do our paints look under a black light! Great tip to do before getting started is put all the colors you purchased under a black light so you can see the full color effect before you create your pumpkins. The colors change drastically so this is great to do. Putting them to the actual test, under a black light. I am so pleased with how they came out. This Glow in the Dark paint is magnificent! I love how each color lights up differently. I think the green paint is my favorite. To me, it actually shows up the best under a black light. Keep in mind you will not always have the pumpkins under or around a black light so I wanted to show you a picture of what they look like in normal light. I personally think they are just as beautiful. I love adding embellishments to the pumpkins and nothing screams Halloween like spiders. Add a little paint on your spiders and they will add a nice touch to pumpkins. Don't you just love how they came out! You can make necklaces with these spiders, earrings, rings or even a cute banner! I think it's fascinating how different they look with and without the black light! Quick Tip: If you plan on making multiple pumpkins that will all go together, I suggest getting different sizes to put all together. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and I can't wait to see what you create for Halloween! Don't forget to tag us with #ilovetocreate on any social media site! Check out all of our glow in the dark projects HERE. Huge glittery hugs, JADERBOMB

DIY Glow in the Dark Spiderweb Necklace

Halloween is right around the corner, and you know what that means! Time to turn all things ordinary a little spooky, adorn your house with spiders, and of course create fabulous costumes! This DIY Glow in the Dark Spiderweb Necklace is easy to make and super fun to wear. Using Tulip's Glow in the Dark Fabric Paint, it's so fun and easy, so get ready to make creepy creatures and costumes to add a little macabre to this holiday season! Let's get started! What you need: Tulip Glow in the Dark Dimensional Fabric Paint Tulle fabric Scissors Pattern Wax paper Tape Ribbon Step 1 Print out your pattern and tape it down flat. Step 2 Place a sheet of wax paper over your pattern, secure it with tape. Step 3 Lay your tulle fabric on top of your pattern and wax paper, secure your tulle with tape. Step 4 It’s helpful to shake your tubes of paint before you begin to get any air bubbles out. You can also test it out on a paper towel first to get a feel for working with these paints. Be careful not to drag the tip of your paint tube along the fabric. Using your Tulip Glow in the Dark Dimensional Fabric Paint start tracing over the lines of your pattern. The colors I used are: Natural for the spiderweb Green Glow for the spider Pink for the center of the spider Step 5 Let your paint dry for a few hours or overnight to make sure it’s completely dry. Step 7 Cut around your spiderweb, trimming off all excess fabric. Step 8 Cut two small slits on either end of your spiderweb. Run a piece of ribbon through either side, you will use this ribbon to tie your necklace on.

Glittering Gem Mason Jars Lights

I've always been a sucker for interesting lighting. I love pieces that are conversation starters, are so unique that I often get asked where it came from and lighting that throws an interesting glow around it when lit up. These mason jar glittering lights are great for several reasons. They are solar powered so they can light up every night without needing to flip a switch. This makes them great for the outdoors. But bring them in next to your bedside table and you'll have a lovely glow with the most gorgeous colors splayed out across your nightstand. These are, by far, my most favorite mason jar craft of all time! Save What you need: For this project you will need: Aleene's Glass & Bead Adhesive (please excuse my well used tube :) Colorful glass gems (look in the floral department at craft stores and places like Walmart) Mason jar (smooth jars work the best) Masking tape (optional but helpful) Mason jar solar lights (see how I made mine for $1 here) Just a few short years ago you couldn't find too many colors of these glass gems. Since they've become more popular in craft projects you're finding some really pretty colors these days. I had a hard time choosing between purple or "peacock variety" that had purples, blues and greens. In the end I went with the simple purple and I'm quite happy with the results. Since the light cast by modern solar lights is more white than blue these days, you can get colors that are more true to the shade of your gems than in the past. Smooth glass mason jars are easy enough to find at craft stores and in the craft sections of stores like Walmart. While not completely necessary it does make this project easier in the end. These smooth jars can often be purchased singly. Begin gluing your stones onto the sides of your jar, taking care to leave the threads of the jar for the lid free. To be honest, it would be difficult to glue them there, anyway. While I was working on my jars it was storming and really, really humid which meant slow dry time. That meant that my stones would slip down a little bit and not dry exactly where I had wanted to place them. If you find yourself in a similar position, either due to working quickly or a humid environment, masking tape can help hold the stones in place as they dry. Once fully covered, before using allow the stones a day or so to cure. Add solar mason jar lids and you'll have the prettiest display at night without needing to turn anything on! You can purchase these at craft stores, or you can see how I made my own using Aleene's The Ultimate for only a buck apiece! With a combination of purple and clear stones I got a texture that can't be beat. They look wonderful when paired but are quite elegant when a single jar is placed, also. Take care to keep your jars from extreme heat or cold and they will last you ages!

Easy Popsicle Stick Art

What is is about wooden popsicle sticks that makes everyone want to craft up something fun? But hold on to holiday ornaments my friends, this is a project you will want to hang on your wall year round! Using regular pantry-grade food coloring and Aleene's glue, we can make a sophisticated art piece that is as easy as it is impressive. It feels summery. It feels coastal. It feels AWESOME. Want to make one? Come on now! What you need: Tacky Glue 20" square canvas 200+ wooden Popsicle sticks (you'll need more than you would think!) Food coloring Glass jars Water Mix 20 drops of food coloring with two cups of water. Repeat in five different jars to make 5 different shades of similar-ish colors. Here we made separate dye baths for kelly green, lime green, turquoise, aqua, and teal, but the possibilities are endless! Soak the sticks in the food coloring for one hour, flipping or removing half way through. Color intensity will vary depending on the water/ food coloring ratio. Experimenting and blending colors is a good thing! You may even want to double dip some sticks to get more color varieties. Squeeze an extra heavy line of Tacky Glue along the bottom of the canvas. Add sticks in an uneven line. Add a second round of Tacky Glue and add more sticks, staggering slightly. Repeat, repeat, repeat! Dry overnight, and dont forget the sides. Shazam! The more variations in color, the more elegant the final results. Hang, enjoy, and wait for your friends to be impressed!

How to Glue Metal to Wood – DIY Triangle Shelves

This project brings metal, wood and geometric awesome-ness all together to decorate almost any room in your home! What you need: 2x4 wood boards Aleene's The Ultimate Multi-Surface Adhesive Aleene's Wood Glue Decorative metal sheeting Staple gun Sanding block Wood putty Wood stain So the idea of making triangle shaped shelves seemed amazing but trying to actually, physically make them without any particularly fabulous math skills proved to be a bit difficult! Wanting 3 equilateral triangle shelves we had to put on our thinking caps to make things work. Once we figured out the math things came together quite well. To form each of our triangle shelves we cut 3 pieces of 2x4 pine boards into 11 5/8", 12" and 13 1/8". If you have a simpler way to form the triangles we'd love to hear about it in the comments! To make 3 shelves the same size as ours you'll need to grab two 2x4x8 wood studs. To achieve the proper shape, you'll want to cut each board as shown above. Each end is a 30 degree angle. We used a power mitre saw, but you can easily use a hand saw and a mitre box to keep this project incredibly budget friendly. Once your boards are cut they should piece together to make a triangle. If you find that one side is a bit too long to fit, simply use a sander to take off a small amount of wood at a time until the pieces sit fairly flush. If making multiple shelves it's a good idea to mark the backside of each set with the same number, letter or symbol to keep each set together. Piecing the shelves perfectly might be difficult if you have to keep grabbing piece after piece trying to make it work like a puzzle! Once all boards are cut you'll need to sand down the cut edges to make them nice and smooth. Place a healthy amount of Aleene's Wood glue on the end of your first cut piece. Place your pieces together to form the first part of your triangle shape. Add glue to your last piece and finally form the triangle shape. Continue for your other shelves and allow each to sit upright and dry at least 24 hours without being moved. To reinforce the glue's hold, use a staple gun on the 3 corners attaching where the two pieces meet. Apply wood putty to where your pieces join to hide the seam. Allow to dry completely and then sand smooth with your sanding block. Stain your wood and allow to dry 24 hours. This color is fabulously neutral Special Walnut and is a great color for wood. This is a decorative metal sheet purchased at Hobby Lobby using a half off coupon. There is enough metal here to back 3 shelves.They also sell these sheets at the hardware store but they are sturdier and more difficult to cut and much more expensive. Trace the outside shape of your shelf onto the metal. You can use alcohol and a clean rag to remove any permanent marker lines you might accidentally get onto your wood! Oops! Using metal snips (these are from the craft store) cut out the shape of your metal backing. Cut just inside the mark you made so that the triangle will fit on the back without overlapping the sides. FYI - this metal is sharp and will cut you. It is advisable to wear protective gloves and protective eyewear. Apply The Ultimate Glue around the back side of your shelf. Press your metal onto the glue and use weight to help hold into place. Allow the glue to dry a few hours. If using heavy items on your shelves, it is a good idea to further attach the metal using a staple gun tapped in each of the corners. There are many ways to hang your shelves but here we've used Monkey Hooks. These hooks are taken and pushed through the sheet-rock on the pointy side leaving a hook sticking out of the wall. The shelves can then be hung by the hooks as they come out of the wall. If you're slightly too high or too low, just move the piece up or down a slot in the pattern of your metal! Since the shelves are made from 2x4, they are fairly shallow. And, to be honest we were looking at them more as decor items with a strong emphasis on the metal backing on their own than hugely helpful shelves. The shelves work so well in the space with our lime green sofa and mid-century modern inspired furniture... ... and of course that cactus terrarium I made, too! For less than not that much money we have 3 shelves that you'd pay top dollar for in a store and we couldn't be more pleased with them!

Walking in Dad's Shoes Canvas Art

Any dad will love a special keepsake like this canvas art for Father's Day! Merge Dad's boot print with his little one's footprint using Tulip® Soft Fabric Paint for an adorable gift he'll want to keep on display long after your tot is grown and starting a family of his own. Pour puddles of Soft Fabric Paint onto paint palette. Brush Marine Blue onto sole of boot and press onto canvas. Let dry. Brush Mandarin Orange onto bottom of child's foot and gently press onto boot print. Let dry. Paint "Dad, you're my hero" or another phrase onto canvas around design. Let dry completely.

DIY St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt

What are you wearing for St. Patrick’s Day? Create your own DIY jersey style T-shirt with Tulip® fabric paints then head out to celebrate your festive creativity! Wash and dry shirt without fabric softener. Create and print out “ST. PATRICK’S” and “17” in a jersey style font to fit T-shirt. Place a piece of freezer paper over pattern and trace, then cut out with a craft knife. Iron pattern onto front of shirt, waxy side down to create a temporary seal. Place T-shirt form inside shirt. Use a sponge pouncer to lightly dab one coat of Glacier White onto shirt. Let dry and sponge on an additional light coat to create a vintage look. For more opaque coverage, continue to add layers of paint until desired look is achieved. Let dry and remove stencil. Share this:

Friendly Monster Valentine Juice Box Craft

Looking for a fun and easy way to spruce up any Valentine Party Festivities?? These Friendly Monster Juice Boxes are the perfect solution! They're way fun to make and kiddos can even help in creating their own monsters. Grab the supplies, and you will be creating in no time! What you need: -Aleene's Original Tacky Glue -Aleene's Instant Tacky Adhesive Dots -scrapbook paper in fun colors, black paper -googly eyes -heart punches or other embellishments, as desired -juice boxes Cut a strip of paper sized to fit to wrap around the juice box. Mine was sized 4.5 inches by 8.5 inches Place the juice box face-down onto the back of the paper. Wrap the paper around. Where it overlaps in the back, secure with Tacky Glue as shown. Use Instant Tacky Adhesive dots to easily adhere the googly eyes. Simply place the dot on the back of the googly eye and remove clear dot backing. Then place the googly eye onto the front of the juice box where desired. Repeat with various eye sizes and positions. Cut mouths from the black paper and adhere it to the bottom front of the juice box. Vary the looks of all the juice box monsters. That's all there is to it! Let your creativity run wild with all the monster possibilities!

Anti-Valentine’s Day Candy Hearts Shirt

Not everyone loves Valentine’s Day! Show off your silly sense of humor with this anti-Valentine’s Day T-shirt decorated with hearts that aren’t so interested in a conversation. Get the look with Tulip® Soft® Fabric Paint and a DIY freezer paper stencil. Iron a large piece of freezer paper to inside front of shirt. This creates a stable painting surface. On another large piece of freezer paper, sketch three hearts in a row, and desired anti-Valentine’s Day words below each. Or trace pattern onto freezer paper if desired. Use craft knife to cut out hearts and wording to create stencil, then iron stencil onto front of shirt. Use cosmetic sponge to apply Glacier White Soft Paint onto open stencil areas. Let dry. Mix Glacier White with Sunshine Yellow, Petal Pink and Grape to create a pastel shade of each. Sponge each color onto one of the heart openings. Add some Glacier White to Crimson Red and sponge the muted color onto the wording. Remove stencil and let dry. Use the paintbrush to create facial features on the hearts with the muted Crimson Red. Add accent lines around the hearts. Let dry completely.

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.

Emoji Christmas Stockings

Add some kitschy fun to your hearth this holiday season with emoji stockings! Created with Tulip® Dimensional Fabric Paint, Santa will give a thumbs up when filling these silly stockings with Christmas goodies. Cut out patterns with scissors. Cut out facial details with a craft knife if needed. Place cardboard inside stocking and place pattern on front of stocking. Outline with a Black Fabric Marker. Place facial details inside outline and outline with fabric marker. Working your way from the top of the design to the bottom, use Dimensional Paint to trace and fill in designs. Make sure all painted features are touching. Let dry completely, then remove cardboard from inside of stocking. Share this:

Happy Christmas Window Clings

Colorful, festive and fun, this Christmas craft for kids is always a hit! Use Tulip® Dimensional Fabric Paint to have the kids create their favorite holiday designs, then stick to the windows for adorable decorations everyone will love. Place pattern inside clear plastic storage bag. Gently press down on bag to remove as much air as possible and zip bag closed. Remove cap and tap 3D paint on paper towel to remove any air bubbles and try a few practice squeezes on paper towel. Outline your first color for your desired cling then fill in. Repeat with other colors until entire design is filled in. Note: Make sure all colors are touching so that one piece is created when dry. Let dry completely. Once dry, peel clings from bag and place on window. Share this:

Elegant Swirl Ornaments

That box of ornaments you bought last year still gathering dust in the garage? Turn them into elegant, colorful glass ornaments using Tulip Slick Dimensional Fabric Paint! What you need: Tulip Shiny Puff Paint Glass ornaments Bamboo skewers Foam sheet to stick the skewers into Ribbon (optional) Carefully remove the metal topper from the glass ornament. Keep this handy – you’ll need to replace it after the paint is dry so you can hang the ornament. Holding the glass ornament in your hand, start drawing swirls all over the ornament using Tulip Shiny Puff Paint. I like to start at the opening in the glass, where I removed the metal topper. Once you’ve covered about half of the glass ornament with paint swirls, it gets trickier to hold the ornament. Stick a bamboo skewer into a sheet of craft foam and slip the ornament onto the skewer. Continue adding paint swirls until the entire ornament is covered. Allow the ornament to dry for at least an hour before handling. Insert the metal topper into the top of the of the ornament. Tie a ribbon in a bow to the wire loop sticking out of the top of the topper. Then add a wire ornament hook and display on the tree. You can make sets of these in a single color, in multiple colors, or make the swirls on the one ornament with various colors of paint.

Winter Sensory Bottle

I have two little boys with strong emotions so we've been using sensory bottles for years to help them get a handle on how to calm themselves when they feel out of control. Turns out they work great for children and adults alike! I thought it would be fun to make different themed bottles for each of the seasons, beginning with this Winter Sensory Bottle. What you need: Aleene's® Clear Gel Tacky Glue® Recycled Plastic Bottle (label Various Glitter Food Coloring (optional) Warm Water Duct Tape Pour entire bottle of Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue into your recycled container. Keep in mind that adjusting the amount of glue you use will alter the time it takes for the glitter to settle (less glue = quicker settle, more glue = longer settle). Pour a dash or two of each glitter color. I added some fun snowflakes since I was making a winter-themed sensory bottle. Add warm water until entire container is filled and secure lid. The warmer temperature will help separate the glitter from the glue quicker. Use a strip of duct tape around the entire lid to prevent any accidental spillage. Fold excess tape over the tip of the lid until flat. Give the bottle a few strong shakes to fully incorporate the contents. I dare you to try and not be completely mesmerized by the swirling patterns! Your Winter Sensory Bottle is done! Now you can introduce it as a calming mechanism the next time one of your kids is feeling a bit out of control. The larger glitter pieces will sink within a few seconds and the entire bottle within five minutes. The perfect amount of time to calm any spirit!

Halloween Necklace DIY

Looking for a quick and awesome solution for your Halloween costume? This sparkly Halloween Necklace DIY was made with Tulip Dimensional Paint and it’s super easy to make with major results! Let’s get started! What you need: Tulip Dimensional Paint Rhinestones Freezer paper step 1 Use a necklace you already have or measure your neck to get the correct measurement. Draw a circle on your freezer paper the size of your neck measurement. step 2 Using your dimensional paint draw a line around your circle leaving an opening in the back. You should also add a little extra length so you can overlap it in the back when you’re wearing it. step 3 Fill in your necklace with extra paint. You don’t want to make it too thick or it will take forever to dry, but don’t make it too thin either or you’ll have a problem peeling it off your freezer paper. step 4 Create swirls and the design for your necklace. step 5 Before your necklace dries press your rhinestones into the wet paint. Let your paint dry completely before wearing. Carefully peel it off the freezer paper, make sure that it doesn’t fold over or touch itself or it will stick.

Vamped Up Vampire Lips Shirt

Get vamped up for Halloween in a top that’s frighteningly fashionable! Satisfy your cravings for fun Fright Night gear with a black top, Tulip® ColorShot Instant Fabric Color™ and a kitschy vampire lips design. Iron a large piece of freezer paper waxy side up onto inside front of shirt. This creates a stable painting surface and prevents paint from bleeding through to back of shirt. Trace vampire lips pattern onto another large piece of freezer paper and cut out with craft knife to create stencil. Iron stencil onto front of shirt. Fill in stencil area with several light coats of Gold ColorShot, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next. Let dry completely. Remove stencil and freezer paper from inside of shirt. Share this:

Last-Minute T-shirt Costume DIYs

We've all been there ... Halloween is just around the corner and you don't have a costume to wear. Maybe you forgot, maybe you've been way too busy to think about costumes or maybe you simply didn't care until you got a last-minute invite to a Fright Night shindig. The problem is, the clock is ticking and you need a cool costume. Well, don't fret my friends, we have four fantastic last-minute costume ideas you can make the same day as your soiree ... All you need is a T-shirt and Tulip® Dimensional Fabric Paint! What you need: Tulip Puff Paint T-shirt Who doesn't love watermelon?! You'll look sweet and summery wearing this adorable pink tee. Just a blast of ColorShot Fabric Spray and drops of black 3D paint will turn this shirt into a fun slice of creativity. Check out the video tutorial here! If watermelon isn't your favorite flavor, there's always strawberry! Drops of white 3D paint make this red T-shirt berry nice. If you're feeling extra ambitious, cut some leaves out of green felt and glue onto a headband to go full-throttle fruit status. Whipped cream optional. If savory is more your style, this fun play-on-words deviled egg costume is easy to whip up! Use matte yellow 3D paint and the paper press technique on a white T-shirt for egg-cellent effects. Add horns and a pitchfork and you have yourself a sinfully good costume. This is the perfect costume for people who need an attitude adjustment! Or really, two people who don't mind getting a little cozy for a while. A large shirt and any color of 3D paint are all you need to create this costume that's inspired by naughty children and clever parents!

Ghoulish Glow Goblets

What good is a Halloween party without some eerie ambiance?! One easy way to add a little bit of ghoulish intrigue to your soiree table is with glow-in-the-dark goodness! These glow goblets from designer Kristen Thompson have me wanting to hang out by the drink table all night. Even better, they're super easy and super cheap to make. All you need is Tulip® Dimensional Glow Paint and some glass goblets from the dollar store and you have yourself a project that's good til the last drop! What you need: Tulip Natural Glow Tulip Gray Glow Tulip Green Glow Glass goblets Before starting your project, make sure the goblets are clean and dry. Starting just above the middle of the goblet, use Natural Glow to create a wavy line with various peaks around the glass. Continue adding Natural Glow from the wavy line down to the stem of glass. Move your hand inside the goblet so you can add paint to the stem. Cover the stem with Gray Glow, blending into the Natural Glow at the base of the goblet with the tip of the paint bottle. Cover the base of the Goblet with Green Glow, blending into the Gray Glow on the stem. Let dry completely. Time to party!

Glow Firefly Jars

Go for the glow this Halloween with décor that stands out in the dark! Create fun firefly effects on mason jars with dots of glow-in-the-dark dimensional paint. Clean and dry jars. Use Green Glow and Natural Glow to create dots all over jars. Let dry completely. Share this:

Shimmer Heart Tie-Dye Tee

It's easy to wear your heart on your tee when it looks this good! Let your love of fashion shine with a tie-dye tee that's totally tricked out with glitter galore. Read on for the tutorial! Wash your T-shirt to remove the sizing from the fabric (it can prevent the dye from fully soaking into the fabric, so this is a very important step!). Remove your damp shirt from the washing machine and lay it out flat on your covered work surface. Using a washable marker, create diagonal lines across the front of your shirt. (Don't worry, the ink will wash out!) Pleat the shirt fabric along each of the lines and bind with rubber bands from the kit. Mix up the Turquoise and Blue dyes according to the package instructions, then squeeze Turquoise dye on one side of each of the rubber bands as shown. Squeeze Blue dye onto the remaining sections next to the rubber bands. Cover your shirt with plastic (or put in a zipper bag) and let set for the recommended time. Then rinse, wash and dry your shirt according to the instructions. Create a heart on a piece of freezer paper and cut out to create a stencil. Iron it onto the front of your shirt to temporarily hold it in place. Insert another piece of freezer paper or cardboard inside of your dry shirt to prevent glue seeping through to the backside. Working in small sections at a time, dab Glitter Bond onto the shirt inside of the heart stencil. Immediately sprinkle silver glitter onto the adhesive while it is still wet. Continue the process until the entire heart is covered in glitter. Then remove the stencil and let your shirt dry completely before wearing. Shine on, my friend!

Summer Days Tie-Dye Sundress

Published Date: July 06, 2015 Designed and created by Lauri Eaton Spend your summer in relaxed style that still makes a statement. Comfort meets cool with an abstract tie-dye design in beautiful shades of blue. Wash dress and leave damp. Lay out flat on covered work surface and smooth out wrinkles. Use marker to draw a few random lines and circles on dress. Pleat along these lines and secure with zip ties. Scrunch remainder of dress into random, flat bundle and secure with rubber bands. Mix dyes according to package directions. Apply Blue dye along zip tied sections of dress. Pour a small amount of Turquoise into extra mixing bottle and fill with water. Add additional dye or water to create a light shade of turquoise. Test on scrap fabric until desired shade is achieved. Repeat above step with Green dye. Apply diluted dyes randomly to scrunched sections of dress. Apply full-strength dyes sparingly to accent. Cover dyed dress with plastic and let set 6-8 hours. Remove bands and zip ties from dress, and rinse under running water to remove excess dye. Wash and dry dress as fabric requires.

Going Coastal Fabric Spray Tee

Stay cool in the crazy summer heat with clothing that's nautically nice! Stripes in shades of blue always remind us of beachy fun, even if we're nowhere near the sand and surf. Even better, you can make your own designer-looking threads for half the price in a few easy steps! Wash and dry a plain white T-shirt to remove the protective sizing from the fabric. (This is an important step because the sizing can block the fabric from absorbing the spray paint.) Then lay your shirt out flat on a covered work surface and add strips of painter's tape horizontally across the entire shirt. Place a piece of wax paper or freezer paper inside of shirt to prevent paint from soaking through to the backside. Spray a light, even coat of ColorShot across exposed fabric. Let dry for a few minutes and repeat with another light coat of color. Remove strips of tape and let shirt dry completely before wearing. Now you're ready to hit the town in cool coastal style!

Espresso Yourself Tie-Dye Tee

Calling all coffee lovers! Sip your on-the-go java in style with a tee that's totally you! Check out this tutorial to see how easy it is to express your love for espresso with a bright tie-dye T-shirt adorned with a cute coffee cup graphic. We know you'll love it a latte! Before you start tie dyeing, wash your T-shirt and prep your work surface with supplies from the kit. Once the shirt is clean, take it directly from the washing machine and lay it on your covered work surface. Scrunch the damp shirt into a tight bunch then bind with rubber bands to keep fabric scrunched tightly together. Add dye randomly onto scrunched fabric. Flip and repeat on backside. One you've added dye to your liking, cover the shirt with plastic to keep damp and let set for 6 to 8 hours or longer for best results. Follow kit instructions for laundering. Once the shirt has been washed and dried, iron it smooth. Transfer the pattern onto a sheet of freezer paper and cut out with a craft knife to create a stencil, then iron the pattern waxy side down onto the front of your shirt. Brush paint over stencil openings. Remove stencil and let paint dry completely. Now you're ready to put some pep in your step!

Rainbow Spider Tie Dye DIY

Published Date: June 24, 2015 Looking for a tie dye shirt that's totally original this summer! We think this super colorful spider technique over a rainbow swirl is one-of-a-kind and a fun way to stand out from the crowd! Here's how you make it! Instructions What you need:– Tulip One Step Tie Dye Kit (Neon 5 pack)– Tulip One-Step Tie Dye (Black)– White Cotton Tee Dampen the shirt and fold it in half. At the top, below the collar, start twisting the shirt into a spiral. Bind the spiral into a pie-shaped wedge using rubber bands. Mix up the dyes and dye in rainbow color order. Make sure to saturate well with the dye and let it soak into the folds. Now flip the shirt over. Dye the entire backside with the black dye. Saturate well. Cover and let set for 6-8 hours, then rinse. Wash and dry by itself.

Put Your Hand in Mine T-shirt

Put it all into perspective by making a daddy/child handprint tee. You’ll mark the moment forever with how little they are and give Dad something he’ll always wear with a smile. Iron a large piece of freezer paper to inside front of shirt. This creates a stable crafting surface and prevents paint from bleeding through to back of shirt. Pour Marine Blue onto foam plate. Have Dad press his hand into paint and then press hand onto front of shirt. Allow to dry. Pour Lime onto another paper plate and have child press hand onto paint and then over Dad’s handprint. Allow to dry. Use Black fabric marker to write “Dad” below handprints. Remove freezer paper from inside shirt. Share this:

Father's Day Handprint Canvas

Dad's day is right around the corner and if you are looking for a fun craft for dad to proudly display in his office or man cave, this cute canvas might just be a good bet! This is a perfect Mommy and me project that you can do together and you can easily modify this idea for more handprints if you have more than one kid too! And the cool thing is it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish! Dad's day is right around the corner and if you are looking for a fun craft for dad to proudly display in his office or man cave, this cute canvas might just be a good bet! This is a perfect Mommy and me project that you can do together and you can easily modify this idea for more handprints if you have more than one kid too! And the cool thing is it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish! What you need: – Tulip Slick Dimensional Fabric Paint in Black – Tulip Soft Fabric Paint in Royal Blue – Tulip Paintbrushes – Foam sticker heart – 12 x 12 White Canvas – Styofoam or paper plate Squeeze out Soft Paint onto plate. Use enough to generously cover the palm of your child's hand. Remove sticker from back of foam heart and apply in bottom center of canvas. Cover child's hand using paintbrush with the Tulip Soft Paint. Do this quickly because the paint dries fast. Firmly have child press hand over foam heart. Have adult help in this process to get a clean, unmessy print. Lift hand up to reveal design. If any areas are not defined after you reveal, you can use some paint and your paintbrush to touch up! Lift up foam heart. Have Mom help write the words "I love you with all my heart" above the hand design. We played around with uppercase and lowercase handwriting, but you can write it however you wish. If the child is older, they might want to write the phrase themselves with the Tulip paint. Just make sure they pencil on the design or practice on a sheet of paper before they start! Of course, let this project dry (it only takes a couple hours) before you "hand" off to dad! We think this project will definitely pull at Dad's heartstrings, don't you? After all, the best gifts truly come from the heart!

Chic Shibori Sundress

Whether you’re taking a stroll in the park or hitting the beach with friends, you’ll be dressed to impress in a DIY shibori sundress! Covered in beautiful shades of blue, this chic shibori dress is so easy to make with the Tulip® Shibori Made Simple Tie-Dye Kit®. Wash dress and leave damp. If desired, before dyeing, soak dress in mixed soda ash solution as directed in package instructions. Wring out excess solution and lay dress out flat on covered work surface, smoothing out any wrinkles. Lay shibori tube across top of dress and roll dress onto tube. Secure dress on tube with string or rubber bands from kit. Scrunch dress randomly towards center of tube and apply more ties as desired. Mix Blue dye per instructions and apply to scrunched dress, rotating tube and randomly saturating the layers of fabric in different areas to create pattern. Cover project with surface cover or plastic wrap and allow to set for time suggested in package instructions or overnight. After dye has set for time recommended, unwrap dress and rinse thoroughly under running water to remove excess dye. Wash and dry dress separately according to fabric requirements.

6 Ways To Transform Your Ornaments With Puffy Paint

Looking for some super cute ways to decorate your ornaments this season that won't break the bank? Whip up some adorable ornaments in minutes using a craft closet staple - Puffy Paint! Now, when we talk about Puffy Paint, we actually are talking 3D Fabric Paint! We make several brands of this paint, but recommend the Scribbles or Puffy Paint brand, which can be found at your local craft store! This pack is perfect for this project and gives you a wide variety of paints to get crafty with! There's also another 20 pack that has iridescent and glitter finishes you might like as well.Another thing to consider before starting this project, is having an ornament hanger on hand for letting your ornament dry. You can buy a 6 pack like this one on Amazon -or- make your own from a wire hanger. Another idea is to get a piece of foam like Margot did for her ornaments in this ornament post, then you poke wooden skewers into the foam. You simply let your ornaments dry upside down. There are a lot of possibilities for "puffy painting" your ornaments. Here's a few ideas that are simple and so easy to try! Add a few lines and squiggles for a super simple ornament. For this one, from the top, we drew four teal lines and connected them at the bottom of the ornament. Then in between each line, we added a colorful squiggle. It doesn't get eassier than this! For this leaf-inspired design, from the top of your ornament paint 4 one inch lines of dimensional paint like the 12-3-6 and 9 hands of a clock. Take your next color of paint and draw a petal leaf shape all the way around the first line of paint. Follow that paint color up with another color of paint, then another to make this pretty leaf-like appearance. You could also slightly modify the shape of this design by making it more scalloped and curved if you wish! Make this diamond ornament in minutes. Start off by creating your dots and diamonds in the middle of your ornament. We made seven going all the way around the ornament. Then we zig-zagged around those diamonds in an alternating color. After you've done that zig-zagged diamonds add another zigzag row to top and bottom. Accent with more dots! This simple ornament is perfect in polka dots! Simply squeeze on the paints in random dot sizes all over your ornament. If you notice, we chose to make our red dots smaller than the teal dots. It's up to your preference on colors and positioning, just make sure not to apply too large of dots, or your paint may start dripping down your ornament if too much is applied. These might just be the simplest snowflakes to make ever. Start by squeezing 8 dots in a circular pattern with the paint. Then connect each dot to it's opposite dot! Easy peasy. Swirls are so much fun to make and are addicting. They are kinda like creating loopy C's, G's and E lettering! Change them up by squeezing them clockwise and counter-clockwise, rotating as you go.The cool thing about using dimensional paint is that you can wipe it off if you make a mistake, so it's pretty much full-proof!What other dimensional designs can you dream up to decorate your ornament? We'd love to know in the comments below!!!!

Tie-Dye Cross T-shirt

Great for church camps, bible study groups and just because, this tie-dye cross T-shirt is fun to wear all year long! Combine your favorite Tulip® One-Step Dye® colors for this super cool cross technique. 1. Wash shirt and leave damp. Cover work surface with plastic surface cover and lay shirt out flat on covered surface. Smooth out wrinkles.2. Fold pattern paper in half lengthwise. It should be at least as tall as you want your cross to be. Draw a half cross along fold and cut out. It should form a complete cross when unfolded.3. Fold shirt in half lengthwise. Lay folded cross pattern along center fold of shirt.4. Use a washable marker to trace around pattern onto damp fabric.5. Starting at one edge of fold, pleat fabric along marker line, pulling fabric so that the marker line forms a straight line across the tops of pleats when entire pattern has been pleated.6. Secure a zip tie tightly along pleated marker line. Secure a second zip tie about an inch outside of the first one.7. Mix dyes according to package instructions. Apply Brown dye to body of cross.8. Apply Black dye to the space between the two zip ties to create the border of the cross.9. Apply random small drips of Black to the Brown dyed area to accent.10. Apply Turquoise dye to remainder of shirt. Turn shirt over and apply dye colors to backside to ensure saturation of colors.11. Cover dyed shirt with plastic wrap or surface cover and allow to set over night or for time suggested in package instructions.12. Remove zip ties and rinse shirt under running water to remove excess dye.13. Wash and dry shirt according to fabric instructions.

Sequin Bottles DIY

Add a little glitz and drama to your table centerpiece or décor with these pretty gold and purple sequined bottles! Making them is so easy and they'll be a talked about accent at your next party or event! And, all you need to make them are minimal supplies!What you need:– Clear Gel Tacky Glue – Wine bottles, clean and spray painted with your fave gold spray paint– Gold and purple sequins– Tilt the bottle at a 45 degree angle and apply the clear gel glue. Apply an even coat of glue (you will do this in sections). Sprinkle the sequins over top, spreading them out with your finger for even coverage. Once you have covered the entire section, lay the bottle flat with the sequins and glue face up for 5 to 10 minutes to let the glue set up. Once the glue is dry enough, move onto the next section!So pretty and easy and you make several for just few bucks! I'm all about a cheap yet chic DIY! Save

Spooky Eyeball Wreath

Looking for a super spooky DIY that will have all the neighbors turning their head? Make this fun, spooky wreath that will greet your trick-or-treaters and add a little fright to your front door! What you need:– foam wreath form– Tulip Fabric Spray Paint (neon colors)– Aleene's Fast Grab Tacky Glue– Black satin ribbon (3 yards)– 60-120 ping pong balls based on your wreah form size– Googly eyes– Paper towels– Surface cover or tablecloth (to prevent mess)– Elbow grease (haha) Wrap the satin ribbon around the wreath form slightly overlapping the ribbon as you go. Secure with Aleene's Fast Grab Glue. Lay down paper towels and spray your ping pong balls with the fabric spray paint. We sprayed ours with varying colors of orange, pink, and green! Once dry, apply googly eyes to top with the Fast Grab Glue. Add glue to back of ping pong ball and position on wreath. Add ping pong balls to the tops and sides, randomly mixing your colored balls. The more ping pong balls you glue, the more impactful and abundant your wreath will be! We love how this wreath turned out! Here's a condensed version of our project for you to pin or share on your favorite social media sites!Happy Halloween. Wha ha ha!!!!

DIY Incredibles Super Hero Costume

How many of you dreamed of being an Incredible when you watched the Disney movie for the first time or the 20th? I know I did! This Halloween you can make that a reality.. sort of! You can make a DIY Incredibles super hero costume super easily and in today's post I am going to show you how! Here is what you will need: A red T Shirt Tulip Fabric Marker Tulip Fabric Paints (Black, Yellow, and Orange) small paint brush A print out of the Incredibles logo from the internet scissors Step 1: Cut the elements of the logo apart so that each color is a piece. Step 2: Position the biggest piece (the black one) on the front of the T shirt towards the top. And trace around it with the fabric marker. Do this for each piece until you have the complete logo drawn on their shirt. Step 3: Paint in each section on the logo with the correct color of fabric paint. Your shirt is all ready! Now it's time for the mask! For this you will just need black Tulip Face Paint. Start by outlining the eye holes, then trace the mask shape onto the face and fill it in. It is so much easier them making a mask out of fabric and looks even better! This was such a fun costume to make and it will for sure receive plenty of compliments on Halloween! I think this would also make a sweet group costume if you and your friends are going trick-or-treating together or to a costume party and all want to coordinate!

How To Dye Sun Faded Patio Furniture

I nabbed an amazing piece of vintage patio furniture at a Salvation Army last year. The problem was the color of the canvas on the chair and footstool looked like it had been sitting in the sun since 1978. Enter Tulip One-Step Extra Large Dye. This was just what I needed to add a pop of color back to my chair and footstool. SUPPLIES – Tulip One-Step Extra Large Fabric Dye – Canvas Chair – Water Hose In most cases when dying something you would pre-wash it to remove any sizing. That was hard to do since the canvas was attached to my chair and stool. Instead I just rinsed it well with a water hose. While my chair was still wet I saturated all the fabric in dye. I let this sit overnight on the chair. The next day I rinsed the chair and stool well with a water hose until the water ran clear. Just to be sure no wet swimmers sat in the chair and walked away red I also gently scrubbed the chair with dish soap and water. My once faded chair now zings with color and looks amazing on my patio. Now I'm debating give my patio couch cushions the shibori treatment! Check out more fun from Jennifer Perkins on her blog. Head over to our TIE DYE YOUR SUMMER site for even more inspiration, how-to's, and fun videos to get you mega-inspired for some DIY summer fun!

Tie Dye Shirt Infinity Necklace

Published Date: July 24, 2014 Next time you have some leftover Tulip One-Step tie dye from your tie dye party, squeeze that dye on an old cotton shirt in your closet and turn that shirt totally new accessory you'll want to wear everywhere! This project is great for giving a punch to your little black summer dress or for adding a pop over a plain tee!Supplies:– cotton tie dye shirt dyed with Tulip One-Step Tie Dye – Fabric Scissors– Aleene's Fabric Fusion Cut 1" strips from the body as shown. You'll want to stop just short of the arms. Stretch out the strips, pulling as tightly as you can. Here's the t-shirt yarn we made from the stretched fabric! So fun. Next, cut a 1" section off one of the sleeves. Then cut the strip in half. Wrap strip around looped t-shirts and glue with Fabric Fusion to secure. Let dry.Wear it long or double it up and wear it layered! I love this project cause it's perfect for a girl's night in craft project...easy and simple and everyone can make one! And I even created a fun little graphic that you can pin and share! Happy crafting. Head over to our TIE DYE YOUR SUMMER site for even more inspiration, how-to's, and fun videos to get you mega-inspired for some DIY summer fun!

14 Fun Ways To Use Tulip Tie Dyes

Published Date: July 07, 2014 It's no secret that I am crazy about tie-dye and one of the biggest reasons I love being an iLoveToCreate blogger is for all of the tie-dye projects I get to do! And if you think tie-dye is just for tee shirts, well, you've got another thing coming! First up, are you looking to add some color to your bedroom? Why not tie-dye everything?! Get the directions from the iLoveToCreate website: Dreaming in Color Tie-Dye Bedding. Okay, so this one is by me BUT I had gotten so much interest in this project and the end results wound up being so awesome that I just have to share. Did you know you can tie-dye your embroidery floss? Get the deets to make your own variegated floss: Variegate Your Own Floss To be honest I've never owned a pair of Uggs because I kind of think they're Ugg-ly. BUT I love the way an old and wonr out pair can be totally reinvigorated (and the back tag saved from dye) with this interesting repurpose from HubPages. How to Tie-Dye Ugg Boots. Sometimes finding the perfect accent lamp shade is impossible. So why not DIY and dye your shade to something awesome, eye-catching and totally unique all at the same time? Full directions to make your own (which looks smashing in a mostly white room, too, does it not?) at iLoveToCreate: Shades of Moody Blues Okay, so maybe a laundry sack isn't inherently a fun item BUT this laundry sack totally is. I like this for several reasons... it's totally simple to make and it's eye catching which means that if and when the kids toss this around in their messy closet floor you'll be able to spy it pretty quickly. Fab and fun tutorial from Life Your Way: Make a Pillowcase Laundry Sack. Fringe art is crazy super hot but all I can think of seeing tutorials for are yarn. Which is awesome if you knit or crochet, but what if you don't? Do you really want to buy 4 skeins of yarn that you have no use for after you've taken out only 1/4 of it? But everybody has old tee shirts they can repurpose! I am in LOVE with this piece from Home-ology, Modern Vintage and I'm sure you are to. Get the DIY: Tie-Dye Textile Wall Art With tie-dye being so hot this summer, why the heck would you not want to bring this awesome trend into your home decor? Check out how Designs by Studio C did just that with this amazing tie-dyed upholstery bench. Tie-Dyeing Fabric for a Bench Seat I absolutely LOVE Frida Kahlo and almost all of my college art projects that dealt with using an artist as inspiration or to imitate as our own self portrait always went straight to the talented Miss Kahlo. So when I saw that Megan Nicolay tie-dyed up some doo-dads for a Kahlo-like 'do I thought it was just about the neatest thing I'd seen in ages! See how to rock this look: How to Make Friday-Style Braids Yet another iLoveToCreate post, this time from the talented Aunt Peaches, bringing color into your every day life. I mean, why in the world should hanging things be dull? Two-Tone Tie-Dye Clothespins. Leave it to the talented Crafty Chica to take on dyeing real roses. Yep, this super crafty lady actually tie-dyed roses! LOVE! See how to tie-dye up your own: Make Tie-Dyed Roses So if the first round of tie-dyed bed linens wasn't quite your thing, why not go a bit more subtle? Design Love Fest knocks this DIY out of the park super hardcore. In fact, I would snap these babies up in the store had I seen them. Perfection! Learn how to make your own: Tie-Dyed Sheets and Pillowcases I had one reason that I wanted to get back into tie-dyeing as an adult... I wanted to knock out some awesome socks! See how to do just that in the fab tutorial here at iLoveToCreate but remember, you need all cotton socks to achieve these amazingly bright colors! How to Make Tie-Dye Rainbow Socks Rag quilts are tops in my books. Add in tie-dye and I'm all about it. See how to make this fab throw, picnic blanket or bedding accessory with a super tutorial from My 3 Monsters: Tie-Dye Picnic Quilt Big props to one Miss Jaderbomb who totally rocked the tie-dye and panties. The idea is simple but the results are super fun. And while I've made loads of these under the seams cuties, I've never been brave enough to post a DIY - which makes this my favorite tutorial of this entire roundup! Get the tute: Cute Tie-Dyed Undies Tutorial Thanks so much for checking this roundup of tie-dyed awesome sauce. Head on over to my blog for even more round ups, tie-dye goodness and craft tutorials galore! Dream a Little BiggerHead over to our TIE DYE YOUR SUMMER site for even more inspiration, how-to's, and fun videos to get you mega-inspired for some DIY summer fun!

Fringed and Fabulous Tie-dye Tank Tops

Published Date: June 26, 2014 Designed and created by Lauri Eaton Dress to impress this summer in something fringed and fabulous! Alter an ordinary T-shirt into a colorful wearable like this tie-dye tank top you'll love to sport all season long with a pair of scissors and the Tulip® Artisan Tie-Dye System. Instructions 1. Prewash T-shirt and leave damp. Mix soda ash solution and soak shirt according to package instructions. 2. Wring out excess solution and lay shirt out on covered work surface. Smooth out any wrinkles. 3. Using sinew or rubber bands (included in kit), tie shirt tightly into a bullseye tie. The more bands you use the more complex your design will be. 4. Mix dyes according to package instructions. Use mixing guide enclosed in package to mix desired tank top color. 5. Lay tied shirt onto pastry rack over covered work surface. Apply dye to shirt, saturating it thoroughly. Cover shirt with plastic and allow to set 6-8 hours. 6. Rinse shirt under running water to remove excess dye. Wash and dry shirt as suggested in package instructions.

Double Bullseye Tie-Dye T-shirt

Published Date: June 25, 2014 Designed and created by Lauri Eaton Reach your creative target in no time with the Tulip® Kaleidoscope tie-dye kit! Color tees and more in a few simple steps – just add water, shake and apply! It’s easy as pie, or should we say, easy as “dye”! Instructions 1. Wash shirt and leave damp. Lay out flat on covered work surface and smooth out wrinkles. 2. Lay out a paper plate at shoulder and waistline of shirt. Trace around plates with washable marker. 3. Pleat along drawn line, drawing fabric into a straight line so marker forms a straight line along the tops of folds. Secure along this line with rubber band or zip tie. 4. Secure additional ties outside of first tie to create desired number of color sections. 5. Mix dyes according to package instructions. 6. Apply dyes as desired to tied sections of shirt. Cover with plastic and allow to set 6-8 hours. 7. Remove ties and rinse shirt under running water to remove excess dye. 8. Wash and dry shirt according to dye package instructions.