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How To Tie Dye Throw Pillows
It’s getting to be that time of year again where the weather starts cooling, and comfort and coziness are on our minds. One of the easiest ways to make your favorite spaces instantly more cozy is with throw pillows! Take the tie-dye trend from your loungewear to your lounge spaces with this tie-dye throw pillow tutorial from Mikyla Creates. Mix & match your favorite Tulip Fabric Dyes, then kick up your feet and relax in total tie-dye style. What you need: - Tulip Hot Water Fabric Dyes (desired colors) - Natural fiber pillow covers (100% cotton, rayon, canvas, etc.) - Rubber bands or zip ties - Mixing spoon - Salt - Measuring spoons - Large pots or metal/glass bowls - Sealable plastic bags Before starting your tie-dye pillows project, make sure you’ve washed your pillow covers (without fabric softener) and get that water boiling for mixing up your dye. Follow the instructions on your dye packet to mix your dyes. There are several ways you can prep and use Tulip Fabric Dyes to tie dye your fabrics. Follow the instructions on the packet to use whatever method that works best for you. Mikyla chose to use big metal bowls with boiling water for her tie-dye pillow covers. Before adding your pillow covers to the dye bath, you’ll want to fold and bind them using your favorite tie-dye techniques! Mikyla opted for the folding tie-dye technique, the bullseye technique and an ombre tie-dye technique. Follow along to check out each of these techniques, or prep your pillow covers using any other tie-dye technique you like. For the folding tie-dye technique, lay your pillow cover out flat on your work surface, then accordion fold from one side to the other. You can fold into as wide or narrow of sections as you like. Then accordion fold again from end to end so you end up with a folded square. Dip each side of your folded square into the dye bath, leaving the center without dye. Place in a sealable plastic bag and allow the dye to set for desired amount of time. To create a pastel look, Mikyla rinsed her pillow covers after 20 minutes, but you can allow the dye to set longer (up to 8 hours) for deeper colors. For the bullseye tie-dye technique on your pillow cover, start in the center of your pillow and pull the entire cover into a tube shape. Tightly secure your pillow cover with as many rubber bands as you like. Since this bullseye tie-dye pattern uses two colors, one for the center and one on the outer edges, dip the center portion into the first dye color. You can leave it soaking with the outer edges resting on the outside of the bowl for as long as you would like. The longer the cover sets, the darker the dye will be. Repeat with dipping the bottom part of the cover (outer edges of your pillow cover) into the other color of dye. Allow your tie-dye project to set for up to 8 hours in a plastic bag before rinsing and washing. For the ombre tie-dye look, Mikyla first rolled her pillow cover into a tube, like a sushi roll! Since this pillow cover also used two dye colors, first dip one end as far as you like into one color. Allow it to soak for several minutes up to several hours, depending on how dark you want your dye shade to be. Repeat on the other end of the pillow cover. You can do a half-and-half pattern, or more of one color on one side – have fun with it; it’s your project! Once you’re happy with your tie-dye pillow covers, cut off any rubber bands used, then rinse, wash and dry your covers (separately from other laundry). Once your tie-dye pillow covers are dry, it’s time to place them on your pillow forms! Aren’t they fun? Comfy, colorful and so cute! We’re betting everyone in the fam will love snuggling up with your fab new tie-dye pillows!
How To Make a Pirate Hat
However your family is celebrating Halloween this year, make sure it’s one they’ll treasure! Grab your first mates and get creative with this easy, affordable pirate costume DIY using nontoxic Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue. That’s right, no sewing needed! This tutorial from The Jamie Lynn Show will teach you how to make a pirate hat using felt and Tacky Glue. There’s no bones about it, this cute pirate costume will spare you from having to walk the plank this Halloween! ARRRRRRRE you ready to get started?! What you need: Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue® - Felt – black, white, red - Faux fur fabric (optional – for beard) - Pirate hat pattern - Skull and crossbones pattern - Eyepatch pattern - String - Hole punch - ScissorsStep 1 For this tutorial on how to make a pirate hat, The Jamie Lynn Show used red, black and white felt, but you can choose any colors you like! Draw your own patterns on scratch paper or print some you find online. Make sure to size your hat pattern to fit your child's measurements! Step 2 Fold your base felt in half and place your hat pattern along the fold. Using a half pattern with a fold like shown makes the process a little easier, and a little faster to cut out, and it's a great way to make sure both sides match evenly! Step 3 Use the pirate hat pattern to cut out your base piece and set aside. Step 4 Repeat this step for your pirate hat backside accent piece using a different felt color. Step 5 Squeeze a line of Tacky Glue along the top edge of your main pirate hat piece of felt. Step 6 Press your pirate hat backside accent piece in place on the base piece, with the top edge extending a half inch to an inch above the base piece. Let dry. Step 7 Flip the pirate hat over so the base piece is now on top. Use your skull and crossbones pattern to cut out the skull and crossbones on white felt. Glue to the front of the hat as shown. Step 8 Punch a hole on each side of the base piece, making sure holes are in the same place on each side. This will be for adding string to secure around your child's head. Step 9 Tie equal lengths of string on each side of the hat. Step 10 Cut your eyepatch pattern from desired color of felt. Tip: glue your paper pattern to the backside of the eyepatch piece for a sturdier base. Step 11 Punch a hole on each side of eyepatch and tie a strand of string to each side. Make sure the string is long enough to fit around your child's head. Step 12 If your child will be wearing a pirate beard, size and cut out the beard pattern from faux fur fabric. You can either secure it with string or use a skin-safe glue, like lash adhesive, to tack on to your child's face. Step 13 Find a striped shirt to complete the costume, and your kiddo is ready for some high-sea Halloween adventures! Now that you know how to make a pirate hat, you can make one for everyone in the fam to complete your crew of shipmates. Buried treasure optional!
How To Make Glow Dimensional Paint Bracelets
All you need is Tulip Dimensional Paint in bold neon glow-in-the-dark colors, some string, and popsicle sticks to make bracelets that stand out during the day and light up the night! Step 1 Cut a piece of wax or parchment paper large enough to work on, then cut 3 pieces of floss or string the same length for each dimensional paint bracelet you’re going to make. Tip: first measure your arm or your child’s arm to see how much length of string you’ll need to comfortably fit around your/their wrist. Tape the strands in place on your parchment paper. Step 2 Use the Dimensional Paints to create your bracelets! Apply the paint directly onto the string. Here it was started with a thick section of paint along the string to create a base for the bracelets. Step 3 You can add lots of different colored paint dots onto your base. Step 4 Or you can get creative with zigzags, squiggles and other designs. Try new things and have fun experimenting! Step 5 Once you are happy with your bracelet designs, let them dry completely. This could take more than a few hours depending on the thickness of your paint and the climate where you live. Once they are dry, simply peel them off of your parchment paper and they’re ready to wear!
How To Create Quote Art With Fabric Markers
We all need a little humor surrounding us to make us smile. It can even be just as simple as a favorite quote. Not often will you find your favorite funny quote already on a canvas ready to buy, but that’s okay. You can create your own using Tulip Chisel Tip Fabric Markers. Make a work of art all your own that shows your creativity all while bringing that oh-so-important smile to your face! Step 1: Decide on your favorite quote and trace it onto. piece of paper. Use a craft knife to cut it out to create a stencil. Step 2: Carefully cut out traced words to create your stencil for easier creation of your canvas quote art. Place newly created stencil onto canvas. Step 3: Use your fabric markers to fill in stencil openings with as many colors as you desire! Step 4: Remove stencil to reveal your newly created quote art! Step 5: Display for easy and daily inspiration!
How To Make Watercolor Designs With Fabric Markers
Create your own beautiful pastel projects with Tulip® Watercolor Fabric Markers. Step 1: Before you get started on your project, iron the pillow covers smooth and place wax paper inside to prevent the marker ink from soaking through to the backsides. Step 2: Choose your color scheme, then make lines horizontally across the pillow cover(s) using different marker colors. Step 3: Spray the pillow cover with rubbing alcohol and let dry. Step 4: Add more color – this time making much thicker lines randomly on your pillow cover, spray more rubbing alcohol (lightly) immediately after you draw a line, while the ink is still wet. The rubbing alcohol is what makes the color spread, so the more you spray, the more it’ll spread. It will also spread more if the ink is still wet. Keep adding color until you are happy with it! Let dry, then wash. Step 5: Decide the placement of your various trims on your pillow covers and cut to fit. Step 6: Glue trims in place with Quick Dry Fabric Fusion and let dry completely.
How To Create Fabric Marker Designs with Stencils
Personalizing your fabric just got a little easier! Use a stencil to help guide you while adding colorful designs using Fabric Markers. It's easy and you're almost guaranteed perfection every time! Step 1: If using a sticky stencil, peel off backing and press into place on fabric. Or, use masking or painter's tape to attach your stencil in desired placement on fabric. Tape helps secure stencil and prevent it from slipping while you are coloring in the open areas using the fabric markers. Step 2: Use Fabric Markers to begin coloring in the open areas of stencil. Get creative and try new color combinations! There's no wrong way to use color in stencils. It's totally up to you! Step 3: Carefully peel back stencil to reveal your finished design. Touch up any missed areas or add extra details where desired. Step 4: Take your personalized piece of art anywhere you want and take pride you made it yourself!
How To Ombré Paint with Fabric Spray Paint
Learn how to achieve the perfect ombré look using Fabric Spray Paint! It's easier than you think when you use Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color! How To Ombré Paint with Fabric Spray Paint Give everything a colorful makeover with Tulip ColorShot Instant Fabric Color! Are you ready to see how simple it is to achieve this pretty ombre spray look in your favorite color palette? Step 1: Choose your ColorShot color palette. Tip: Choose colors that blend together nicely and won't turn brown or "muddy" looking when the sprays overlap. Step 2: Tape off all of the areas that you don't want colored with spray paint. Step 3: Spray the first ColorShot color. Tip: Spray several light coats until desired coverage is achieved, letting dry between coats. Step 4: Spray the next color onto the remainder of the piece, blending some of the second color into the first as you spray to achieve an ombre look. Step 5: Before paint completely dries, remove the tape from masked areas. Let dry completely and wait at least 72 hours before washing.
How to Splatter Paint with Brush-On Fabric Paint
Want an easy way to add more color to your life but hate to stay within the lines? Have fun and splatter paint for a super easy way to create abstract, colorful creations. Add a little extra color to everything with this easy Splatter Paint technique using Tulip Soft Fabric Paints. Step 1: First, choose your Soft Paint color palette. Step 2: Squeeze some of each paint color into disposable cups or onto a paint palette. If you slightly water them down it will help for easier splattering. Step 3: Start with your first paint color. Scoop it up with your paintbrush and throw it down over your item to create splatter effects. Step 4: Repeat the process with each paint color until you are happy with the design. Let it dry completely, then flip over and repeat on the underside if needed. Step 5: Let it completely dry! Maybe you want to try placing a canvas underneath so you can capture all of the paint splatter for a cool art piece as well!
How to Paint Flowers with Brush-On Fabric Paint
These painted rose shoes are so fun for spring and summer, and are actually super easy to make with Tulip Soft Fabric Paint without using stencils. Check out this tutorial from Crafterward and get inspired to customize your kicks with pretty petals! This painted flower technique tutorial from Crafterward is really fun and it is actually super easy to make without having to use stencils. Step 1: Make sure your painting surface is clean before painting. If you're worried about accidentally getting paint everywhere, you can use masking tape to delimit the area where you will apply the design! Step 2: If you want, you can add a unique color to the background. We mixed White Soft Matte and Pink Soft Matte for a pastel color. Paint the background and let dry. Step 3: Paint as many red flower shapes as you like in different sizes. Use Brown Soft Paint to create accents for shading. Step 4: Create a shade of pink by mixing paints and adding a few strokes of this color around each flower for highlights. Have fun with it - there's no wrong way to do it! Step 5: Paint leaf shapes around each flower and add accent lines with black or a darker green. Let dry completely. Step 6: Everything's rosy when you have a fabulous flower design, What are you waiting for? Grab your paints and let your creativity bloom!
How To Spray Paint Brick with COLORSHOT
Spray paint is a quick and easy way to give items a whole new look without spending a ton of money or effort. If you're wondering how to spray paint brick to get the best results, we have some super simple tips for you using COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint for head-turning color that lasts. Make sure your item is clean and free of any dust. To create a striped design like we did, try using painter's tape to mask off your stripes at varying widths. Spray several light coats of color over your item, letting dry between coats. Tip: shake the can vigorously for at least 1 minute before beginning to apply color, then continuously shake the can of spray paint while applying color for best results. When you are happy with your coverage, remove the tape and let dry completely. COLORSHOT works permanently on a variety of surfaces, so feel free to go a little (or a lot - we vote for a LOT) crazy with color on your projects! Have we planted any colorful, creative ideas in your head yet?!
How To Paint Grip Socks with Dimensional Paint
Wondering how to paint grip socks with Dimensional Paint? Check out this easy step-by-step grip socks tutorial using Tulip Dimensional Paint! What you need: - Tulip Dimensional Paint in desired colors - Socks - Cardboard - Scissors Step 1: Cut pieces of cardboard to fit inside the socks you'll be painting. This will help create a smooth, stable painting surface for your Dimensional Paint, and will help prevent paint from soaking through to the other side of the socks. Step 2: Place the cardboard into the socks. Tip: If your socks are new, it helps to pre-wash them (without fabric softener) before painting on the gripping with Dimensional Paint. New fabrics are coated with a product called sizing that can prevent the Dimensional Paint from properly adhering to the sock fabric. Make sure your socks are clean and dry before painting on the gripping. Step 3: Shake bottles of Dimensional Paint and if desired, practice creating designs on scrap paper, paper towels, etc. Squeeze Dimensional Paint directly onto the undersides of socks, creating any designs you like, such as stars, bugs, animals or even words. Once you finish using the Dimensional Paint to create your grip socks, lay flat and let dry completely. Tip: If you aren't comfortable just freehand creating your grip sock designs, you can use a pencil or a chalk pencil to lightly draw your designs onto the sock fabric, then trace over them with the Dimensional Paint. Step 4: Once the grip socks are completely dry, they're ready to keep feet cozy and slip free!
How To Paint Leopard Print with Dimensional Paint
Wondering how to paint leopard print with Dimensional Paint? Check out this easy step-by-step leopard print painting tutorial using Tulip Dimensional Paint! Step 1: You can paint leopard print in any colors you like. For this painting tutorial, we're using the traditional leopard print Dimensional Paint colors of brown and black. Shake bottles of Dimensional Paint and if desired, practice creating designs on scrap paper, paper towels, etc. First, prep your brown Dimensional Paint and squeeze out abstract splotch shapes onto your project surface. The initial shapes should be very natural looking and easy to do. Feel free to experiment with your leopard print pattern and paint splotches in different shapes and sizes. Step 2: While your Dimensional Paint splotches are still wet, it's okay to start applying your accent color of Dimensional Paint (we're using black here). Use your accent color of Dimensional Paint to partially outline the splotch shapes to create the leopard print pattern. Do not trace the entire shape, just a random section of each splotch. Before you know it, you’ll start recognizing the leopard print pattern! Step 3: Now you know how to paint leopard print with Dimensional Paint! Wasn't that easy? Painting leopard print patterns on your clothing, shoes, bags and more is one of the easiest ways to completely change the look.
Modern Calligraphy Tutorial
Ever wondered how some people manage to have the BEST lettering skills? We teamed up with professional calligrapher Scribble & Script to create this lettering tutorial you can use for creating signs, invitations and other wordy projects. Say goodbye to basic and up your handwriting game with COLORSHOT Premium Paint Markers! These vibrant markers work permanently on a variety of surfaces, including wood, metal, plastic and glass - so you'll get to practice your new modern calligraphy skills on basically everything. Watch this video tutorial from professional calligrapher Scribble & Script for easy tips and techniques for creating modern calligraphy on your own projects!
Landscape Spray Paint Art Technique
You don't have to be a trained artist to create a cool landscape painting for your space; you just need some COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints and Acrylic Paints, and this tutorial from artist Stacie England. Wait, did we say landscape art created with spray paint? Yes we did! Read on for a quick tutorial then get out your spray paints and get ready to make some art that keeps you inspired. Brush a coat of acrylic paint onto the canvas for your basecoat. Spray the spray paint colors you would like for your sky onto the top portion of your canvas in abstract swatches. Using your palette knife, smear acrylic paint over the top of the spray paint swatches in horizontal and vertical movements as shown. You're basically creating a crisscross style pattern. Spray a horizontal swatch of the color you want to use for your tree landscape across the canvas starting with where you want your trees to meet the skyline. Repeat using the palette knife to pull and blend acrylic paint upwards over the spray swatch (to form tree trunks), then horizontally (tree leaves). Continue process, working your way down the canvas. Repeat until you are happy with the look, then let dry completely. Such a fun way to create landscape art, right? Thanks for sharing this cool technique Stacie!
Flower Spray Paint Art Technique
We talk a lot about spray painting items around our homes and offices, but we haven't talked much about art - until today. Spray paint is the easiet way to give an item a whole new look without spending much, but it can also be used on canvas to make super cool statement art for your spaces. We teamed up with spray paint artist Stacie England to give you tips and techniques for creating art with COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paints. Read on to see how you can pair acrylic paints with spray paint to make a vibrant abstract flower painting! First add a nice, thick basecoat of acrylic paint onto your canvas using a brush or palette knife. You can use any color you like; for the featured piece, Stacie used COLORSHOT Marshmallow Acrylic Paint. Next spray a circle of spray paint in the desired size you want your flower. Using a palette knife, begin smearing paint in a circular motion. Continue loosely swiping paint in a circular motion, allowing the base color to come through. Once you have your outline established, begin swiping paint in abstract petal shapes within the flower. It doesn't have to be perfect, loose strokes work just fine! Continue this process until you are happy with your flower shape. Repeat where desired in other places on the canvas. Let dry completely. Once your flowers are in place and dry, use a brush to add in other details like leaves or additional highlights or shading for flowers. And that's it! Such a cool way to create flower art with spray paint!
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