Our Story
A Creative Company
Trusted for Generations
Since 1946, we've been making it easy for makers, crafters, and
creators to bring their ideas to life.
Where It All Began
From a Fresno Workshop to
Millions of Homes
Paisley Crafts, LLC — known to makers everywhere as iLoveToCreate — was
founded in 1946 in Fresno, California. What started as a single product line has
grown into a portfolio of seven distinct brands, each purpose-built for a
different creative need.
Today, our products are found in homes, classrooms, and studios across the
United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Europe — carried by mass
retailers like Walmart and Target as well as specialty destinations like Michael's,
Hobby Lobby, Amazon, Walgreens, and Dollar Tree.
Our Journey
Eight Decades of Making It Easy to Create
Founded in Fresno, California
The company launches with a mission to make creative
tools accessible to everyday people — not just
professional artists.
Aleene's Tacky Glue Is Born
Aleene Jackson creates the original Tacky Glue — voted
America's favorite and trusted by generations of crafters
ever since.
Tulip Brings Tie-Dye to the Mainstream
Tulip one-step tie-dye kits bring professional-quality
fabric color to the consumer market, building what
becomes America's favorite tie-dye brand.
The Brand Family Grows
COLORSHOT, Puffy, Scribbles, and Create Basics join the
portfolio — covering spray paint, dimensional paint, beginner
crafts, and value-friendly kits.
A Single Destination for Makers
Many brands unite under ilovetocreate.com — one destination to
shop, learn techniques, discover projects, and find inspiration
across every creative category.
Meet the Family
Seven Brands, One Creative Home
Each brand brings its own specialty — together, they cover every crafting need from tie-dye
to spray paint, to trusted glues and adhesives.
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We make it easy to experience creativity. That's not just our mission
— it's the standard every product, project guide, and technique
tutorial is built against.
iLoveToCreate — Fresno, California, since 1946
What Drives Us
Built for the Maker in Everyone
From the first-time crafter to the seasoned maker, everything
we design is about lowering the barrier and raising the joy. Our
products work right out of the package, and our content library
of thousands of free project ideas and techniques means no one has
to create alone.
Trusted by retailers nationwide
Ready to make something?
Start Your Next Project Today
Explore our brands, browse thousands of free project ideas, or pick up the supplies to
bring your next creation to life.
