Spray Paint Canvas Art

I have a thing for spray paint and stencils (doesn't everyone and their madre? Right?).

So when I came across these new Tulip For Your Home stencils AND the new Tulip Color Shot Instant Fabric Color - I went to town making canvas art for my friends!

Click below to see how I did it!

Father's Day Ceramic Plate

Hi everyone! Kathy here! Today I have a really fun paint-on-pottery project that is perfect for Father's Day! It's a fun one for the kids to make for Dad! 

Here's how I made it and the story of WHY I made it!

Flashy Fabric Statement Rings

I have a huge bin of small wood pieces and finally found something to use them for - flashy fabric statement rings! These are a breeze to whip up and make for a great girls' night project! And I bet you already have most of the supplies on hand!

OK, let me show you how to make them!

Appliqué Tote

What do you do when you are an appliqué hoarder? You shut it down, that's what you do! But, what happens when you love all of those appliqués? That was my dilemma with my fabric stash and appliqués. I decided instead of tossing them I would glue them all on one tote bag! It created one bright bold statement that really represents my personality! I'm really happy I tried this idea! You just have to use Aleene's fabric fusion and put on some fun music and enjoy the therapeutic process of choosing designs and gluing them down.

See below to see how I did it!

Marker Makeover: Bedrest

Last week I was shopping at Target and came across a comfy bedrest. Aside from wanting to relax in it, I knew I wanted to give it a makeover with my Tulip Fabric Markers! And so I did!

Read on to see how I did it - I even have a video tutorial!

SUPPLIES:

Tulip Fabric Markers

Fabric Bedrest

Black Puffy Paint

Draw circles and flowers with the Puffy Paint all over the surface, then fill in with the Tulip Fabric Markers.

Then fill in between the designs with more color. 

The black paint is what ties it all together!

Here is my video tutorial!

Fused Ceramic Trays

I'm still going strong with ceramics! This time around, I played with Duncan EZ Strokes Translucent Underglazes, they are pure pigment and that got me pretty dang excited. I also had fun fusing these pieces together with Duncan French Dimensions to make jewelry or food trays!

Here is my video tutorial!

Puffy Paint Yarn Bowl

My crochet life is more orderly now that Duncan Ceramics now has a yarn bowl bisque design available for purchase! What the heck is a yarn bowl, you ask? It's a bowl with a slit cut in it so you can keep your yarn ball in place while you knit or crochet. My problem is when I sit down in front of the TV to crochet, my yarn bounces all over the floor, sometimes the dogs even grab it and all heck breaks loose. Now I can keep my yarn at my side with this bowl!

Whether you are into fired ceramics or not, you can make this bowl, read on to see how!

NOTE: To buy a blank bisque yarn bowl to decorate, contact your local Paint Your Own Pottery location.

Fabric-Wrapped Hangers DIY

I recently bought a package of wood hangers, and knew they would be perfect to make over. These fabric-wrapped hangers are super easy to make and look great because you have your favorite fabric do all the "wow" work! AND - it's a great way to use your fabrics scraps to make your closet more artful! 

Check out below how I made this one, plus some others too!

How to Make a Rainbow Drip Mug

Have you ever visited a paint on pottery studio and had no idea what to make? Here's an idea using Duncan Ceramic products and it is easy and fool-proof! Rainbow Drip Mugs! They are a fun collectible for artists and creative types and super awesome because YOU can make it!

OK, read on to see how to do this, I made a video to make it easy to follow!

How to Apply Sequins with Dimensional Paint

Last week I made an apron for Elena from Charity Wings to wear at the National Craft and Hobby Mega Show. I whipped up the apron, but felt it was missing something...BLING! But it was the night before I was to leave, so I had to think fast.

Read on to see my easy method to add some sparkle using Tulip Fashion Sequins!

Crystal Art Embroidery Hoop

I have a pile of embroidery hoops in my garage and decided to put them to work. Because I don't exactly have time to whip out a needle and thread these days, I went for a short cut - crystals and sequins! Perfect for this time of the year, right? 

Read on to see how I did it using Tulip Glam It Up Iron-On Crystals and Fashion Sequins!

Sugar Skull Tee-DIY

 Crafty Chica, Kathy Cano-Murillo has a new line of Day of the Dead crafting amazingness! 

If you have not seen it you have to go and check it out HERE.

When I saw this iron on Skull applique I had to make a Shirt. Not only does Kathy designs her own craft  line, she runs a Blog a Youtube channel and is a full time Mother and Wife. She is an inspiration to everyone around her.  FYI, it's available at select Michaels stores and will also be able to order online through iLoveToCreate.com and Amazon.com.

Crafty Chica Face Paint Kit

Get ready for Day of the Dead with this fun and easy to use Crafty Chica Face Paint Kit. Inside your kit you’ll have everything you need to turn your face into a cool Calavera for Day of the Dead. This is a great kit to use on kids, if you can get them to sit still. Let’s get started!

Day Of The Dead Faux Cactus Bookends

I love all things Day of the Dead. This rich vibrant holiday from Mexico has a beautiful meaning and adorably fun symbols. Leave it to the Crafty Chica to take sugar skulls to the next level. These iron on patches from her new line look great on a pair of jeans (just ask my daughter), but they also look good on a faux cactus planter.

Sugar Skull Necklace

I don't know about you, but my favorite part of Halloween is the day after -- November 1. Not only do you have a bucket full of candy, it's Dia de los Muertos. The day of the dead. A celebration of those who have past. It is equal parts colorful and creepy, and I for one can't get enough of it! Thanks to I Love to Create's new Crafty Chica line of Dia de los Muertos goodies, we can all join in the fun!

This necklace is easy to make, inexpensive, and can be worn all autumn long. It's the festive touch your outfit needs!

Crawling Ombré Dye Technique

This is more of a science project than just a crafty idea! I thought it would be fun to experiment with the osmosis process with Tulip One-Step Dye. The cool thing about this idea is you can do it with the kids and try out different thicknesses of fabrics, or sizes of bowls, etc to get different effects.

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I got so excited about this idea, I made a video tutorial!

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!

Wired Fabric Bracelets

This project started as fabric twist ties and morphed into these crazy wired bracelets. They are easy to make and fit every size wrist. You can make them long and skinny to triple wrap them around your arm or make a giant cuff. OK, let's get going with the tutorial!

Galaxy Glitter Goo

This week I'm at the iLoveToCreate Design Studio and Alexa asked me to whip up a batch of Galaxy Glitter Goo! I love it when I get assignments like this. This project is super fun to make for kids' sensory activities because it is super gooey and sparkly! And easy to clean up too! Read on to see how to make it!

Make Your Own Loteria Pillow

I love the look of the classic Mexican game, Loteria. It's kind of like Bingo, except there are tables of pictures with riddles instead of just calling out numbers. The imagery is gorgeous, and is always used in arts and crafts. So when iLoveToCreate came out with the new line of Tulip For Your Home and I saw all the motifs, I knew I'd be making Loteria pillow! Click below to see  how I did it - so you can too!

Drawing With Dye

Due to the lack of cool plus-size blouses at a lot of retail stores, I took matters in my own hands! Dharma Trading has a nice collection of plus-size dyeable blouses that work beautifully with our Tulip One-Step Dyes. Here is the finished look of a blouse I made this week while here at the iLoveToCreate studios! 

Read on below to see how I made it!