Tie-Dyed Leggings

HEY YALL!

It's Jaderbomb here with a little legging love! Now let me share this with you first...I am not your typical "leggings" kinda girl... I don't really purchase them because I usually can't find a pattern that jumps out at me and says "WEAR ME".... I used to think I was too old to wear tights...until I realized you are NEVER too old! If anything you should wear more tights the older you get! 

If you are unsure of ways to wear tights here are some ideas. You can wear cute shorts over them, wear a sundress over them or a cute little skirt! There are so many ways, y'all!

Today I am showing you how to take plain white tights and transform them into Tie-Dyed beauties! Let's get started. Stay tuned at the end and I will show you a picture of me trying on "jeggings" for the first time ever... drum rollllll haha! 

Five Ways To Beat Summertime Boredom with Rupert Boneham

It’s mid-summer and I’m guessing you’ve already heard “I’m bored” (ah…to be able to say this again!!) so I've put together the top five easy, summertime activities that will beat the boredom away! Take a look!

Beaded Fringe Tie-Dye Shirt

Beaded fringe shirts are such a classic. They can be awesome if done right! But they can also be flat out weird. Today I am going to share with you how I made my beaded fringe tie dye shirt that's pretty classy, if I do say so myself. 

DIY 4th of July Inspired Hat

4th of July is right around the corner! Can you believe it? Last month I shared with you a Firecracker Tie Dye Design and this month I wanted to share a DIY 4th of July Inspired Hat you can wear when you're sporting your Firecracker shirt! Let's jump right into it.

DIY Dip Dye Macramé Necklace

Get knotty and create one of the hottest accessory trends for summer a DIY Dip Dyed Macramé Necklace. Fashion always gets a little more relaxed and bohemian in the summer, so what better way than with a little macramé and dye to embrace this awesome trend. The Tulip One Step Dyes make this so easy to get just the right color without all the fuss. Let’s get started!

Cobalt and White Tie Dyed Skirt

I just love the look of white for summer, combine it with a contrast of cobalt blue and you’ve got the recipe for chic summer style. This Cobalt Tie Dye Skirt DIY is sure to become a summer wardrobe staple with it’s cool color combo and clean look. Tulip’s Tie Dye kits make it easy to create your own fun patterns and designs. 

Tie Dye Your Summer Demonstrations at Hobby Lobby

Have you seen the abundance of tie-dye fashion this summer and wondered how to do it yourself? Or do you think that tie-dye is messy and time-consuming? Squash those fears and learn the basics of tie-dye each Saturday at select Hobby Lobby sores around the country. Beginning tomorrow, designers at select Hobby Lobby Stores will demonstrate the Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit, sharing their tips and techniques to easy summertime tie-dye fun! Tie Dye Your Summer at Hobby Lobby tomorrow!!

Click HERE to see our full schedule of demos and if one is going on in your neighborhood.

Glittered Tie-Dye Totes

Last month I helped run a booth for the Tie-Dye Your summer campaign and we had leftover totes. These weren't normal boring totes, they were really nice ones - fully lined with a big roomy area for decorating. I knew I wanted to dye them, but to give them even more personality, I added some glittered elements! Here is a video I made showing the process! It was really fun!

Glittered & Dyed Shorts

Sometimes I get in moods where I just want to cover everything in glitter. If not covered, then at least trimmed, right? When I dyed these shorts, I felt like they needed some pop - more "wow" - hello, glitter! I know you're thinking - will the glitter wash off? I used Tulip Glitter Bond as my glue. I'm sure it will fade after a few washings, but all you have to do is touch it up and you are good to go, these shorts will always look as good as new!

 SUPPLIES:

Tulip One-Step Dye, either in spray or bottle

Tulip Glitter Bond

Tulip Fashion Glitter

Paint brush

Cotton shorts

Pant hanger with clips

Hose with spray nozzle

 1. Wash your shorts, leave them damp. Add water to the dye bottle and shake. Set the shorts on a plastic tablecloth and spray at the bottom.

 2. Well, I changed my plan. I decided instead of spraying the shorts, I wanted them to look dipped. Therefore I switched out the top of the bottle to a tip instead of the sprayer. I hung up the shorts using a pant hanger and dripped the the dye in an even row along the shorts. This gives it the dipped look. Drip, dip, it's all the same, right?

 

3. Let them set for six hours, then use the sprayer to remove the excess dye. This will prevent the dye from getting on the white part of the shorts. Spray until the water runs clear. Put on the plastic gloves that come with the dye and squeeze out the water and any remaining excess dye. NOW you can wash them in the washer on cold. 

 4. After they are dry, iron them and create a crease at the bottom of each leg. This will give you a nice, crisp guideline to add the glitter!

 5. Paint on a juicy layer of Tulip Glitter Bond and then pour on the glitter! Tap off excess. Do this for the front and back of each cuff. You can also do the belt loops too!

Let dry for an hour.

And here you go - ready-to-wear! To wash, turn inside out and wash in cold water. Hang dry. If your glitter fades after a couple washings, simply repeat the glittering process!

Shibori Summer Sheets!

Summer is here and my bedroom needed a makeover! I've been doing a new tie-dye video every week and now it was time to give my bed some rainbow love!

Here is what you need:

Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit

PVC pipe, about 24" long

Rubberbands and twine or string
Scissors

Here is my video on how to tie-dye your sheets! My suggestion is to get at least 6-8 bottles ofr a queen set, that's what I did. I LOVE how my sheets turned out. I decided at the last minute to use some Tulip® Fabric Spray Paint™ and add stenciled designs...

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DIY Graffiti Beach Towels

Summer is just about here, which means we'll be (hopefully) hitting the beach, pool, sprinkler...um, watering hose...When that time comes, let your towel show your colorful enthusiasm! I used the Tulip One-Step Tie Dye Kit to draw on white towels and check out the effect! I call them my Rainbow Graffiti Beach Towels! Here's a video I made with the complete instructions!

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Supplies:

Tulip One-Step Tie Dye Kit, five-pack

White cotton towels

Plastic tablecover

Grids to place under the towel so the dye doesn't spread underneath

Directions:

1. Wash the towels in the machine. Take them out while they are damp.

2. Set up the tablecover and place the grids on top.

3. Place the towel on top and smooth out any wrinkles.

4. Mix the dyes according to package directions.

5. If you want, sketch out your design first,or just free style. Draw on the towel using the filled bottles.

6. Let set for six hours, cover with plastic.

7. Wash in cold water. Tumble dry.

8. Enjoy your summer!

What would you doodle on yours???

 

DIY Tie Dye T-Shirt Bracelet

Tie Dye Your Summer is rolling on, and I've got a bracelet you can make in a flash with any tie dyed t-shirt!  This is a perfect Summer Camp craft for teens.  So easy to make and customize.  Tie dye a t-shirt, cut into strips, fold, glue and secure in fold over findings.  That's it!   It doesn't get much easier than that.  Tulip Tie Dyes are so easy to use, they're goof proof.  Plus how delicious are these vibrant colors?  Make an armful in a variety of colors and stack 'em up!

You will need:

White Cotton T-shirt (pre-washed)

Tulip Tie Dye Neon Kit

(Kit includes dye, bottles, gloves, sheeting and rubber bands)

Aleene's Jewelry and Metal Glue

Metal Fold-over Findings with Clasp and Extension Chain

Ruler

Fabric Scissors

Flat nose pliers

Wash shirt first to remove sizing.  Tie dye works best with natural fibers like cotton.  Wet shirt.  Use rubber bands to tie off shirt in banded sections.  Add dye to sections.  It's okay if this isn't perfect, trust me.  I used neon yellow, pink and orange.  Let dyed shirt set in plastic bag for 6-8 hours and wash and dry following instructions on package.

Measure a section of fabric that is approximately 3" wide and long enough to wrap wrist.  Your clasp adds about 1/2", so factor that in when measuring.  Cut fabric into four even strips.

Add a little glue along inside of metal finding.  Fold each strip in half and line up between thumb and forefinger.  Gently place in finding as shown.  You want to be sure the fabric sections hit the top of the inside of the finding so they're secured when closed.

Use flat nose pliers to compress finding over fabric.  You have to squeeze this really hard, so don't be shy!  Repeat for opposite side (try to keep the folds in the same direction on both sides) and allow the glue to dry overnight.

 These look best in groups, so make an armful!  I'm showing a group of three in the photos!

How would you style these bracelets?  Do tell! 

Visit Tie Dye Your Summer for tons of awesome DIY Tie Dye projects.  Come see me at DIY Doyenne for more simply fabulous DIY fashion and style ideas.

Cheers,

Madge

How to make a Tie Dye Doily Collage

Tie Dye Doily Collage

Jaderbomb for iLoveToCreate

I am always looking for a fun way to add Tie-Dye to my home decor. The colors are so vibrant when everything is complete. How fun will it be to see something everyday that adds pure happiness in your life. Since it's almost Summer I thought I would show you how to bring Tie-Dye into your outdoor decor. 

Let's get started because I am super pumped for you to make these! 

You will need:

*Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit :  (Red, Yellow & Blue)

*Vintage Doilies or new ones

*Craft Brushes 

*Picture Frames

*Fishing string to hang them on fence

*Lot's of LOVE

The first thing you will do is fill up your bottles with water.  What I love the most is the powdered dye is already in the bottle when you get it. There is a bold line at the top of the bottle that states how much water to put in the bottle so you don't have to measure anything. 

When you get your pack of tie dye there will be a pamphlet in it showing you different techniques you can use. I like to use this for inspiration and possibly create new techniques from the ones shown on the paper. I always keep this for future reference.

(Trust me it comes in handy, plus it's pretty to look at)

Once you have your design complete in your head put the rubberbands that came with your package on your doily. Have fun and put as many as you want.

I start off by getting an old platter that I am ok with getting dirty and stained. I have an old cookie drying rack that I bought just for this purpose. I like it because it is raised and allows all of the dye to fall into the tray. If you are doing large items you might have to settle for a piece of visquin.

Don't forget to throw on the clear gloves that come with your tie-dye. This will prevent your fingers from getting stained.

I started by applying yellow first on one end. 

Don't forget you can create "other" colors by putting these colors together!

*Red+Blue= Purple
*Red+Yellow= Orange
*Blue+Yellow=Green
*Yellow+Green=Lime Green
These are just some of the colors you can create by mixing.

Then right after the yellow I applied blue since I know the two colors will make a nice shade of green where they touch. You can always squirt more blue directly over the yellow to get more green. 

Grab another doily and repeat the same steps. Make sure you change the pattern of your rubber bands to get different designs. This will look great once you hang them all up together. 

I decided to do an Ombre doily because I think it looks beautiful when complete. To start you will apply a single color to one side. Make sure you squirt out a good amount so you can spread it with your brush. Don't brush completely over the doily if you want to add another complimentary color on the other side. 

I like the color yellow and green create so I added yellow on my opposite end. It's really gorgeous because you get shades of lime green.

Time to dry. I always hang mine from a pot with a clothes pin. I enjoy when the colors bleed into each other. If you don't want the colors to fall downward lay your doily on a flat surface to dry. Let dry for 7-8 hours or overnight. I left my doily's outside all night. When you wake up take off the rubberbands and wash your doily. I recommend washing them by themselves.

(Make sure to keep your rubberbands, they will come in handy for bigger projects)

I love how delicate they look, yet so much fun!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! Just imagine how great these will look in your back yard (of course in a protected spot). If you don't have a backyard to put them in, you can always display them in your bathroom, kitchen, carport, living room, kids room or bedroom. 

Big hugs from Jaderbomb to you! See you in the next post.

P.S. I promise when you start playing with Tie-Dye you won't be able to stop, hehe! 

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