Dye and Glitter: Dot- Heart Tee.

 I am always looking for new ways to do hearts on tee- shirts. 

This dot effect using Tulip dye, Tulip Glue and Glitter is super easy and fun to do.

So everyone get out a toothpick and a Tee and lets make some Heart shirts for Valentine's Day.

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.

Glitter Shoe Fix

Have you ever had that pair of shoes you weren't quite ready to retire yet?

I mean you really like them and because of a unfortunate accident 

 the trash pile felt like your only option.

Well why not disguise that little flaw with a little

 Tulip fashion bond glue and glitter

 resurrecting your shoes from the dead and

 making  them something even more beautiful.

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!

Converse Shoe Makeover

I have two boys, but I'm now expecting a little girl.  I've been looking through my boys' old clothing and shoes to see what I can convert to girl clothing for the baby.  These little red converse sneakers have been through a few boys in the family.  I decided to try and "girlify" them for the baby so she can wear them one day too.  It was a quick, easy project.

I started by removing the old laces and scrubbing the toes to get them a little cleaner.

Then I got out my Tulip Glitter Bond and some Tulip glitter.

I used a little sponge to apply the glitter bond.

Then I shook on the glitter.  I pressed it on with my fingers and shook off the excess.  I used my fingernail to make sure the edge was really clean along the black line.  The glitter covered the dirty toe really well.

I added some ribbon I already had for laces and called them done.  If you're wondering how well the glitter will stay on, I can attest that it stays on really well.  I made THESE SHOES a long time ago and they held up really well.  (If you scuff your toes a lot them you could always reapply some extra glitter if necessary.)  

And there you have it - from dirty, worn out boy shoes to clean, cute girly ones.  Thanks for stopping by.