tie dye Archives » Dollar Store Crafts https://dollarstorecrafts.com/tag/tie-dye/ Cool Craft Ideas from Dollar Store Finds Mon, 06 Feb 2017 08:41:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.4 Tutorial: Faux Tie Dye Tote Bag https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/10/tutorial-faux-tie-dye-tote-bag/ https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/10/tutorial-faux-tie-dye-tote-bag/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2014 16:00:42 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=33650 A while back I bought a canvas tote bag at a local discount store – it was a plain white bag of a nice size, and it was cheap, so I picked it up with no particular plans for it, but knowing that it would make a good project.  A few weeks later I got […]

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Make a Faux Tie Dye Tote Bag

A while back I bought a canvas tote bag at a local discount store – it was a plain white bag of a nice size, and it was cheap, so I picked it up with no particular plans for it, but knowing that it would make a good project.  A few weeks later I got a new laptop, and discovered that the tote bag was the perfect size to covert into a laptop bag.  I haven’t gotten quite that far yet, though, because first I needed to decorate it.

I thought long and hard about what to do with it, and finally came up with an idea.  Inspired by a t-shirt craft my aunt set up for the kids at a family reunion a couple of years ago, I decided to give it a faux tie dye makeover – with Sharpies!  Watch the video below to see how it’s done.  Don’t like videos?  Keep scrolling for instructions!

Project estimate:

  • White canvas tote bag, about $2.50 and up
  • Colored Sharpies, on hand or $1
  • Rubbing alcohol, on hand or $1
  • Spray bottle, on hand or $1
  • Cardboard circle, on hand

Total:  about $2.50 and up

Since this project uses permanent marker, and because it can get kind of messy with the potential to stain, make sure your work surface is well protected.  Cardboard works well for this; something waterproof works even better.

Rubbing Alcohol

Pour rubbing alcohol into a spray bottle and set aside.

Faux Tie Dye

To make the faux tie dye, you will need three colors of Sharpie markers that you will use to make concentric rings of color, with color A at the center, color B around that, and color C around the outside, also making up the background color.  You’ll also need a cardboard circle to use as a template for starting each set of rings.  (I used the label off of a roll of duct tape.)

Before you start drawing on your bag, you may want to place a piece of cardboard or some newspaper inside to prevent the marker from bleeding through as you draw the design, as well as later when you use the alcohol to finish the effect.

Faux Tie Dye

Place the circle template where you want the center of the first tie dye ring to go, and use color B to make a scribbly, zig-zag line all the way around the outside edge.  You can make this ring of color as wide or as narrow as you want, as long as you keep it the same width all the way around.

Faux Tie Dye

Remove the circle template and use color A to fill the center with a starburst-like, zig-zag circle.

Faux Tie Dye

Use color C around the outside edge to make the final scribbly, zig-zag ring, again keeping it a consistent width all the way around.

Faux Tie Dye

Figure out where you would like the next set of rings to go and place the circle template accordingly, repeating the process.

Faux Tie Dye

As you complete sets of rings, also use color C to fill the spaces left in between.  Repeat until the entire bag is covered.

This is where it can get messy, so be careful!  Use the spray bottle to saturate the entire bag with rubbing alcohol.  As you spray the fabric, the colors will run into the surrounding fabric, creating a dye-like effect.  Just spray the whole thing down and set it aside; it might not look like much is happening at first, but as long as the fabric is saturated, it will continue to bleed as it sits and the effect will intensify.

Faux Tie Dye Tote Bag

Don’t rinse it or ring it out, as this will cause you to lose some of the intensity of your color; just set it aside to dry!  Depending on humidity, it may take a day or more to dry, but it’ll be worth the wait!

Now I just need to line it with foam and I’ll be ready to rock it as a laptop bag whenever I take my computer out and about!

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8 Great DIYs to Try This Weekend https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/05/8-great-diys-to-try-this-weekend/ Thu, 15 May 2014 10:00:48 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=32290 Happy Thurs-DIY! Here are eight fun projects from some of the most super-creative people around! Cathie Filian & Steve Piacenza: Custom Cowgirl Hat with Mod Podged Fabric Jaderbomb: Tie Dyed Finger Knitting Crafty Chica: Drawing with Tie Dye Mark Montano: Candy Jewelry (My Favorite Licorice Candies!) Dollar Store Mom: Cute Solar Table Lamp A Bonus […]

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Happy Thurs-DIY! Here are eight fun projects from some of the most super-creative people around!

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6 Cute Crafts to Share https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2014/01/6-cute-crafts-to-share/ Thu, 23 Jan 2014 21:05:52 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=31125 Happy Thurs-DIY! Today I have six cute crafts from a bunch of my crafty BFFs to share with you. I hope you share them with your friends too! Let’s all get crafty this weekend! 1. Valentine Paper Mache Lanterns from Crafty Chica – at Spoonful Kathy, Crafty Chica, made beautiful paper mache lanterns. These look […]

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Happy Thurs-DIY! Today I have six cute crafts from a bunch of my crafty BFFs to share with you. I hope you share them with your friends too! Let’s all get crafty this weekend!

1. Valentine Paper Mache Lanterns from Crafty Chica – at Spoonful

Valentine paper mache heart craft by CraftyChica.com

Kathy, Crafty Chica, made beautiful paper mache lanterns. These look like a lot of fun to customize, for crafters of all ages!

2. Embellished Coffee Pod Holder from Cathie & Steve

Make your coffee pod holder cute! with Cathie & Steve and Mod Podge

Cathie and Steve help make your morning coffee a little cuter with this embellished coffee pod holder.

3. Ribbon Zipper Bag by Mark Montano

Ribbon Pouch Craft by MarkMontano.com

Next, the King of Dollar Store Crafts, Mark Montano shows you how to make a Ribbon Zipper Bag.

4. Deco Tape Tags by JaderBomb

Deco Tape Craft by Jaderbomb.com

This one is quick, easy, and cheap: JaderBomb makes tags with Deco Tape.

5. Tie Dye Glitter Necklace by Margot Potter

Glitter Tie Dye necklace craft by Margot Potter

The Fabulous Madge, Margot Potter, created a show-stopping tie dye glitter necklace at the iLoveToCreate blog.

6. Sparkly Valentine Platter at Dollar Store Crafts!

dollar stre valentine candy dish

Finally, don’t forget to check out our guest blogger Debbie from DebbieDoos and her simple Valentines Day platter DIY using stuff from the dollar store.

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Nail Art Tutorial: Tie Dye Finger Nails https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2013/05/nail-art-tutorial-tie-dye-finger-nails/ https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2013/05/nail-art-tutorial-tie-dye-finger-nails/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 15:00:47 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=27181 With summer right around the corner it is time to get out your  fun, bright nail colors again! These tie dye nails look complicated, but they are not and are sure to get tons of compliments. Follow these simple steps, and in a matter of minutes, you will have a trendsetting set of nails without […]

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Tie Dye Nails Tutorial
With summer right around the corner it is time to get out your  fun, bright nail colors again! These tie dye nails look complicated, but they are not and are sure to get tons of compliments. Follow these simple steps, and in a matter of minutes, you will have a trendsetting set of nails without the cost of visiting your local nail salon.

Project estimate:

  • White nail polish, on hand or $1
  • 4-6 bright nail polishes, on hand or $4 and up
  • Toothpicks, on hand
  • Topcoat, on hand or $1
  • Remover/ cotton swabs ( for additional clean up), on hand

Total:  Free and up

Lets start!

Tie Dye Nails Tutorial

    1. Apply your white polish. This step is recommended, but not required. I prefer to apply 1-2 coats of white polish to all of my nails prior to starting the tie dye. With the white undercoat, your colors will pop even more! Let these dry for 5-10 minutes.

Tie Dye Nails Tutorial
Tie Dye Nails Tutorial

    1. Gather your toothpicks and polishes. Open all the nail polishes for quick access and lay out your toothpicks. Now you can decide what order you would like to make your tie dye. I started with the darker color as the “eye” of the design, going from purple to yellow.

Tie Dye Nails Tutorial

    1. Begin the tie dye. Start by creating a thick stripe of your first color at the upper corner of your nail, you can also alternate where it starts on all your different nails. Continue to add stripes of your color on the rest of your nail, its okay if they flood together. The key is to make the stripes thick enough to swirl around.
    2. Drag the polish. Gently drag the tip of the toothpick through the polish, going from top to bottom. Avoid dragging the white through, this will cause clumping. Finish this step on all of your nails.

Tie Dye Nails Tutorial

  1. Apply your favorite topcoat. This is a rare time when I will say that it is okay to apply the topcoat prior to your nails drying. I find if the polish is a little tacky, it helps smooth out the tie dye. This step will seal in your design, prevent chipping, and add an excellent shine!

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Make Tie Dye Tights https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/07/make-tie-dye-tights/ https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/07/make-tie-dye-tights/#comments Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:00:31 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=21549 Mom always knows best, right?  My mom is a baby boomer, growing up with five siblings on a farm.  They didn’t have a lot of money, so they had to make the things they already had as long as possible.  Not only is that how she learned to sew, repair, and alter her own clothes, […]

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Mom always knows best, right?  My mom is a baby boomer, growing up with five siblings on a farm.  They didn’t have a lot of money, so they had to make the things they already had as long as possible.  Not only is that how she learned to sew, repair, and alter her own clothes, it’s also how she learned about one of the most powerful tools in a DIY fashionista’s arsenal:  fabric dye.  In today’s world, economic woes and a thriving DIY movement have brought fabric dye back to popularity.  It’s amazing what a difference a little color makes!  Krista at Rookie Mag demonstrated the amazing power of dye with an array of revamp projects, including these fabulous tie dye tights.  They kind of remind me of a pair of tights I saw at a Betsy Johnson boutique once, only without the $60 price tag!  [how to make tie dye tights]

Project estimate:

  • Tights, $1
  • Fabric dye, on hand or about $3
  • Vinegar, on hand
  • Salt, on hand

Total:  $1 and up

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Tutorial: How to Tie Dye with Preschoolers https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/07/tutorial-how-to-tie-dye-with-preschoolers/ https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/07/tutorial-how-to-tie-dye-with-preschoolers/#comments Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:00:07 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=21210 I recently tested a tie dye kit that convinced me that tie dyeing isn't as messy or hard as I thought. In fact, I had so much fun with the kit, that I volunteered to make tie dye shirts with my son's preschool class at the end of the school year.

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how to tie dye with preschoolers

Tie dyeing is a lot of fun. In fact, it is one of the first crafts I spent a chunk of time and money on as an adult. Back in the late 90s, I went through a tie dyeing phase, and I produced about 25 tie dyed t-shirts. My poor husband was then stuck wearing tie dye for the next ten years! I tie dyed so much that time, that I have not picked up the tie dye since. It seemed like such a big process: soak this, mix that, protect this, rinse that, clean up a big mess. I didn’t have the heart to try it again because I was afraid of the commitment.

Well, I recently got a chance to try out a tie dye kit that completely changed my views on tie dyeing. In fact, I had so much fun with the kit, that I volunteered to make tie dye shirts with my son’s preschool class at the end of the school year. And you KNOW you don’t volunteer to do something as messy as dyeing shirts with 4 year-olds unless you are really convinced it will be easy!

tulip tie dye kit

The kit that changed my views on tie dye was the Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit. I can wholeheartedly recommend this kit as the easiest way to tie dye, ever. It comes with everything you need, including squeeze bottles (pre-filled with dye powder), rubber bands, gloves, and instructions.

Tulip did not ask me to post about their kit, but I love it so much that I asked them if I could have some kits to give away. I have also purchased additional kits, and told all my parent and teacher friends about this product because it is so much fun and so easy to use.

How it differs from traditional tie dye: Unlike with traditional tie dye, you don’t have to pre-soak garments in a chemical solution, or mix up a complicated recipe for the dye. You just add water to dye bottles, shake, and go. All the supplies you need to complete the project (except the t-shirt) is in the kit.

The One-Step Tie-Dye kits come in all different price ranges. This one here retails for about $20 (which means you can get it with a 40% off coupon – bringing it down to about $12!), which is just a smokin’ deal for all the dye you need for making up to 20 t-shirts. You can also get a smaller kit (with enough for up to 8 shirts), for less than $10, or even single bottles of whatever dye colors you want.

Tulip Tie Dye Kits are available at Walmart, Walmart Canada, Michaels, JoAnn, A.C. Moore, Hobby Lobby, Hancock Fabrics, Meijer. Tie dye kit contents and colors may vary by store.

You can dye clothes you already have on hand, or frequently find 100% cotton t-shirts at the dollar store. The dollar store also has cotton flour sack towels and cotton crocheted doilies, which are all great for dyeing.

Tie Dyeing with Preschoolers (or Any Kids)

In this article, I have written down all my tips for tie dyeing with children, from ages 2 and up. These tips will help you whether you have one child or thirty. You can tie dye in classrooms, scout groups, at parties, day camp, or just for fun.

preschool tie dye

The Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye kit is the way to go when tie-dyeing with kids. It already contains some supplies, but you can also find extra supplies at the dollar store that will help the process of dyeing with kids go even smoother. In tie dyeing with my own kids, I came up with some techniques that keep the project from getting TOO messy, even with kids as young as 2 (as my youngest son is).

Project Materials:

  • Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit, $20 or less (for 20 shirts) — that means about $1 per shirt
  • A white cotton t-shirt for each person, $1 and up
  • Disposable plastic tablecloth, $1
  • Disposable metal roasting pans, $1 for 2
  • Permanent marker, on hand
  • (optional) Disposable plastic/rubber gloves, $1 (for a pack of 20 or 50, I can’t remember)
  • (optional) Rubber dishwashing gloves, $1 each
  • (optional) Extra rubber bands OR zip ties, on hand or $1
  • (optional) Paper towels, on hand or $1
  • Paint shirts or aprons for kids, on hand
  • Zip-top bags, quart or gallon, $1 for 10
  • Table to dye on, on hand
  • Trash can, on hand

Total: starting at $23 plus $1 per additional t-shirt

Save money: use a coupon for the kit (have the store scan the coupon on your smartphone)

About the supplies:

Tshirts: You can sometimes find white 100% cotton t-shirts at the dollar store. In my town, only one Dollar Tree had them. I usually stock up on t-shirts when I see them at my store. You can also get 6-packs of undershirts at your local department store. Buy a size or two larger than your child is, because tie dye shirts look best when they are oversized.

You can also find an assortment of white clothing blanks at Dharma Trading – I highly recommend them for a huge selection of items (including circle scarves which are a fun item for adult tie dye parties).

Rubber bands or zip ties: You probably have rubber bands on hand (and the kit contains some bands), but did you know that zip ties make a much cleaner line? If you are aiming for some semblance of perfection, go with the zip ties. And also, be warned that there is no such thing as predictability with tie dye!

Plastic tablecloth: You can reuse an old one, or buy one from the party section at the dollar store. Or, you can cover your surface with trash bags or a tarp.

Disposable metal roasting pan: This is a key ingredient in keeping the mess contained when tie dyeing with children. If you don’t want to buy a disposable pan, you can also use a shallow cardboard box and line it with a plastic trash bag (completely covering the entire box), OR a plastic shoebox. Do not use a cooking pan for tie dye, or you will not be able to use it for food again.

Gloves: The kit comes with a few pairs of those sandwich bag-style plastic gloves, but you can buy another box of plastic or rubber gloves at the dollar store if you will have more than a few participants. I recommend using a sturdy pair of dishwashing gloves for the person who is running the show and will be handling all the tie dyed garments. Your clean, unstained hands will thank me.

Zip-top bags: This is the easiest way to contain the individual shirts while they are waiting to be rinsed, and it keeps the dye from seeping out during the waiting period. If you will be sending the shirt home with the child, pre-write the child’s name on the outside of the zip-top bag for easy identification. For children’s shirts, a quart-sized bag will be big enough, but for adult shirts, you will want gallon sized bags.

Permanent marker: Write each child’s name on the inside collar of the shirt before dyeing. Then you will be able to match the right shirt to the right kid after they are finished.

Table: Dyeing on a table is FAR easier than dyeing on the ground (say, on a tarp on the grass). Trust me, I tried both ways, and the outside on the ground method was CRAZY.

preschool tie dye

Setting up your Tie Dye Space:

1. Cover table with disposable plastic tablecloth.

2. Put out metal roasting pans on protected table to make two “stations” for tie dyeing. Make sure child puts gloves on before she begins to dye.

3. You might want to have paper towels nearby for quick clean up.

4. Pre-fill and mix squirt bottles with dye.

5. Before you begin, let an adult pre-rubber band (and label) the shirts. Most preschoolers don’t know how to use rubber bands yet, anyway.

6. You should pre-wash the shirts before you begin the project as unwashed shirts won’t take the dye as well as a washed shirt. Before dyeing, pre-soak the t-shirts in water and wring out to avoid dye puddling. Dye soaks into a wet shirt more easily.

Tie-Dyeing with Preschoolers:

preschool tie dye

In an ideal group dyeing situation, you have 2 or 3 adults helping with the tie-dye project (especially if there are more than a few kids). I had no trouble tie-dyeing alone with my three kids, but having three adults was necessary when I tie-dyed with my son’s preschool class of 25 kids. If you don’t have enough adults, consider drafting an older child to help.

  • 1 person will oversee the tie dye table
  • 1 person will help prepare the child (putting on aprons and rubber gloves, guiding the child away after she is finished), and assist the tie dye table, mixing additional dye, etc.
  • 1 person will watch all the kids who aren’t tie dyeing at the moment!

For best results, limit the tie dye stations to 2-4 children at the most. In other words, don’t try to oversee more than 4 children at a table at once.

1. Tell children the rules before they begin:

  1. You must have gloves and an apron on before you start.
  2. Only one color of dye at a time.
  3. Keep your shirt inside the pan.
  4. Only squirt dye onto the shirt inside the pan. No dye squirting outside the pan.
  5. Dye is a very special kind of paint, and it is very hard to wash off, so we have to be careful where we put it.

2. Keep your eye on each child to determine when he has used enough dye. The shirt should be somewhat saturated, but not dripping with dye. Some children need a “one more color” warning before they finish.

3. When child is finished, put her t-shirt in a labeled zip-top bag and seal.

4. Have child remove gloves directly into the trash can, and remove apron/smock. Check apron for wet dye before passing to the next child.

5. Send child to hand-washing station, and then they’re done.

6. Wipe up child’s area of any excess dye, wipe pan out.

If you are sending the t-shirts home with the children, label the bags with “rinse me out tomorrow morning until water runs clear, then wash in washing machine with detergent and dry as normal.” You might want to pre-print labels if you have a lot of kids.

If you are taking them home to wash out yourself, just let them sit for 12-24 hours and then rinse and launder as instructed on the box.

preschool tie dye

One 20-person kit was more than enough for my son’s preschool class. Remember, you will have to mix additional dye as you go. The 20-shirt kit comes with additional packets of dye.

I tried to write down as much info as I could to help people who want to organize a tie-dye party. The main things to remember: get the kit, protect your surfaces (and your kids), and have fun!

 

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Tutorial: Tie Dyed Fabric Jewelry https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/05/tutorial-tie-dyed-fabric-jewlery/ https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2012/05/tutorial-tie-dyed-fabric-jewlery/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:32 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=20407 Have you ever tie dyed anything? I dyed a t-shirt when I was a kid and I remember that it was an involved process. When Tulip sent me a tie dye kit recently, I was excited to see that their dye was simple and easy to use. Instead of multiple steps with vinegar and soda ash, you just mix their color-fast dyes with water and apply them!

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We’re happy to have our friend Shannon from Madigan Made here today to share a wonderful jewelry tutorial!  You know we love recycled t-shirt crafts, so this project is right up our alley.  Thanks for the great project, Shannon!  ~Rhonda

Have you ever tie dyed anything?  I dyed a t-shirt when I was a kid and I remember that it was an involved process. When Tulip sent me a tie dye kit recently, I was excited to see that their dye was simple and easy to use. Instead of multiple steps with vinegar and soda ash, you just mix their color-fast dyes with water and apply them!

I wanted to create a pretty pattern with the dye and then create something fun out of that fabric. I decided to make fabric jewelry. I was inspired by this braided silk necklace at Martha Stewart and the fabric jewelry closure method for braided bracelets at Henry Happened.  I searched my closet for some old cotton t-shirts for the base fabric.  I also had some dollar store clear ponytail holder beads that I thought would be fun to add.

Want to learn how to create your own tie dyed jewelry?  Just follow these steps below:

Project estimate:

  • An old, white, cotton shirt, on hand
  • Clear ponytail holder beads, $1
  • Needle and thread, on hand
  • Craft glue, on hand
  • Strong ceramic magnets, less than $1-2
  • Tie dye kit (optional), $8 and up

Total: $3 and up

Tulip makes tie dye kits of all sizes, but they sent me this huge tie dye kit that contained: 8 bottles, 12 colors of dye, rubber bands, gloves, surface protector and instructions. I had such a hard time picking what colors to use but I settled on lime, coral and teal.

Step one: Prep your fabric for dye.

If you are using a new garment, be sure to prewash your fabric. I cut apart two old tees and used the front and back panels of each shirt for my project. When you are ready to dye, dampen your fabricPleat the fabric lengthwise and wrap rubber bands tightly every 3-5 inches to create stripes. Repeat the process for all of the panels of fabric.

Step two: Mix and add your dye.

Lay your tied fabric on a plastic surface protector. Wearing gloves, pick out your favorite colors and mix each color in the bottles as directed by the instructions. Carefully apply each color to the desired sections with dye. Be sure to flip your fabric over to get the other side and do not oversaturate the sections.

Tightly wrap your fabric in plastic (I just wrapped the surface protector around the fabric) and allow the dye to set for at least 4-6 hours.

Step three: Rinse and wash.

Now for the exciting part!  You will start to get an idea of what your tie dyed pattern looks like after you carefully unwrap your tied fabric. (Again, wearing gloves!) Rinse out the remaining dye and wash the fabric in your washing machine and dry it. Ooooh and aaahhh over the fancy new color pattern you created!

Now let’s use this fun fabric to make a pretty necklace and bracelet!

Step four: Cut fabric strips for your necklace.

Using scissors, cut approximately 1” wide strips of fabric from your dyed tees. It does not need to be perfect, since you will be braiding it. I like how the frayed edges added texture to the pieces. Depending on how long you want your jewelry to be, one t-shirt should be plenty to create enough strips to  make a long necklace and one bracelet.

Step five: Braid your fabric.

Take 3 strips of fabric and tie a knot at one end. Secure the knot down (with a clip board or under a box lid like I did) and start to braid your strips. When you get to the end of each strip, just tie another strip onto each piece. Keep braiding and adding fabric until you reach well beyond your desired jewelry lengths. (It is better to have a little extra.)

Step six: Attach your magnet closures.

Carefully consider where the fabric knots are on your length of braid. We will be adding beads to those sections in the next step and you want the placement to make sense when you cut your braid down to create a necklace.

Measure how long you want your necklace or bracelet to be. (My necklace was ~24 inches and the bracelet was ~7 inches long.) Trim the braid and attach the fabric ends to a magnet with glue. Repeat on the other end.

(I should warn you that these magnet closures are not super-duper secure. They will hold up to wear, but if someone pulls on the necklace or bracelet, the piece will fall off. If you are worried about that happening, just make a necklace long enough to fit over your head and tie a permanent knot in the two ends instead.)

After the glue on the magnets dry, take two small strips of fabric and fold each one over with adhesive for a finished look. Wrap a folded strip around the magnets on each end and attach them with more glue so the fabric edge is flush with the magnet surface.

Step seven: Add beaded embellishments.

If you want, you can add clear bead to sections of the jewelry. Where there are knots and fabric ends, string a clear bead over the loose fabric end. Use needle and thread to tack the fabric strip down to the necklace. To add a few more beads to any “empty” spots, take a small strip of fabric and tied another bead around the braid in the desired area (sewing any loose ends down, too).

You might choose to use a solid color bead instead, but I like how you can still see the color of the fabric and pattern through the clear beads.

Once the beads are added you can just put your braided jewelry on and enjoy your modern tie-dyed creations!

Wear one around the neck …

or around the wrist another day… or wear them together!

I must confess, it was a lot of fun… yet a little scary to dye my own fabric. I’m kind of a Type A crafter. I like having a vision and plan before I make something. But when I dyed this fabric, I was powerless while the dye set. I kept wondering how it was going to turn out… it was nerve wracking!

But once I saw the color variations and pattern I created, I decided that can’t wait to dye something else with the leftover colors in the kit!

Want to try your hand at tie dye? Tulip Tie Dye Kits are available at Walmart, Walmart Canada, Michaels, JoAnn, A.C. Moore, Hobby Lobby, Hancock Fabrics, Meijer. Tie dye kit contents and colors may vary by store.

And for more fun, crafty inspiration, be sure to follow Tulip and @ilovetocreate on Twitter, on Pinterest or like them on Facebook here or here.

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Revamp Sandals with Tie Dye https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2009/08/revamp-sandals-with-tie-dye/ https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2009/08/revamp-sandals-with-tie-dye/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:02:00 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2009/08/revamp-sandals-with-tie-dye/ Summer’s still going strong, so why not update your favorite sandals with a hip tie dye application? Melissa at Fashionista made these tie dyed sandals inspired by a pair of Reed Evins tie dyed shoes. This simple technique will turn your feet chic in no time! [click here for instructions] My favorite thing about these […]

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Summer’s still going strong, so why not update your favorite sandals with a hip tie dye application? Melissa at Fashionista made these tie dyed sandals inspired by a pair of Reed Evins tie dyed shoes. This simple technique will turn your feet chic in no time! [click here for instructions]

My favorite thing about these is the knotting of the fabric – it looks so cool! My second-favorite thing about them is that you can make them for about $275 less than you could have bought the inspiration shoes for!

Project Estimate:

Total cost: $2.29 and up

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Tie Dye with Tissue Paper https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2009/05/tissue-paper-dye/ https://dollarstorecrafts.com/2009/05/tissue-paper-dye/#comments Fri, 22 May 2009 13:42:36 +0000 http://dollarstorecrafts.com/?p=328 Craftcast posted a project that shows you how to use tissue paper (the kind you use to wrap stuff with) to dye fabric with. What a cool use for that dollar store staple! Craftcast used some specialty supplies to make an arty fabric piece, but I  used tissue paper to dye a onesie. I have […]

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Craftcast posted a project that shows you how to use tissue paper (the kind you use to wrap stuff with) to dye fabric with. What a cool use for that dollar store staple!

Craftcast used some specialty supplies to make an arty fabric piece, but I  used tissue paper to dye a onesie. I have tie dyed before, and it’s a lot of fun, but it costs about $20 just to experiment a little with tie dye, plus it’s not the kind of activity you want to do with very small kids because of the toxicity of some of the necessary materials. Dyeing with tissue paper is a great way to get the look of tie dye with very basic materials you have on hand or can get at the dollar store.

This is a great project for young kids. My 2 year-old son helped me make the onesie. It would be fun to do this a day camp or as a scout activity. The only challenge is that it takes about a day to complete the dyeing/drying process, so it’s better for regular meeting-type groups. You could do it for a birthday party activity, but you’d probably just want to send the shirt home with parents with instructions for finishing it up.

I only had three fairly light colors of tissue paper at my house (yellow, orange, and lighter blue), but I think bolder colors would be quicker and have more impact. Also, I couldn’t find my spray bottle, so I used a dollar store squirt gun to spray water on my tissue! Basically, I like to use what I have on hand instead of buying new stuff for every project!

Project Estimate:

  • Tissue Paper $1
  • Light-colored Fabric or T-shirt – on hand
  • Water – on hand
  • Vinegar – on hand
  • Rubber Gloves (or similar) – on hand
  • Spray bottle/mister/recycled hairspray bottle – on hand, or $1

Total cost: $1 and up

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For our version of the project, you will wet the t-shirt in the sink, wring out, and spread out on your work surface. Place colored tissue pieces on your fabric or t-shirt as desired. I cut mine in strips to make a kind of sun shape on the chest. You can probably use strips with pretty great effect to make very basic shapes – like letters. Moisten tissue with more water (spray bottle or squirt gun), and allow dye to leach into fabric. Honestly, the more tissue the better at this stage.

The orange tissue just made yellow

The orange tissue just made yellow

Remove tissue when desired color is reached and wet fabric with vinegar. Allow to completely dry. In my case, nothing happened (no dye transfer at first), so I just poured vinegar over the whole thing, tissue included. I removed tissue when the whole thing was dry – the next day.

Set dye by ironing damp garment with an iron, or by drying in the dryer. If your garment is completely dry, moisten it and then dry it in the dryer to set. I laundered my onesie and it came out looking like it does in the photo at the top. I didn’t detect any less color saturation after laundering!

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