Elsie and I recently acquired these Fabric Fun dye sticks. We immediately started playing around with them to see what we could create. Elsie made this adorable polka dot journal; and I created some oversized throw pillows. These dye sticks are super easy to use and can allow you to create any kind of design you want onto fabric. Here's how to use them:
1. Supplies: Dye sticks, natural fabric (cottons work great), plain paper and an iron. 2. Use the dye sticks to color your design directly onto the fabric. 3. Place the plain paper on top of the color and iron for 20-30 seconds. 4. You can see that the dye will set as you heat it; so you may need to use a few sheets of paper so you don't smear your colors everywhere as you go.
We are not too sure how well the colors hold up to being washed, as we both choose projects that didn't require any washing. But we just LOVE the whimsical look these can create—Fabric Fun dye sticks would be a great project to try out with kiddos too. xo. emma and elsie
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Love it! :)
Posted by: Angela @ Pretty Little Inspirations | April 23, 2012 at 02:03 PM
Looks so cool! I love the fabric and the journal looks so sweet! I LOVE YOUR BLOG!
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Posted by: Becky | April 23, 2012 at 02:10 PM
this is awesome and so fun!
Posted by: leslie | April 23, 2012 at 02:14 PM
Looks so cool! I love the fabric and the journal looks so sweet! I LOVE YOUR BLOG!
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Posted by: Becky | April 23, 2012 at 02:15 PM
Fantastic idea, I think I'll get Ben to create some cushion designs as gifts for his grandparents.Rx
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Posted by: Rachael | April 23, 2012 at 02:21 PM
I love love it! That sounds like so much fun. I am so going to try it myself. And you're right, my daughter would LOVE it too. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Katrina | April 23, 2012 at 02:21 PM
Oh how nice!
this is definitely something that's doable, and not too intimidating! :)
xoxo
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Posted by: Natasha Fatah | April 23, 2012 at 02:22 PM
You can do this with plain old oil pastels, too :)
Posted by: Breezy | April 23, 2012 at 02:24 PM
I hope the colours will stay at their places because it'd be a pitty not to!
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Posted by: olga | April 23, 2012 at 02:28 PM
This would be great for myself or for kids to make their own throws for their bedroom. I wonder if they would have these at Michael's. If they do I will let you know.
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Posted by: Rachel | April 23, 2012 at 02:29 PM
Such a fun idea! I'm in love with those pillows...so cute!
Posted by: Kelsey | April 23, 2012 at 02:32 PM
Wow, this is really cool. I think I have to try this, looks like you can create just any pattern or image much easier than with usual paint.
Posted by: Malina | April 23, 2012 at 02:36 PM
What a really great idea! You can totally personalize some bed sheets and other fun things! Love it!
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Posted by: Amanda | April 23, 2012 at 02:39 PM
Wow! cool!!!
Posted by: Nastya K | April 23, 2012 at 02:52 PM
That looks like so much fun!
Posted by: Rebecca in NC | April 23, 2012 at 02:57 PM
so great that it's kid-friendly.
Posted by: Mindy Harris | April 23, 2012 at 02:58 PM
That is so cool!
Posted by: Christen DeGonzague | April 23, 2012 at 03:06 PM
Brilliant!
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Posted by: Shannon | April 23, 2012 at 03:06 PM
I looked it up and they say the drawings are permanent once heat set so maybe you could try throwing the pillows in the dryer, and maybe heating the journal with a hair dryer? Just a thought.
Posted by: Sienna | April 23, 2012 at 03:10 PM
Eeeek so excited! Been searching a DIY about something similar to this FOREVER!
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Posted by: Essie | April 23, 2012 at 03:17 PM