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Tie Dye No-Sew Pillow

Tie Dye No-Sew Pillow

Add a unique accent to any room with a funky tie-dye pillow with the help of Crayola Acrylic Paint; no sewing skills required!

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, Adult

CIY Staff

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! From paints and markers to glue and scissors, our crafts section has everything to spark creativity and make every project truly special.

  • Craft Sticks
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Paper Cups
  • Pillowcase
  • Rubber Band(s)
  • Water
  • White Bandanas

Steps

  • Step 1

    Fold a white bandana over to create three layers. Fold into triangles as you would to create a paper football. Tie off the three pointed ends with a rubber band.

  • Step 2

    In a small cup, add 2 Tbsp of water and 1 tsp of paint and mix to combine.

  • Step 3

    Dip each end of the folded bandana into the paint and set aside to dry.

  • Step 4

    When dry, remove the rubber bands and unfold.

  • Step 5

    Ask an adult to iron the bandana to flatten.

  • Step 6

    Create two bandanas and tie the ends together around a pillow to create a colorful pillow case.

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • This project required the use of an iron. Adult assistance required.

  • Experiment with folding and placing rubber bands in different ways to create unique patterns.

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