Tie-dye offers endless Entertainment for Children of all Ages. Little ones love to mix colors, color them and wear their creations when they are dry. From custom beach towels to braided necklaces, check out these nine rainbow tie-dye projects you can recreate at home.
Classic T-Shirt
Am a Beginner on Your Hands? As an introduction to tie-dye, teach your child how to design basic Rainbow T-shirts. You can buy an easy-to-use tie-dye kit in the craft store or prepare a DIY dye bath at home. Read more about both Methods here.
Braided Headband
Does your child’s hair constantly fall on his face? Keep it with this rainbow tie-dye headband from an old T-shirt. Liz from The Pretty Life Girls teaches readers how to create three different styles of headbands: braided, knotted and twisted. Read more about the project here.
Tie-Dye Shoes
Grab a pair of white canvas shoes and a tie-dye kit, and you’re ready to do those colorful kicks! You need to apply a dye to the shoes with a brush; get the full instructions here.
Groovy Jewelry
These upcycled Shannon accessories from Madigan Made can dress up any outfit. To make them, she tied colorful T-shirts and turned them into fabric necklaces and bracelets. Magnetic closures and pearl accents complete the project, published in the Dollar Store Crafts.
Reusable Shopping Bag
With a Rainbow tie-dye shopping bag, you do not need to use environmentally harmful plastic bags in supermarkets. Children can also use the carrying bags to carry toys, snacks and much more.
Tye-Dye Scarf
Can you believe that this unique scarf was made with a t-shirt, fabric scissors and a tie-dye kit? The bright and cheerful accessory adds a splash of color to simple clothes and is light enough for spring. Visit Ginger Snap Crafts, to learn more.
Perfect Pillowcases
These Rainbow tie-dye pillowcases provide the perfect place to rest your head at night. Children can even make a set of matching sheets for their room. See instructions on plain Vanilla Mom.
