Yep, I really stepped out of the box on this.
Thanks to the Flora craft Makeitfuncrafts.com andCraftsncoffee.com
Today, I am sharing crafting with Styrofoam and a Halloween craft.
Of course, a little Rit dye came into play on this craft project.
Thank you, Make it crafts for the goodies.
I was sent all kinds of fun goodies, like colored mesh, burlap, and lots of Styrofoam.
I never have crafted with Styrofoam but glad I was given the opportunity.
Supplies:
Black Rit dye
Stencils
craft paint of your choice
FIRST:
Take your styrofoam board outside
My first thoughts were to do something like subway art on my board.
Then, I thought nawww…keep it simple the first time around.
The board only needed one good coat of Black rit dye
Straight up,no mixing with water
and certainly no heating up like you would to paint on natural wood.
I used a regular paint brush.
It penetrated into the foam just perfectly.
I was thrilled to see that.
It almost looks like a chalk board.
Pretty soon it’s going to get a little scary around here…
I LOVE HALLOWEEN!
I sure wish my boys appreciated it and loved it like they did when they were little.
However, they could care less,
but they still want me to buy candy.
Regardless, I still plan on spooking it up around here
and this was the first spooktacular project I came up with for the Season!
One last touch this wicked witch needed was some burlap and mesh flowers.
I figured while my black rit dye was out I would dye the burlap.
You saw how pretty dyed burlap can be.
I cut some circles and soaked them in black rit dye {in the sink} for about 10 minutes.
Let them dry and simply hot glued three together, fold them in half and hot glued it shut.
Made a funky little black flower.
Did the same with the purple mesh.
Boy am I going to have fun with all the goodies, of burlap and colored mesh I received. Purple, green, white, orange. I sure love all the fun colors they have.
Thanks for stopping by today!
and thank you to the Make it Fun team for having me along.
I made something else cute with the round foam circles I will be sharing soon:)
here’s a peek.
Hey follow me around if you want!
You can check out my other crafts with Styrofoam while you are here. I wound up doing quite a few last year:)
If you are not a regular here, I sure would love to see you back again!
XO
Ha! I’m cracking up at your boys not caring about the decorations but still wanting the candy…been there! Amazing what the dye did on the styrofoam. My first thought was that it would sink in but it didn’t…good job and great directions. You are truly spooktacular!
Rit Dye? Who knew! Thanks for the tip. I can see that Halloween is a lot of fun at your house!
You do so many cute things with Rit dye. This is so cute. Love the witch too.
Kris
Super super cute!!
I don’t know how you think these ideas up girl. What a great job:)
Your creative mind just knocks me out! Awesome!
Eeek!! 😉 So cute Debbie and just the right amount of spooky!
Vanessa
Just sooooooo cute. I love that witch, you are just fantastic. Love ya girl! Ginger
Such a GREAT idea Debbie! Love it!
I have made styrofoam tombstones and you have to be careful as the spray paint will eat the styrofoam. Sometimes that’s a good look for a tombstone, sometimes not. I’ll remember Rit the next time I’m in the market for a tombstone.
It seems that Rit dye is the new way to paint these days….I’m gonna have to try it on something, you make all of your project turn out amazing!
Love this craft idea! It’s so unique and creative. Hopefully kids will learn how to make these crafts!
Cute, cute!! I gave away most of my Halloween decor when I moved. Just didn’t seem like I would need or want it. I do have a few little things and I put lights out on the balcony.
Great job!
xo
Pat
Very cute Debbie! Great craft for Halloween.
Awesome post! Styrofoam crafts are indeed awesome. These are great for home decorations. This Styrofoam craft is pretty interesting. I love the colors used and the design is beautiful, so perfect for this Halloween. Last year my family made Styrofoam Christmas decors and it was perfect and fun. I would love to try another craft so soon. These ideas are absolutely so brilliant.
I was searching for ways to use the various pieces of polystyrene that we find in packages and purchases…I now have a surprising amount considering how little new merchandise we actually buy. I came across this site and while I am impressed and not to take away from your talent and creativity , but, I’m truly horrified that these pieces of stryofoam are sold and purchased NEW! My goodness, our childern and grandkids are going to have a terrible time cleaning up our mess.
I’m sorry, I don’t make those and they were given to me from a craft store. I understand your concern, however. Tell them though not me. Thanks.