fun, clean, tie dye project

I just had to share our latest Library project. It is tie dye...the clean way, the momma gets to watch calmly while the kids are entertained for awhile kinda way :)

Seriously, we were there an hour, and I know they could have worked much longer than that. I was thinking...this could really occupy them on days when they are bored.

Here is how to do it.....

1.) Get a cup...and a rubber band, place the cup between the shirt, and fasten it with the rubber band making a circle.

2.) get permanent markers, and draw circle, lines, dots...doesn't matter

3.) when you finish each design, squirt alcohol (they used a dropper, I think it might be quicker with a spray bottle, but that might could get dangerous too)

4.) sit back, and watch as your kids are absorbed in their project

5.) open the window or have some ventilation, b/c I got a headache smelling all that alcohol at the library....of course there were over 50 kids doing this in one room.

6.) Once the kids are totally finished with their shirts, put them in the hot dryer for 15 mins to get the color sit. And there you have it!

Leah taking a photo herself of her shirt....they loved their new shirts!! Check out my other blog to see the cute onsie we made for Baby C.