iLoveToCreate Blog

Quick and Easy Tassel Rug with Fabric Glue

Rugs are a great way to add color, style and comfort to our spaces, but have you ever priced them out? They can be expensive! Save your budget by giving an old rug you already have new life, or upgrading a simple one you snagged on discount with some special additions. In this tutorial, Mikyla Creates will show you how to add fringe and tassels to a rug using Aleene’s Stop Fraying Permanent Fabric Adhesive. It’s a quick and easy way to affordably update your rugs –with no sewing needed!

Faux Stained Glass DIY Christmas Ornament

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas … and we’re decking the halls with creativity! Here at Aleene’s, we love DIYs any time of year, especially during the holidays because they add an extra personal touch that captures the magical spirit of the season. If you’re looking for a fun Christmas DIY, you’ve come to the right place! Crafterward will show you how to make a colorful faux stained glass present ornament for your tree or to give as a gift – sealed with special care from Aleene’s Spray Acrylic Sealer to make your holiday keepsakes ready to enjoy year after year. 

How To Make Flower Pens with Felt & Foam Glue

The only thing better than a beautiful bouquet of flowers is one that’s functional too! This clever craft from Ivy Pink Made turns pens into a colorful pot of flowers with sheets of foam and Aleene’s Felt & Foam Tacky Glue. Check out the tutorial to see how to make flower pens in the easiest way with just a few craft supplies. This project is a fun option for adding some personality to your desk or your child’s learning space, or giving as a gift for teachers and others who always need to have a pen handy!

3 Ways to Upcycle Fabrics with Lace and Fabric Glue

Give your fabrics an instant update with lace! Whether you’re trying to cover a stain, make something new again, or you just want to add a special touch, lace is a versatile option that looks so lovely. Even better, you don’t have to know how to sew to add it to your fabrics; you just need Aleene’s OK To Wash-It! This permanent fabric glue dries clear, flexible and washable, making it perfect for fabric items we use and wear every day. Craft Box Girls will show you three easy, creative ideas for upcycling your fabrics with lace and OK To Wash-It!

DIY Changeable Household Chores List

Whose turn is it to do dishes and who’s supposed to fold laundry? Make it easy to keep your family chores organized with a household chores list you can update each week! Handmade Charlotte shows you how to use the Tack-It Method to create a glittery chore chart on plexiglass that doubles as a sparkling creative display. And by making your own changeable chore cards with Aleene’s Tack-It Over & Over, it’ll be a cinch to swap them out for different family members on different days!  

Custom Holiday Ornaments with Decoupage

Trim your tree with an extra personal touch this year! Ivy Pink Made will show you how easy it is to make custom holiday ornaments using Aleene’s Premium Decoupage and tissue papers. You’ll be able to create keepsake ornaments that make your memories extra merry, and it’s also a fun way to get the whole family into the crafting spirit this holiday season!

Easy Holiday Decoration Idea with Decoupage

Tis the season to let your creativity shine! This easy holiday decoration idea from Ivy Pink Made uses Aleene’s Premium Decoupage to create glitter letters that sparkle with Christmas JOY. Check out this easy tutorial and get inspired to DIY your own creative Christmas decorations that spread cheer where ever they’re displayed!

Easy Paper Craft for Kids: Sun and Rainbow

Keep your kiddos in a sunny state of mind no matter what the weather’s like outside! This easy paper craft for kids turns a paper plate and buttons into sunshine and rainbows with a little help from nontoxic & kid-friendly Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue. Get the tutorial from Ivy Pink Made, then gather up your little ones for a bright and colorful new crafting adventure!

Puzzle Ornament Upcycle Project

What exactly are you supposed to do with a puzzle once you’ve finished it? Do you take it apart and work on it again? If you’re like us, you’re more likely to move on to another challenge. But that doesn’t mean you can’t put your old puzzles to good use! This upcycle project from Crafterward turns an old puzzle into an adorable roller skate ornament for your Christmas tree. With Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue and a few simple supplies, you’ll skate your way through this fun upcycle project in no time!

Tote and Towel Easy DIY Christmas Gifts

Handmade gifts are one way to make Christmas extra special for everyone on your list! Adding a personal touch is perfect for creating that holiday magic we all love so much. If you think you’re not crafty enough to make gifts this year, Craft Box Girls will show you that you can totally make it happen! These tote and towel easy DIY Christmas gifts are made with Aleene’s Fabric Fusion, so there’s no sewing needed. Check out the tutorial and get ready to get creative with your gift giving this year!