Ties, Ties and more Ties

While Joy was using ties to dye eggs I was making a tie.  I couldn't find one for my hubby to wear for Easter that would match my dress so I improvised and made one!  For my first try it wasn't too bad.  Let us know what you think.

2012 Easter Tie

Handcrafted by Lulu!

Tie-Dyed Easter Eggs

Tie-Dyed Easter Eggs is something I tried a couple of years back and it was super cool to do.  I don't have any pics of the last time I did it, but I wanted to post the instructions for my own memory.  If I have time to make some this year I'll take plenty of pics and try to post them next week.

Items Needed:

• 100% Silk Tees (I go to thrift stores to find these for a $1)  The darker, more vibrant colors will work best.  Look for reds, dark blue, purple, etc.  Honestly usually the ugliest ties make the prettiest eggs.
• Eggs
• Twisty ties/Rubber bands
• Light Colored Pillowcases/Dishtowels (think something old & cheap)
• Pot
• Water
• Vinegar

Directions:

Alright, I'm going to word this the best I can without any pics of the process.  First you deconstruct the tie.  Seriously, rip that badboy up.  Cut it right up the seams.  Then wrap it around the egg, with the printed side touching the egg.  Pull it as tight as possible and then use a twisty tie to hold it in place.  Don't worry if there are folds in your fabric - it'll create a super cool pattern on your egg.  After you have the eggs wrapped in their ties, you're going to cut up that old pillowcase/dishtowel and wrap it around the silk covered eggs.  Pulling it as tight as possible and securing it with a twisty tie as well.

Next, put the eggs in a pot.  Cover them with water and add some vinegar (if you need an exact measurement go with 1/4 C vinegar).  Bring to a boil and let them boil for about 20 minutes.  Once they're done and have cooled unwrap them to see how they turned out!

Hope everyone has a Happy Easter!

-Joy