Have you noticed yet that I am obsessed with scarves? Well I am and today I want to show you how to create a really cute ombre scarf in the color of your choice! This is perfect for spring and works great as a hair accessory too! Right now life is super crazy so easy, fun, and simple projects are perfect!
Step 1: Pick out your color dye (I used Rite brand in the bottle) and pick up a plain white bandana from your local craft store.
Step 2: Follow instructions to make the dye. I was only making 2 scarves so I cut my recipe in half.
Step 3: Wet your bandana really well. Dip around 1/3 of bandana in the dye letting the remainder on the scarf hang off the side. Let sit for at least 10 minutes or until the color reaches your desired darkness. (This would be good to do in your bathroom with old towels close by.)
Step 4: Dunk another third of the scarf for about 2 minutes just to make it a little lighter than the darkest third. Then dunk about 1/2 of the last 3rd that’s still white for 1 second in the dye.
Step 5: Rinse with cold water as directed letting the water run from the white to the darker color. Once the water runs clear hand wash with detergent and tumble dry.
Rock it like you own it! Wear it as a scarf or a headband!
Waaalaa! Pretty darn easy and super adorable right? Anyone could do this craft! It’s tie dying at its finest! Plus, it doesn’t take very long which is a must at my house right now. Where does all the time go? Anyway, I’m loving the hot pink ombre look and hope you do too!
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Caroline says
Too cute! What a great tutorial!
xo
Caroline
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Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
I LOVE this, Amy! Featuring you on my FB page!! =) Thanks for linking up to the Keep Calm and Link Up Party!
Amy says
Thanks Jill! I really appreciate the feature!!!
[email protected] says
I love this scarf! I have been wanting to try to do this! I love scarfs, especially in the colder months!
Amy says
Thanks DeDe! I think you can totally pull off a scarf almost all year round except summer! Or at least I try to haha!
Megin says
Cute-Ness~! I love it in your hair 🙂
Also you have great pics! What software do you use?
I found you today on Liz Marie’s Linky. I hope you can stop by my blog to say hello!
~ Megin of VMG206
http://www.vmg206.blogspot.com
Amy says
Thanks Megin! You’re so sweet! I use a canon T4i and picmonkey.com. I’ve heard Lightroom program is amazing but haven’t tried it yet. I will definitely stop by your blog!
Marilyn says
What a beautiful scarf!
Two Girls and a Glue Gun says
I found your through Carrie This Home blog hop–I love this sooo much! I can’t wait to try it. Oh and by the way… I love your bangs 😉
Megan
Amy says
Thanks Megan you are so sweet! Thanks for linking up your jeans post! I definitely need to do this to a few pairs!
Jennifer says
That is gorgeous! I love the whole ombre look.
Amy says
Thanks Jennifer!
Melissa says
Cute scarf!! Visiting from Craft-o-Maniac!
Leah says
I love scarves, too, and really like the one you made. I may try dying a scarf! Great pics, too…
Amy says
Thanks Leah good luck! Its a fun project!
Rachael says
Wow, this is crazy simple, but sooooo cute! Love this idea!
Amy says
Thanks Rachael! Those are my favorite kinds of projects! Crazy simple and adorable 🙂
Andrea says
LOVE this!! I hope you’ll stop by and link up to Make It Wear It this week at TheTrainToCrazy.com!