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DIY Patterned Bandanas by Popcorn and Chocolate

Easy Patterned Bandanas Using Bleach

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DIY Patterned Bandanas by Popcorn and Chocolatethese patterned bandanas are quick and simple to make, keep reading to find out how!

DIY Patterned Bandanas by Popcorn and ChocolatePatterned bandanas are all the rage right now. I’m a huge fan of the whole bandana trend that is popping up. I’ve been trying to sneak in patterned bandanas in my all my outfits but get a little tired of the plain bandana print. But with these easy patterned bandanas you can put whatever design you want on your bandanas!

DIY Patterned Bandanas by Popcorn and ChocolateI went with some fairly simple designs for my bandanas but if you are a good artists, go wild! These patterned bandanas are so much fun to wear around your neck or pinned up in your hair. You could even attach to your favorite bag as a little bag flair!

DIY Patterned Bandanas by Popcorn and Chocolate

DIY Patterned Bandanas by Popcorn and Chocolate

Materials:

Instructions on how to make a patterned bandana:

  1. Start by putting down some newspaper or a towel that you don’t mind ruining. You will be working with bleach so you want to make sure to put something underneath your bandana to catch any seepage. Also, I’d suggest not wearing anything you love in case the bleach splatters.
  2. Lay out your bandana on top of the newspaper/towel.
  3. Pour out some bleach into your paper cup.
  4. Grab your paint brush and start painting on the bleach. I did various designs such as splatter painting, X’s, and triangles. When working with the bleach it does bleed a lot so make your design slightly smaller than you wish as it will get bigger.
  5. Wash your bandana in the sink to make sure the bleach is all out. Let dry and then wear as you please!

DIY Patterned Bandanas by Popcorn and ChocolateThere you have it! An easy DIY to change up your bandanas. I’ve been wearing mine as much as I can and love having so many different patterns to choose from!

Let us know in the comments below what pattern you would put on your bandana! Also, if you are looking for more DIY accessories and clothing ideas be sure to check out our Pinterest.

DIY Patterned Bandanas by Popcorn and Chocolate

DIY Mud Cloth Plaster Keychains | Popcorn and Chocolate

Mud Cloth Inspired Plaster Keychains

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DIY Mud Cloth Plaster Keychains | Popcorn and ChocolateLearn how to make these fun and colorful mud cloth inspired plaster keychains by reading below! DIY Mud Cloth Inspired Plaster Keychains | Popcorn and Chocolate

I remember when Rose and I moved into our first apartment the thing I was most excited for was to have my own set of keys to add to a keychain. I was also excited about having a real functioning kitchen and not eating cafeteria food (rumored to be) loaded with laxatives, but that’s a different story for another day. Maybe a DIY laxative pill post???

DIY Mud Cloth Plaster Keychains | Popcorn and Chocolate

All jokes aside, you have no idea how excited I was to have a little keychain with my set of keys. It felt like here are your keys, you are now officially a grown up. And I walked proudly around with my jangling keys while Rose rolled her eyes at me as she grumbled about having to have another set of keys to add to her heavy keychain. It’s the little things in life.

DIY Mud Cloth Plaster Keychains | Popcorn and Chocolate

If only my grownup, key carrying, self had thought of this mud cloth DIY 5 years ago. Then I would be extra excited to carry around my keys.

Mud Cloth Patterned Plaster Keychain | Popcorn and Chocolate

Materials:

How to make the mud cloth keychain:

  1. Start by making your Plaster of Paris. This can get messy so I would suggest putting down some newspaper. Mix together the Plaster of Paris and water (per instructions listed on the plaster) in a container. Use a plastic spoon or something you don’t mind ruining to mix it thoroughly.
  2. Pour plaster mixture into your silicone letter mold in an even layer. Tap the tray a few times to get rid of any air bubbles.
  3. Gently place your keychain into the plaster in the mold. You can rest the top of the keychain on the mold so it doesn’t fall in.
  4. Let dry for an hour (or for however long your plaster instructs).
  5. Once your plaster letter is dry you can pop it out of the mold. I would suggest letting it dry for a couple more hours just to make sure it is 100% dry before you color on it.
  6. Optional step: if there are any jagged bits or uneven areas on the plaster letter you can gently sand it down with sandpaper.
  7. Taking a colored pencil draw your mud cloth inspired design onto your letter keychain.

 

Handmade keychain out of plaster - mud cloth inspired | Popcorn and Chocolate

That’s it! Super simple mud cloth keychain that you can add your keys to and jangle around like a true adult. As for other “adult” aspects of my life… still working on those.

Handmade keychain out of plaster - mud cloth inspired | Popcorn and Chocolate

Like, comment, share, pin if you enjoyed this post and let us know if you ended up making one yourself!

DIY Mudcloth Inspired Keychains Made From Plaster | Popcorn and Chocolate

Looking for more keychain DIYs or other fun accessories? Check out my Pinterest! I’m always pinning cute things I find on other DIY blogs!

DIY iron-on slogan beanie | Popcorn and Chocolate

Easy Iron-On Slogan Beanies

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DIY slogan beanie | Popcorn and ChocolateI am living in this iron-on slogan beanie because it is currently freezing here in New England. This morning it was 3 degrees. THREE.

DIY iron-on slogan beanie | Popcorn and Chocolate

Don’t get me wrong I actually love winter – it’s my favorite season – but 3 degrees is a wee bit chilly for even me. Good thing I have all these slogan beanies to keep my head warm.

DIY Slogan beanies | Popcorn and Chocolate

Slogan beanies | Popcorn and Chocolate

Despite the constant hat hair, I live in beanies in the winter. I’ve got a collection that is ever growing but I’ve been reaching for these slogan beanies to add a fun kick to my all black winter ensemble.

DIY iron-on slogan beanie | Popcorn and ChocolateDIY Iron-on Slogan beanies | Popcorn and ChocolateDIY iron-on slogan beanie | Popcorn and ChocolateLucky for you they are super easy to make and only involve a beanie, some iron-on letters and an iron. No sewing involved – my kind of craft!

DIY iron-on slogan beanie | Popcorn and Chocolate

DIY iron-on slogan beanie | Popcorn and ChocolateDIY Slogan beanies | Popcorn and ChocolateThe best part about these slogan beanies is that you can choose what slogan you want on yours! I’ve gone with the appropriate permanent hat hair because that is me for 3 months of the year. I also have snow day because who doesn’t love a good snow day!? Lastly, I made a sleigh hat – more for Christmas, but could be worn all year round if you just want to be reminded to sleigh all day everyday.

DIY Iron-on Slogan beanies | Popcorn and Chocolate

Materials:

  • Beanie
  • Iron-on letters – if you want a longer slogan I suggest using smaller letters
  • Iron

DIY Iron-on Slogan beanies | Popcorn and Chocolate

To make the slogan beanies:

  1. First determine what you want your slogan to be then lay out your letters on your beanie.DIY Slogan beanies | Popcorn and Chocolate
  2. Turn on your iron and firmly press on top of the letters to iron them down. Hold iron on top of the letters for a couple of seconds or for however long the packaging says for.DIY Slogan beanies | Popcorn and Chocolate
  3. Let cool for a second then put on your head and proceed to wear the rest of the winter.

DIY iron-on slogan beanie | Popcorn and Chocolate

Enjoy your snow days and permanent hat hair from these simple and fun DIY iron-on slogan beanies! Let us know in the comments below if you make these hats and what your slogan was – we’d love to hear from you!

DIY Slogan beanies | Popcorn and Chocolate

DIY iron-on slogan beanie | Popcorn and Chocolate

 

DIY Slogan beanies | Popcorn and Chocolate