25 Easy Dip-Dye DIYs
By michellehorton |
OMBRE is a huge trend right now — from clothes to hair — and one of the easiest ways to achieve this look is with the wildly popular “dip dye” technique.
Transform the ordinary into trendy statements with these 25 simple dip-dye tutorials:

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Dye-Dyed Basket
An easy way to update a boring look — with Martha's stamp of approval.
See the full tutorial from Martha Stewart/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#dye-dyed-basket -
Dip Dye a $5 Stool
This thrifty and clever idea from Erin Loechner was recently featured on HGTV.com.
See the full tutorial at HGTV.com/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#dip-dye-a-5-stool -
Yellow Dip-Dyed Scarf
Turn a white piece of fabric into a trendy ombre-style scarf easily.
See the full tutorial from Everybody, Everywear/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#yellow-dip-dyed-scarf -
Dip-Dyed Place Card Holders
Christine from Design For Mankind came up with this inspired DIY place card idea that's as easy as it is impressive.
See the full tutorial at Design For Mankind/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#dip-dyed-place-card-holders -
Dip-Dyed Tablecloth
Turn a plain white tablecloth into an eye-catching statement with some Dylon fabric dye.
Photo: Emma Lee for Living Etc./home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#dip-dyed-tablecloth -
Naturally Dip-Dyed Cups
Add some colorful punch to your summer tablescapes with this DIY tutorial that uses natural plant dyes!
See the FULL tutorial at Design*Sponge/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#naturally-dip-dyed-cups -
Dipped Eggs
An easy last-minute Easter project.
See the full post at Six and a half Stitches/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#dipped-eggs -
DIY Ombre Tee
Turn any plain tee into a trendy favorite with this step-by-step tutorial.
See the full tutorial at A Pair & A Spare/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#diy-ombre-tee -
Dip Dye IKEA Drapes
Before "dip dyed" and "ombre" were huge trends, designers Michael Penney and Andrea Mills wowed readers with this DIY project for House & Home Magazine.
See how they did it at Michael Penney Style/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#dip-dye-ikea-drapes -
Martha's Dip-Dyed Ideas
Martha Stewart shows us how to dip dye anything — from IKEA rugs to plain pillows.
See the tutorials at Martha Stewart./home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#marthas-dip-dyed-ideas -
DIY Neon Market Bag
Get this hot neon look with spray paint!
Tutorial by A Pair & A Spare for Harper's Bazaar/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#diy-neon-market-bag -
Tie Dyed Bag: How-To
Turn a $2 craft bag into a stylish tote with this easy-to-follow tutorial on Kirtsy.
See the full tutorial at Kirtsy.com/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#tie-dyed-bag-how-to -
Dip-Dyed Business Cards
Family Style's Jordan Ferney came up with this brilliant dip dye idea — and she'll even professionally make them for you, if DIY isn't your thing. (Visit her blog for more details.)
See more at Oh Happy Day/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#dip-dyed-business-cards -
DIY Paint-Dipped Chopsticks
Rachael from Penelope and Pip contributed this smart idea to Poppytalk.
See the full tutorial at Poppytalk/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#diy-paint-dipped-chopsticks -
Shades-Of-Blue Ombre Chair
This DIY idea obviously takes more time than most of the others, but it's an impressive way to transform a chair — and the tutorial walks you through step-by-step.
See the full tutorial at Design*Sponge/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#shades-of-blue-ombre-chair -
DIY Dip-Dye Ribbons
The ladies from HEYLOOK put together this simple DIY idea for Valentine's Day, but it can be used for any of your gift-wrapping embellishments.
See the tutorial at Ruffled/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#diy-dip-dye-ribbons -
Dip Dye Trench Coat
Although, in my opinion, a classic trench never goes out of style, here's an unexpected way to give your wardrobe a fresh look.
See more at Fancy Schmancy/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#dip-dye-trench-coat -
Dip-Dye Wrapping Paper
Another smart idea from Martha herself.
See the tutorial at Martha Stewart/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#dip-dye-wrapping-paper -
DIY Nylite Project
Maria from Quite Continental gave her classic Tretorn Nylite tennis shoes into a modern ombre update.
See the tutorial at The Nylite Project/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#diy-nylite-project -
Dip-Dyed Tips
Although you probably want to get your ends bleached out by a pro (at at least a really, really trustworthy friend), you can change up your dip dye look with these temporary color ideas.
See the tutorial at The Beauty Department/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#dip-dyed-tips -
Dip-Dyed Ombre Necklace
An easy DIY way to rock the ombre look — no dye required.
See the full post at GOOD/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#dip-dyed-ombre-necklace -
Dip-Dyed Candles
And candles! You can even dip dye candles!
See the full tutorial at Martha Stewart/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#dip-dyed-candles -
Dip-Dyed Tablecloth
Another example of turning a plain tablecloth into a bold statement piece.
Photo: Polly Wreford (styled by Mary Norden) for Red magazine/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#dip-dyed-tablecloth -
Ombre Tank
Turn a boring old tank into an ombre beauty with this step-by-step tutorial.
See the full tutorial at Cotton & Curls/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#ombre-tank -
DIY Lamp Shade
You can even update your lamps with this ombre technique.
See the full tutorial at Design*Sponge/home/25-easy-dip-dye-diys/#diy-lamp-shade
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