26 Tie-Dye DIYs, Decor and Recipes

Warm weather and tie-dye projects just seem to go together. Whether you're after a colorful top, funky farmers' market tote or sweet treat, we've rounded up the best tie-dye tips, tricks and recipes to fill up an afternoon of crafting, baking and decorating.

If you prefer natural dyes, simply turn fresh fruit, vegetables and spices into beautiful tie-dye colors. All you need are fruits and veggies like berries, beets and onion skins or herbs and spices like turmeric and mint. These vibrant tie-dye colors are fun to make and best of all organic.

A tie-dye technique so simple it only takes three ingredients: powder fabric dye, cotton napkins and ice. Learn how to tie-dye using ice cubes in a matter of minutes with a step-by-step guide by HGTV Handmade’s A.V. Perkins.

Learn how to fold napkins in four different patterns to create trendy tie-dye looks. Follow HGTV Handmade’s A.V. Perkins' easy, tie-dye guide to create colorful Shibori, twist and turn, triangle and classic crumple styles.