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A Tie-Dyed Party

Add a splash of color to your child's summer with this backyard T-shirt-making party

by Pam Horner
A Tie-Dyed Party A Tie-Dyed Party Among the surefire signs of summer--shorts, sandals, suntans--is one undeniable symbol that stands out in any crowd: the tie-dye T-shirt! It's no wonder this fashion phenomenon has survived decades of summer trends. It's bright and vivid, buckets of fun to make, and all in all a great excuse for an outdoor party.

Below, we'll show you how to throw the most colorful bash this side of the sixties. Our party lineup includes tips and techniques for tying and dyeing your own T-shirts, party favors and invitations, and even a tie-dye dessert. It's everything you and your kids need to color your summer beautiful.

fitting invitation

A FITTING INVITATION

Once kids get these invitations in the mail, they'll be dyeing to come to your child's party

GROOVY T-SHIRT CAKE

Tie-dyed both inside and out, this treat will suit your partiers to a tee

PSYCHEDELIC ICE CREAM

This rainbow-colored ice cream is a cool accompaniment to your party cake

RAINBOW TEES

These T-shirts make a great party activity, take-home favor, and brilliant fashion statement all in one

BLOW PAINTING

Partygoers will be blown away by this simple abstract painting activity

t-shirt magnets

TINY TIE-DYE TEES

For the perfect party favor, have kids make and bake these clay mini magnet tees

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