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How to Make Starburst/Tie Dye Pattern Stationery

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By SweetiePie


The finished starburst/tie dye art.
The finished starburst/tie dye art.

This is my take on an art project I learned in second grade. I like to turn my starburst/tie dye print into stationery, but you can do whatever you like with this. I call this project starburst/tie dye because it reminds me of tie dye shirts, but I actually prefer to call it starbursts because that is what my second grade teacher called it. My second grade teacher introduced this art activity because she wanted something colorful, easy, and less messy than the weekly painting. This project is very easy and simple for anyone to complete. The following steps will help you create a unique and special piece of art.

Start with a blank piece of paper
Start with a blank piece of paper
Choose the colors you want for your pattern.
Choose the colors you want for your pattern.
Make the first starbust/firework shape.
Make the first starbust/firework shape.
Go around it with the next color.
Go around it with the next color.
Add the next several colors.
Add the next several colors.
Keep adding more colors.
Keep adding more colors.
Keep going around and adding colors.
Keep going around and adding colors.
Continue to add color as you reach the edges of the paper.
Continue to add color as you reach the edges of the paper.
Put the finishing touches are your piece of art.
Put the finishing touches are your piece of art.
Flip over your art project and write a letter on the back.  You can even decorate the envelope with the same pattern if you wish.
Flip over your art project and write a letter on the back. You can even decorate the envelope with the same pattern if you wish.

Tips and Suggestions:

  • I like to use markers because they are vibrant, but they tend to bleed through. For me this is okay because I like the natural effects, but if you do not like this you might want to use colored pencils or crayons instead.
  • Two or more colors can be used for this project.
  • Vary the patterns and try whatever you like.
  • Kids can hang their art on the fridge and this will make them feel special.
  • My mom always used to have us hang our art work on the fridge, which made us feel great.
  • Stationery, pictures, etc, you decide what to do with this project.

I hope you enjoy this craft and remember it is easy enough for anyone to try. Each starburst/tie dye project will look special and unique.

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Eileen Hughes profile image

Eileen Hughes  says:
14 months ago

So simple to do for even the younger children and should keep them quiet at the same time. thanks for that.

SweetiePie profile image

SweetiePie  says:
14 months ago

Thank you for stopping by and making nice comment Eileen.

belle nery, phils  says:
8 months ago

Thank you for sharing with us your starburst project. I needed all the inputs i can get for the party i'm planning to arrange this november. God bless

SweetiePie profile image

SweetiePie  says:
8 months ago

belle nery, phils,


I hope you enjoy this project as it is something I remember doing foundly as a child. I learned how to make this project in second grade back in 1986, but I have put my own spin on it.

betherickson profile image

betherickson  says:
8 months ago

nice idea! very creative. I'm going to intruduce this to my nephew. I'm sure she'll like it!

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SweetiePie  says:
8 months ago

Thanks for stopping by and commenting betherickson. I so appreciate it :).

Cherish77 profile image

Cherish77  says:
8 months ago

I do mine with crayons, also I do it with names, I do this when I am really bored, or just feel like coloring.lol.

SweetiePie profile image

SweetiePie  says:
8 months ago

Crayons sound like a fun way to do this. I hope you do anyother hub soon Cherish!

Noa  says:
6 months ago

Thank you! This is great! I made one today and I realy like the outcome!! Thank you for sharing!!


Noa

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SweetiePie  says:
6 months ago

I am so glad to hear you enjoyed this project Noa! Some people complain this project takes too long to make, but who says you have to make it all at once :). I think the outcome is well worth it.

C.S.Alexis profile image

C.S.Alexis  says:
5 months ago

SweetiePie,


This one is perfect for entertaining people. I could see getting a group together and making this project over coffee or kool aid. The simplicity lends itself to a social occasion where you would be able to converse while also participating in the craft and sharing markers as you work. Nice job here.

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SweetiePie  says:
5 months ago

C.S. Alexis,


That is a good idea I have never thought of. We did this in second grade and shared crayons, but I just felt like markers work better when I did it as an adult. Yes sharing markers to make this during a get together would be most fun.

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waynet  says:
3 months ago

I liked the way this project turned out and the simplicity of it all, believe it or not it takes a considerable skill to make a uniform colour ring marker stroke like the ones you have done, I would like to do something like this, but would maybe try and make the many shades of colours look like they blend into each other because that's just the kind of funny guy I am...I can feel a hubpage of my own happening inspired by this one!

SweetiePie profile image

SweetiePie  says:
3 months ago

That sounds like a really neat hub project you have there, and I would love to see it.

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