Bored? Here's an idea for a craft project that's fun AND fashionable!

Tie dyeing hit the height of popularity way back in the '60s— it was what any self-respecting hippie wore—these days it's once again all the rage and, why not? You don't have to be a fan of The Grateful Dead or a Rastafarian to love the look. It's cool. Period.

So, how's it done? Simple. Read on…

Tie dye is really self-explanatory – you tie up a piece of fabric and dye it. Duh.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• A light colored tee shirt (or pillow case or table cloth or pajama bottoms, night shirt, etc.)
• Some rubber bands
• A bunch of marbles (optional)
• Rubber gloves to protect your hands
• A wooden stick (chop sticks work, or you can grab a tree branch)
• A large container (glass or metal bowls will work, as will empty rubber trash cans or buckets – just be sure not to use anything rubber that you care about, as the dye will more than likely stain it for good)
• Dye (RIT is available in most grocery and drug stores and works super well and is CHEAP!)
• A washing machine