This easy to make Easter Egg Ensemble makes a lovely gift or decoration for any room in your house. Debbie Saenz created this project using several supplies including FolkArt paints and Mod Podge. The project technique you will use when creating this ensemble is paper mache. There are so many creative and kid friendly spring projects that include paper mache. Create this project in a school arts and craft class, or use as an after school activity for your kids. This is a beginner level project that will take up to an hour to complete. Below you will find all the supplies you will need, and click here to see the complete instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Patina, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Titanium White, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Sparkle, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

6 paper mache eggs
Cardboard egg container
Fabric in 6 bright coordinating colors with different patterns
Iridescent Easter Grass
Pink ribbon
Hot glue
Scissors

Easter is approaching fast and will be here before you know it. This week there will be many people doing last minute Easter crafts, especially kids. We have one project we wanted to share with you that would be perfect for your kids to help create. These Easter candy tins are so cute and useful. They are a great place to store yummy candies. The creative team here at Plaid Enterprises created these tins. Below are a full list of supplies you will need to recreate this project. To see the complete instructions for this project click here.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Enamels™ - Wicker White, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

Tissue papers
Easter themed napkins
Flat paint brush
Recycled tin
Hot glue gun
Scissors
Ribbons/embellishments
Ultra fine black permanent marker

Easter egg hunts are made more fun with this adorable crate for storing your finds. Kirsten Jones created this cute Easter craft, and now you can too. A great gift for kids to help create. All you will need are a few supplies including FolkArt paints. Easter will be here in less than two weeks. Crazy right? This month has flown by and this holiday comes a little early this year. There is still plenty of time to craft, and this egg carton won’t take long at all to complete. To make this project see a complete list of supplies needed below, along with their instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Seashell Pink, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Hologram, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Jamaican Sea, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Soft Apple, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Paper egg carton- ½ dozen
Burlap- 1 ½ x 10”
Gift tag
Jute ribbon
#6 Flat paintbrush
Liner brush
#4 Round brush
Scissors
Hot glue

Instructions

1.   Paint burlap piece with Soft Apple. Let dry.  Using liner brush and Licorice write ‘ Happy Easter ‘. Let dry.

2.   Using #4 round brush, paint daisies with Wicker white, let dry. Dot centers of flower with Seashell Pink and brush handle.  Let dry.

3.    Paint each flower with Hologram glitter. Let Dry.

3.   Glue burlap to top of egg carton as shown.

4.   Paint gift tag Jamaican Sea, let dry.  Paint bunny as shown, referring to photo for guide.

5.   Tie to carton as shown.

Can you believe that Easter is only a few weeks away? It comes early this year, but there is still plenty of time to get crafty. One of the most popular Easter projects for kids to create are Easter eggs. Kids will love making paper wrapped Easter eggs with strips of paper and Mod Podge. Cathie and Steve created this paper wrapped egg using our special Mod Podge Wash Out formula. This formula is special because it is kid friendly. If they accidentally spill some on their clothes, it washes right out. Below are all the supplies you will need below, along with their instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       Plaid ® Hot Glue Gun Helpers

·       Mod Podge ® Wash Out For Kids, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

Easter egg shape (plastic/wood or real)
Foam paintbrush
Scrapbook paper
Scissors
Bird nest
moss
Hot glue

Instructions

1. Cut the sheet of scrapbook paper into 1/4” strips.  Apply Mod Podge to the back and front of the strip, position one end on the egg and begin wrapping the egg with the strip in a random pattern.  Repeat the process until the entire egg is covered.  Allow to dry.

2. Hot glue a palm-full of moss to the center of the nest.  Hot glue the egg into the nest.

PROJECT TIP:  Add a touch of glitter by top coating the egg with Sparkle Mod Podge.

What do you get when you combine Mod Podge Photo Transfer plus Mod Podge Extreme Glitter? You get the most sparkle-tastic Easter kids craft. Check out these little Easter egg-heads. How amazing are they? Easter comes early this year and here is a quick and easy project your kids are sure to love. Alexis from Jacolyn Murphy created these eggs. This would make a great weekend project at home, or something to create in Sunday school. To find a full list of supplies you will need, along with their instructions click here.

Bring in the spring season with these adorable bunny and chick pots. The creative team here at Plaid designed these Easter pots using several Apple Barrel paints. These pots would be great for kids to store yummy candies or a few decorated eggs inside. The vibrant colors used throughout are sure to catch anyone’s attention and will be a hit at your upcoming Easter egg hunt. This project is an intermediate level craft, however it is one where your kids can definitely lend a helping hand. To recreate this project you will need all the supplies listed below, and click here to see the complete instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Fuchsia, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Yellow, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Light Pink, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Harvest Orange, 2 oz.

Other Supplies
Foam plate for paints 1 ¾” foam spouncer brush Scissors Pencil Black fine tip permanent marker Lo-temp glue gun #2 round paintbrush ¾” flat paintbrush 4” high clay pot for each design For bunny: Two 23mm wiggle eyes White and pink craft foam For Chick: Two 15mm wiggle eyes Yellow bump chenille stems Orange craft foam

It’s another week, and many people are looking forward to celebrating Easter on Sunday. Are you excited? A popular thing many people do to celebrate this holiday is to decorate Easter eggs. Now normally most people simply paint their eggs a single color, but if you are feeling a bit more adventurous, try creating this Giraffe Wood Egg. This egg was designed by one of our talented designers, Debbie Saenz. This project does not require a lot supplies, but a few FolkArt paints are a must.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Vandyke Brown, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Vintage White, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - School Bus Yellow, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Finishes - Clearcote™ Aerosol Glaze - Hi-Shine Deep Gloss, 11 oz.

Other Supplies

Wood egg (2.5”)
Doll pin stand (1 1/8” x 1/2 “ Round)
Flat brush
Liner brush

Instructions

1.    Use flat brush to base-coat egg Vintage White; dry, then give a second coat; let dry.

2.    Draw irregular giraffe spots randomly with pencil and paint spots with Van Dyke Brown; let dry.

3.    Paint “egg stand” School Bus Yellow and Van Dyke Brown as shown in photo; let dry.

4.    Spray egg and stand with clear varnish when completely dry.

It is almost a week till Easter, and I wanted to share another craft project you can create. Now I know many of you are mainly decorating Easter eggs, but try creating something to hold your eggs in. Easter egg hunts are made more fun with this adorable crate for storing your finds. I love this recycled daisy egg carton. Kirsten Jones designed this project. It is a great craft for beginners, and one your kids can definitely help create. See below for all the supplies you will need, and the instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Belle Blush, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Hologram, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Jamaican Sea, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Soft Apple, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Paper egg carton- ½ dozen
Burlap- 1 ½ x 10”
Gift tag
Jute ribbon
#6 Flat paintbrush
Liner brush
#4 Round brush
Scissors
Hot glue

Instructions

1.   Paint burlap piece with Soft Apple. Let dry.  Using liner brush and Licorice write ‘ Happy Easter ‘. Let dry.

2.   Using #4 round brush, paint daisies with Wicker white, let dry. Dot centers of flower with Belle Blush and brush handle.  Let dry.

3.    Paint each flower with Hologram glitter. Let Dry.

3.   Glue burlap to top of egg carton as shown.

4.   Paint gift tag Jamaican Sea, let dry.  Paint bunny as shown, referring to photo for guide.

5.   Tie to carton as shown.

This easy to make Easter Egg Ensemble makes a lovely gift or decoration for any room in your house. Designed, by Debbie Sanz. These Easter Eggs are great to have your kids create. Before you know it Easter will be here, and it’s good to be prepared with decoration ideas. You can prepare these eggs ahead of time and won't have to worry about them spoiling, since they are made out of paper.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Patina, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Titanium White, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Sparkle, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

6 paper mache eggs
Cardboard egg container
Fabric in 6 bright coordinating colors with different patterns
Iridescent Easter Grass
Pink ribbon
Hot glue
Scissors

Instructions

1.  Paint eggs with Titanium White.

2.  Cut fabrics into ½ to1 inch pieces (rectangular shapes or circles, depending on the design).

3.  Use Mod Podge to adhere fabric pieces to eggs, overlapping as you work. Set aside to dry.

4.  Give each egg a coat of Sparkle Mod Podge.

5.  Cut egg container in half, cut off and discard lid. Paint container with Patina. Allow to dry.

6.  Use hot glue to attach ribbon around egg container. Glue bow to center front and Easter grass to each egg space.

7.  Nestle eggs in grass and glue place.

We love this upbeat, eco-friendly video that was posted on YouTube! And of course it uses our favorite - Mod Podge!

We got a lot of people looking for more window clings for Easter. So, I'm posting these adorable eggs. I like these because they eggs are so cute and colorful, and the possibilities for egg designs in endless!

Project Pattern: http://www.plaidonline.com/projectLarge.asp?projectID=1296&type=pat

Window Clings are such a fun way to decorate the house for holidays with no fuss. And easy to remove afterwards. Use the pattern attached to make great easter window clings.

Project Pattern: http://www.plaidonline.com/projectLarge.asp?projectID=1794&type=pat

If you're looking for a fun and easy Easter basket suitable for boys, you'll love this robot basket. Made with Mod Podge, a paint tin and scrapbook papers, this basket is a great craft project to make with the kids.