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 Friday, February 24, 2012
Freelance Friday: Glittered Sunglass Case
Happy Friday :). One obsession I have are, sunglasses. I love them! I have so many pairs, that I have picked up over the years. There are just so many cute and affordable ones out there. My one issue with sunglasses, are sun glass cases. I never really can find cute cases, and when I do often times they are over-priced. Luckily I came across this wonderful idea from, The Crafted Blog. They created this glittered sunglass case. It is very simple to make. All you need is a case, some glitter, and Mod Podge. Click here to learn how to make this chic DIY craft.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Freelance Friday: Glass Marble Necklace
Here is a great project for tweens and teens. Young girls love jewelry, and here is a way they can create their own. This is such a simple, yet creative way they can be their own jewelry designer. I know when I was little, I was always into making some type of jewelry to wear. Jewelry crafting is a fun way for girls to get into crafting. This glass marble necklace was found on a craft blog called, Happy Cake Crafts. Click here to learn how to make this. This project does not require a lot of supplies. You will need some basic jewelry supplies, and Mod Podge. Enjoy and have a great weekend.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Freelance Friday: Pinterest Valentine's Day Roundup
Happy Friday! This is the last weekend before Valentine's Day, so you know what that means, time to craft! Head on out to your local craft store and pick up some goodies to create with. Let your kids in on the action by having them create some Valentine crafts with you. Below are some great ideas and inspiration to use in case you need it. The projects below were all found on Pinterest. Follow Plaid on Pinterest to find even more projects and inspiration. Have a great weekend.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Freelance Friday: DIY Mod Podge Pencils
Happy Friday! Boy am I glad the work week is coming to a close. I just returned from CHA, and I am in need of some rest and relaxation :) In case you feel like I do, and just want to unwind this weekend here is a great craft project you and your kids can create. Have your kids be the envy of all their classmates, by sending them to school with these DIY Mod Podge pencils. I found these adorable pencils on a blog called, Omiyage. To learn how to create these click here. Have a great weekend!
Friday, January 27, 2012
Freelance Friday: A Table Makeover with Apple Barrel
Tables are an item that we all have. Many are very basic in color and style. If you are looking for away to make your ordinary table more unique, then use this table makeover as inspiration for how a simple design, can still make your table really standout. How cute is this table? I love to see how people re-purpose their furniture, using craft products. I love how cute and simple this table is. The creator used spray paint, and apple barrel paint to makeover this table. I found this project on, Me and My First Grade Gang. To learn more on how this table was made click, here.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Freelance Friday: Crayon Organizer from Monkey See, Monkey Do
All month we here at Plaid have been doing our best to give you some tips on how to organize your craft room, and supplies. Kids need help also organizing, their craft materials. As we all know it can be a little difficult at times to get kids to clean up after themselves, but here is a project that might make it easier for them. Jennifer from Monkey See, Monkey Do created these crayon organizers. She used a few craft supplies including, paints from the Martha Stewart craft line. I love this project, and it is a great way to help keep your kids' crafts organized. To learn how Jennifer made this click, here.
Friday, January 06, 2012
Freelance Friday: Hearts & Mod Podge A Lovely Combo
I heart Mod Podge, don't you? Well show your love for it this Valentine's Day by creating this creative yet simple project. This project was designed by, Candie Cooper. Be sure to check out her craft blog, Candie Cooper's Journal. How cute is this? All you need to make this are some wooden heart shapes, mod podge, and folkart paint. If you don't have stamps, feel free to use other paper items to add to your heart. Click here to see step by step how this project was created. This is a beginner level craft that is perfect for all ages, especially kids.
Friday, December 09, 2011
Freelance Friday: Holiday Stenciled Treat Jars
Jars are such wonderful items. I mean there are just so many things you can use them for. Not only can they be used for storage purposes they can also be used as gifts to give. Check out these holiday stenciled treat jars. These were made by Marie, at Makes and Takes. These jars are so cute. Marie used just a very craft supplies including some adhesive stencils and paint from the Martha Stewart craft line. Click here to see how simply these were made. This is definitely a great craft to make with your kids.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Freelance Friday: Holiday Burlap Napkin Rings
It is only one day after Thanksgiving, but now it is really time to begin preparing your Christmas decorations. Instead of buying Christmas decorations, why not try making your own? It is very affordable, and there are several easy to make craft projects. Here is an example of a great homemade Christmas decoration that a blog friend of ours made over on, Mural Maker. Aren't these burlap napkin rings so cute? They are unique, and only require a few supplies to make. The paint used in this project is from the new Martha Stewart craft line. Click here to learn how to re-create this project.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Freelance Friday: Count Your Blessings Hershey Kiss Board
Looking for a way to teach your kids about being thankful? Here is a great fun way to get your kids to be more mindful of what they are grateful for. This is a great Thanksgiving project to make, just in time for the holidays. Create this Count Your Blessings Hershey Kiss Board. Every time your kid tells you what they are thankful for, you in exchange give them a kiss. This super cute board was created by, Infarrantly Creative. It is fairly simple to make, and uses some of the new stencils and paint from the Martha Stewart Craft Line. Want to make this Hershey Kiss board for your family? Click here to learn how this was made.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Freelance Friday: Thrifty Tea Pot Makeover
Little girls love to play with a charming tea set. It is one of the most adorable things to watch. The little girls get all dressed up, and have tea together, like grown ladies. Normally, to be on the safe side the tea sets they play with are plastic. Plastic dishes around kids is of course the most logical way to go, however if you feel your little girls can handle a real mini tea pot, why not try creating this thrifty tea pot? This tea pot was found for $5 from a thrift store. Nat and Holly from My Sister's Suitcase brought this tea pot to life, by adding some paint from the new Martha Stewart craft line. Click here to see how they created this project. Your little girls are sure to love this at their next tea party :)
Friday, November 04, 2011
Freelance Friday: Thumbtack Thanksgiving Place Card Holders
 Have your kids help you decorate and set the table this Thanksgiving, by having them create this unique and easy craft. These thumbtack place card holders are so cute, and original. This is such an easy and affordable craft to make. Most supplies you can find at your local craft and dollar store. The creator of this craft is one of our good blogger friends, Megan, from the Brassy Apple. She makes wonderful and unique crafts. I love that to top of this project Megan used some glitter paint from the new Martha Stewart paint line. Click here to learn how to make this craft. These place card holders will be a perfect addition to any Thanksgiving table. 
Friday, October 28, 2011
Freelance Friday: Glitter Pumpkins
 Looking for a last minute and quick Halloween craft to create? Well you should try making these awesome glitter pumpkins. These pumpkins were found over on Think Crafts. A Think Craft blog contributor created these, using only a few supplies including Mod Podge. I love these glitter pumpkins. Well then again I love almost any craft with glitter on it :) Click here to learn how to make these quick and easy glitter pumpkins. Use them as decor in your home, or they even make great decorations to put on the porch.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Freelance Friday: A Glitter Halloween Cocktail Ring
 I recently stumbled across this wonderful Halloween craft that can be for both kids and adults. I am sure more kids will lean to this, but you never know an adult may want to have their own huge pumpkin glitter cocktail ring :) This project came from the blog, Crafty Modern. It was made with only using a few supplies including FolkArt and Martha Stewart paints. I am so envious of this ring, that I am definitely going to craft my own glitter Halloween cocktail ring over the weekend. To learn how to make this craft project click, here. Have you ever made a cocktail ring?
Friday, October 07, 2011
Freelance Friday: Love Canvas
 Crafting with canvases are such a versatile surface to craft with. You can create so many different things, and be as creative a you want. We recently came across this Love canvas made by, Pitter and Glink. This adorable canvas are was created using several products from Plaid, including the new Martha Stewart paint, Mod Podge and Apple Barrel paint. We love this canvas, and wanted to share it with our readers. Please click here to see step by step how to re-create this great craft project.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Freelance Friday: Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids
 Want to make a bunch of Halloween crafts for next to nothing? Well then you should try making these. We found these wonderfully creative crafts over at, One Charming Party. They created these toilet paper pumpkins, and ghost pops. Both of these crafts took less than 4 supplies to make. Click here to learn how to make these. Let us know if you have made any low cost Halloween crafts.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Freelance Friday: Metallic Stenciled Bracelet
 Crafting jewelry is one of my favorite types of crafts to create. Jewelry making is fun, and often time very simple. It doesn't take much to create a trendy and fashionable piece. I recently came across this craft project made by one of favorite craft blogs, Brassy Apple. Check out this awesome Metallic Stenciled Bracelet. This is a great craft for kids, and tweens to make. It is simple, and can be done in a variety of colors. The stencil used in this project were from the new Martha Stewart craft line, which is available at Michaels now. Click here to see how this bracelet was made.
Friday, September 16, 2011 Friday, September 09, 2011
Freelance Friday: Halloween Pennant Banner
 Can you believe that we are already approaching the second weekend in September? Wow time is flying, and before you know it, Halloween will be here. In case you are still looking for some kid friendly Halloween crafts to create, here is a suggestion we found online recently. Try creating this Halloween pennant banner. This project was created by Fat Cat Creations. It is very unique, and a great Halloween project to make. Click here to see how this was made.
Friday, September 02, 2011
Freelance Friday: Mod Podge Kid Clipborads
Clipboards are a great organizational tool for an adult, but how can they be kid friendly? Well here's how, use miniature clipboards and some mod podge to create this fun kids' craft. I came across this project on The Mud Pie Makers. It is so simple, and creative. These mini-clipboards are so cute for kids. In case you have not seen mini clipboards around, check out Walmart or Staples to find them. To learn how to make this project click, here. 
Friday, August 26, 2011
Freelance Friday: Painted Dinosaur Planter
This is so cute! I bet you didn't know that one of your kid's toy dinosaurs could be turned into a decorative household item. Well to be honest, I did know one could either :) I came across this pleasant surprise on a craft blog called, C.R.A.F.T. Click to learn how she transformed this regular dinosaur toy, into a chic decor item.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Freelance Friday: Back to School Teacher's Gift
 So it's back to school time, and many kids want to start the school year off on the right track. What better way to impress your teacher, then by giving her a small token of appreciation. Check out this very cute teacher's gift craft we found on Giggles Galore. This type of teacher's gift can be used in a variety of ways. It can be used to welcome a new teacher at the beginning of the school year, or it could be given to a teacher as a thank you gift at the end of the year.
To learn how to make this great project click here. I would suggest using some of Plaid's Chalkboard paint in Black #2517, and some Apple Barrel paint in Bright Yellow #20513.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Freelance Friday: Styrofoam Dog
Happy Friday :) Here is a great craft we found on Factory Direct Craft.
It is a great project to do over the weekend. This is great project for
kids who are longing for a pet, but may not have one yet. This is made
from easy to find materials, including Apple Barrel paint, Styrofoam,
and Felt. Also feel free to make another pet, such as a cat, and use
different Apple Barrel paint colors. To learn how to make this adorable cute pup click, here.
Friday, August 05, 2011
Freelance Friday: Dolphin Painting
 It's FRIDAY!!!! Oh happy day! Check out this amazing dolphin painting. It was created by a talented artist named, Amanda. She used Plaid
Apple Barrel Paints Colors: #20404 Black, #20411 Cobalt Blue, #20584
Lemon Chiffon, #20405 Antique White, #2613 Caribbean and #20403 White. We found Amanda on Facebook, and her painting was so beautiful we just had to post it. Let this be a tip for those of you who would like to be featured in the future. Post pics of your projects on Facebook for us to see. Thank you to Amanda for letting us show your painting. To see more from Amanda please check out her blog, Who Are You Calling Craft?
Friday, July 29, 2011
Freelance Friday: Water Balloon Flip Flops
I love it when people get creative with ordinary everyday items. Our friend Kelly over at Running with Glitter did exactly that with flip flops. She took these ordinary summer shoes, and made them into something fabulously creative. These water balloon flip flops are so amazing, and cute. Who knew that you could use balloons to jazz up these summer staples. This is an easy to make project that is sure to add tons of summertime fun to any little girl's flip flops. Learn how to make this by visiting, Running with Glitter. Have you decorated some shoes? If so we would love to see them. Please send pics to infopmpblog@gmail.com.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Freelance Friday: Colorful Yarn Stick Creations
 One of the easiest and most colorful kids crafts I remember making, were
these colorful yarn and stick creations. Don't you just love them! I
mainly remember making these when I was in summer camp, and I'm sure
there are several camps around the world making this craft. I stumbled
across this revamped old school craft, on My Own Labels, and had to do a
post on it. These colorful yarn creations can be revised, and designed
to be incorporated into more personalized crafts. If you want to learn
how to make this great kids' craft be sure to visit My Own Labels. Enjoy this fun summer craft!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Freelance Friday: Easy Kids Summertime T-Shirt- Beach Crab From Nothing But Country
It's Friday :) Aren't you glad the weekend is here? It's Freelance Friday, and this is a day when we spotlight a cool craft from another craft blog. Something sure to put a smile on your face today to kick off your weekend, is this adorable craft from Nothing But Country. Check out this easy to make craft that your kids will love. A very simple yet stylish project for the entire family to enjoy. To learn how to make this project visit, Nothing But Country. If you would like your craft project to be spotlighted on one of our blogs, please leave a comment with a link to your blog. Have a great weekend!
Friday, July 08, 2011
Freelance Friday: Fancy Fans
Happy Friday! With so many wonderful crafts and talented freelance designers on the web, we wanted to begin spotlighting projects on Fridays that catch our attention. Today we are spotlighting the kids' fancy fan from Make And Takes. This creative project was made by one of their guest bloggers, Vanessa. This project is simple to make, and little girls will definitely love it. Click here to find out how to make your own fancy fan. To see more of Vanessa's projects check out her blog, I Never Grew Up.
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