This week we have been helping you prepare for Mother’s Day. With so many options of great gifts you can make, it is very easy to get overwhelmed. Well today we have one project that is a breeze to make, check out these Mod Podge DIY Fabric Covered Pots.

These Mod Podge planters are a perfect Mother’s Day gift for kids to make. This is a simple project that will only require a few supplies. Terra cotta pots and Mod Podge can be found at any local craft store.

Any Mom would love to receive these pots as a gift. We discovered this project on the blog, First Bar. To see a full list of the supplies used along with their instructions, click here.

Happy hump day crafters. We are at the mid point of the workweek, and it the first day of May. Can you believe it? May is here and that means Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Many gifts and crafts you can make for this special occasion include the word, Mom. Today we wanted to share with you a project that is not your traditional Mother’s Day gift, but still one that is sure to make her smile. Check out these gold dot coffee mugs. Andrea from Worley House created these easy to make mugs. This project makes a chic gift for your Mom. Andrea used some ceramic mugs she found at the Dollar Store, and some gold metallic paint from Martha Stewart. This would be a great project for tweens and teens to make for their mothers. It is a simple yet creative way to jazz up some basic mugs. To see step by step how Andrea made these mugs click here.

We are keeping our celebration going, and celebrating Earth Day all week long. One great way to peak your child’s interest in becoming more earth friendly is by having them plant a flower. But don’t just stop with simply planting a flower decorate the flowerpot. MaryLea did exactly that with her little ones. Her family had a blast creating these flowerpots using Mod Podge washout and Apple Barrel paints. This is a very easy project to make, and one that is perfect for this spring season. Click here to find all the supplies used, along with their instructions on her blog Pink and Green Mama.

Good morning crafters, and happy hump day. Today we’ve got a question for you, how do you keep your little ones organized? Do you use baskets, boxes, plastic tubes to store all their little trinkets? If you are looking for a more creative way to store and organize things we have a wonderful project to share with you this morning. For those of you with little girls you know all to well how difficult it can be to get all their hair accessories contained. Well we have a crafty solution for you, feast your eyes on this Bow Holder. Ashley from Ashley Suzanne designed this Bow Holder using our new FolkArt Handmade Charlotte Stencils and FolkArt paints. How cute is this? Now not only can you organize their hair bows, you can use them as décor in your little girl’s room. To see all the materials used, and learn how to make this project click here.

We have made it half way through the week. Yay! In order to get you over the hump we wanted to share a craft project we recently discovered online. Check out this sweet miniature dresser. We stumbled across this on the site Craft Quickies. Sarah designed this adorable project for daughter, using the new FolkArt Handmade Charlotte stencils. She used this stencils and FolkArt paints to refurbish a not so pretty mini dresser. The before and after photos of this project are amazing, a definite must see. To learn how you can make this for your little one click here.

Happy hump day! You’ve made it to the halfway mark of the week and we want you to celebrate, by crafting something cool. If you have a little one then you know that they are always trying to be taller than they actually are. We have something they will love, a step stool. This stool is great to make little keeps feel like they grew 5 inches instantly. Shannah from the blog Just Us Four designed this step stool using stencils from our new FolkArt Handmade Charlotte stencil line. This is a very simple project to recreate and won’t take long to finish. To see step by step how this stool was made click here. 

Today is the first day of spring. Hooray! We have made it through the winter season and the warmer months are coming. To get you in the mood for spring we wanted to share with you this colorful project. Create these retro polka dot glasses using FolkArt enamel paints. Rebecca from Cre8tive Compass made these vibrant glasses. This is a simple project to make, and kids can help with. Since this is a glass surface be careful if you do have kids painting on them. Once complete fill them with your favorite springtime beverage, ice tea, lemonade, or water. To see all the supplies used, and step by step pictures of how Rebecca made this project, click here. 

Happy Wednesday! We are extra excited today because we have an awesome kid friendly craft project to share with you. This month we are all about stencils, and why not? Stenciling is a timeless craft technique that can make any project instantly standout. This month we are releasing a new line of stencils, FolkArt Handmade Charlotte Stencils. These stencils come in a variety of designs, and are great for kid crafts. Don’t take our word for it, take a look at this stenciled clock stool from One Artsy Mama. Amy used a variety of supplies including the new FolkArt Handmade Stencils, and FolkArt paints. Below are a few supplies she used, to see the rest of the supplies needed and learn how she made this stool click here.

- FolkArt acrylic paint 

- Chalkboard Paint

- Sponge brush

- Family Message Center stencil kit

Congrats you have made it to the half way mark of your work/school week. We hope you have been able to spend sometime crafting this week, but if not no worries we have just the project guaranteed to inspire you. Feast your eyes on these DIY vintage photo stacking blocks. How awesome are they? Mackenzie from Cheerios and Lattes created this for her two little boys. To make this fun project Mackenzie used a few supplies including our new Mod Podge Photo transfer medium. This product is a hot craft item right now, and all over Pinterest you can see many people photo transferring on crafty projects. If you are in love with these blocks as much as we are, then head on over to her blog to see step by step how she created them. Enjoy!

Materials Needed

Mod Podge Photo Transferring Medium

Mod Podge Gloss

3 (2 inch) wooden blocks from your local craft store

Camera

Computer

Printer

Paintbrush

Small Sponge

The month of February is quickly coming to an end. Can you believe it? Wow time flies when you’re crafting. Get prepared for the upcoming spring season by getting a head start on your spring themed projects. Over on the blog Crafty Scrappy Happy, Jamie is getting ready for spring by creating this DIY Spring Pitcher. This project is actually very easy to make and is a nice upcycle project. To achieve these results, Jamie used items from the Martha Stewart glass painting program. To create this pitcher she used Martha Stewart clings and liquid fill paint. Have your kids help out by painting the clings with the fill paint. Once complete use this pitcher to pour your favorite springtime drinks. To learn how you can make this project click here.

The clock is ticking down, and Valentine’s Day is just 24 hours away. All over the web there are so many cute Valentine’s Day projects, and definitely not enough time to create all of them. So with a limited time left to craft, we wanted to suggest a last minute project for you make. Create this sweet nothings DIY photo frame. Mel from Mama Buzz made this photo frame using Apple Barrel paints, and Mod Podge Rub on Transfers. This is a great project to make with your tweens and teens. It is simple to make and perfect for beginners. To see how this was made and to make one for yourself click here.

Did you know glitter could be used in almost every crafty project? It’s true, and many crafters love embellishing every project they make with glitter. You’re never too young to start using glitter. Now you may not want your little ones using glitter, because they may make a mess but we found a project that may not be too messy. Over on Punk Projects we found these awesome glitter buttons. They were made using Mod Podge. This is such a simple and fun project, perfect to do at home or in a classroom. You won’t need many supplies, and you can use several different glitter colors. To see how this project was made visit Punk Projects.

If your kids are just starting to explore their crafty side, you more than likely do not want to go out and spend a whole lot of money on craft supplies. Lucky for you, you don’t have to go out and buy new supplies. If you look around your home you probably have many items you can create with. Take this Button Art Heart designed by Mama’s Crafty Place. Some of the supplies used to make this project were buttons, left over tiles, and Mod Podge. This is a wonderful project for kids, and it makes for a nice piece of art to display around your home. To learn how to make this project with your kids click here.

Is your little one into art and crafts? Are their craft supplies starting to become hard to organize? If you answered yes then you’ll love this organization craft project. Create this monogrammed box and put your kid’s initial on it. We discovered this craft on the blog Dream a Little Bigger. Allison found the box at her local Michael’s craft store. With a few supplies including some acrylic paints, your kid(s) can have this awesome organizer for their craft supplies. To see how Allison made this project, and for a complete list of supplies visit her blog here.

By Candie Cooper (She more projects from Candie on her blog, Candie Cooper’s Journal)

Here's an idea for building a crafty snowman! This little guy was sold as a kit at the craft store. I changed it a bit to use some things from my stash.

You will need: Acrylic Folk Art paints, Mod Podge, dictionary paper, paint brushes, scissors, buttons, flat back crystals, ribbon, wire, white pom-poms or whatever embellishments you like.
 

Cut and tear dictionary paper to fit the snowman and use Mod Podge to attach. Dictionary paper is one of my favorite things to Mod Podge because it's so thin.

Use a foam brush to rub white Apple Barrel paint over the snowman. This technique tones down the dictionary paper. Optionally, you can paint the hat and arm areas with black and brown paint.

Martha Stewart glitter paint showed up great on the snowman's base because of it's larger flakes.

This is where your imagination can cut loose and the snowman come to life--sparkly eyes, a striped ribbon scarf, tinsel hat band and bird cut from the dictionary are a few ideas. You can also string some pom-poms on wire and fasten them to the arms. I used hot glue to secure the pieces in place.

As you can see, he fits right in with all the snow we've gotten the past few days. Wishing you a happy and crafty New Year!
 

**Please note, this is an indoor snowman. However, Plaid makes lots of fun outdoor formulas including Mod Podge and Folk Art brands.

Did you survive all the Christmas commotion? We hope you had a wonderful holiday. Since many of you are still on holiday break we wanted to share with you a project that will help keep your little ones busy. Have them make this Mod Podge Jar. What makes this project extra special is that you can use this project as a nightlight in their room. We found this project on Joann.com. It is so easy to make and won’t take a long time either. Click here to learn how to make it.

Christmas is less than a week away and we are sure you’re very busy getting last minute holiday prepping done, but don’t be so busy you forget to craft. Today we wanted to share with you a wonderful and adorable kids craft project created using Apple Barrel paints. Laura Bray from Laura Bray Designs made these delightful Toyland Soldiers. How cute are they? This is a great project for your little ones to help make. Once finished place these little soldiers around your home. To see all the materials needed along with their instructions click here.

Do your kids love gingerbread men? If so they are going to love this adorable craft project. Have them get in the spirit of the holidays by creating this Mod Podge Gingerbread Man Wreath. We discovered this easy to make project on the blog Radmegan. Megan used several Plaid products to design this wreath including Mod Podge and FolkArt paints. Since this project has a few steps to it, it is perfect for a family to create together. Maybe this weekend you can make some gingerbread cookies and this gingerbread man wreath. To learn how Megan made this project click here. 

It is exactly one week away from Halloween. Aren't you excited? I know we here at Plaid are. Have you completed all your craft creations for this festive holiday? If not, no worries you still have plenty of time to create some great Halloween projects. One project that you should make with your kids is these DIY Halloween Canvases. We stumbled across this project on the blog Funky Polkadot Giraffe. Kyla created this project using several products from the Martha Stewart craft line. Once this project is completed hang it in your kid's room, or on your front door. Learn about all the products used in this project, and how to make it here.

It is never too early to get your kids interested in reading. This is documented nicely in a recent blog post I stumbled upon on the blog, Raising Bean. Mar, a Mom to a newborn baby, created this adorable book collage using Dr. Seuss books and Mod Podge. She happened to have two copies of the same Dr. Seuss book, and decided to use the pages from one to create this collage for her daughter. This book collage was used as decoration inside the walls of her little ones crib. Not only is this project so cute, it is easy to make. What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book? Mine was Green Eggs and Ham. To see how Mar made this simple project click here.

Are you planning on hitting the road this summer? If so, your kids are going to need something to keep them occupied. Check out this fun and creative DIY Disney craft. Sara at Momendeavors created this project. The idea came from the fact that she and her family are headed to Disney World this summer, and the trip will be 5 to 6 hour drive. Sara found all the supplies for this project at Walmart. A very budget friendly project that is sure to keep your kids entertained for hours. To see how Sara made this and to learn how to recreate it, click here.  

Did you know Mod Podge is turning 45 years old this year? I know we can’t believe it either. Time flies when yours crafting. Celebrate Mod Podge with this beautiful birthday project! If you have an upcoming birthday for your little one, try creating these birthday place settings. They are simple to create, and all you will need is some FolkArt paint, and of course Mod Podge. To find out the additional supplies you will need, along with instructions for this project, click here.

Check out this great kid friendly Christmas project. Isn’t the snowman and reindeer so cute? This is a perfect project to create on a cold winter’s day. Grab your craft supplies, and get ready to have some fun. See how to make this project by following the steps below.

PLAID Supplies

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Pool Blue, 2 oz.

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

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

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Nutmeg Brown, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Leaf Green, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Pewter Grey, 2 oz.

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

Other Supplies

6” Terracotta pots
4”-4x4 wood posts
2” Pieces of landscape timber
White chenille stem
Electric blue yarn
Small wood circles
Felt scraps
White thread
Hot glue
Ice glitter
Small sticks
Spray sealer
Sandpaper
Adhesive brown felt

Instructions

Snowman:
1. Hot Glue the wood block to the bottom of the pot.

2. Base-coat the clay pot and the wood block with Pewter Grey. Base-coat same pot and block with White. When they are dry lightly sand to create a distressed look.

3. Paint the two wood blocks with Pool Blue. When they are dry, hot glue the yarn to them as shown. Hot glue the chenille stems to the tops of the yarn wrapped wood blocks. Wrap the yarn around the stems adding a few hot glue dots to secure the yarn.

4. Paint the wood circles Black and add White dots to create the look of buttons.

5. Paint the bottom of the pot Bright Red. Add White dots and sprinkle glitter on the dots before the paint dries.

6. Paint the sticks White. Add Pool Blue stripes and Bright Red polka dots. Lightly spray the arms with sealer and sprinkle with glitter.

7. Stitch the felt scraps with the white thread and add yarn to the ends.

8. Paint the eyes Black and the carrot nose Pumpkin Orange.

9. Hot glue the earmuffs, scarf, arms, and buttons to the snowman.


Reindeer:
1. Hot Glue the wood block to the bottom of the pot.

2. Base-coat the clay pot and the wood block with Black. Base-coat same pot and block with Nutmeg Brown. When they are dry lightly sand to create a distressed look.

3. Paint the wood block with Black and then Nutmeg Brown. When they are dry, hot glue to the face of the reindeer as shown.

4. Paint the wood circle Bright Red and add White dots.

5. Paint the bottom of the pot Bright Red. Add White dots and sprinkle glitter on the dots before the paint dries.

6. Paint the sticks White. Add Pool Blue, Bright Red, Pink Parfait and Leaf Green stripes. Lightly spray the arms with sealer and sprinkle with glitter. Hot glue to the head as shown.

7. Stick two pieces of felt together and cut into the shape of an ear. Hot glue to the top of the head

8. Paint the eyes and mouth with Black.

Recently one of our favorite craft blogs, The Idea Room posted this adorable Thanksgiving game craft. A craft project and game for kids all in one, how cool is that? This genius kids craft project was created using a variety of new paints from the Martha Stewart Craft Line. Here is how the game is played according to The Idea Room, "The premise of the game is fairly simple. Simple enough that even the youngest kids can play. Each player takes a turkey card and gets 6 clothes pins or…Turkey Feathers. Each player takes turns rolling once dice. Then you simply put a feather on the number that you rolled.  If you roll a number you already have a feather on, then your turn is over. First person to get all the feathers on their turkey wins." In order to play this game with your little ones, you will need to create the turkey cards that they need, along with decorating the clothes pins. To learn how to make this project click here.