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 Friday, March 01, 2013
Freelance Friday: Mod Podge Photo Transfer Shirt

Have you ever wondered how to transfer
a picture to fabric? Well if so today you are in luck cause we have the answer,
Mod Podge Photo Transfer. Kimbo from A Girl and A Glue Gun made this awesome
Mod Podge photo transfer shirt. How cute and stylish is this? Love it! This
looks like a shirt you could find in a local trendy boutique. This is a great
project for tweens and teens to create. This is a simple project to recreate,
and in addition to showing you step by step pictures on how to make this Kimbo
also shares a video with some photo transfer tips. Click here to find the
instructions and all the materials you will need.
 Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Tuesday Tutorial: Sparkly Trunk

Kids just like adults need to
have storage areas. Think about it, they have books, toys, games, and more.
Often time these if these things don’t have a place to be kept they end up all
over the place. Help your little ones get organized by creating this sparkly
trunk. Sherrie Ragsdale designed this eye-catching trunk using Mod Podge and
FolkArt acrylic paints. This would be a great family activity to do one
afternoon or weekend. With this project fell free to adjust the size of the
trunk or box you use. All the supplies needed for this project can be found
below. To find the complete instructions click here.
PLAID Supplies
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FolkArt ® Acrylic
Colors - Hot Pink, 2 oz.
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Mod Podge ® Sparkle,
8 oz.
Other Supplies
Old travel trunk
6 different types of scrapbook paper
Hot pink glitter
4 large ball knobs
10 wooden unfinished flowers
1" hole punch
Scissors
Craft knife
Hot glue gun
Epoxy gel
1-1/4" pink ribbon
Hand saw
 Friday, February 08, 2013
Freelance Friday: DIY Glitter Ring with Mod Podge Dimensional Magic

Hooray! It’s Friday and the
weekend is here. To start it off on crafty note we wanted to share with you a
fun and easy project. If you want to add a little sparkle your life create this
DIY Glitter Ring. Melissa from No. 2 Pencil created this stylish project using
a few supplies and Mod Podge Dimensional Magic. A list of all the supplies
Melissa used can be found below, and to see the instructions click here. Now
you don’t have to buy a statement ring, you can make your own. Enjoy!
Supplies needed:
Ring blank with small lip- found at
Michaels for around $3
Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
Glitter in any color
Scrap foam or box to hold ring level
while drying
 Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Tuesday Tutorial: Chalkboard Door Sign

Although the first month of the year is
almost over, we are still at the beginning of 2013. People love to take time
during this time to think about new projects to tackle, or things to spruce up.
A simple project to create that can be a nice addition to a door in your home
is this Chalkboard Door Sign. This is a fun sign for teen or tween room.
Kirsten Jones designed this cute sign using FolkArt paints and FolkArt
chalkboard paint. Your tween or teen will be able to create several messages on
this door sign. All the supplies can be found below, and for the complete instructions click here.
PLAID Supplies
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FolkArt ® Chalkboard
Paint - Black, 8 oz.
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FolkArt ® Acrylic
Colors - Daffodil Yellow, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Acrylic
Colors - Lime Green, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Acrylic
Colors - Calypso Sky, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Acrylic
Colors - Light Fuchsia, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Acrylic
Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz.
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Plaid ® Wood Surfaces
- Door Hangers, 6 pack
Other Supplies
#10 flat brush
Small round brush
Artist varnish gloss
 Thursday, January 24, 2013
Teaching Thursdays: Fabric Covered Frame

The weekend is almost here folks. You
can breathe a sigh of relief and begin to think about what craft project you
would like to tackle. We want to make a suggestion that would be perfect for
the tween or teen in your life to create. Break out some Mod Podge and fabric
to create this fabric-covered frame. It is a beginner craft that your teen is
sure to love making. They can place photos of their friends inside afterwards. Designer
and author Norma Rapko shares easy tips for making fabulous Mod Podge picture
frames. Below are a full list of all the supplies you will need along with
their instructions. Happy Crafting!
PLAID Supplies
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Plaid ® Hot Glue Gun
Helpers
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Plaid ® Brush Sets -
Foam Brush Set of 4
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Plaid ® Wood Surfaces
- Frames - Medium Memory Frame with Easel Back
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Mod Podge ® Fabric, 8
oz.
Other Supplies
Medium to heavy weight fabric
Nonstick scissors
Hot glue gun and glue
Ribbons and trims
Silk flower petals
Buttons or gemstones
Instructions
1.
Remove the center and
post from the frame. Measure around the
frame and add 4” to each measurement.
Cut a piece of fabric to the determined measurement. Place the fabric upside down on your work
surface.
2.
Apply a coat of
Fabric Mod Podge to the top of the frame.
Place the frame in the center of the fabric. Flip over and smooth the fabric with your
finger.
3.
Working on the
backside of the frame, apply Mod Podge to each corner. Flip the fabric corners back and press into
the Mod Podge. Next, apply Mod Podge
along the edges, flip the edge fabrics to the backside and press into the Mod
Podge. Allow to dry.
4.
Using scissors cut an
“X” in the center of the fabric in the frame (where the picture goes). Cut from corner to corner. Apply Mod Podge, to the backside of the frame
around the opening, bring the cut flaps to the backside and press into the Mod
Podge. Allow to dry.
5.
Decorate the frame
with hot glue. Use Hot Glue Gun Helpers,
to help prevent burns when applying embellishments. Hot glue ribbon around the outer and inner
edge, apply a silk flower petal to the corner of the frame, hot glue a button
in the center of the flower.
 Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Tuesday Tutorial: Family Heart Magnetic Chalkboard

If you’re look for a project to keep
your kids occupied then you'll love this magnetic chalkboard project. Amy
Anderson from Mod Podge Rocks created this fun and easy craft project. Use it
to get organized and share family events. It also is great to do as an art
class project. Teachers will definitely enjoy having their students create
this. This project uses a variety of supplies including Mod Podge acrylic
shapes, Mod Podge Matte, and Martha Stewart craft paints. For a full list of
supplies you can find them below, and click here for the complete instructions.
Happy crafting!
PLAID Supplies
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Mod Podge ® Acrylic
Shapes - Designer Shapes
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Mod Podge ® Rub-On
Transfers - Friends/Love/Family/Inspiration
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Martha Stewart
Crafts™ 4oz Magnetic Paint Effect
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Martha Stewart Crafts™
6oz Multi-Surface Chalkboard Paint Acrylic Craft Paint - Gray
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Mod Podge ® Matte, 8
oz.
Other Supplies
16” x 20” canvas
Scrapbook paper and embellishments in the patterns of your choice
Craft glue
Magnets – adhesive strips
Foam brush
Paintbrush
Pencil
Scissors
 Monday, December 31, 2012
Monday Funday: Girls Night New Year’s Eve Door Decor

It’s the last day of 2012,
and in case you are in the mood to make one more craft with your kids we have
an easy one for you to try. Create this Girls Night New Year’s Eve door décor.
This project is perfect for your kids and tweens to make, and your probably
already have most the supplies needed. End the year the same way you started,
by crafting!
PLAID Supplies
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Mod Podge ® Matte, 8
oz.
Other Supplies
Round wood disk - large
Foam paint brush
Scissors
Scrapbook paper – pink
Scrapbook paper – black
Circle punch
Chipboard letters –“happy new year”
Sticky rhinestones
Trims: feathers and silk flowers
Hot glue
Instructions
1.
Using the round disk
as a guide, trim the pink paper to fit the disk. Apply a coat of Mod Podge to
the base of the disk and to the back of the paper. Place the paper on the disk
and press out any air bubbles.
2.
Use the circle punch
to create small circles from the black paper. Apply a small amount of Mod
Podge to the back of the circles and position in a random pattern on the
pink-papered disk.
3.
Hot glue the
chipboard letters to the papered disk. Add a few rhinestones.
4.
Create a hanger by
hot gluing a strip of trim (in a u-shape) to the back of the disk. Add fluff to
the door décor by hot gluing trims around the disk. Add a flower pop, by gluing
a few feathers and a glittery flower to the top center.
 Friday, November 16, 2012
Freelance Friday: Easy Christmas Teacup Candles

Happy Friday everyone. Yay
the weekend is here and that means it is time to head to the craft store. This
time of year is the perfect time to craft with your kids. They will be out of
school soon and will need something to keep them occupied. If you have little
girls they probably will love this teacup project. We discovered this on the
blog Sew Country Chick. Justine made this adorable project using Martha Stewart
paints and stencils. This is not a project your kids should do on their own,
but they can definitely help. It maybe better suited for tweens. It is so
interesting that Justine turned these teacups into candles. Love this idea! To
see how Justine made these cups click here.
 Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Web Wednesday: Neon Stenciled Ornaments with Martha Stewart Paints

You’ve made it halfway
through the week. Hooray! Today we want to share with you some eye-catching
holiday ornaments. Check out these neon stenciled ornaments. Allison from the blog Dream
A Little Bigger created these bright ornaments using Martha Stewart craft paints
and stencils. This is a simple project that your kids and tweens can definitely
make. With colors like these their ornaments should be easy to see on the tree.
To learn step by step how to make this project click here. Enjoy!
 Friday, August 17, 2012
Freelance Friday: DIY Botanical Print Bracelet
Happy Friday! The workweek is over and
the weekend is here, hooray. Any crafting plans this weekend? If not, this
floral DIY botanical bracelet is something you should have your tween or teen
create. Girls of all ages love bracelets. This project was discovered on the
craft blog, Bromeliad. Create this bracelet using the new Mod Podge podgeable
shapes, and dimensional magic. If your tween or teen is new to jewelry
crafting, this is a great project for them to try. It is a beginner level craft
that is not only cute but also stylish.
 Monday, August 06, 2012
Monday Funday: Wise Owl Assignment Notebook

It’s Monday,
and for many kids it is the first day of school. High
school kids are busy keeping track of the latest new fashions, rock bands,
homework and friends and this personalized notebook is perfect place for
jotting down notes. Have your kids go back to school in style with a project
they have created.
PLAID Supplies
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Mod Podge ® Glitter -
Hologram Gold, 8 oz.
Other Supplies
Hardcover spiral notebook
1 sheet owl themed scrapbook paper
Foam brush
Velvet ribbon scrap
Chipboard letter
Paper clamp
Ruler
Scissors
White craft glue
Instructions
1.
Trim the scrapbook
paper to fit on the cover of the notebook.
2.
Attach the paper to
the notebook cover using a thin coat of Mod Podge. Apply Mod Podge to the
cover. Allow to dry in between coats.
3.
Use craft glue to attach
a strip of velvet ribbon down the side of the notebook and to attach a
chipboard letter to the lower front side. Clip a paper clamp to the top to
attach notes to the inside of the notebook.
 Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Tuesday Tutorial: Handmade With Love Jars

Give the gift of love with these
precious little gift jars. Here is a great painting project for your older kids
to create. To make these jars all you will need are some FolkArt enamel paints.
With this project you can had a special touch of personalization. These jars
are perfect to give as a birthday gift, or to use around your home as
decoration. See all the supplies needed,
and their instructions.
PLAID Supplies
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FolkArt ® Peel &
Stick Painting Stencils - Gift Tags
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FolkArt ® Enamels™ -
Wicker White, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Enamels™ -
Pure Orange, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Enamels™ -
Evergreen, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Enamels™ -
Magenta, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Enamels™ -
Yellow Citron, 2 oz.
Other Supplies
¼”
½” stencil brushes
#1 liner brush
4 small round glass jars with lids
Instructions
1.
Clean glass surfaces.
2.
Place stencil
elements as shown on glass jars.
3.
Mix equal parts of
Calypso Sky and Wicker White for blue jar background.
4.
Stencil lightly
around elements using Magenta, Pure Orange, Calypso Sky/Wicker White mixture
and Yellow Citron. Stencil colors of elements as shown. Remove stencils before
paint dries.
5.
Apply polka dots of
same background color to jars using opposite end of brush. 5. Paint star burst
on blue jar with liner brush.
 Thursday, July 12, 2012
Teaching Thursdays: Tween Bracelets

Tweens want what their teen
counterparts have. They want to feel they are a teenager, before it’s their
time. One-way tweens like to feel like teens, is by the way they dress. At this
age they begin to come more into their own style, and want to express
themselves through their dress. Here is a project your tweens are sure to love.
These cute and trendy cuff bracelets are fun to make. These accessories will
allow them to express themselves. See below for all the supplies they will
need, and their instructions.
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PLAID Supplies
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Apple Barrel ®
Colors - Hot Pink, 2 oz.
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Apple Barrel ®
Colors - White, 2 oz.
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Apple Barrel ®
Colors - Black, 2 oz.
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Plaid ® Brush Sets
- Learn-to-Paint - Brush Set with DVD
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Other Supplies
Paper towel tuber
Hole punch
Pink satin ribbon
White ribbon
Heart rhinestone
Clear rhinestones
Yellow buttons
Scissors
Craft glue or hot glue
Ruler
Pencil
Instructions
1. Measure the paper towel tube and cut
into 4 ½” pieces. Cut a slit on one side.
2. Paint the heart bracelet with Black. Paint the flower bracelet with Hot
Pink.
3. Mix some White to the Hot Pink and paint a heart in the center of the Black
bracelet. Using the end of a brush handle and White, add polka dots as shown.
4. Glue clear rhinestones to the border of the heart.
5. Paint the flowers with White. Add small Black polka dots on the petals.
Outline the petals with Black.
6. Hot glue the yellow button to the center of each flower.
7. Cut the corners of the tube and punch three holes on each end.
8. Lace the ribbon into the tube and tie into a bow.
 Thursday, April 05, 2012
Teaching Thursdays: Adventure Geode Necklace
By Candie Cooper
Is your little one a "Rock Hound?" Someone
who seeks out rocks and collects them. I don't know many little kids
that aren't fascinated with rocks. This is the second part of the
Boy Jewelry post from before. This project features geode pendants
from Plaid's Inspired Classics line found at JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts.
You will need Geode pendants, leather cord, buttons, large
jump rings and some multi-purpose adhesive.
Open the ring from side to side and attach it to the pendant.
Close the ring so it's snug. Use the multi-purpose glue to
adhere the buttons and pieces to the front of the geode.
String the pendant onto the cord. Tie one end of
the cord around the opposite side cord end in a knot.
Repeat, tying the end of the cord around the opposite
side. This makes it so the knots slide up and down so the necklace
is adjustable in length--no need for a clasp.
After making this necklace, I thought it might be fun
to hide the necklace elements in a shoebox full of dirt. Let your child
excavate the items, to go with the adventure theme.
 Monday, February 27, 2012
Monday Funday: St. Patty's Necklace

Happy Monday. St. Patrick’s
Day is less than a month away. Here is a great craft that tweens and teens can
create. Get them in the spirit of this holiday, by having them create this St. Patty’s Necklace. One of the supplies in this project is Mod Podge. In case you didn’t know, Mod Podge can be used in several different craft projects,
including jewelry crafts. This is a simple project that is tons of fun.
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PLAID Supplies
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Mod Podge ® Matte,
4 oz.
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Other Supplies
Clear jumbo gem (found in the floral section at craft stores), St. Patty's Day paper, Green felt, Small silver eyescrew, Epoxy gel, Silkies black cord, 6 mm jump ring, Scissors, 1/4" flat brush
Instructions
1.
Cut out circle with
clover in the center. Mod Podge to the back of the gem, face up.
2.
Using the epoxy gel,
glue the eye screw to the top of the back. Cut out circle from felt and mod
podge it to back of gem to hide the eyescrew.
3.
Add the jump ring and
then feed the cord through.
 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.
 Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Web Wednesday: Decoupage Glass Vase
Is it too early to begin thinking about spring? I don't think so. Here in Atlanta, where Plaid is located, our winter has not been that bad so I can't really complain. Winter is not over yet, so until spring does arrive officially, I will create crafts like this one to get in the mood. These decoupage glass vases are a simple, yet very nice craft to create. They not only make for a great project to make, but they can make for a good gift also. This is a perfect craft for tween or teens to make. They can easily create these vases, using Mod Podge. To get the instructions on how to make these vases, click here.
 Sunday, December 18, 2011
Plaid’s 12 Days of Christmas: 7 days to go

How adorable is this? And would you believe it is so simple to create. This framed circle button tree has a Victorian romance vibe to it. It is a beginner level craft that would be perfect for your pre-teen or teenager to create. This project was created by one of talented designers, Chris Williams. To learn how to make this craft click here to see the supplies needed, and the step by step instructions.
 Thursday, August 18, 2011
Teaching Thursdays: Dorm Decor
By: Candie Cooper (See more by Candie on her blog, Candie Cooper's Journal)
 This morning I was listening to a story about the movie, "American Grafitti" on NPR. American Graffiti is about kids living in a small town one more summer before shipping out to college. My story is pretty much the same, except I didn't race cars at the end. It seemed like it took forever for orientation day to come. I also remember picking out things like a twin size comforter, crates, a futon and shower caddy for my dorm at Purdue. If you have someone heading to college this year, this is a great send-off gifty for the recent grad. They are stackable nesting boxes that can be tucked anywhere and hold everything from chewing gum and shots of espresso to flashcards (at least that's what mine would've held).
 These are the boxes---see how they fit together so cute?
 Pick out the die cuts and lay them out in the boxes. It helps to take a picture before painting so you can see how you arranged them when it comes time to Mod Podge.
 Base coat the boxes in whatever colors you like---school colors would be fun too! If you look at the brushes above, you'll see a flat, angled and then another flat paint brush. The angled brush is key for getting into corners. I used Apple Barrel paints for this project because they are a little thinner than Folk Art. The boxes soaked up the paints and dried really fast.
 Dry brushing is my favorite surface painting technique. It's easy and looks cool when done. Try some Silver Anniversary Folk Art paint for this step. My mom actually painted while I took pictures. Insert me saying, "now, hold still"....."ok, hold still"...."i REALLY need you to hold still." We have fun. She's the queen painter in the family.
 The key to dry brushing is using a really coarse haired brush, dipping it in paint and removing most of the paint off to the side. Soft bristle brushes don't work. Run the brush along your wood surface in whichever direction you like. You can always practice on a scrap surface first.
 Use Mod Podge gloss to adhere all the die cuts---this is where the photo that you took earlier comes in handy to figure out placement. Photos or school mascot bumper stickers would also be great embellishments.
 Now you'll need the small and large flat brushes (see photo above) to make some stripes around the top of the boxes. The inner and very outer boxes get tiny stripes and the middle large stripes. This looks really cool when they're all together.
 A tip for making stripes is to have your brush fully loaded with paint to create really solid stripes. Less paint makes for brushier stripes.
 Seal all of the boxes with Folk Art Gloss acrylic varnish. This makes everything look nice and finished. Let's take a look at all the boxes....

  As usual, I want a set of these for holding instant coffee and teas, tubes of seed beads and lip gloss. Looking at that list, I still feel a bit young at heart.
Wishing you a great back to school season, I am...Candie
 Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Together Tuesday -- Breezy Summer Pendant
by Candie Cooper  With the hot days of summer on our heels, my mind takes me back to swimming at Grandma's pool, Popsicles on the porch swing, hose fights with my sister (when we were really supposed to be washing the car), flip flops, lightning bugs, and trips to the lake. My mom always had little craft projects for us to make with our friends on the front porch. With that in mind, here is a quick and easy jewelry project that you can make together this summer.  Materials: Mod Podge Paint brush Fabric scraps Clear acrylic pendants Large jump ring Extra bead embellishments, head pins, jump rings (optional) Ribbon or leather (20" for each necklace) Scissors Tapestry needle  Cut a piece of fabric slightly larger than your pendant. I used 100% cotton because it's super flexible which formed around the pendant easily.  Paint a coat of Mod Podge on the back of the crystal and place fabric on top. Roll the crystal on it's side to burnish the fabric in place. Set aside to dry.  Trim excess fabric around the edge of the pendant.  Seal the fabric with 2 more coats of Mod Podge and leave to dry. (tip: you can use a hair dryer to speed the drying process a bit)  Use a tapestry needle to poke a hole through the fabric where it hangs from. Beaded embellishments can be added as well with extra jump rings, bits of chain, etc... (Another tip: Mis-matched earrings make great added dangles, too, because they are essentially pre-made.) If you want more tips on how to make your own jewelry, check out my jewelry making video on PlaidOnline.  String the pendant onto a piece of leather, ribbon or cord of your choice. Tie around your neck with a bow for summer fun style!
 Friday, April 08, 2011
Easy "Stained Glass" Votives
 Jenny Ryan wanted an easy and inexpensive way to display votive candles, and came up with this "stained glass" look using items she had on hand. You and your kids can cut custom shapes if you don't have any paper punches. See how to make this project on Craftzine.
 Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Apple Barrel on Foam- For a Girl's Room
 

Here at Plaid, we're totally into all of the crafting projects you can create with Apple Barrel paint and foam. Apple Barrel covers great on Foam. Make home decorating projects, kids crafts and more, like this cute butterfly door sign.
 Monday, May 03, 2010
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 Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Hannah Stamp Ideas
 Here is a cute project using the new stamps, posted by Basket Full of Stamps. Her daughter helped pick the colors and mom did the stamping. The results, a cery cute project suited for any young star. See her whole entry here.
 Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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