Kids Craft Blog by PlaidOnline.com - Thursday, July 14, 2011

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Thursday, July 14, 2011

Teaching Thursdays: Glitter Jitter Bug Picture Magnets

It's beetle mania this morning on my workbench! I've spent the last few nights on the porch swing watching the lightning bugs. Do you have lightning bugs where you live? They are so magical! I could watch them for hours.

First things first, select your two favorite paint colors for the beetles and base coat!

Make them sparkle with one or two coats of Extreme Glitter. It reminds me of a Japanese Beetle's shell that glistens in the sun. They can be a bit of a nuisance in these parts, but they are pretty.

Add spots to your bug, with funky papers. Hole punches are an easy and fast way to cut lots of dots.

You know what's next! Mod Podge! Use Mod Podge to glue the dots to the beetle bug.

Just for fun, you can add some sparkle with flat back crystals or buttons on top of the dots.

One of the great things about Mod Podge is you can use it to attach the crystals and buttons also!

There are so many different ways you could decorate these beetles. Have fun with them!

Now that's a pair of sweet little beetle bugs to frame your love bugs!

Ok, I couldn't help it. I had to glue some festive pom-poms to the antennae. Now that's a pair of sweet little beetle bugs to frame your love bugs!

This craft was created by the talented Candie Cooper, and she used products from Plaid. Check out her blog to find other great crafts.

Posted in: FolkArt | Mod-Podge

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Web Wednesday : Learn To Make A Pocket Pouch & Paper Butterflies

Often times it is not uncommon to have a brain freeze when it comes to thinking of new crafts to create. Thankfully the world wide web provides us with so many different outlets, to find new craft projects. I usually make the web the first place I go to for craft inspiration. I love to search other craft sites, and see what catches my eye. There are so many creative and unique crafters out there. The only problem is I tend to find so many new craft projects I want to try out. So many crafts, so little time. In one of my recent web searches I came across these two fun summer themed kids' crafts, that caught my attention. Both I like a lot, because they are colorful and very easy to make.

The first is a pocket pouch. This craft comes from Family Fun. It is a great recycled theme craft that shows you how to turn a pair of empty juice pouches into a simple coin purse.

To find out how to make this craft click here.

The second project are these easy to make folded butterflies from Plaid. Paper crafts are so versatile, and this one is colorful and fun to make.

To find out how to make this craft click here.

Posted in: Apple-Barrel | paper-crafts | quick-and-easy | recycle | Web-Wednesday

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Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Tuesday Kids Talk: Throwing A Kids Craft Party

If you are tired of the plain old traditional kids parties, then get creative and be unique. Throw a craft party for the kiddies. Seriously, how many times have you done, or gone to other kids parties with the same themes? A superhero, a princess, and cartoon themes have all been done before. Step outside the box and try something new for a change. A craft themed party is a great way to keep the kids busy, it's fun, and easier then you think to arrange. A craft party theme is also a lot more affordable than other party themes will cost you.

The first thing you will need to do is decide what types of crafts you will create during the party. You can find lots of suggestions online, and even right here on our kids craft blog. Be sure when selecting projects for your party, to keep the ages of the kids attending in mind. You want to make sure that the crafts will be age appropriate. Another important thing to remember is safety. Make sure that all the crafts are kid friendly. And also be mindful of the crafts you decide to create in terms of gender. If you are going to have boys and girls at your party, make sure to have crafts that can appeal to both.

Now on to deciding what crafts to make. I'm sure you will not have all the supplies you will need on hand, so you will have to make a trip to your local craft store. A good idea would be to plan on making several craft projects that can use the same supplies. This can help minimize how much left overs you will have, and cut down on cost on supplies you buy.

They day of the party, before everyone arrives, lay out all your craft supplies and set up designated stations for each project. At each station place some written instructions for each project. The instructions should be easy to read. As the kids begin to arrive, allow them to at first hang out with one another, and then let them begin crafting. Explain to them all the project options, and let them choose what they want to create. While the kids are crafting make sure there is plenty of adult supervision, and be ready to help out if needed.

As the kids finish their projects set up a designated area in the house or outside in the backyard. If time permits, allow the kids to do a show and tell, so they can talk about what they made. Congrats! Your craft party was a hit, and the best part is that everyone gets to leave with a party favor, that they made. No one goes home empty handed, and everyone is happy. Have you ever thrown a kids craft party? If you have done your own craft party we would love to hear from you about it.

Posted in: party-ideas

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