Kids Craft Blog by PlaidOnline.com - Friday, July 22, 2011

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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!

Posted in: Camp-Craft | Freelance-Friday | quick-and-easy | Summer Crafts

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Thursday, July 21, 2011

Teaching Thursdays: Create This Playful Octopus

With summer here, I always love to go to beach every year. When I go to the beach I think of all the wonderful sea creatures that are apart of the ocean. One animal that has always been so fascinating to me is the, Octopus. This sea animal is amazing. Can you imagine having eight legs? I know at first it might be weird, but imagine how much more you could get done in the day. One of our very talented designers, Sherrie Ragsdale created this wonderful fun summertime craft. This cute octopus is sure to be a hit with the kids. This is a beginner level craft, and should take about 2 hours to complete. This would be great to make while at a summer camp. Enjoy!

Equipment Needed: Apple Barrel Paints - 20251 Pink Parfait, 20504 Black, 20503 White, Stencil Decor - 1533 Plaid 3/4" spouncer, 3/4" flat brush, Liner brush or Extra fine black permanent marker, Four pink 12" pipe cleaners, Goose egg, Eight 5/8" x 3/4" wooden spools, Sixteen 1/2" x 1/2" wooden spools, Sixteen 1/2" x 3/8" wooden spools, Forty 5/16" round beads, Glue, 3/8" black and white gingham ribbon, Pencil

Instructions:

1. Paint all the wooden spools, egg and round bead without Pink Parfait, allow to dry.

2. Take the four pipe cleaners and twist them together in the middle. Add to each end of pipe cleaners, one 5/8" spool, bead, 1/2" x 1/2" spool, bead, 1/2" x 1/2" spool, bead, 1/2" x 3/8" spool, bead, 1/2" x 3/8" spool and finally the last bead. Curl up each end of pipe cleaners.

3. Glue the egg to the center of legs.

4. Add the eyes with the 3/4" spouncer dipped in White and then the Black center with the end of the spouncer dipped in black.

5. Draw a smile on with the pencil and then go over with the liner brush or use a extra fine black permanent marker.

6. If you would like to dress up your octopus a little bit more, then try adding a little scrap of fabric to tie around his neck.

Posted in: Apple-Barrel | Camp-Craft | Summer Crafts

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Stay Up Late with Us!

The world launch of the Martha Stewart Crafts Line will debut on HSN, Thursday, July 21st, at 1am and 6pm EDST. Martha Stewart and Alex Perruzzi will be introducing a variety of innovative kits for home decorating including:

Beginner Stenciling Kit

Home Decor Kit
Adhesive Stenciling Kit
Painting Tools Kit
Spray Gun Kit
4, 6 oz. Paint Mediums
Multiple 2 oz. Paint kit Assortments including:

18 Satin Colors - Brights and Muted
12 Glitter Colors - Brights and Iridescent
12 High Gloss Colors
12 Metallic/Pearl Colors
160 Colors including 80 Satin Colors, 20 High Gloss Colors, 20 Metallic/Pearl Colors and 40 Glitter Colors

For more information and schedule, visit HSN.com. For more information about Martha Stewart Crafts visit Plaidonline.com.

The Martha Stewart Crafts Line will debut in Canada on The Shopping Channel, July 27th, at 11pm EDST and July 28th at 11am, 5pm and 8pm EDST. Alex Perruzzi will host. Be sure to mark your calendars! You don't want to miss these important debuts!