Kids Craft Blog by PlaidOnline.com - Thursday, July 28, 2011

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Teaching Thursdays: Make This Adorable Gumball Machine

Do you have a sweet tooth? I know I do! My sweet tooth was really bad when I was a kid. I was a magnet to anything sweet. Now a lot older and a little wiser, I have calmed my sugar cravings, and indulge just once in awhile. My sugar craving started to rise again when I caught a glimpse of this adorable gumball machine. This incredible craft was created by Sherrie Ragsdale. It is so cute. This is an easy to make project that all skill levels will be able to create. Make this adorable gum ball machine in only a few simple steps. You can add anything to the inside, and if your not a candy lover this can also be a fish tank. To do this just add a plastic fish. What are some of your favorite candies?

Estimated Time:
2 hours or more

Supplies: Apple Barrel Paints - 20504 Black, 20503 White, 20251 Pink Parfait, Red Apple 20784, 20762 Pure Silver, 20513 Bright Yellow, 20587 Spring Green,
1528 Plaid Stencil Spouncer, 3/4" flat brush, 1/4" flat brush, 3 - 1/2" wooden block, 5 - 1/2" square frame, Wooden bracelet, 1" flower pot, 1 - 1/2" rectangle/sign, Sixteen 1" wooden balls, Large plastic ball, Glue, Fine black permanent marker

Instructions:

1. Glue the block and the frame together and then base coat with the Red Apple. Allow to dry and then glue the bracelet to the top of block. Allow to dry and the paint apple red.

2. Paint the wooden balls with Pink Parfait, Red Apple, White, Spring Green and Bright Yellow.

3. Paint the rectangle Pure Silver. Allow to dry and the add a large Black circle using the 1 - 1/4" spouncer.

4. Glue the rectangle to the front of block.

5. Using the permanent marker, outline the gum ball machine's block, base, pot and Pure Silver rectangle. Write 25 cents and draw a place to insert the coins.

6. Add the balls to the plastic ball and then glue to the base. Glue on the pots to cover up the balls hanger.

Posted in: Apple-Barrel | quick-and-easy | Teaching Thursday

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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Web Wednesday : Going Green Crafts For Kids

It is very important to be environmentally friendly, and aware of how we can help preserve our planet. As adults its our job to teach kids at a young age the importance of being green. One great way to introduce a earth conscious lesson, is to make it apart of a craft. Take this easy to make turtle project. This was made from recycled grocery containers. We all have these lying around somewhere. This turtle is all the way green, and a great summertime project for the kids. To learn step-by-step on how to make this friendly turtle click here. Have you made any recycled themed craft projects lately?

Posted in: Apple-Barrel | Mod-Podge | recycle | Summer Crafts | Web-Wednesday

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Tuesday Kids' Talk: Harry Potter Crafts

Are your kids' fans of Harry Potter? If so you are in luck, because there are so many wonderful great crafts out there you can make with your kids. I know so many people are sad that the last installment of the Harry Potter movies was recently released, but dry your tears because there are still so many crafts inspired from the film to make. Below are links to a few sites that have some great Harry Potter craft ideas.

Craftster
Crafts Kaboose
Craftzine

Enjoy, and if you have made any Harry Potter crafts before, we would love to see them to feature on our blog. Please send your pictures to infopmpblog@gmail.com.