Kids Craft Blog by PlaidOnline.com - Monday, August 15, 2011

By: Candie Cooper - See more of Candie's crafts on her blog Candie Cooper's Journal

When I was in about sixth grade, my grandma let me set up a little table outside her store to sell my crafted wares during a local festival. I had a little bit of this and that, but one of the things I remember were decorated pencil boxes. The recessed rectangle in the top makes them perfect for embedding whatever you like. So, gather up your buttons, trims, papers, and what not!

Cut a piece of funky paper to fit inside the rectangle and Mod Podge in place.

Collage stickers and more papers and use the Mod Podge to put those in place also. Who doesn't smile when they see a sock monkey? Shape hole punches and sequins would also be fun here too.

Once your Mod Podge is dry, you can fill the recessed area with Dimensional Magic! This is my first time using Dimensional Magic over here, so I'll tell you my favorite things about it. It gives you a resin like finish, it's non-toxic, and it dries really quickly. For this project, give it about 6 hours (for smaller projects 3). You can use it on jewelry pieces too.

*If you have a dog that sheds like a maniac, you may want to put a hood over your project so it stays dust and fur free while it dries.*

Once the Dimensional Magic is dry, you can add ribbon trim around your border. Maybe even a couple of buttons? You can never go wrong with buttons, honestly.

Now you've got a sweet box to hide all your treasures in! Mine is going to house my favorite colored pencils.

Posted in: Mod-Podge | Monday Funday | school-crafting

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Freelance Friday: Styrofoam Dog

Happy Friday :) Here is a great craft we found on Factory Direct Craft. It is a great project to do over the weekend. This is great project for kids who are longing for a pet, but may not have one yet. This is made from easy to find materials, including Apple Barrel paint, Styrofoam, and Felt. Also feel free to make another pet, such as a cat, and use different Apple Barrel paint colors. To learn how to make this adorable cute pup click, here.

Posted in: Apple-Barrel | Freelance-Friday

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2nd Annual Trick Your Pumpkin Contest

Plaid is having a contest celebrating Halloween! This year, we are celebrating the many faces of Halloween! Here’s your chance to show us your favorite pumpkin face and win great prizes.

We want YOU to create a three-dimensional pumpkin using your favorite Plaid products – and there are no limits to what you can create! All we ask is that the pumpkin be three-dimensional – this means that no flat pumpkins are allowed – the actual pumpkin body itself must be at least 1/8” thick. Possibilities include real pumpkins, craft pumpkins, paper mache, clay pots, wood, fabric and more. Use your imagination and Trick Your Pumpkin!

I’m sure you are wondering what are the prizes for this contest?

Prizes include: Grand Prize: $100 cash and a Plaid gift basket of merchandise worth $50 retail value. Runners-Up: 5 recipients will receive a Plaid gift basket of merchandise worth $50 retail value.

To find out the rules of this contest, and how to enter click here.

Posted in: contest

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