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 Monday, December 05, 2011

Monday Funday: Jingle All the Way Garland

Looking for a beginner level Christmas craft to make? Well your in luck. Try this simple and festive project. Jingle all the way across your mantle or doorway with this festive, glittery garland. This project was designed by one of our designers, Julie Lewis.




PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Bright Green, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Citrus Green, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Peridot, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Tourquoise, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Red, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Emerald, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Hologram, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Engine Red, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Cayman Blue, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Hot Pink, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz.

 

Other Supplies


Plastic ornament, Wood alphabets Value Pack, Acrylic Gems, Creatology™ Jingle Bells, Scissors, Hot glue gun, Craft glue, Poster board, 2mm White foam sheets, 1/8” Holiday ribbon – green with white dots

Instructions

1. Base-coat letters and approximately three inch squares on poster board in paint colors shown.

2. Apply several coats of coordinating Extreme Glitter paint to letters and poster board. Use Hologram on both white and pink.

3. Trace circles onto poster board using half an ornament as template. Cut out circles a little smaller than trace line.

4. Glue letters to circles referring to photo for color placement. Then glue circles to pieces of white foam sheets leaving enough room between circles to cut.

5. Cut around circles using pinking shears.

6. Attach ornament halves to letter pieces.

7. Lay letters out in order for placement. Cut a piece of ribbon longer than your letters.

8. String small jingle bells onto ribbon. Using hot glue gun, attach ornaments to ribbon from the hanger.

9. Glue rhinestone gems to tops of ornament hangers.

10. Tie bows from ribbon and attach with glue between word groups.

 




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 Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Web Wednesday: Simple Christmas Gift Bags


Now normally you may not think that the new Martha Stewart paint is something targeted towards kids, but in fact there are several great projects they can make with these products. Take this simple Christmas gift bag. This project was made by, I Heart Nap Time. It is very easy to make, and these gift bags are perfect to give out to teachers, friends, and family. To learn how to re-create these gift bags click here.


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 Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Tuesday Kid's Talk: Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids


If you are looking for something to keep your kids occupied this holiday season, why not try these very easy kids' crafts? These crafts were found over on a fun kid's blog called, The Preschool Toolbox. They list several creative crafts, that your kids are sure to love. Two of my favorites are this cardboard tube reindeer, and Christmas lanterns. Click here to see more Christmas crafts. Enjoy!

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