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 Friday, December 16, 2011
Plaid's 12 Days of Christmas: 9 Days to go
Happy Friday! What are your plans this weekend. I am sure many of you are going to finish up your holiday shopping, or you might find yourself standing in line at the post office trying to ship off your gifts. Whatever it is you plan on doing, make sure you find sometime to craft. Since you may be running around this weekend, give your kids something to occupy their time. Have them create this Holiday Tree Box. This box was created by, Kindra Boroff. Click here to see the supplies needed, and the instructions on how to create this project.
 Thursday, December 15, 2011
Plaid's 12 Days of Christmas: 10 Days to go
It's Thursday and the week is drawing to a close. Perhaps you would like to get some ideas of holiday crafts to make with your kids over the weekend? Try making this adorable and simple Wooden Angel. This angel was designed by, Jane Chandler. To learn how to create this holiday craft see the supplies and instructions below.
PLAID Supplies
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FolkArt ® Metallics - Rose, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Metallics - Antique Gold, 2
oz.
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FolkArt ® Metallics - Pearl White, 2
oz.
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FolkArt ® Metallics - Blue Pearl, 2 oz.
Other Supplies
2 small wooden circles medium wooden circle small wooden oval 2 XL teardrops 3”
rounded star 2” x 3” rectangle ½” traditional heart 14” gold gift wrap cord
Twisted silver/gold cord Curly doll hair Foam plate for paints 1/2” brush
1/4”flat brush Small round brush Ruler Scissors Black ultra fine point
permanent marker Low temp glue gun
Instructions
- Mix one part
Rose with two parts Pearl White. Use mixture to paint all circle shapes;
let dry.
- Use Rose to
paint heart shape and circles for cheeks on large circle; let dry.
- Use large flat
brush and Blue Pearl to paint rectangle shape. Use end of paint brush
handle dipped in Blue Pearl to paint dots for eyes on large circle; let
dry.
- Use Pearl White
to paint star shape; let dry.
- Use Antique Gold
to paint oval and teardrop shapes; let dry.
- Refer to photo
for placement and use ¼” flat brush and Antique Gold to paint stripe
across star for sash; let dry.
- Referring to
photo for placement, glue lower two points of star over one end of
rectangle.
- For wings, glue
rounded ends of teardrop shapes to back of upper star.
- For face, glue
large circle over upper center tip of star.
- For halo, glue
oval over top edge of circle, securing at back with extra glue.
- For hands, glue
small circles over middle star tips.
- Refer to photo
for placement, and glue heart on star.
- Cut an 8” piece
from cord. Fold in half to form loop for ornament hanger and glue ends to
back of star/head.
- Wrap and glue
remaining piece of cord over center of sash stripe, with ends of cord
meeting at back center; trim ends as necessary and secure well with glue.
- Use marker to
add dashed line for heart garland between hands, mouth on angel face, and
personalization at lower front.
- Cut doll hair to
desired length and glue center of length to back of halo/head to hold in
place. To hold hair in position, add small amount of glue over wing and at
back of hands.
 Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Plaid's 12 Days of Christmas: 11 Days to go
The countdown has officially begun to Christmas, and we here at Plaid are showing off great Christmas projects. Here with 11 days to go, gather your kids and create this Christmas Village Cone. Christmas cones are a great craft project to create, because they can be as unique as you would like. Use glitter, metallics, mod podge, whatever your heart desires. This project was designed by, Cathie and Steve. A fun cone tree to decorate your home. This is a great family craft. Click here to learn how to make this holiday project.
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