Kids Craft Blog by PlaidOnline.com - Saturday, December 17, 2011

Plaid’s 12 Days of Christmas: 8 days to go

Have a vintage inspired holiday by creating these vintage style ornaments. This is an easy to make holiday project that your kids are sure to love. In case you would like to add some last minute ornament to your tree, have your little ones create ones with an antique feel to them. This project was made by Cathie and Steve. All you will need is some Mod Podge, FolkArt paint, and some embellishments. Click here to see how to create these. A great weekend craft project.

Posted in: Cathie-and-Steve | Christmas | FolkArt | Mod-Podge

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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.

Posted in: Christmas | FolkArt | Mod-Podge | Winter

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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

· FolkArt ® Metallics - Rose, 2 oz.

· FolkArt ® Metallics - Antique Gold, 2 oz.

· FolkArt ® Metallics - Pearl White, 2 oz.

· 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.

Posted in: Christmas | FolkArt | Teaching Thursday | Winter

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