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 Thursday, December 29, 2011

Teaching Thursdays: New Year's Spin Drum


Can you believe 2011 is almost over? Time flies when your crafting :) In case you are looking for some ways to get your kids in on the New Year's celebration, here is a great craft for them to make. If they manage to stay up til midnight, then let them ring in the new year with this festive noisemaker. This spin drum is a simple craft project that your kids can personalize. I found this project over on Disney's Family Fun site. Click here to learn how to make this new year's project. This is a great project to use some FolkArt extreme glitter paint on. You can't make a new year's craft without a little glitter. Enjoy!
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 Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Web Wednesday: Holiday Card Holder


Now that the holidays are winding down, I am sure you have received many cards from family and friends. In case you are looking for a place to store all those cards, your in luck. Create this holiday card holder. This is a very simple craft to make that is a great project to make with your kids. This card holder was designed by, Cathie and Steve. You will need some FolkArt paint, and Mod Podge. To see the instructions on how to create this project click, here.




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 Monday, December 26, 2011

Monday Funday: White Gold Star


We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas yesterday. Did Santa bring you everything you want? We hope so :) In case you are in the mood to craft today we wanted to teach you how to create this White Gold Star. This is an easy craft to create with your kids. See below to find supplies you will need, and instructions on how to make it.

PLAID Supplies


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

·       FolkArt ® Metallics - Pearl White, 2 oz.


Other Supplies


8” paper mache star
28 gauge gold wire
2 mm straight pins
Assorted white buttons
5 gold beads
Paint brush
Hot glue
Craft glue


Instructions

  1. Paint star with two coats of Pearl White. Let dry between coats.
  2. Paint over Pearl White with two thin coats of Gold Extreme Glitter. Let dry between coats.
  3. Thread buttons onto wire as shown.
  4. Starting at the tip of the star, hot glue buttons randomly to star. Bend wire as you go.
  5. Dip straight pins in craft glue and pin gold beads onto points of the star.

 



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