Alone or together, this gang of love bugs will sweeten your Valentine’s Day! OMG! Have you ever seen a cuter Valentine’s Day craft? I would bet you haven’t until now. These love bugs were created by one of our very talented designers, Julie Lewis. With Apple Barrel paint, and styrofoam the possibilities are endless. You and your kids are sure to have a blast creating these love bugs. So adorable, and would make a wonderful Valentine’s Day gift. To learn how to make these, click here.

Add a little a sparkle to your home with this heart wreath. Great for family time crafting, and this makes a great Valentine’s Day gift. This wreath was created by Cathie and Steve. This is such a simple project, perfect for any age. Get out your FolkArt paint, and FolkArt Extreme Glitter to make this with your kids.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Red, 5 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Hologram, 5 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pink, 2 oz.

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

Other Supplies

9 wood hearts
Foam paintbrushes
Ribbon
Hot Glue or tacky glue
Cardboard circle

Instructions

1.    Paint 5 of the hearts pink and 4 of the hearts red. Allow to dry.

2.    Top coat the pink hearts with 3 layers extreme glitter hologram. And, the red hearts with 3 layers of red extreme glitters.

3.    Glue 4 pink hearts to the center of a circle. Layer and glue 4 red hearts over the pink hearts. Glue a pink heart in the center.

4.    On the back, glue a ribbon to serve as a hanger.

Everyone is looking to get organized this time of year. When you tend to think of getting organized, you typically think of adults first, but kids need organization help too. Here is a great project that can help get your kids organized. This Chalkboard Pencil Box is a beginner level craft, perfect for all ages. After you create this, they will have a place to store their school pens and pencils. This pencil box was created by, Kirsten Jones. See below for a list of supplies needed, and instructions. Enjoy!

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Bright Baby Pink, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Glazed Carrots, 2 oz.

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

·       Mod Podge ® Gloss, 4 oz.

Other Supplies

Chalkboard and wood pencil box, 1 piece of scrapbook paper- desired pink and orange pattern, #12 paintbrush, Pencil, and Scissors

Instructions

1.    Base-coat box with Wicker White, let dry. Paint inside of box with Glazed Carrots, and all edges that will show with Bright Baby Pink. Let dry.

2.    Using box as a pattern, cut paper to fit on all four sides.

3.    Following general directions on Mod Podge bottle, apply paper to pencil box. Let dry.