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 Thursday, January 19, 2012

Teaching Thursdays: Love Bug Frame


Decorated frames make for a great gift anytime of year, especially Valentine’s Day. Show the one you love how much you care by giving them a nicely decorate frame filled with your loved one. This Love Bug Frame was created by, Julie Lewis. Here is a great simple project that you can make with your kids. This Love Bug Frame also could be a great class projects for teachers to use with students.

 

PLAID Supplies


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

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

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.

·       &VALUE FRAME HEART


Other Supplies


½” Fat brush
1 ¼” Foam spouncer
Wood love bug appliqué
Glue


Instructions


1.    Base coat frame Lipstick Red. Let dry.

2.    Apply several coats of Red Extreme Glitter paint to frame.

3.    Create Licorice dots with spouncer.

4.    Glue wood appliqué to frame.

5.    Insert picture of your love bug.

 



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 Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Web Wednesday: The Love Bug Gang


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.

 


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 Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial: Glittered Heart Wreath



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.

 


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