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 Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Web Wednesday: Decoupage Glass Vase


Is it too early to begin thinking about spring? I don't think so. Here in Atlanta, where Plaid is located, our winter has not been that bad so I can't really complain. Winter is not over yet, so until spring does arrive officially, I will create crafts like this one to get in the mood. These decoupage glass vases are a simple, yet very nice craft to create. They not only make for a great project to make, but they can make for a good gift also. This is a perfect craft for tween or teens to make. They can easily create these vases, using Mod Podge. To get the instructions on how to make these vases, click here.


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 Tuesday, February 07, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial: Valentine Gift Tag



It’s a week until Valentine’s Day, and I know there must be some teachers still looking for some crafts, they can have their students create. Here is a great class craft project for kids to make. This Valentine Gift Tag, was designed by Cathie and Steve. It only requires a few supplies, including some Mod Podge and FolkArt Extreme Glitter. Enjoy!

 

PLAID Supplies

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

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

·       Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz.



Other Supplies
1 wood heart, 1 wood or chipboard tag, Decorative paper – 2 styles, Foam paint brushes, Ribbon, Hot glue gun or tacky glue, Paper flowers, and Rhinestones

Instructions

1.    Paint the wood heart red. Topcoat with 3 coats of Red Extreme Glitter. Allow to dry.

2.    Trace around the tag onto the decorative paper. Cut out the shape. Apply Mod Podge to the tag and the back of the paper. Place the paper on the tag. Apply more Mod Podge to the top, press with your finger until smooth. Apply more Mod Podge as necessary. Smooth your brush strokes.

3.    Cut a heat shape that is slightly larger than the wood heart. Glue the heart and paper flowers to the tag using Mod Podge.

4.    Once everything is dry, hot glue the heart in the center and add rhinestones. Tie a ribbon through the hole on the tag.

 

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 Monday, February 06, 2012

Monday Funday: I Love You Valentine Photo Frame


Happy Monday everyone. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. With less than 10 days to go to Valentine's Day, the countdown to this day of love has begun. In case you are looking for a simple gift to have your kids make try this, I Love You Valentine Photo Frame. Create this quick and easy photo frame for your favorite Valentine whether two legged or four. All you will need to create this adorable frame are some FolkArt paint colors, along with some Extreme Glitter paints. This is a great gift to have kids create in class or at home. This frame was designed by Julie Lewis.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Brilliant Pink, 2 oz.

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


Other Supplies
½” flat brushTape
Silver sequins
Glue
Glittered wood applique
Clear acrylic gem
Heart frame


Instructions


1. Tape off top part of frame as show and paint Lipstick Red. When dry, apply several coasts of Red Extreme Glitter
2. Paint bottom section of frame Brilliant Pink.
3. Glue large and small sequins along line where painted sections meet.
4. Glue applique to frame and gem to heart.



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