Spring is definitely in full bloom
here. Actually it practically feels like summer in our area. We here at Plaid
are based right outside of Atlanta, and with the arrival of spring, summer
temperatures seemed to have appeared at the same time. I actually hope the
temperatures do cool down a little more to reflect spring temperatures. If you
are looking for a way to welcome the spring season, try this Spring Sign
designed by Cathie & Steve. This is a beginner level craft project that
would definitely make for a fun group project to create. To create this sign
you will need mainly Mod Podge, and FolkArt paints. I like this sign, and
suggest you use this as inspiration to create signs for every season throughout
the year.
PLAID Supplies
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FolkArt ® Extreme
Glitter™ - Peridot, 5 oz.
·
FolkArt ® Extreme
Glitter™ - Hologram, 5 oz.
·
FolkArt ® Extreme
Glitter™ - Gold, 2 oz.
·
FolkArt ® Metallics -
Rose, 2 oz.
·
FolkArt ® Acrylic
Colors - Fresh Foliage, 2 oz.
·
Mod Podge ® Gloss, 4
oz.
Other Supplies
Paper Mache letters that spell SPRING
Scrapbook paper – pink and green prints
Foam brushes
Ribbon – various colors
Silk flower petals pink – large and small
Silk flower petals yellow
Crocheted flower trim
Rhinestones
Hot glue gun
Scissors
Pencil
Instructions
1.
Paint each letter
with 2 coats of either Fresh Foliage or Rose Paint. Paint the Fresh Foliage
letters with 2 coats of Extreme Glitter Peridot and the Rose letters with
Extreme Glitter Hologram. Allow for dry time in between coats.
2.
Using a pencil, trace
the letters onto the back of the scrapbook paper. Cut out the letters. Apply
Mod Podge to the back of the paper letters. Center paper on the painted
letters, press in place. Use your fingers to press out any air bubbles; top
coat with Mod Podge. Smooth your brush strokes.
3.
Hot glue ribbon
around the letters. Hot glue the letters on top of each other in a layered
design.
4.
Paint the large pink
petals with Extreme Glitter Gold. Allow to dry. Using hot glue, layer the
petals, flower trim and rhinestones around the letters. Glue rhinestones to the
letters in a random pattern.