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 Thursday, April 12, 2012

Teaching Thursdays: Puppet Theater Tutorial


Many parents worry that their children watch too much TV nowadays. One way to counter this, and limit the amount they view is to get them more involved with creative projects. This is exactly what one of our craft blogger friends, Laura Bray did. She created this puppet theater for her daughter. Laura wanted to limit the time her daughter spent watching TV, and since she has a new interest in puppet shows Laura was inspired to create this project. Since her daughter's TV has been limited, Laura has noticed how much her daughter's creativity has come alive. Have any of you noticed this with your children, when you limit the amount of TV they watch? Below are the supplies you will need to create this project, and click here to visit Laura's blog, Katydiddys, to learn how to make it.



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 Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Web Wednesday: Circuit French Manor Vinyl Peacock Home Decor


Since it is spring, many people are looking for ways to spruce up the decor in their homes. Here is a lovely budget friendly home decor project. One of our favorite craft blogs, Joy's Life, created this Circuit French Manor Vinyl Peacock Home Decor plaque. She found the Apple Barrel paint, and wooden plaque at Walmart. Can you believe she only paid $4 for these supplies? That's awesome! I really was drawn to this craft project, because I love peacocks. I have never thought to use one in this way. It is a simple craft, yet it is chic and makes a great addition in a living or bedroom in your home. Click here to learn how to create this project.



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 Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial: Wild Animal Coasters



It’s time to take a walk on the wild side with your little ones, by creating these fun wild animal coasters. Animal prints seem to always be a reoccurring trend, and this is a great beginner level project for your kids to do. Keep it cool with these fashionable, fun animal print coasters. FolkArt paint was used to create this project. This is a great project to make at home, or it could also be used as a class art project. One of Plaid’s talented designers, Sherrie Ragsdale, created these coasters. See below for the supplies you will need, along with instructions.

 

PLAID Supplies


·       FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Pure Orange, 2 oz.

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

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Coffee Bean, 2 oz.


Other Supplies


Two clay saucers
1/4" Flat brush


Instructions

1.    Base-coat first saucer Winter White. Base-coat second saucer Pure Orange. Allow to dry.

2.    Add the zebra stripes with Licorice on the Winter White and the leopard spots with Coffee Bean on the Pure Orange as shown in photo. Add second coats if necessary after the first coat is completely dry.

 


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