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 Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Apple Barrel Bright Set Giveaway

Are you ready for another craft giveaway? Well here it is, this week on Plaid's Kids Craft Blog we are giving away a 6 color Apple Barrel Bright paint set. Spring is in full effect, and we want to help you add some bright colors to your craft projects. One lucky Kids Craft blog reader will win this paint set full of 6 vibrant Apple Barrel colors.

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This giveaway will end Friday April 27th, 2012 at Noon EST. We will announce the winner Friday afternoon.


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Tuesday Tutorial: Mother's Day Frame



April is winding down, and that means May will be here before you know it. During the month of May the most popular occasion to craft for is Mother’s Day. Frames are a great gift to give any Mom. It is a keepsake for your photo keepsakes. Debbie Saenz created this Mother’s Day frame. It was made with FolkArt and Mod Podge. See below for all the supplies and instructions you will need.

 

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Bayberry, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Nutmeg, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Matte, 32 oz.


Other Supplies

Unfinished wood picture frame, Large wood tag, 1 piece 12” x 12” scrapbook paper (green with several large flowers), Pink ribbon, Pink silk flower, Pearl button, Ink jet printer (optional), Brown distress ink, Cosmetic wedge or cotton ball, Sandpaper, and a Hot glue gun


Instructions

1.   Sand frame and tag smooth, wipe clean.

2.   Paint inside and out side edges of frame with Nutmeg, Paint edges of tag with Nutmeg. Allow to dry.

3.   Load a flat brush with Bayberry and brush onto a paper towel until almost dry. Lightly stroke over Nutmeg.

4.   Use the frame as a template and cut out a piece of scrapbook paper to cover frame. Carefully cut out center and save for tag.

5.   Type up then print “Mom you make the world more beautiful” or other special message onto scrapbook paper. 6. Glue papers to frame and tag using Mod Podge. Allow to dry.

6.   Use sandpaper to sand away any extra paper until edges are smooth. (Sand in one direction - towards the back)

7.   Dab cosmetic wedge or cotton ball in brown distress ink then use to distress edges of frame and tag as shown. Allow to dry.

8.   Seal front and painted edges of frame and tag with Mod Podge. Allow to dry.

9.   Remove and discard plastic center from flower; glue flower back together with hot glue then glue button to center.

10.                 Tie ribbon into a bow and use hot glue to attach ribbon, flower and tag to frame.

 


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 Monday, April 23, 2012

Monday Funday: Bird Houses

Candie Cooper created this project. To see more crafts by Candie check out her blog, Candie Cooper's Journal.



I could start out saying this post has gone to the birds, but it hasn't! Bird houses are so fun to make and are a great inexpensive spring/summer craft. Here are a couple ideas for decorating them.



You will need: A bird house, Folk Art Outdoor paint, paint brushes, Duck Tape sheets, beads, wire, wire cutters, tiny eye screws, small drill, ruler, and scissors.



Plaid makes Folk Art Outdoor paint in metallic and flat colors. It's extra durable for the great outdoors (including UV and weather resistant) and still non-toxic so it's safe for kiddos.



Base coat the bird house in desired colors. For cracks and crevices, dilute the paint just a little with water so it runs into those tight spots. I kept these pretty simple using solid colors, but I imagine kids doodling all over the bird house with paint. It may be helpful to have a few paint brushes, paper towels and cups of water on hand.



For an extra funky roof, try Duck tape sheets (found at the craft store or online). They come in all sorts of cool patterns like tie-dye, camo, and zebra print. The grid on the back makes them super easy to measure and cut too. Measure the roof sections with a ruler, cut the tape pieces and stick them wherever you like.



To hang the bird house, drill a tiny pilot hole in the top of the roof. I especially love this little hand drill because it's safe to use with kids.



Screw a tiny eye-screw or hook into the hole.



Attach a piece of colorful wire with a wrapped loop. Leave 10" of wire and cut. String a few beads on the wire and make another wrapped loop.



I hope the birds can see it! ;)


Plaid makes bird houses in all sizes. How about getting the family together to make some this weekend? I can't wait to hang these little houses up in my back yard!












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