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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial: Memorial Day Headband

Do you have any plans for this upcoming Memorial Day? I can't believe that this holiday is here already. Memorial Day does not only mean a three-day weekend for many, but it also signals the beginning of the summer season. Today I wanted to share a Memorial Day inspired project. Red, White and Blue is always in fashion. This headband is a great accessory for this summer’s patriotic picnics and parties. Laura Bray created this headband. Isn't it so cute? This headband project is a beginner level craft, which will not take long to make, only 30 minutes.

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt Acrylic Paint-437 Lipstick Red, FolkArt Acrylic Paint-484 Brilliant Ultramarine, FolkArt Acrylic Paint-429 Winter White

Other Supplies

Plastic headband, Wood stars, Polka dot ribbon, Buttons, Paper flowers, Hot glue, Scrapbook papers

Instructions

Lightly sand the plastic headband and apply 2 coats of red, white or blue FolkArt paint to the headband. Set aside to dry.
Paint wood stars in red, white and/or blue FolkArt paint. Set aside to dry.
Using hot glue to attach, wrap polka dot ribbon around the ends of the headband.
Hot glue button and paper flower embellishments to the painted stars. Glue the stars onto the headband.

Posted in: FolkArt | Summer Crafts | Tuesday Tutorial

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Monday, May 21, 2012

Monday Funday: 3 Easy Gift Ideas for Dads

By Candie Cooper

It's almost June and you know what that means! Father's Day gift crafting time. Here are a few easy ideas that you can craft up for dad. First up, memo clips for the organized dad.

Binder clips come in all colors and sizes. Cut photos and scrap book paper to fit the rectangle area on the clip. I used a color copier to reduce the size of these photos.

Use Mod Podge in the gloss formula to seal images to clips. Take care to put the face in the center so when the silver piece is up, you can still see the face. Make mini, medium and big sizes of clips with all different photos for a great set.

Next up, a luggage tag for the dad that travels!

Trace the luggage tag onto fun paper and cut out. Use letter stickers to spell out D-A-D on extra paper.

Mod Podge the papers to the tag and leave to dry. For an extra protective layer, seal with gloss acrylic varnish.

Lastly, a gift for sporty dad. It's tee time!

Pick up a bag of tees and poke into the side of a box to secure while painting. I used FolkArt paints for these because it's a thicker and requires only one coat.

Kids will have fun painting stripes, dots and simple brushes of paint (see tee on right). Once paint has dried, seal the tees with a spray varnish.

Don't forget the tie-rack idea from last year too!
http://www.plaidkidscrafts.com/2011/06/07/FathersDayCraftATwistOnTheStandardTieGift.aspx

Happy Father's Day crafting!

Posted in: Father's-Day | FolkArt | Mod-Podge | Monday Funday

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Friday, May 18, 2012

Freelance Friday: DIY Mod Podge Baby Letters

Happy Friday everyone! The weekend is here and that means it is time to buckle down and get to that craft project you have been putting off. Several people I know are getting ready to have babies (it must be something in the water), and since I know I will be invited to some baby showers I have been looking for baby gifts to create. Luckily I stumbled across a great baby gift idea on the blog, Style by Tiffani. Check out these DIY Baby Letters. This is a very simple, yet creative and sentimental craft project. If you know the name of the baby, find wooden letters, some kid friendly images, and mod podge. Click here to see how this project was created. Make these for your new bundle of joy, or give as a gift at the next baby shower you are invited to.