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 Monday, June 04, 2012

Monday Funday: Rad Dad T-Shirt

By Candie Cooper - To see more projects from Candie Cooper check out her blog, Candie Cooper's Journal



Here's a gift idea for the dad who's young at heart! Have you seen Plaid's iron-on transfers? They are super easy to use. Here's how:



Trim away excess paper around the iron-on to make centering the design on the T easier. Heat your iron to the setting recommended in the instructions.



Place the design face down (check instructions for your particular design just in case) and three fingers down from the collar in the center of the shirt.



Iron according to instructions. The key to successful iron-ons: WAIT until the transfer is completely cool to the touch before peeling the backing away. Peeling when it is still warm could cause it to tear and pull away from the shirt. If there are spots that didn't adhere, lay the backing back down and iron for required time. Cool and peel.
 
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 Friday, June 01, 2012

Freelance Friday: Mod Podge Fabric Covered Books


Boy this week flew by, probably because it was a shorter workweek. The weekend is upon us once again, and here is a great project for you to create. Bring your books to life by creating some fabric covered books. This is such a cool way to decorate any book. All you need is some fabric and mod podge. Long ago were the days when you covered your books with brown paper bags, now fabric is the trend. Cover your current reading book, a coffee table book, or have your kids cover their school textbooks. This is a project you can be as creative as you wish. There are so many fabric options you can select. I first discovered this project on the blog, Creative by Erin Bassett. To see step-by-step how Erin made this fabric covered books click here.


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 Thursday, May 31, 2012

Teaching Thursdays: Tile Flower Pots


During this time of year many people are getting out into their backyards to garden. Would you like to get you kids more involved in helping you? Well we have the perfect project to get them in the gardening spirit. These tile flowerpots are so easy to make. This project would be best for tweens and teens. All you will need are some FolkArt paints, and the FolkArt Tile pattern stencil. Give your kids a green thumb, and let them make these pots.


 

PLAID Supplies

  • FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Brush On - Fresh Foliage, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Brush On - Light Blue, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Brush On - Licorice, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Painting Stencils - Small - Tile

 


Other Supplies


Three terra cotta pots – any size 1/2" stencil brush
Stencil tape or stencil spray adhesive
1” Foam applicator
Foam plate
Paper towels


Instructions


1.   Base-coat pots Fresh Foliage and/or Light Blue; allow to dry.  Repeat.

2.   When dry, position stencil; either tape in place or use stencil adhesive.

3.   Dip brush into Licorice puddle of paint; wipe on paper towel to remove excess.

4.   Begin stenciling in a circular motion by placing bristles on an uncut area of the stencil.  Move brush gradually into an opening of the stencil.

5.   Repeat until entire design has been stenciled.

6.   Clean up with mild soap and water.

 



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