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 Thursday, June 07, 2012

Teaching Thursdays: A Frame for Dad



There is one gift that is perfect to give for any kind of occasion, and that is a frame. Frames are always needed, and can be personalized to make the receiver feel even more special. Since Father’s Day will be here before you know it, we wanted to share a frame you can make for Dad. This frame for Dad is a fun frame for dad or any special person. Chris Williams, a designer for Plaid Enterprises, created this lovely gift. One look at this gift is sure to bring a smile to your Dad’s face.

 

PLAID Supplies


·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Midnight Garden, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Rusted Pipe, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Apple Red, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Matte, 4 oz.



Other Supplies


Map scrapbook paper, Brushes, White craft glue, 1" wooden letters I; D(2); A, 1" wooden heart, Foam plate, Scissors or craft knife, Pencil, Foam brush, Photo


Instructions


1.   Squeeze a small amount of Brown (Rusted Pipe) paint onto foam plate; dilute with an equal amount of water. Lightly brush across paper and let dry completely. 

2.   Use the same paint mixture to paint the outside and inside edges of the frame. 

3.   Turn frame upside down on back of paper and trace shape. Cut out with scissors or a craft knife. 

4.   Apply paper to frame with Mod Podge. Let dry completely. 

5.   Paint I and DAD Midnight Garden. Paint heart Apple Red. 

6.   Brush two light coats of Mod Podge over entire frame, letting it dry completely between coats. 

7.   Use craft glue to attach letters and heart to frame. 

8.   Insert a favorite photo.

 



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 Wednesday, June 06, 2012

Web Wednesday: DIY Father’s Day Photo Pencil Holder Gift



Your tweens and teens maybe looking for a gift to give their Dad, and luckily we have found one. Have them create this DIY Father's Day Photo Pencil Holder. Isn't it so creative and fun? When I first came across this item I was amazed. This is so simple to make, and doesn't take many supplies. I wondered why I hadn't thought of this idea sooner? Oh well I am glad I found it. Vanessa from Chiquita Moms blog designed this pencil holder using a handful of supplies including Mod Podge and a soup can. This is a great upcylced frugal project that can be recreated over and over again using different pictures. To see how this project was made click here.


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 Tuesday, June 05, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial: World's Best Fisherman Plaque


Does the man in your life enjoy fishing? Well, if so here’s the perfect Father's Day gift to give. Tell your dad how proud you are of his fishing skills with this whimsical award plaque. Julie Lewis created this adorable plaque. This is a great craft for a beginner that will only take up to an hour to complete.

PLAID Supplies


·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pueblo, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Deep Ocean Blue, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Metallics - Pure Gold, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Mediums - Crackle Medium, 8 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Satin, 8 oz.


Other Supplies


Wood plaque 7” x 5”, Old map, Blue scrapbook paper, Hole punch, Scissors, Glue, Small wiggle eye, Fine point black marker, Brown foam sheet 2mm approximately 7” x 6”, Flat brushes ½”, and 1” Transfer paper


Instructions


1.   Paint plaque Deep Ocean Blue and Pure Gold.

2.   Apply Crackle medium liberally to foam sheet. Let dry thoroughly.

3.   Apply Pueblo liberally over Crackle Medium to crack. Do not go back over paint and try not to overlap application too much.

4.   Seal map section with Mod Podge.

5.   Transfer frame and fish patterns and cut out.

6.   Write words on blue paper as shown and cut out. Glue to bottom back of frame.

7.   Following bottle instructions, Mod Podge fish to plaque.

8.   Glue frame to plaque.

9.   Punch out one circle from brown foam and three from blue paper.

10.                 Glue wiggle eye to brown foam, then glue to fish as well as three “bubbles”.



 







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