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 Friday, June 08, 2012

Freelance Friday: Accessory Frames

Happy Friday everyone! With the weekend about to begin, do you know what you will craft? If not we would like to share with you these adorable accessory frames. Aren't they precious? Use these frames to help store and organize your little girl's hair bows, or necklaces. Rachel created this project. All supplies were found at her local Walmart. Walmart recently revamped their entire craft department, and added several new products from Plaid. We are so excited, and you will be too at the large selection. Check out your local Walmart today! To learn how Rachel made these frames visit her blog, Bubbly Nature Creations.


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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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