A pretty and easy to make bouquet of flowers and spring critters. Kindra Boroff made this adorable project. This is a very easy craft to make, and perfect for beginners. These critters  and flowers would make for an excellent summer camp craft project. Below are all the supplies and instructions you will need. Enjoy!

PLAID Supplies

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Hot Pink, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Turquoise, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Leaf Green, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Canary Yellow, 2 oz.

·       Plaid ® Brush Sets - Learn-to-Paint - Brush Set with DVD

Other Supplies

Styrofoam –variety egg shape pack, Wood hearts, 24 gauge wire, Black seed beads, 1” half wood ball, 2- 2” teardrop wood shapes, 2- 1 ½” teardrops wood shapes, 4-1” oval wood shapes, Green & white gingham fabric, 2 ½” terra cotta pot, Dowel rod, Spanish moss, Hot glue, Knife, Toothpicks, and Satin sealer.

Instructions

1. Cut three small foam eggs in half and base-coat with Turquoise.

2. Using the end of a brush handle and White, add polka dots to the foam as shown. Paint the half wood ball with Canary Yellow. When dry hot glue the Turquoise petals to the ball as shown. 

3. Mix Turquoise and White together to create a light blue and base-coat the terra cotta pot. Allow to dry and seal with the satin sealer.

4. Shape one large egg to make the butterfly body and paint with the light blue mixture.

5. Cut the fabric to cover the outside edge, hot glue around the pot and fold the rest inside the pot. Push foam into the pot leaving a ½” for the Spanish moss. Hot glue moss to the top of the foam as shown.

6. Cut the dowel rod to 8”for the butterfly and 6” for the small flower. Base-coat with Leaf Green.

7. Mix Hot Pink and White to create a light pink and paint the wood hearts. Paint the 2” teardrops with Hot Pink; Paint the 1 ½” teardrops with Canary Yellow; Paint the 1” ovals with Turquoise.

8. Insert the hearts into the sides of the butterfly body to create wings, hot glue if needed. Hot glue the painted shapes to the wings as shown.

9. Using the end of a brush handle and White, paint polka dots to the wings.

10. Paint Turquoise stripes to the body of the butterfly. Using Black and a liner brush paint the eyes and mouth.

11. Bead the seed beads onto the wire to create 3” antennas and stick into the foam.

12. Hot glue the flower to the 6” dowel rod and the butterfly to the 8” dowel rod. Insert into the flower pot.

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.

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.