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 Thursday, June 28, 2012
Teaching Thursdays: Ladybug Vs. Bumblebee Tic Tac Toe

Add a bit of fun to Tic Tac Toe with
fun bee and bug playing pieces. This project is sure to be a hit with your kids
during the summer. When I first saw this project, I was amazed. What a creative
way to reinvent this classic game. Kindra Boroff designed this craft, and now
you can too. See all the supplies you will need, and the instructions below.
PLAID Supplies
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Apple Barrel ® Colors
- Hot Pink, 2 oz.
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Apple Barrel ® Colors
- Banana, 2 oz.
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Apple Barrel ® Colors
- White, 2 oz.
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Apple Barrel ® Colors
- Black, 2 oz.
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Apple Barrel ® Colors
- Green Clover, 2 oz.
Other Supplies
9x12 wood plaque, River stones, Black chenille stems, Wiggle eyes, Gloss
sealer, Ruler, Pencil, Hot glue or craft glue, Masking tape, and Scissors
Instructions
1. Base-coat the plaque with White,
including the edges.
2. Paint the top of the plaque with Green Clover as shown. Paint Black stripes
on the edge of the plaque.
3. Using the ruler, measure from the bottom creating 2 ½” squares for the Tic
Tac Toe board.
4. Create the letters to spell Tic Tac Toe with chenille stems and glue to the
plaque.
5. Paint five stones Banana and five stones Hot Pink. Add the stripes and polka
dots to the ladybugs and bumblebees using Black.
6. Seal the rocks to prevent the paint from chipping. Glue the wiggle eyes and
chenille stems to the rocks for wings.
 Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Web Wednesday: Cheap and Easy Decorating Idea - Paint the Inside of a Glass Vase
 Often times decorating your home can be expensive, and a huge undertaking. You more than likely never ask your kids for decorating help, but now you can with this craft project. If your kids have ever wanted to help decorate around the house, here is a simple and easy project they can help create. Painting inside a glass vase is not a new craft idea, but it is definitely one that any level crafter can do. A fun and frugal craft project that your kids will love to make. On the blog, Thriving Home, they show you how to create this project. Click here to learn how this was made.
 Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Tuesday Tutorial: Beach Trip Clipboard

Many kids are off to camp this summer
and while there, they will have time to make some fun and festive crafts. This
beach trip clipboard is a perfect craft to make while at camp. Kindra Boroff
created this fun clipboard. Use the Apple Barrel colors listed below, or feel
free to change them up. Below are the supplies you will need, and the instructions.
PLAID Supplies
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Apple Barrel ® Colors
- Banana, 2 oz.
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Apple Barrel ® Colors
- Cool Blue, 2 oz.
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Apple Barrel ® Colors
- White, 2 oz.
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Apple Barrel ® Colors
- Black, 2 oz.
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Apple Barrel ® Colors
- Apricot, 2 oz.
Other Supplies
9x12 Clipboard
Brown craft paper
Scissors
Ruler
Pencil
Hot glue or craft glue
Instructions
1. Remove the clip from the board.
2. Crinkle the brown craft paper and decoupage to the front of the clipboard
with Mod Podge. Allow to dry.
3. Paint the front of the board with different shades of Cool Blue mixed with
White.
4. Cut a 5x9 pocket and paint with Cool Blue with a small amount White mixed
in.
See the rest of the instructions for this project here.
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