It's the beginning of a new week, and we are very excited to share with you an adorable new project that is perfect for kids. How cute is this Mod Podge Kid's Tissue Dog? Sherrie Ragsdale, one of Plaid's talented designers, created this amazing project. It features one of our newest Mod Podge formulas, Wash Out for Kids. Mod Podge Wash Out is specially formulated to wash out of clothes and off of surfaces! Now you can relax when you craft with the kids. See all the supplies and instructions you will need to re-create this project.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Ballet Pink, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Wash Out For Kids, 8 oz.

Other Supplies
Scrapbook paper, Tissue box, 4 toilet tissue rolls, Brown craft foam, 6” Styrofoam cone, 4” Styrofoam ball, 1 1/2” Styrofoam ball, Wiggle eyes, Fine permanent black marker, Craft glue, Hot glue (Adults only), Scissors, Craft knife (Adults only)

Instructions

1.   Rip the scrapbook paper into pieces. Glue to the tissue box with the Mod Podge. Allow to dry.

2.   Make a flat side on the 4” ball by pushing it into a flat surface. An adult may also cut a flat side.

3.   Have an adult cut off the top portion of the cone, leaving 2 ¼” and cut the 1 ½” ball in half.  Have an adult hot glue the snout of the dog to the flat side of the ball.

4.   Cut the toilet tissue paper rolls to desired lengths. Paint the nose Licorice and the head and legs with Ballet Pink.

5.   Cut a hotdog shaped tail from the brown craft foam. Cut out two ovals from the craft foam for ears.  Have an adult hot glue to head. Cut a slit in the end of the tail that will be attach to dog. Glue tail in place. Glue legs on.  Glue eyes in place. Use the fine marker to draw a mouth.  Glue head on.

Have you noticed the footprint trend? Footprints are a new trend that have recently popped up, and can be seen in many craft projects. Footprint projects are perfect for kids to help create. Their feet outlines can be used to create some wonderful shapes, and designs. Tryout this trend by having your kids create this butterfly canvas. Kindra Boroff created this adorable project, with the help of several Apple Barrel paints. For once you can tell your kids to step in the paint, when doing this project.

PLAID Supplies

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

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Banana, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Cool Blue, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz.

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

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Apricot, 2 oz.

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

Other Supplies

Two 8x10 canvases
Spray Bottle
Small paper cups

Instructions

1. Mix water to each paint listed individually in paper cups.

2. Brush the water down paint to the canvas and spray with water from the spray bottle. Allow the paint to blend slightly on the canvases to create a tie dyed look.

3.  Paint the bottom of your child’s feet with Black and press on the canvas to create a butterfly.
Paint the bodies Blacks. Add details to the butterflies.