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 Thursday, August 02, 2012
Teaching Thursdays: Good morning, Sunshine!
By Candie Cooper - Visit Candie's blog Candie Cooper's Journal to see more cool projects
I'm a sucker for anything with
corrugated metal including this flower hanger. I usually steer clear of
blank surfaces like this because I'm scared to death to write letters with a paintbrush.
You too? I have a trick for you then.
You will need a flower sign, Folk Art
acrylic paint, Folk Art Enamel paint, felt flower embellishment, multi-purpose
adhesive, buttons, paint brushes and trim. You might also need some Folk
Art outdoor sealer.
FA enamel paints are good for ceramic
and metal surfaces. You can paint just the center or the entire flower.
Now for the lettering... Find
some large rubber stamp letters in the scrapbook section of the craft store and
a clear acrylic block to hold the letters. Paint the blank wood surface
however you like--I suggest a lighter color underneath the letters. Spell
out WELCOME with the letters. Spread some paint over a paper plate and
dip the stamp block in. Stamp letters onto sign (you may have to do this
in two parts). Optionally you can seal the sign with a clear varnish to
protect it.
Finish by gluing some embellishments to
the center of the flower and maybe some pom-pom trim to the bottom of the sign.
With the first day of school right around the corner, this would make a
good teacher gift also.
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Web Wednesday: Personalized Jewelry Pendants
When kids are young this is
the perfect time to introduce them to crafting. Many parents often have a hard
time finding kid friendly crafts to show their children. Well thanks to all the
Mommy bloggers out there, there are now many great resources to lend a helping
hand. Maggie from Smashed Peas and Carrots recently created a great kid
friendly craft. These personalized jewelry pendants not only are cute, but also
are made with one of the coolest craft products ever, Mod Podge Wash Out for
Kids. This new formula is perfect for kids to create with. What makes it so
special is that this formula washes off very easily if they get it on their
hands or clothing. To learn how Maggie made these pendants, click here to see the
step-by-step instructions.
Materials Used
Mod Podge: Wash Out for Kids
Mod Podge Podgeable Shapes
Mod Podge Tracing Templates
Podgeable Papers or Scrapbook Paper
Foam brush
X-acto Knife
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Tuesday Tutorial: Handmade With Love Jars
Give the gift of love with these
precious little gift jars. Here is a great painting project for your older kids
to create. To make these jars all you will need are some FolkArt enamel paints.
With this project you can had a special touch of personalization. These jars
are perfect to give as a birthday gift, or to use around your home as
decoration. See all the supplies needed,
and their instructions.
PLAID Supplies
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FolkArt ® Peel &
Stick Painting Stencils - Gift Tags
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FolkArt ® Enamels™ -
Wicker White, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Enamels™ -
Pure Orange, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Enamels™ -
Evergreen, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Enamels™ -
Magenta, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Enamels™ -
Yellow Citron, 2 oz.
Other Supplies
¼”
½” stencil brushes
#1 liner brush
4 small round glass jars with lids
Instructions
1.
Clean glass surfaces.
2.
Place stencil
elements as shown on glass jars.
3.
Mix equal parts of
Calypso Sky and Wicker White for blue jar background.
4.
Stencil lightly
around elements using Magenta, Pure Orange, Calypso Sky/Wicker White mixture
and Yellow Citron. Stencil colors of elements as shown. Remove stencils before
paint dries.
5.
Apply polka dots of
same background color to jars using opposite end of brush. 5. Paint star burst
on blue jar with liner brush.
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