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 Monday, August 13, 2012
Monday Funday: Mason Bug Jar
A few days ago, at a family picnic, two cicadas decided
to join the conversation around the picnic table. This amused my
nephew because just days earlier, he asked his mom what cicadas looked
like (because he only finds the shells). If only we had this bug
jar so we could've taken a closer look!
 You will need some Mod Podge (have you seen the new "wash
out" formula?!), netting/tule, a jar with canning ring/lid, green
tissue paper or cupcake liner, bug stickers, raffia, and a paint brush.
 Cut around the cupcake liners to make an edge of grass. Cut zig zags at the top to make it look extra grassy!
 Use Mod Podge to adhere the grass and bug embellishments.
Set aside to dry.
 Lay the tule over the top of the jar and trim leaving
a 1 to 2" border. Twist the ring onto the jar and tie a piece
of raffia around the ring.
 You can add a stone and leaf to create a more natural
setting for your bug to perch. Remember to let the bugs go once you've
gotten a good look!
Friday, August 10, 2012
Freelance Friday: Handprint shopping bag
Happy Friday :) The week is over, and for many kids they have just completed their first week back to school. If you are looking for something to occupy their time and hands over the weekend, then check out this handprint shopping bag. Isn't this bag adorable? Not only is it cute, it is green. Use this bag when grocery shopping, or to carry snacks to football games. This project uses Mod Podge and Apple Barrel paints. We discovered this project on the blog, 100 Directions. Jen Goode created this fun craft that your kids are sure to love. Handprints by the way are one of the hottest kid's crafting trends. Several projects are being created utilizing kids hands and feet. For a full list of supplies needed, and to see step-by-step instructions click here.
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Teaching Thursday: Back to School Bulletin Boards
By Candie Cooper - To see more projects by Candie visit her blog Candie Cooper's Journal
The notebooks are being bought and the pencils sharpened.
It's back to school time! Here's a fun bulletin board project
to make with your kids or as a treat for your favorite teacher.
You will need Folk Art Paints in your favorite colors,
stencil spouncers, paint brushes, ribbon and button embellishments and
cork boards (owl and dog are from Target).
Base coat the board in desired color(s).
Spouncers make the perfect polka-dots. Especially
on this owl's belly!
Use a tiny paint brush to paint the beak and stripes around
the eyes. Use thick tacky glue to adhere the buttons.
Ta-da! Use Extreme Glitter to add a touch of sparkle
like I did for the dog bulletin board. Before I forget, it's a good
idea to spray a coat of varnish to protect the paint before using.
For the dog, I painted the glitter directly onto the cork
(no base coating!) and added a ribbon collar and button dog tag. The
boards are light enough, you could add a few magnets and stick them in
a locker.
This little fella is ready for my mom's office at school.
She's going to love his orange and black school spirit!
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