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 Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Web Wednesday: How to Paint an Old Fashioned Cupcake Sign




I don't know about you, but I am looking forward to a change of the season. With fall coming sooner than later, I am looking forward to baking. For me baking is a seasonal activity. I don't do it much in the spring and summer months, but fall and winter months my kitchen smells of sugar and spice. Get your little ones in the mood by creating this adorable cupcake sign. After you make the sign, have your kids help you make some actual cupcakes. Molly from Just a Little Creativity created this sign using Apple Barrel and FolkArt paints. To see how this sign was created click here for the tutorial.
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 Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial: Doodled Laptop Bag
By Candie Cooper - To see more from Candie visit her blog, Candie Cooper's Journal


Put your notebook, laptop or craft supplies in this awesome case! Here's what you need to make it:



Canvas pouch, Apple Barrel acrylic paint in desired colors or Folk Art fabric paint, Glo Away (glow in the dark paint), zebra Duck Tape sheets, scissors and a paint brush.


Add dashes with neon orange Apple Barrel paint around the pouch. This is so easy! What I love most is how the brush marks look on the textured canvas.



Cut strips of Duck Tape using the grid on the back to fit on the outer green pouch. You could also cut out a shape with scissors or even a die cut machine.


Since this surface isn't too paintable, the tape was a good solution. I love the patterns, but you could use solid tape too.


Add ribbon ties to the loops on the zipper for pull tabs. To keep the ribbon from fraying, apply a little Mod Podge to the edge.


For a little zing, outline some of the dashes in Glo Away to make you bag glow in the dark!  

Ready for school, work, or even better---play!









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 Monday, August 27, 2012

Monday Funday: Fun Personalized Clipboard



It's the start of a new week, and with the kids continuing to head back to school for a new year we wanted to help you create some fun back to school supplies. Homework will be more fun with this personalized clipboard. Debbie Saenz designed this clipboard using Mod Podge and FolkArt hi-shine glaze. A clipboard is something that can always come in handy, your kids can use it, and as a parent you can use it too. Add an additional touch of personalization to this project by using a wood letter. This way everyone will know whose creative board this is. Enjoy!

 

Plaid Supplies

 

Mod Podge – CS11302, FolkArt Hi-Shine Glaze - 784, FolkArt Acrylic Paint – 2587 Look At Me Blue

 

Other Supplies

 

Clipboard, Wood letter, 2 pieces of coordinating scrapbook papers, Ribbon, Orange spray paint, Hot glue, Pencil, Paintbrush, Sandpaper

 

Instructions

 

1.    Spray clip with orange spray paint (If possible remove clip from clipboard). Allow to dry.

2.    Use clipboard as a template to cut scrapbook paper. Cut one paper to cover top two thirds of board and one to cover bottom third.

3.    Adhere paper with Mod Podge. Smooth out any bubbles. Allow to dry.

4.    Sand away any paper extending the edges of the clipboard with sandpaper.

5.    Seal clipboard with a coat of Mod Podge. Allow to dry.

6.    Paint wood letter with Look At Me Blue. Set aside to dry.

7.    Spray clipboard with a coat of Hi-Shine Glaze. Allow to dry.

 8.    Attach clip to clipboard.

 9.  Adhere letter to clip with hot glue and tie on ribbons.


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