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 Thursday, August 30, 2012

Teaching Thursday: Out of this World Solar System



Experience real science with a hands-on project you can do at home! It may be a little early to begin thinking about science projects, but it never hurts to brainstorm a few ideas. With the kids back in school before you know it, it will be time to learn about the solar system. Here is a project you can help your kids create. It is educational and fun at the same time. This project was created using FolkArt texture paint. Bring the planets to life with this back to school project. If your kids do use this as a homework assignment, it is sure to receive an A+.

 

PLAID Supplies


·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Sea Mist, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Texture Paint - Glow-in-the-Dark, 4 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lavender, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Calypso Sky, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Tangerine, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Red Light, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Grass Green, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Cobalt Blue, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lemon Custard, 2 oz.


Other Supplies


Two 1½” wood disks
One 4” STYROFOAM™ Ball-cut in half
Two 3” STYROFOAM™ Balls-cut in half
Two 2½” STYROFOAM™ Balls-cut in half
14”x20” piece of black foam board
¾” flat brush
Sponge
Pencil
Palette knife
White craft glue

 

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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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