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 Friday, August 31, 2012

Freelance Friday: DIY Pearlized Summer Serving Tray



Happy Friday! With the Labor Day holiday approaching do you have any cookout or entertaining plans? If you do, then you might want to consider creating a serving tray. Trays are great when hosting an event. Not only can they be used to carry things around, they can also serve as extra decor. Take this pearlized summer serving tray created with Mod Podge. Sarah from Sarah's Cucina Bella made this tray using one of the newest Mod Podge formulas, Kid's Washout. This tray project is perfect for kids of any age to make. It is very easy and can be completed in just under an hour. To see how Sarah made this click here.


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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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