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 Friday, September 28, 2012

Freelance Friday: Monster Blocks & Memory Game for Halloween



Can crafts be used as an educational tool with kids? Of course they can, and these Monster Blocks are a great example of this. It’s a Halloween project and memory game all in one. We found these blocks on the blog, No Time for Flash Cards. This project was created using wood blocks, Mod Podge sparkle, and Mod Podge wash out for kids. Create these monster blocks this weekend. To see a full list of the materials used, and to learn how to make this project click here.


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 Thursday, September 27, 2012

Teaching Thursday: Spooky Spider Frame


 

Save and store your Halloween memories in this cute Spooky Spider Frame. Cathie and Steve designed this great kid's project using Mod Podge and FolkArt paint. Create this project one afternoon after school or over the weekend. Once completed take plenty of pictures, of them in their Halloween costumes. Feel free to create more than one frame to showoff several great shots of their fun outfits. Below are all the supplies you will need for this project, and click here to see the complete instructions.

 

PLAID Supplies


·       Plaid ® Hot Glue Gun Helpers

·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Orange, 5 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Engine Red, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Metallics - Pure Gold, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz.


Other Supplies


Wood frame
Foam paintbrush
Scrapbook papers
Old Book pages
Paper punched spiders
Rhinestones
Ribbon for outer edge of frame

 

 

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 Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Web Wednesday: Book of Spells with Mod Podge



Looking for something different to create for this upcoming Halloween? We have just the thing for you to try, make this book of spells. This project is so easy to do, and only require a few supplies. Don't just stop at making a book of spells, create other fun Halloween themed book titles. We discovered this project on the blog, Oh So Pretty the Diaries. Check out this step-by-step tutorial here. Below is a snapshot of the materials you will need. So what are you waiting for? Time to craft!

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