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 Monday, October 29, 2012

Monday Funday: Trick or Treat Boxes

By Candie Cooper – To see more crafts from Candie visit her blog Candie Cooper’s Journal




These little skeletons look like they are up to some tricks but inside they're all treats!


 

Folk Art paints love any paper mache' surface like these skeleton boxes. You'll need your favorite colors plus white, Extreme Glitter in Hologram, paintbrushes and a permanent marker.


 

Paint the bottom half of the box in the desired colors.


 

Paint the faces with Ivory White and leave to dry. Add a sparkly layer with Extreme Glitter. Use a permanent marker on the edge to add dashes, stripes, or dots.

 



Tissue paper was Mod Podged on the inside and left to dry. Have you seen the MP formula sampler pack? Awesome for beginners and small projects like votives, jewelry and more!


 

I found these die cut eyeballs and couldn't resist adding them to the skulls. Suddenly they come to life! Funny, huh?

 



Baker's twine bows were added with hot glue. Fill them up with sweet or silly treats for your friends this Halloween!








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 Friday, October 26, 2012

Freelance Friday: Starburst Spider Web Mirror Tutorial



Happy Friday. This is the last weekend before Halloween, and that means it is your last chance to get your family together and craft some spooky decorations. In case you are stumped on what to make, try this Starburst Spider Web Mirror. We discovered this project over on the blog, Momma D and Da Boyz. Jennifer made this web mirror using just a few supplies and some Martha Stewart paints. Click here to find all the materials you will need, along with instructions. Happy crafting!

 

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 Thursday, October 25, 2012

Teaching Thursday: Skull Necklace and Bracelet



Many people typically create scary decorations or carve pumpkins to celebrate Halloween. While there is nothing wrong with creating those things, why not try creating a Halloween craft you can wear? Take this skull necklace and bracelet designed by Amy Anderson. This Halloween themed jewelry set has just right dose of style and spooky mixed together. This project would be a great craft for your tween or teen to create. Amy created these pieces using Mod Podge formulas and accessories. All the materials you will need are below, and to find the instructions for this project click here.

 

PLAID Supplies


·       Mod Podge ® Acrylic Shapes - Basics, Flat & Charm

·       Mod Podge ® Acrylic Shapes - Designer Shapes

·       Mod Podge ® Tracing Templates - Basic Shapes

·       Martha Stewart Crafts™ 2oz Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Craft Paint - Arrowhead

·       Martha Stewart Crafts™ 2oz Multi-Surface High Gloss Acrylic Craft Paint - Beetle Black

·       Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Dimensional Magic, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Jewel Glue, 2 oz.

 

Other Supplies


Book pages
Skull head sticker embellishments
Skull key
Small cog wheels
Stencil brush
Jewelry findings
Jewelry tools
Drill and 1/16” bit
Pencil
Scissors
Pin (optional

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