Even though Thanksgiving is only 8 days away many people are already preparing for Christmas. Often times your kids want to help in decorating the home and giving gifts, so today we wanted to share with you a great project they can help create. Lyuba, of Will Cook For Smiles, created this Christmas Cookie Jar. It is so adorable and simple to make. Lyuba made this jar using Martha Stewart craft paints. Not only is this a great project to make for your home, but it would also make a great teachers gift for your kids to give. To learn how to make this for yourself click here. 

Do you have a busy little boy? Is he involved in several after school activities? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you should create this Fire Truck Message Board. Leave notes for your little fireman. Julie Lewis designed this project with FolkArt chalkboard paint. It is a great way to leave little reminders around for your little man. Keep him on schedule and on time with this adorable craft. A full list of supplies is listed below, along with their instructions. Enjoy!

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Chalkboard Paint - Black, 8 oz.

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

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - School Bus Yellow, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Wood triangle
Fire engine stencil
Foam brushes
Masking tape
Transfer paper
Pencil

Instructions

1.    Tape off a center triangle. Paint outer edge of sign School Bus Yellow. Let dry then remove tape.

2.    Paint center triangle with Chalkboard Paint. Let dry then apply second coat and remove tape.

3.    Apply designs. Note: Let Chalkboard Paint cure for 24 hours. Lightly rub chalk over surface to condition.

Happy Monday! We hope you had a great creative weekend. Here is a wonderful kids craft that has a healthy message to it. It is never to early to teach your kids healthy eating habits. With this project you can create a fun farmers' market play set. Have your kids create healthy foods, and then set up shop, for them to get into the habit of buying nutritious fruits and veggies. This project was made using Plaid’s Delta Soy paints. Below is a full list of supplies needed to make this market. To see the complete instructions for this project click here.

 
PLAID Supplies

·       Delta Soy Paint - White Onion, 2 oz.

·       Delta Soy Paint - Red Apple, 2 oz.

·       Delta Soy Paint - Blue Sapphire, 2 oz.

·       Delta Soy Paint - Red Clay, 2 oz.

·       Delta Soy Paint - Blueberry, 2 oz.

·       Delta Soy Paint - Cocoa, 2 oz.

·       Delta Soy Paint - Mushroom, 2 oz.

·       Plaid ® Brush Sets - Learn-to-Paint - Gold Taklon and Natural Bristle Set

Other Supplies

Small wood crates
Small wood picnic basket
2 ½”x 3 ½” Rectangle wood plaques
¾” wood round balls
1 3/8” wood dowel caps
Medium wood doll heads
Dowel rods
Hot glue
Burlap
Twine
Needle
Scissors. Grapevine wire
Petroleum jelly
Sandpaper