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 Monday, December 10, 2012

Monday Funday: Three Fingerprint Holiday Ornaments



Welcome back from the weekend. Did you get some crafting done? We sure hope so, but in case you didn’t we have a jammed packed holiday post to share with you today. Kindra Boroff, a very talented designer, created three amazing and simple to make ornaments. The best thing about these ornaments is that you can create them with your fingerprints. She made a snowy Christmas tree ornament, reindeer polka dot ornament, and a Christmas light strand ornament. To learn how to make one or all three see below for a list of supplies, along with their instructions.

 

Snowy Christmas Tree Ornament

 

Plaid Supplies

 

FolkArt Acrylic Paint-938 Licorice, 661 Metallic Black Sequin, 901 Wicker White, 660 Metallic Pure Gold

 

Other Supplies

 

Glass ball ornament, Green satin ribbon, Green rhinestones, Red rhinestones, Clear rhinestones, Hot glue

 

Instructions

 

1.    Basecoat the ornament with Licorice. Allow to dry. Follow with a few coats of Metallic Black Sequin.

2.    Using your fingerprints and Wicker White create Christmas trees. Start with four fingerprints on the bottom row and add one less on each row.

3.    Using a dry brush or toothbrush, lightly splatter Wicker White to the ornament to create a snowy look.

4.    Paint the star with Pure Gold.

5.    Hot glue the rhinestones to the Christmas trees. Tie the green bow to the top.

 

Reindeer Polka Dot Ornament

 

Plaid Supplies

 

FolkArt Metallic Paint-671 Metallic Peridot, 664 Metallic Copper

FolkArt Acrylic Paint-2578 New Leaf Green, 938 Licorice, 901 Wicker White

 

Other Supplies

 

Glass ball ornament, Green satin ribbon, Glitter, Red Rhinestone, Hot Glue, Gloss sealer

 

Instructions

 

1.    Basecoat the ornament with New Leaf Green.

2.    Using the end of the paintbrush and Peridot add polka dots to the ornament and sprinkle with glitter.

3.    Using your thumb press the nose of the reindeer in Copper. Using your finger press the head of the reindeer with Copper.

4.    With the end of the paintbrush, add two Wicker White dots for the eyes.

5.    With Licorice, paint the antlers, smile and dot in the eyes.

6.    Seal the ornament with gloss sealer. Hot glue the rhinestone nose.

 

Christmas Light Strand Ornament

 

Plaid Supplies

 

FolkArt Acrylic Paint- 651 Metallic Blue Topaz, 437 Lipstick Red, 227 Bright Green, 524 Calypso Sky, 2550 Daffodil Yellow, 938 Licorice

 

Other Supplies

 

Glass ball ornament, Green Satin Ribbon, Hot glue, Black rickrack

 

Instructions

 

1.    Basecoat the ornament with Metallic Blue Topaz.

2.    Using your finger, press the colors listed above around the ornament.

3.    Hot glue the rickrack to the middle of the ornament as shown.

4.    With Licorice add the light bulb details.

5.    Tie the green ribbon in bow on the top of the ornament.


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 Friday, December 07, 2012

Freelance Friday: Fabric Jingle Bells with Mod Podge



Hooray! It’s Friday! Every weekend this month should be dedicated to the holidays. There are only three more weekends left till Christmas, and that means there is plenty of time to craft. For those that already have your Christmas tree we have stumbled across a great kid friendly project that will help jazz up your tree. Joy from Joy’s Life created these fabric jingle bells using Mod Podge. How cool are they? This easy to make holiday project is perfect for kids to help with. To see how Joy made these click here.


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 Thursday, December 06, 2012

Teaching Thursdays: Santa Handprint Card



Did you know that your child’s hand could be used not only to make crafts; they can use them within the craft? Handprints are a very popular craft trend that has been seen in various seasonal crafts all year long. This season we have a great and easy craft for your little one to make. Personalize a card with a handprint, and use it as a great Christmas gift. All you will need to make this project is Apple Barrel paints. For a complete list of materials needed see below, and to find the instructions for this project click here



PLAID Supplies


·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Red, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz.

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


Other Supplies


8x8 Canvas
8x8 Shadowbox frame
White burlap
Scissors
Petroleum jelly
Sandpaper
Black

 

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