With the kids getting out of school for the winter break shortly you are going to need something to help keep them occupied. Craft projects are the just the thing you will need, and lots of them. Kindra Boroff designed the perfect project for your little ones to help create. This project was made using several supplies including Apple Barrel paints. The snowman within the globe was made with fingerprints. This is a project your kids will love making.

PLAID Supplies

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Pumpkin Orange, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Mason jar
Aqua plaid scrapbook paper
Lime green stripe cardstock
Clear packing tape
Iridescent glitter
Scissors

Instructions

1.    Cut two 4 ½”x 1 ½” pieces of aqua paper. Cut two pieces the same size of lime green striped paper.

2.    Paint your child’s thumb with White and press on the aqua paper, repeating two more times to create a snowman.

3.    Using the end of a paintbrush and Black add snowman eyes and buttons. Paint the nose with Pumpkin Orange.

4.    With a piece of tape attach the two pieces of paper together. Cut the paper to the shape of the snowman.

5.    Repeat with the green paper but cut the tree shape.

6.    Laminate with the packing tape. Cut a piece of packing tape longer then the paper. Put the snowman paper on the sticky side of the tape. Cut another piece of tape the same size as the first piece of tape and place over the snowman pressing down the edges. Trim the packing tape leaving an edge of tape. Repeat the same with the tree.

7.    Attach the tree and the snowman to the lid of the Mason jar. Make sure you do not get tape on the seal around the rim of the lid.

8.    Fill the jar with water and add the glitter.

9.    Put the lid with the snowman and tree on the jar and tighten the lid. Turn upside down.

Happy Friday! Another workweek is ending and that means we are getting even closer to Christmas. With only a few more days left use your weekend wisely and craft something for the season. If you’re looking for a quick and easy craft project try this cute Christmas craft. We discovered this tree on the blog Shannon Makes Stuff. To create this you will need some paint, wooden blocks, and Mod Podge. This is a perfect project for family and friends to make together. Click here to see all the materials you will need, and the step-by-step instructions. 

Personalized ornaments are treasured for years. Normally on specialized ornaments it common to find pictures of kids and other family members, but don’t forget your four legged family members. Include them on an ornament this year. Chris Myer Williams designed this holiday photo transfer project. With Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium and photocopies, you can capture several special moments that can be enjoyed for years to come! To make this project for your pet, see all the materials below along with the instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Photo Transfer Medium, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

4” Glass ball ornament
Assorted dog themed scrapbook papers
Photocopies of pet photograph
Ribbon
Twine
Brush basin or container for water
Scissors
Small flat brush
Paper towels
Hot glue
Waxed paper
1 1” Button

Instructions

1. Cut dog themed scrapbook paper into ½” strips.

2. Working with one strip at a time, moisten strip with water.  Apply Mod Podge to backside of strip and apply to glass ornament wrapping around shape.  Allow to dry.  Continue adding strips leaving small margins of glass to show.  If desired, cut heart shapes from additional scrapbook paper and apply over Mod Podged’ strips.  Allow to dry.

3. To create a photo transfer decal:  Place your photo copy on a sheet of waxed paper.  Apply a generous amount of Photo Transfer Medium to front of photo copy and allow to dry for 24 hours.

4. Flip the photo transfer over and begin removing the layers of paper by moistening the back and lightly rubbing over the backside of the photo copy.  Continue removing paper until you no long see white paper fibers.  Allow to dry.  You now have a decal which can be applied to the front of the Mod Podged’ glass ornament.

5. Embellish with twisted twine which is hot glued around the photo transfer decal.

6. Add Ribbon and twine bows and a button to the ornament top!

7. Enjoy on your tree or give to loved ones!