Happy Monday! Welcome the start of a new week by creating this simple yet adorable Valentine’s Day projects. Sherrie Ragsdale created this project using FolkArt paints. This I Love You Flower Pot is a fantastic kids craft, and one teachers can have their students create in an art class. It will take about an hour to complete, but once finished you will have a wonderful flower pot filled with lots of love. Keep for yourself, our give as a gift to a special someone. All the supplies for this project can be found below, along with their instructions. Enjoy and have a wonderful week.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Bright Baby Pink, 2 oz.

·       Simply ® Stencils - Value Packs - Shapes

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

·       Stencil Decor ® Accessories - Dauber Set, multi

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

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Nutmeg, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Brown construction paper
Pink construction paper
Red construction paper
Skinny sticks
Brown ribbon
Brown chenille stems
3 red buttons
2 1/2" rose clay pot
3/4" Flat brush
Black marker
2" Styrofoam ball
White craft glue
Scalloped scissors
Scissors

Instructions

1.    Draw and cut out two red hards and one pink heart using construction paper.

2.    Using the Dauber, make dots as shown in photo, Lipstick Red dots on pink heart and Bright Baby Pink dots on red hearts. Add Wicker White dots with the end of a small paint brush to all hearts.

3.    Using the permanent marker, write "I," "love," "you" on the hearts.

4.    Glue hearts to brown construction paper. Cut out hearts with scalloped scissors, leaving a small brown border.

5.    Paint the skinny sticks and styrofoam ball Nutmeg. Allow to dry.

6.    Paint the pot Lipstick Red. Allow to dry. Add the Bright Baby Pink dots to pot using the 1/4" dauber.

7.    Glue the stick to the back of the hearts to make a stem. Tie a brown bow and glue to bottom of heart. Take the brown chenille stem and wrap it around the back and back to front . Twist to hold in place. Make spiral by wrapping it around you finger.

8.    Glue the red button to front of bow.

9.    Insert ball into the pot and insert heart flowers into the ball.

Oh happy day, its Friday! The weekend is here and before you get swept up in running errands, cleaning, or preparing for your Super Bowl party, we want to share with you a great weekend project your kids can make. Cassie from Hi Sugarplum created these DIY Animal Bookends. How cute are they? Cassie made this project using a mixture of duct tape and FolkArt paints. This is such a creative idea, and we’re absolutely in love with it. To see how you and your kids can create these bookends click here.

You know, you don’t always need to leave your home to find craft supplies. Often times they are lying around right in front of you. Take these cereal box Valentine holders. With this adorable project you can turn leftover cereal boxes into cute Valentine boxes. Julie Lewis created these holders, and they are very inexpensive and Earth friendly! Spread the love this Valentine’s Day by creating this project. Have your little ones take this to school to collect all their Valentine cards. Julie created this project with FolkArt paints. All the supplies you will need are below, and click here to see the instructions.

PLAID Supplies

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

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Empty cereal boxes
Flat brush ½”
1 ¼” foam spouncer
Craft knife
Ruler
Brown craft paper
Red grosgrain ribbon
Assorted gems and glitter stickers
2 large red glitter stickers
Wood valentine appliqué
Pink and red chenille stems
Glue
Double sided tape
Scissors