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 Thursday, February 21, 2013

Teaching Thursday: #1 Trophy



Everyone wants to feel like a winner, and what better way to make someone feel that way, then by giving them a trophy. Trophies are great to use for several occasions, game nights, sporting event, birthday parties, and more. Kids more so than adults really get a kick out of winning a trophy. With this trophy project, our Plaid creative team has made it very easy to create your own using FolkArt Extreme Glitter. Create this trophy to have handy the next time to want to make your little one feel special. All the supplies needed can be found below, and to see the instructions click here.

 

PLAID Supplies


·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Gold, 5 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Silver, 5 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Red, 5 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Black, 5 oz.

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

·       FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Pure Black, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Metallics - Silver Anniversary, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Metallics - Pure Gold, 2 oz.


Other Supplies


6” Flower pot
Candle stick
4” flower pot saucer
6” Flower Pot Saucer
2 dancing “G” wood letters
Red fun foam
2 Silver chenille stems
1 gold chenille stem
Black permanent ink marker Glue Craft Knife and Blades Large Flat Brushes


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 Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Web Wednesday: DIY Spring Pitcher



The month of February is quickly coming to an end. Can you believe it? Wow time flies when you’re crafting. Get prepared for the upcoming spring season by getting a head start on your spring themed projects. Over on the blog Crafty Scrappy Happy, Jamie is getting ready for spring by creating this DIY Spring Pitcher. This project is actually very easy to make and is a nice upcycle project. To achieve these results, Jamie used items from the Martha Stewart glass painting program. To create this pitcher she used Martha Stewart clings and liquid fill paint. Have your kids help out by painting the clings with the fill paint. Once complete use this pitcher to pour your favorite springtime drinks. To learn how you can make this project click here.


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 Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Tuesday Tutorial: Sparkly Trunk



Kids just like adults need to have storage areas. Think about it, they have books, toys, games, and more. Often time these if these things don’t have a place to be kept they end up all over the place. Help your little ones get organized by creating this sparkly trunk. Sherrie Ragsdale designed this eye-catching trunk using Mod Podge and FolkArt acrylic paints. This would be a great family activity to do one afternoon or weekend. With this project fell free to adjust the size of the trunk or box you use. All the supplies needed for this project can be found below. To find the complete instructions click here.

 

PLAID Supplies


·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Hot Pink, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Sparkle, 8 oz.


Other Supplies


Old travel trunk
6 different types of scrapbook paper
Hot pink glitter
4 large ball knobs
10 wooden unfinished flowers
1" hole punch
Scissors
Craft knife
Hot glue gun
Epoxy gel
1-1/4" pink ribbon
Hand saw


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