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 Friday, March 08, 2013

Freelance Friday: Little Easter Egg-Heads


What do you get when you combine Mod Podge Photo Transfer plus Mod Podge Extreme Glitter? You get the most sparkle-tastic Easter kids craft. Check out these little Easter egg-heads. How amazing are they? Easter comes early this year and here is a quick and easy project your kids are sure to love. Alexis from Jacolyn Murphy created these eggs. This would make a great weekend project at home, or something to create in Sunday school. To find a full list of supplies you will need, along with their instructions click here.



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 Thursday, March 07, 2013

Teaching Thursdays: Easter Flower Pots



Bring in the spring season with these adorable bunny and chick pots. The creative team here at Plaid designed these Easter pots using several Apple Barrel paints. These pots would be great for kids to store yummy candies or a few decorated eggs inside. The vibrant colors used throughout are sure to catch anyone’s attention and will be a hit at your upcoming Easter egg hunt. This project is an intermediate level craft, however it is one where your kids can definitely lend a helping hand. To recreate this project you will need all the supplies listed below, and click here to see the complete instructions.

 

PLAID Supplies


·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Fuchsia, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

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

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Light Pink, 2 oz.

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

 

Other Supplies
Foam plate for paints 1 ¾” foam spouncer brush Scissors Pencil Black fine tip permanent marker Lo-temp glue gun #2 round paintbrush ¾” flat paintbrush 4” high clay pot for each design For bunny: Two 23mm wiggle eyes White and pink craft foam For Chick: Two 15mm wiggle eyes Yellow bump chenille stems Orange craft foam

 


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 Wednesday, March 06, 2013

Web Wednesday: St. Patrick’s Yarn Decoupage Vase



Have you ever crafted a project that combines Mod Podge and yarn? At first glance these items may seem incompatible, but in fact these supplies can create some amazing crafts. Take this fun St. Patrick’s Day yarn decoupage vase. Shannon from Madigan Made created this project. It is so cute and right on time for this very green holiday. This is such an easy project to make and you will only need a few supplies. It will look great in your home, or feel free to use as a gift to give. To see step by step how Shannon made this vase click here, and enjoy!



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