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 Thursday, March 14, 2013

Teaching Thursdays: Little Chicks Pail for Easter Treats



One of the things we love about Easter, are all the adorable kids crafts to make. From Easter eggs to Easter baskets there are so many to choose from. Today we want to share with you this little chicks pail. Kirsten Jones created this project using FolkArt acrylic paints. Burlap is used in this project, and when painting on this type of fabric FolkArt acrylic paint is a great option. This pail will definitely come in handy when your kids are on their Easter egg hunt. All the supplies you will need are below, along with their instructions.

 

PLAID Supplies


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

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Jamaican Sea, 2 oz.

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

·       FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Yellow Light, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.


Other Supplies


Small green tin bucket
Burlap- 3 x 12”
#6 Flat paintbrush
Liner brush
Scissors
Hot glue
Gift tag
Assorted ribbon


Instructions


1.   Basecoat Chicks in a row with Wicker White. Let dry.

2.   Paint Chicks with Yellow. Let dry.

3.   Using liner brush and Licorice add legs.

4.   Glue burlap around tin as shown.

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 Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Web Wednesday: Stenciled Clock Stool with Handmade Charlotte



Happy Wednesday! We are extra excited today because we have an awesome kid friendly craft project to share with you. This month we are all about stencils, and why not? Stenciling is a timeless craft technique that can make any project instantly standout. This month we are releasing a new line of stencils, FolkArt Handmade Charlotte Stencils. These stencils come in a variety of designs, and are great for kid crafts. Don’t take our word for it, take a look at this stenciled clock stool from One Artsy Mama. Amy used a variety of supplies including the new FolkArt Handmade Stencils, and FolkArt paints. Below are a few supplies she used, to see the rest of the supplies needed and learn how she made this stool click here.


 

- FolkArt acrylic paint 

- Chalkboard Paint

- Sponge brush

- Family Message Center stencil kit




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 Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Tuesday Tutorial: St. Patrick’s Day Coasters



Guess what’s happening this week. It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Do you have something green to wear? Have you finalized your plans for this fun filled day? To help you get even more in the spirit of this day we want to share with you these St. Patrick’s Day Coasters. How cute and unique are they? Sherrie Ragsdale created these coasters using Mod Podge and napkins. This is a very simple project to make, and one your kids can definitely help out with. These would be a hit if you were planning a St. Patty’s Day party. A list of all the supplies you will need are below, and click here to see the instructions.

 

PLAID Supplies


·       Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz.


Other Supplies


Square cork coasters
St. Patrick's Day napkins
Green glitter
Foam brush

 


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