Happy Monday. St. Patrick’s Day is less than a month away. Here is a great craft that tweens and teens can create. Get them in the spirit of this holiday, by having them create this St. Patty’s Necklace. One of the supplies in this project is Mod Podge. In case you didn’t know, Mod Podge can be used in several different craft projects, including jewelry crafts. This is a simple project that is tons of fun.

 

PLAID Supplies ·       Mod Podge ® Matte, 4 oz.

Other Supplies

Clear jumbo gem (found in the floral section at craft stores), St. Patty's Day paper, Green felt, Small silver eyescrew, Epoxy gel, Silkies black cord, 6 mm jump ring, Scissors, 1/4" flat brush

Instructions

1.   Cut out circle with clover in the center. Mod Podge to the back of the gem, face up.

2.   Using the epoxy gel, glue the eye screw to the top of the back. Cut out circle from felt and mod podge it to back of gem to hide the eyescrew.

3.   Add the jump ring and then feed the cord through.

 

It is never too early to begin teaching kids the importance of recycling. A great way to do this is by showing them how they can make something from recycled goods. Here is a great project that displays this. This recycled paper bracelet is a great project to have them create. The bracelet was designed by, Cathie and Steve.

 

PLAID Supplies

·       Mod Podge ® Matte, 16 oz.

Other Supplies

Cardboard from a Cracker Box, Ruler and Pencil, Scissors, Scrapbook, Paper, Foam Paintbrush, 25” Ribbon for Ties, Scrap Ribbon, Glue,
Paper Flowers, and Buttons

Instructions

1.    Using a ruler, pencil and scissors, cut the cardboard in a rectangle shape that measures 1.5” x 5”.  Cut the scrapbook paper to 3.5” x 5”.

2.    Apply the paper to the cardboard with Mod Podge. Coat the back of the paper with Mod Podge. Center the paper over the cardboard rectangle.  Press to secure. Wrap the ends of the paper around to the back of the cardboard. Press and overlap the ends. Top coat both sides with a coat of Mod Podge. Use your fingers to press out any air bubbles. Smooth your brushstrokes. Allow to dry. Bend a gentle curve in the bracelet. 

3.    Cut the 25” piece of ribbon in half. Glue each piece to the ends of the cardboard. Glue scrap ribbons around the ends of the cardboard.

4.    Add flower embellishments to the bracelet. Using glue attach the flowers to the top center of the bracelet. Add a button to the center.

5.    To wear, wrap around your wrist and tie the ribbons into a bow.

 

Hey teachers are you looking for a great simple kids craft? Create these potted Styrofoam orb flowers. Kids are guaranteed to love this project. Create this at school or at home. Apple Barrel paint goes very well with any Styrofoam surface. Enjoy!

 

PLAID Supplies

·       Apple Barrel ® Gloss™ - Pumpkin Orange, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Gloss™ - Light Blue, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Satin Cream, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Apricot, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Aquamarine, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Haystack, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Caterpillar, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Khaki, 2 oz.

 

Other Supplies

Styrofoam balls – four 1 ½”- three 1”- one 3” cut in half, Found branches, Clay pot 3” x 3 ½”, Glue, Moss, Foam spouncer ¾”, and Flat brush ½”

Instructions

1.    Paint clay pot with Pumpkin Orange.
2.    Apply one each of the remaining paint colors to Styrofoam balls with spouncer. Let dry.
3.    Glue Styrofoam half ball inside pot.
4.    Insert branches into painted balls and then into pot with glue.
5.    Top with moss to finish.

 

Happy Monday, and Happy President’s Day. You know it is never to early to begin teaching your children to reach for the stars. Encouragement, and inspiration can be huge positive factors that will guide a child down a fulfilling, and happy path. Let them know that there is no limitation on what they can achieve. This inspire plaque is a great way to remind them of what they can be. This is a great plaque to create with your child. Motivational words can go a long way. Create this plaque today, and hang in a place your child can see it easily everyday. This plaque was designed by, Holli Long.

 

PLAID Supplies ·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz. ·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Leaf Green, 2 oz. ·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Hunter Green, 2 oz. ·       Plaid ® Wood Surfaces - Letter Packs Cursive

Other Supplies

Small Rectangle Wood Plaque, 8 X 10” Stencil Pack Blanks, 5/8” Stencil Brush, Medium flat brush, Small flat brush, Ribbon, Scissors, Craft knife,
Circle template, Cutting mat, and Craft glue

Instructions

1.    Paint plaque Leaf Green. Paint edge Hunter Green.

2.    Paint letters and circle shape White. When dry, use a fine liner brush to paint the peace sign on the wood circle shape. Set aside to dry.

3.    With your craft knife, cut polka dot pattern out of the stencil blank. Paint the polka dots White on the front of the plaque.

4.    When dry, glue the letters and peace sign on the front of the plaque.

5.    Attach the ribbon with craft glue or hot glue on the back of the plaque.

 

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, and now next up on the Holiday list is, St. Patrick’s Day. I feel that this year people are very excited about St. Patrick’s Day. Have you seen all the St. Patrick’s Day crafts on Pinterest? People have been pinning tons of amazing and creative crafts. Well we here at Plaid are going to add these St. Patrick’s Day Coasters. These are very simple to make, all you really need is some Mod Podge. This project was designed by, Sherrie Ragsdale.

 

PLAID Supplies

·       Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

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

Instructions

1.    Base-coat the top of the cork coaster with Mod Podge. Allow to dry.

2.    Measure the part of the napkin that will be glued to coaster. Cut out slightly smaller than the coaster. Glue to coaster. Add top coat. Allow to dry.

3.    Apply Mod Podge to the edges of coaster and sprinkle glitter on edges. Remove extra.

 

Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day of love, you might be in need of just one more craft project to create. Here is an easy and simple craft that was designed by Cathie and Steve. Our crafty duo shows you below all the supplies and instructions you will need, to whip up this cute and easy Valentine’s Day treat.

 

PLAID Supplies

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

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pink, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

Clear heart shaped favor box, Bubble wand, Foam paintbrush, Scissors, Hot glue gun, Decorative paper, Wood heart, Ribbon or trim, Silk flower, & Rhinestone

Instructions

1.    Trace the lid of the box onto the decorative paper. Apply a layer of Mod Podge on the inside of the box lid and on the top of the paper. Place the paper inside the lid (print side should show through the lid) Press with your finger until smooth. Apply more Mod Podge as necessary.

2.    Paint the wood heart pink. Topcoat with 3 coats of Hologram Extreme Glitter. Allow to dry.

3.    Using hot glue, add trim around the box, the heart to the top of the box and a silk flower and rhinestone to the heart.

4.    Cut a piece of paper to fit around the bubble wand. Apply Mod Podge to the back of the paper, wrap around the wand and topcoat with a second layer of Mod Podge. Once dry, glue ribbons around the top and bottom.

 

By: Candie Cooper - (To see more crafts from Candie check out her blog, Candie Cooper's Journal)


This might be one of my favorite things I've ever made! Do you have a project that was easy to put together start to finish? For me, this was it!


You will need: unfinished wood heart, Folk Art Paint--Pink Balloon (I love that name too) and Christmas Red, Hologram Extreme Glitter, buttons, paint brushes, glue, and thick tacky glue. To frame it: a doily, Folk Art Dark Brown and a frame


Base coat the heart with Pink Balloon and leave to dry. Add a coat of Extreme Glitter Hologram and leave to dry.


Use Christmas Red to paint stripes around the border. I love stripes and they add a whole lotta whimsy to your pieces. Just a tip--keep you brush fully loaded with paint to keep them nice and bold.


Now for the fun part. Let the kids pick and glue buttons in the center of the heart. Anything goes here--go random like this heart or choose a color pallet like all red and white.
 
 
Use a thick craft glue like Elmer's Craft Bond to attach the buttons and leave to dry.


You can leave your heart as is or frame it. For this piece I painted the cardboard backing in the frame brown and cut a doily to fit inside the frame. Total cost for this was $5.50 at the second hand store.
 
 
Glue the heart with hot glue or two part epoxy on top of the glass. You can spell out a word or name with letter tiles and glue those too. Leave the frame flat while the adhesive sets up (don't be like me, not thinking and set it up right and panic when you see all the pieces sliding down leaving a trail of glue, LOL).
 
 
Placing the heart on top of the glass adds a nice layered effect that I like a lot. There are so many neat wood shapes and frames of all sizes---I know you'll come up with something fun!  XOXO!
 

Happy Monday everyone. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. With less than 10 days to go to Valentine's Day, the countdown to this day of love has begun. In case you are looking for a simple gift to have your kids make try this, I Love You Valentine Photo Frame. Create this quick and easy photo frame for your favorite Valentine whether two legged or four. All you will need to create this adorable frame are some FolkArt paint colors, along with some Extreme Glitter paints. This is a great gift to have kids create in class or at home. This frame was designed by Julie Lewis.

PLAID Supplies

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

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

Other Supplies
½” flat brushTape
Silver sequins
Glue
Glittered wood applique
Clear acrylic gem
Heart frame

Instructions

1. Tape off top part of frame as show and paint Lipstick Red. When dry, apply several coasts of Red Extreme Glitter
2. Paint bottom section of frame Brilliant Pink.
3. Glue large and small sequins along line where painted sections meet.
4. Glue applique to frame and gem to heart.

Happy Friday! Boy am I glad the work week is coming to a close. I just returned from CHA, and I am in need of some rest and relaxation :) In case you feel like I do, and just want to unwind this weekend here is a great craft project you and your kids can create. Have your kids be the envy of all their classmates, by sending them to school with these DIY Mod Podge pencils. I found these adorable pencils on a blog called, Omiyage. To learn how to create these click here. Have a great weekend!