Many kids are off to camp this summer and while there, they will have time to make some fun and festive crafts. This beach trip clipboard is a perfect craft to make while at camp. Kindra Boroff created this fun clipboard. Use the Apple Barrel colors listed below, or feel free to change them up. Below are the supplies you will need, and the instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Banana, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Cool Blue, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Apricot, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

9x12 Clipboard
Brown craft paper
Scissors
Ruler
Pencil
Hot glue or craft glue

Instructions

Happy Monday! Now that summer is here and your kids are out of school, you’re going to have to find some activities to keep them busy. Try having them create this adorable Soup Can Bowling project. This is a great make-and-play activity for kids! Kindra Boroff designed this project. All you will need are some Apple Barrel paints, and few other craft supplies. See the full list below along with instructions.

PLAID Supplies

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

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Banana, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Cool Blue, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Green Clover, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Apricot, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Soup cans
5” Styrofoam ball
Gloss sealer

Instructions

1.  Paint the Styrofoam ball with Black. Add three White dots with the spouncer.

2.  Paint each can Banana, Apricot, Green Clover, Hot Pink, and Cool Blue.

3.  Add White polka dots, large and small, with the spouncer and the end of a brush handle.

4.  Paint numbers on the front with Black. Seal the cans to prevent the paint from chipping.

Summertime is here, and this is one of the best times of the year for kids to craft. They are out of school and they are looking for things to get into. Why not have them get into crafting? Here is a project designed by Cathie and Steve. This Popsicle Stick Art is a great painting project, which uses something your kids are sure to eat a lot of this summer, Popsicles. Let your kids indulge a little and use the Popsicle sticks in this fun project. See all the supplies and instructions you will need to create this below. To see even more projects from Cathie & Steve check out their fan page here.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Citrus Green, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Titanium White, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Cayman Blue, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Tangerine, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Medium Sponcer Paintbrush, 8x10 Art Canvas, Foam Paintbrush, 17 Popsicle Sticks (the narrow ones), Scissors, Glue, Gathered Ribbon (wide) for Flower Center, Large Button, and 1.25-yards Narrow ribbon for Canvas edge

Instructions

1.    Begin by painting the canvas with two coats of Tangerine paint.  Allow to dry.

2.    Paint 15 Popsicle sticks with Cayman Blue paint and 2 sticks with Citrus Green.  Allow to dry.

3.    Cut one of the green sticks in half.  Position the green sticks to look like a flower stem at the base of the canvas.  Glue in place.

4.    Working with each blue stick, cut 1/3 of the stick off.  You should have one long section of stick and one shorter section. Just above the stem, position 15 of the longer sticks in a circle pattern.  Glue to secure.  Overlap the shorter sticks over the longer sticks.  Glue in place.

5.    Glue the gathered ribbon around the inside of the flower.  This will cover up the ends of the sticks.  Glue a jumbo button in the center.

6.    Dip the spouncer brush into the white paint.  Tap off any excess paint and press onto the canvas creating polka dots.  Allow to dry.

7.    Glue the narrow ribbon around the outer edge of the canvas.

Are you planning on hitting the road this summer? If so, your kids are going to need something to keep them occupied. Check out this fun and creative DIY Disney craft. Sara at Momendeavors created this project. The idea came from the fact that she and her family are headed to Disney World this summer, and the trip will be 5 to 6 hour drive. Sara found all the supplies for this project at Walmart. A very budget friendly project that is sure to keep your kids entertained for hours. To see how Sara made this and to learn how to recreate it, click here.  

With the summer months ahead you may be planning to spend a lot of time with your family at the pool or the beach. Regardless of which one you will be attending you will need to bring lots of towels, especially for your little ones. Towels normally aren’t the easiest thing to lug around. They are typically flung over your shoulders, or stuffed into a bag. Create this Striped Beach Towel Basket to make carrying your towels even easier. Have your kids get in on the action by helping you create this great summer project.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Sunny Yellow, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Calypso Sky, 2 oz.

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

Other Supplies

Canvas basket
Fine black permanent ink marker
3/4" Masking tape
Stencil brush
White cardstock

Instructions

1.    Tape off 2" from the bottom of basket. Using the stencil brush, paint the bottom Sunny Yellow.

2.    Tape off stripes and paint Calypso Sky.

3.    Paint the frame around label and the handles Pure Orange.

4.    Cut out cardstock rectangle to fit inside the label holder and add Calypso Sky, Sunny Yellow and Pure Orange dots using the end of the paint brush. Write "BEACH TOWELS" with permanent marker and insert into label.

Father’s Day is this Sunday. Have your kids made their dad a gift? If not, here is a great gift for dad. Recycle a tie to hang this sign for the man cave! Dads typically have a man cave somewhere in their home. It often is the basement or an office. Regardless of where it is located he is sure to like this sign, to claim his own room. See below for all the supplies and instructions needed to make this project. 

PLAID Supplies

·         FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Medium Gray, 2 oz.

Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

Wood Circle Plaque, Scissors, Paintbrushes, Hot glue, Newspapers/magazines, Foam plate for products, Recycled men’s tie

Instructions

1. Tie men’s tie into a knot with loop for hanging; set aside.

2. Paint circle with Medium Gray; let dry.

3. Cut desired letters from printed materials.

4. Use Mod Podge to attach letters to plaque; let dry.

5. Apply topcoat of Mod Podge over plaque; let dry.

6. Refer to photo for placement and hot glue back of plaque to tie hanger.

A pretty and easy to make bouquet of flowers and spring critters. Kindra Boroff made this adorable project. This is a very easy craft to make, and perfect for beginners. These critters  and flowers would make for an excellent summer camp craft project. Below are all the supplies and instructions you will need. Enjoy!

PLAID Supplies

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

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Turquoise, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Leaf Green, 2 oz.

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

·       Plaid ® Brush Sets - Learn-to-Paint - Brush Set with DVD

Other Supplies

Styrofoam –variety egg shape pack, Wood hearts, 24 gauge wire, Black seed beads, 1” half wood ball, 2- 2” teardrop wood shapes, 2- 1 ½” teardrops wood shapes, 4-1” oval wood shapes, Green & white gingham fabric, 2 ½” terra cotta pot, Dowel rod, Spanish moss, Hot glue, Knife, Toothpicks, and Satin sealer.

Instructions

1. Cut three small foam eggs in half and base-coat with Turquoise.

2. Using the end of a brush handle and White, add polka dots to the foam as shown. Paint the half wood ball with Canary Yellow. When dry hot glue the Turquoise petals to the ball as shown. 

3. Mix Turquoise and White together to create a light blue and base-coat the terra cotta pot. Allow to dry and seal with the satin sealer.

4. Shape one large egg to make the butterfly body and paint with the light blue mixture.

5. Cut the fabric to cover the outside edge, hot glue around the pot and fold the rest inside the pot. Push foam into the pot leaving a ½” for the Spanish moss. Hot glue moss to the top of the foam as shown.

6. Cut the dowel rod to 8”for the butterfly and 6” for the small flower. Base-coat with Leaf Green.

7. Mix Hot Pink and White to create a light pink and paint the wood hearts. Paint the 2” teardrops with Hot Pink; Paint the 1 ½” teardrops with Canary Yellow; Paint the 1” ovals with Turquoise.

8. Insert the hearts into the sides of the butterfly body to create wings, hot glue if needed. Hot glue the painted shapes to the wings as shown.

9. Using the end of a brush handle and White, paint polka dots to the wings.

10. Paint Turquoise stripes to the body of the butterfly. Using Black and a liner brush paint the eyes and mouth.

11. Bead the seed beads onto the wire to create 3” antennas and stick into the foam.

12. Hot glue the flower to the 6” dowel rod and the butterfly to the 8” dowel rod. Insert into the flower pot.

There is one gift that is perfect to give for any kind of occasion, and that is a frame. Frames are always needed, and can be personalized to make the receiver feel even more special. Since Father’s Day will be here before you know it, we wanted to share a frame you can make for Dad. This frame for Dad is a fun frame for dad or any special person. Chris Williams, a designer for Plaid Enterprises, created this lovely gift. One look at this gift is sure to bring a smile to your Dad’s face.

Other Supplies

Map scrapbook paper, Brushes, White craft glue, 1" wooden letters I; D(2); A, 1" wooden heart, Foam plate, Scissors or craft knife, Pencil, Foam brush, Photo

Instructions

1.   Squeeze a small amount of Brown (Rusted Pipe) paint onto foam plate; dilute with an equal amount of water. Lightly brush across paper and let dry completely. 

2.   Use the same paint mixture to paint the outside and inside edges of the frame. 

3.   Turn frame upside down on back of paper and trace shape. Cut out with scissors or a craft knife. 

4.   Apply paper to frame with Mod Podge. Let dry completely. 

5.   Paint I and DAD Midnight Garden. Paint heart Apple Red. 

6.   Brush two light coats of Mod Podge over entire frame, letting it dry completely between coats. 

7.   Use craft glue to attach letters and heart to frame. 

8.   Insert a favorite photo.