It’s the last day of 2012, and in case you are in the mood to make one more craft with your kids we have an easy one for you to try. Create this Girls Night New Year’s Eve door décor. This project is perfect for your kids and tweens to make, and your probably already have most the supplies needed. End the year the same way you started, by crafting!

PLAID Supplies

·       Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

Round wood disk - large
Foam paint brush
Scissors
Scrapbook paper – pink
Scrapbook paper – black
Circle punch
Chipboard letters –“happy new year”
Sticky rhinestones
Trims: feathers and silk flowers
Hot glue

Instructions

1.    Using the round disk as a guide, trim the pink paper to fit the disk. Apply a coat of Mod Podge to the base of the disk and to the back of the paper. Place the paper on the disk and press out any air bubbles.

2.    Use the circle punch to create small circles from the black paper. Apply a small amount of Mod Podge to the back of the circles and position in a random pattern on the pink-papered disk.

3.    Hot glue the chipboard letters to the papered disk. Add a few rhinestones.

4.    Create a hanger by hot gluing a strip of trim (in a u-shape) to the back of the disk. Add fluff to the door décor by hot gluing trims around the disk. Add a flower pop, by gluing a few feathers and a glittery flower to the top center.

For many of you, you are still on holiday vacation nibbling away on left over holiday treats. One of the treats many people may have many left over, are Candy Canes. Put those sweet treats to use and create these Candy Cane Chalkboard place cards. Cheryl from That’s What Che Said created these adorable cards. What a creative way to use candy. This is a very simple craft project that uses only a few supplies including FolkArt chalkboard paint. To learn how to make these place cards visit Cheryl’s blog here.

Are you in an area of that received snow recently? If you are then you will love this snow princess T-Shirt. Sherrie Ragsdale designed this shirt using Plaid stencils and FolkArt fabric paint. This is the perfect shirt for your very own Snow Princess! A perfect project for tweens to create, and it can serve as an introduction as their first fashion DIY craft project. Feel free to use this project as inspiration to make other T-Shirt designs. Below are all the supplies you will need. Click here to find the step by step instructions for this project.

PLAID Supplies

·       Simply ® Stencils - Value Packs - Classic Collections

·       Plaid ® Stencils - Value Packs - Letter Stencils - Genie, 2"

·       FolkArt ® Fabric™ Paint - Brush On - Engine Red

·       FolkArt ® Fabric™ Paint - Brush On - Licorice

Other Supplies

Alphabet stencil 1" size letters
White T-shirt
Liner brush
Stencil brush
Masking tape

Did you survive all the Christmas commotion? We hope you had a wonderful holiday. Since many of you are still on holiday break we wanted to share with you a project that will help keep your little ones busy. Have them make this Mod Podge Jar. What makes this project extra special is that you can use this project as a nightlight in their room. We found this project on Joann.com. It is so easy to make and won’t take a long time either. Click here to learn how to make it.

It’s the day before Christmas and all through the house you’re probably prepping food, wrapping presents, and enjoying time with family and friends. If you’re in need of a project to occupy your kids as they await with anticipation for Santa, have then make these Tissue Paper and Yarn Trees. Cathie and Steve designed this project using Mod Podge and Styrofoam. This is a project they are sure to enjoy, and one that will keep their little hands busy this Christmas eve.

Other Supplies

3 Styrofoam trees – different sizes
Scissors
Tissue paper – pink; pale green and turquoise
Yarn – raspberry; olive dark turquoise
Wax paper

Instructions

1.    Cut the tissue paper into small random shaped squares. Apply the squares to the Styrofoam tree with Mod Podge. Topcoat with a layer of Mod Podge. Add additional layers of tissue. Allow for dry time between layers.

2.    Cut the yarn into 3 to 5 feet long pieces. (Use more yarn for a fuller wrap and less yarn for an open look.) Pool some Mod Podge Glitter onto a piece of wax paper. Saturate the yarn in the Mod Podge Glitter. Wrap the wet yarn around the cones. Allow to dry.

If you’re like many of us here at Plaid you are just now beginning to wrap all your holiday gifts. For some reason wrapping gifts is always one of those last minute holiday tasks to do. While some people let professionals wrap their presents, why not try letting your kids help put their own spin on wrapping gifts. Check out this Mod Podge creative gift wrap that is perfect for kids to create. We found this project over on the popular blog, Mod Podge Rocks. The inspiration for this project came from fingerprint projects. To learn how to make this gift wrap with your kids click here.

Did you know a wreath can come in other shapes besides a circle? Try something different this holiday season by creating a unique rectangle snowman "wreath" for your door. Kindra Boroff designed this adorable craft using FolkArt Outdoor paints. This is a beginner level project that is fine for all crafters to make. Use this wreath on any door in your home to add some extra holiday cheer. Below are all the supplies you will need. To find the complete instructions for this project click here.  

Other Supplies

3 unfinished wood snowflakes
6 ½” plywood circle
Large plywood circle
11 x 14 unfinished wood frame
Faux evergreen branches
Wire hanger
Old sweater or felt
Hot glue
Pinking shears
#1 Script liner
1” flat brush
Stencil brush
Sandpaper
2 small tree branches

Christmas is less than a week away and we are sure you’re very busy getting last minute holiday prepping done, but don’t be so busy you forget to craft. Today we wanted to share with you a wonderful and adorable kids craft project created using Apple Barrel paints. Laura Bray from Laura Bray Designs made these delightful Toyland Soldiers. How cute are they? This is a great project for your little ones to help make. Once finished place these little soldiers around your home. To see all the materials needed along with their instructions click here.

By Candie Cooper - To see more projects from Candie visit her blog Candie Cooper's Journal

Rawr! These mighty dinos are ready to decorate the tree!

Gather your favorite paints, brushes, Mod Podge and embellishments along with some plain dinosaur ornaments.  I found these dinos at the dollar store--10 for $1.  Decorate them with your favorite techniques.  Some ideas are sponge painting, Mod Podged paper with gems, and a coat or two of Extreme Glitter.  Use Podge to attach a wiggle eye.  A scrap of ribbon or old sweater cut into strips makes a great scarf.

Don't forget your name and date on the back.  That's always fun to see year after year.

Bakers twine fits neatly through the hole so you can hang it up.  Maybe I should rename this post to "dazzling dinos!"

With the kids getting out of school for the winter break shortly you are going to need something to help keep them occupied. Craft projects are the just the thing you will need, and lots of them. Kindra Boroff designed the perfect project for your little ones to help create. This project was made using several supplies including Apple Barrel paints. The snowman within the globe was made with fingerprints. This is a project your kids will love making.

PLAID Supplies

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz.

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

Other Supplies

Mason jar
Aqua plaid scrapbook paper
Lime green stripe cardstock
Clear packing tape
Iridescent glitter
Scissors

Instructions

1.    Cut two 4 ½”x 1 ½” pieces of aqua paper. Cut two pieces the same size of lime green striped paper.

2.    Paint your child’s thumb with White and press on the aqua paper, repeating two more times to create a snowman.

3.    Using the end of a paintbrush and Black add snowman eyes and buttons. Paint the nose with Pumpkin Orange.

4.    With a piece of tape attach the two pieces of paper together. Cut the paper to the shape of the snowman.

5.    Repeat with the green paper but cut the tree shape.

6.    Laminate with the packing tape. Cut a piece of packing tape longer then the paper. Put the snowman paper on the sticky side of the tape. Cut another piece of tape the same size as the first piece of tape and place over the snowman pressing down the edges. Trim the packing tape leaving an edge of tape. Repeat the same with the tree.

7.    Attach the tree and the snowman to the lid of the Mason jar. Make sure you do not get tape on the seal around the rim of the lid.

8.    Fill the jar with water and add the glitter.

9.    Put the lid with the snowman and tree on the jar and tighten the lid. Turn upside down.

Happy Friday! Another workweek is ending and that means we are getting even closer to Christmas. With only a few more days left use your weekend wisely and craft something for the season. If you’re looking for a quick and easy craft project try this cute Christmas craft. We discovered this tree on the blog Shannon Makes Stuff. To create this you will need some paint, wooden blocks, and Mod Podge. This is a perfect project for family and friends to make together. Click here to see all the materials you will need, and the step-by-step instructions. 

Personalized ornaments are treasured for years. Normally on specialized ornaments it common to find pictures of kids and other family members, but don’t forget your four legged family members. Include them on an ornament this year. Chris Myer Williams designed this holiday photo transfer project. With Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium and photocopies, you can capture several special moments that can be enjoyed for years to come! To make this project for your pet, see all the materials below along with the instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Photo Transfer Medium, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

4” Glass ball ornament
Assorted dog themed scrapbook papers
Photocopies of pet photograph
Ribbon
Twine
Brush basin or container for water
Scissors
Small flat brush
Paper towels
Hot glue
Waxed paper
1 1” Button

Instructions

1. Cut dog themed scrapbook paper into ½” strips.

2. Working with one strip at a time, moisten strip with water.  Apply Mod Podge to backside of strip and apply to glass ornament wrapping around shape.  Allow to dry.  Continue adding strips leaving small margins of glass to show.  If desired, cut heart shapes from additional scrapbook paper and apply over Mod Podged’ strips.  Allow to dry.

3. To create a photo transfer decal:  Place your photo copy on a sheet of waxed paper.  Apply a generous amount of Photo Transfer Medium to front of photo copy and allow to dry for 24 hours.

4. Flip the photo transfer over and begin removing the layers of paper by moistening the back and lightly rubbing over the backside of the photo copy.  Continue removing paper until you no long see white paper fibers.  Allow to dry.  You now have a decal which can be applied to the front of the Mod Podged’ glass ornament.

5. Embellish with twisted twine which is hot glued around the photo transfer decal.

6. Add Ribbon and twine bows and a button to the ornament top!

7. Enjoy on your tree or give to loved ones!

Do your kids love gingerbread men? If so they are going to love this adorable craft project. Have them get in the spirit of the holidays by creating this Mod Podge Gingerbread Man Wreath. We discovered this easy to make project on the blog Radmegan. Megan used several Plaid products to design this wreath including Mod Podge and FolkArt paints. Since this project has a few steps to it, it is perfect for a family to create together. Maybe this weekend you can make some gingerbread cookies and this gingerbread man wreath. To learn how Megan made this project click here. 

By Candie Cooper – To see more crafts from Candie check out her blog Candie Cooper’s Journal

Sleigh bells are ringing and the glitter is flying on my worktable!  I love, love, love to make Christmas ornaments. This summer I purchased huge jars of retro chunky glitter from a florist that was closing up shop. I've waited 6 months to dust this stuff over some Mod Podge and the day is finally here.  

Base coat a wood ornament of your choice in desired paint color--I like to use the same color of glitter as paint so everything blends together. Leave the paint to dry.

Paint a layer of Mod Podge onto the ornament (I use a pretty thick coat). While the Mod Podge is wet, dust glitter onto surface. This technique works with fine or chunky glitter. Shake off ornament and dump remaining glitter back into the jar.

Thread a ribbon through the hole on the ornament and tie in a knot. Also, you can hot glue embellishments like these chip board shapes onto the ornament to add a little zing. Fill the frame with a picture and decorate away!

Welcome back from the weekend. Did you get some crafting done? We sure hope so, but in case you didn’t we have a jammed packed holiday post to share with you today. Kindra Boroff, a very talented designer, created three amazing and simple to make ornaments. The best thing about these ornaments is that you can create them with your fingerprints. She made a snowy Christmas tree ornament, reindeer polka dot ornament, and a Christmas light strand ornament. To learn how to make one or all three see below for a list of supplies, along with their instructions.

Snowy Christmas Tree Ornament

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt Acrylic Paint-938 Licorice, 661 Metallic Black Sequin, 901 Wicker White, 660 Metallic Pure Gold

Other Supplies

Glass ball ornament, Green satin ribbon, Green rhinestones, Red rhinestones, Clear rhinestones, Hot glue

Instructions

1.    Basecoat the ornament with Licorice. Allow to dry. Follow with a few coats of Metallic Black Sequin.

2.    Using your fingerprints and Wicker White create Christmas trees. Start with four fingerprints on the bottom row and add one less on each row.

3.    Using a dry brush or toothbrush, lightly splatter Wicker White to the ornament to create a snowy look.

4.    Paint the star with Pure Gold.

5.    Hot glue the rhinestones to the Christmas trees. Tie the green bow to the top.

Reindeer Polka Dot Ornament

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt Metallic Paint-671 Metallic Peridot, 664 Metallic Copper

FolkArt Acrylic Paint-2578 New Leaf Green, 938 Licorice, 901 Wicker White

Other Supplies

Glass ball ornament, Green satin ribbon, Glitter, Red Rhinestone, Hot Glue, Gloss sealer

Instructions

1.    Basecoat the ornament with New Leaf Green.

2.    Using the end of the paintbrush and Peridot add polka dots to the ornament and sprinkle with glitter.

3.    Using your thumb press the nose of the reindeer in Copper. Using your finger press the head of the reindeer with Copper.

4.    With the end of the paintbrush, add two Wicker White dots for the eyes.

5.    With Licorice, paint the antlers, smile and dot in the eyes.

6.    Seal the ornament with gloss sealer. Hot glue the rhinestone nose.

Christmas Light Strand Ornament

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt Acrylic Paint- 651 Metallic Blue Topaz, 437 Lipstick Red, 227 Bright Green, 524 Calypso Sky, 2550 Daffodil Yellow, 938 Licorice

Other Supplies

Glass ball ornament, Green Satin Ribbon, Hot glue, Black rickrack

Instructions

1.    Basecoat the ornament with Metallic Blue Topaz.

2.    Using your finger, press the colors listed above around the ornament.

3.    Hot glue the rickrack to the middle of the ornament as shown.

4.    With Licorice add the light bulb details.

5.    Tie the green ribbon in bow on the top of the ornament.