Happy hump day! You’ve made it to the halfway mark of the week and we want you to celebrate, by crafting something cool. If you have a little one then you know that they are always trying to be taller than they actually are. We have something they will love, a step stool. This stool is great to make little keeps feel like they grew 5 inches instantly. Shannah from the blog Just Us Four designed this step stool using stencils from our new FolkArt Handmade Charlotte stencil line. This is a very simple project to recreate and won’t take long to finish. To see step by step how this stool was made click here. 

This easy to make Easter Egg Ensemble makes a lovely gift or decoration for any room in your house. Debbie Saenz created this project using several supplies including FolkArt paints and Mod Podge. The project technique you will use when creating this ensemble is paper mache. There are so many creative and kid friendly spring projects that include paper mache. Create this project in a school arts and craft class, or use as an after school activity for your kids. This is a beginner level project that will take up to an hour to complete. Below you will find all the supplies you will need, and click here to see the complete instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Patina, 2 oz.

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

·       Mod Podge ® Sparkle, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

6 paper mache eggs
Cardboard egg container
Fabric in 6 bright coordinating colors with different patterns
Iridescent Easter Grass
Pink ribbon
Hot glue
Scissors

Easter is approaching fast and will be here before you know it. This week there will be many people doing last minute Easter crafts, especially kids. We have one project we wanted to share with you that would be perfect for your kids to help create. These Easter candy tins are so cute and useful. They are a great place to store yummy candies. The creative team here at Plaid Enterprises created these tins. Below are a full list of supplies you will need to recreate this project. To see the complete instructions for this project click here.

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Enamels™ - Wicker White, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

Tissue papers
Easter themed napkins
Flat paint brush
Recycled tin
Hot glue gun
Scissors
Ribbons/embellishments
Ultra fine black permanent marker

T.G.I.F. The weekend is here, and now you will have even more time to craft. With spring upon us there are so many creative ideas you can bring to life. We recently stumbled on a simple yet cute project from Fynes Designs. Check out this pretty painted plant pot. How cute is this? Virginia created this project using FolkArt enamel paints and peel & stick stencils. With these items it makes crafting so easy. This is a great project for kids to make. Have them paint a pot and give as a teacher or Mother’s Day gift. To see how Virginia created this pot visit her blog here.

Spring is officially in the air, however we here in Atlanta are experiencing some winter like temperatures. So to stay in a warmer spirit we wanted to share these adorable spring butterfly buddies with you. Trenice Bishop, a talented freelance designer, created this buddies using Mod Podge and Apple Barrel. This would make a great school project to do in an arts and crafts class, or as an after school project. Below are a full list of supplies you will need to make these buddies, along with their instructions. Happy crafting!

Plaid Supplies

Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint – 20216 Fuchsia, Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint – 20662 Black, Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint - 20247 Caribbean, Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint – 20764 Apricot, Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint – 21176 Grape Jam, Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint – 20516 Ivory, Mod Podge

Other Supplies

Toilet paper rolls, Paintbrushes, Scissors, Water bowl, 4 Sheets of card stock, Hot glue gun, Wiggle eyes, Pipe cleaner,

Instructions

1.    Paint a thin layer of Mod Podge to one side of each piece of card stock. Let dry

2.    Paint the toilet paper rolls with Apricot, Caribbean, Fuchsia and Grape Jam and let dry.  Add a second coat for better coverage.  When dry add a “V” shaped mouth with Black paint and set aside.

3.    When the Mod Podge has dried on the card stock, paint the other sides with Apricot, Caribbean, Fuchsia and Grape Jam. Let dry.

4.    When paint is completely dry on toilet paper rolls, add a layer of ModPodge to seal and let dry again.

5.    Fold dry card stock in half and cut desired shapes for “wings.”

6.    Decorate “wings” as desired. When “wings are dry seal painted side with Mod Podge.

7.    Hot glue toilet paper rolls to dry wings. Add wiggle eyes with hot glue.

8.    Cut pipe cleaners and bend into “V” shape for antenna. Secure with hot glue.

Project Tip

Be sure to cut wing sizes down so these beautiful butterflies can stand on their own.

Today is the first day of spring. Hooray! We have made it through the winter season and the warmer months are coming. To get you in the mood for spring we wanted to share with you this colorful project. Create these retro polka dot glasses using FolkArt enamel paints. Rebecca from Cre8tive Compass made these vibrant glasses. This is a simple project to make, and kids can help with. Since this is a glass surface be careful if you do have kids painting on them. Once complete fill them with your favorite springtime beverage, ice tea, lemonade, or water. To see all the supplies used, and step by step pictures of how Rebecca made this project, click here. 

Easter egg hunts are made more fun with this adorable crate for storing your finds. Kirsten Jones created this cute Easter craft, and now you can too. A great gift for kids to help create. All you will need are a few supplies including FolkArt paints. Easter will be here in less than two weeks. Crazy right? This month has flown by and this holiday comes a little early this year. There is still plenty of time to craft, and this egg carton won’t take long at all to complete. To make this project see a complete list of supplies needed below, along with their instructions.

PLAID Supplies

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

·       FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Hologram, 2 oz.

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

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Soft Apple, 2 oz.

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

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Paper egg carton- ½ dozen
Burlap- 1 ½ x 10”
Gift tag
Jute ribbon
#6 Flat paintbrush
Liner brush
#4 Round brush
Scissors
Hot glue

Instructions

1.   Paint burlap piece with Soft Apple. Let dry.  Using liner brush and Licorice write ‘ Happy Easter ‘. Let dry.

2.   Using #4 round brush, paint daisies with Wicker white, let dry. Dot centers of flower with Seashell Pink and brush handle.  Let dry.

3.    Paint each flower with Hologram glitter. Let Dry.

3.   Glue burlap to top of egg carton as shown.

4.   Paint gift tag Jamaican Sea, let dry.  Paint bunny as shown, referring to photo for guide.

5.   Tie to carton as shown.

By Candie Cooper – To see more from Candie visit her blog, Candie Cooper’s Journal

These chickens future is so bright--you might need shades!  In all seriousness, the neon paints I used on these are so vibrant. You might really need sunglasses.  Your kids are going to love'm with all the neon colors popping up right now.

Pick your favorite Apple Barrel paint colors.  The gloss finish makes the eggs really smooth.  Tip:  Because of the light colors, it's a good idea to base coat the eggs white first.

I didn't have any bright orange or yellow paper so I painted some heavy card stock on both sides with the Apple Barrel paints.

When the paint dries, fold a 1" section over and cut tiny "V" shapes to create beaks. 

Finish by hot gluing neon feather wings to the top and sides.  Mod Podge works well for adhering wiggle eyes.  Plop them in some bright egg cups and these chickens are ready to party!

*Egg cups from Target.
 

Hooray! It’s Friday and the weekend is here. Now is a perfect time to tackle a home décor craft project. With the weekend you have some extra time to gather your supplies, and go to work on that idea you’ve been thinking about. This is exactly what was Jenny from Day of Chalk and Chocolate did. Jenny took a bland table and transformed it into an adorable table. To upcycle this table Jenny took some FolkArt paints and stencils, and the end result was fantastic. How cute is this? If you would like to see step by step how she made this project click here. What home project have you been putting off? Don’t delay a moment longer. Start crafting now!

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

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

Can you believe that Easter is only a few weeks away? It comes early this year, but there is still plenty of time to get crafty. One of the most popular Easter projects for kids to create are Easter eggs. Kids will love making paper wrapped Easter eggs with strips of paper and Mod Podge. Cathie and Steve created this paper wrapped egg using our special Mod Podge Wash Out formula. This formula is special because it is kid friendly. If they accidentally spill some on their clothes, it washes right out. Below are all the supplies you will need below, along with their instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       Plaid ® Hot Glue Gun Helpers

·       Mod Podge ® Wash Out For Kids, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

Easter egg shape (plastic/wood or real)
Foam paintbrush
Scrapbook paper
Scissors
Bird nest
moss
Hot glue

Instructions

1. Cut the sheet of scrapbook paper into 1/4” strips.  Apply Mod Podge to the back and front of the strip, position one end on the egg and begin wrapping the egg with the strip in a random pattern.  Repeat the process until the entire egg is covered.  Allow to dry.

2. Hot glue a palm-full of moss to the center of the nest.  Hot glue the egg into the nest.

PROJECT TIP:  Add a touch of glitter by top coating the egg with Sparkle Mod Podge.

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.

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

Good morning! Welcome back from the weekend, and welcome to the beginning of a crafty week. Are you ready to begin crafting? This week we want to start you off with these clay pot animals. Aren’t they soo cute? Clay pots are a great surface to craft on all year round, but even more so during the spring season. These pots are versatile and with a little imagination can be transformed into amazing projects. You can create this project with your kids. It is a very easy project and would be great to make in an arts and crafts class. You will need a few supplies including some Apple Barrel paints. A full list of supplies can be found below, and click here to see the complete instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Nutmeg Brown, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Papaya, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Vanilla Ice Cream, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Sunny Day, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Chestnut, 2 oz.

·       Plaid ® Art Materials - Spouncers™ Set

Other Supplies

Standard clay pots – 2” (2 ea.)
3” (2 ea.)
1½” (1 ea.) And 1” (1 ea.)
Wood doll head - 2” (2 ea.) And 1¾” (1 ea.)
Craft foam – brown and tan
Chenille stems – orange (2 ea.) and brown (2 ea.)
Paintbrushes - #6 flat brush
#12 flat brush and liner brush
Scissors
Scalloped scissors
E-6000® craft adhesive
Foam plate
Water container

Have you ever wondered how to transfer a picture to fabric? Well if so today you are in luck cause we have the answer, Mod Podge Photo Transfer. Kimbo from A Girl and A Glue Gun made this awesome Mod Podge photo transfer shirt. How cute and stylish is this? Love it! This looks like a shirt you could find in a local trendy boutique. This is a great project for tweens and teens to create. This is a simple project to recreate, and in addition to showing you step by step pictures on how to make this Kimbo also shares a video with some photo transfer tips. Click here to find the instructions and all the materials you will need.