Summertime has finally arrived and it’s time to take everything outdoors! Here are five DIY projects to help you make the most out of this favorite time of year.
May 23, 2013
Teaching Thursday: Martha Stewart Charming Necklaces
Wow! The month of May is almost over. Can you believe it? Time flies when you’re crafting and having fun. Well let the fun continue as we get ready for summer, by crafting some jewelry using items from the new Martha Stewart jewelry program.
One of the many styles of jewelry projects you can make with this new program, are necklaces. Plaid’s in house design team created these necklaces. With a necklace you can instantly make a style statement, and take any look from drab to fab. To do this, create these Martha Stewart Charming Necklaces. With these styles wear one by itself, or layer several together for a boho look.
May 22, 2013
Web Wednesday: Creating with Martha Stewart Jewelry
We are half way through the year, and aren’t slowing down one bit when it comes to releasing new craft items. Have you heard about our new Martha Stewart Crafts™ Jewelry program? If you answered no, then you’re missing out on one of the hottest new craft lines to be released this year.
May 21, 2013
Tuesday Tutorial: Martha Stewart Nautical Bracelet
This summer style your look by adding a vibrant and trendy accessory. A timeless piece is a charm bracelet. This type of accessory can be worn all year long, and paired with a day or evening look.
You will sparkle with this nautical bracelet. This bracelet was created by Plaid’s in house design team, and it features several Martha Stewart crafts pendants and charms. Beautifully designed charms, pendants and cabochons are the perfect centerpiece for your next project.
May 20, 2013
Make It Monday: Handmade Charlotte Surprise Gift Box
Hello crafters and welcome back from the weekend. We hope you had a wonderful time. Did you know that in addition to Mother’s Day, May is the month when teachers are honored?
Many people are giving teacher appreciation gifts to all the excellent educators. Instead of buying a gift, why not create something to give. A handmade gift is extra special, because it shows you had to really think about what to give. In case you are stumped on what to give, how about creating this Handmade Charlotte surprise gift box?
May 18, 2013
Scene It Saturday: Learn About The New Martha Stewart Crafts Jewelry Enamel Paint
Martha Stewart Crafts Jewelry Enamel Paint is an exciting new formula that dries to a hard gloss finish without baking or yellowing. Now you can customize any metal charm with any one of our 10 beautiful colors, hand-selected by Martha.
May 17, 2013
Freelance Friday: Personalized Coasters
Happy Friday crafters! You have made it through the workweek and what better way to celebrate than crafting. One project we just had to share with you were these personalized coasters. Tracy Chou, an associate designer from Martha Stewart crafts created these. They are fun and easy to create. To achieve this look Tracy used Martha Stewart crafts satin paints.
May 16, 2013
Teaching Thursday: Summer Sun Spot Glass Block
What are your plans this summer? Will you be traveling, fixing up your home, or entertaining? If you plan to throw a party or two then you are going to need some festive summer decorations.
In case you are looking for some ideas, we have one that you’ll love. Check out this summer sun spot glass block. Use it as a centerpiece for your summer party or fill with lights for a summer night soiree.
May 15, 2013
Wednesday with Handmade Charlotte: 5 Exciting Kids Crafts
By Rachel Faucett of Handmade Charlotte
Bloesem is one of my favorite blogs in the entire world. Irene Hoofs is completely amazing and has the best eye ever! We stopped by her blog yesterday and found 5 awesome crafts. Check out the entire site for hundreds of great ideas, and while you’re over there drop Irene a note and tell her Handmade Charlotte thinks she’s the jam! Till next time, happy crafting!
May 15, 2013
Web Wednesday: A Martha Stewart DIY Charm Bracelet
Recently Plaid launched a new product line, the Martha Stewart Jewelry craft program. This new program takes jewelry making to a new level of sophistication, with innovative products and techniques that allow you to create your own unique fashion statements.
This broad line includes over 240 items tailored to every level of jewelry crafter: beautifully designed charms, pendants, and findings; rhinestones and exquisite Czech glass beads; enameling paints; jewelry glazes; and epoxy clays. In a range of beautiful colors and stylish finishes, Martha Stewart Crafts jewelry crafting will inspire jewelry makers everywhere to create their own fashion statement.