Archive for September 7th, 2011

September 7, 2011

Create This Happy Pumpkin Glass Block

Get ready folks, Paint Me Plaid is going to be showing you tons of great project ideas to create for this upcoming Halloween. Here is one that I am in love with. This adorable glowing pumpkin is so unique, and I am always fascinated by anything that lights up. One of our talented designers, Julie Lewis created this project.  See below for all the supplies and the instructions on how to make this adorable and fun Halloween project. Click here to find all of these supplies in one place.

Supplies

PLAID Supplies

  • Plaid ® Glass Surfaces – Large Glass Block
  • FolkArt ® Peel & Stick Painting Stencils™ – Blank
  • FolkArt ® Enamels™ – Pure Orange, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Enamels™ – Licorice, 2 oz.
Other Supplies
Craft knife
¾” tape
#1 Liner brush
Dauber set
Ruler

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly clean glass block before painting.
  2. Tape off outer edge of block using ¾” tape.
  3. Place strips of 1/8” tape 7/8” apart starting at center.
  4. Cut face pattern from stencil blank and place onto glass block over tape strips.
  5. Using dauber, apply Pure Orange over front of block. Let dry slightly and apply second coat. Add third coat if desired. Carefully remove stencil and tape. Clean up any rough edges by gently scraping with craft knife.
  6. When completely dry, place eye and teeth stencils onto block and apply Licorice.
  7. Using Liner brush, add nose and eyebrow details.
  8. Let cure referring to bottle instructions.
September 7, 2011

Web Wednesday: Spider Web Plate

The countdown to Halloween has begun. Have you started crafting yet? If you haven’t and are still in need of some Halloween crafts to create, might we recommend this spider web plate. This project comes from our friend over at Crap I’ve Made. This project is very simple, yet a very creative Halloween craft. The spider web was created using the new glitter paint from the new Martha Stewart craft line, available in Michaels nationwide and Canada. This glitter paint it amazing, and comes in a variety of different colors. Click here to learn how to make this project, and for more information on any of the new Martha Stewart craft line click here.