December 30, 2011
Freelance Friday: Celebration Plate and Stemware
Are you getting your New Year’s plans and decorations ready? This is the last celebration of the year, so make it a good one. Aside from preparing for your new year festivities, take this time to reflect back on the past year. Do you have any crafting goals in the new year? End this year on a creative note, by crafting this celebration plate and stemware. This project was designed by one of Plaid’s talented designers, Chris Williams. To learn how to make this project click here.
December 29, 2011
Teaching Thursdays: New Year Eve Altered Dinner Charger
Are you looking for some craft projects to make to celebrate the New Year? Well your in luck Cathie and Steve have created several festive projects that are sure to help you ring in the new year in style. One of their creations is this altered dinner charger. How cute and stylish is this charger? You will definitely be the envy of all your friends when they see this at your home. A simple yet festive craft project. See below for the supplies you will need and the instructions. To see more new year’s inspired crafts by Cathie and Steve click here.
PLAID Supplies
- FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Light Peony, 2 oz.
- Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz.
Other Supplies
Detail painter, Dinner plate charger, Foam paintbrush, Scissors, Piece of black and white scrapbook paper, Piece of distressed black scrapbook paper, Printed words – Happy New Year
Instructions
- Cut a circle of black and white scrapbook paper that fits the center of the charger.
- Coat both sides of the paper with Mod Podge, position in the center of the charger and topcoat with more Mod Podge. Use your fingers to press out any air bubbles. Smooth your brush strokes. Allow to dry.
- Cut a circle of distressed black scrapbook paper that fits the center of the charger. Tear the paper in half leaving a torn edge. Apply to the center of the charger as described in step two.
- Working on the distressed paper side on the charger. Apply the words “Happy New Year” as described in step two.
- Dip the end of the detail painter into the light peony paint, tap off the excess and paint dots on the distressed paper side. Work the dots over the edges of the words.
December 29, 2010
New Year’s Eve Candle Centerpiece
As far as I’m concerned, it’s kind of difficult to find good crafty projects for New Year’s Eve; yet it’s nice to have a little something for the occasion, especially if you are having people over. This candle centerpiece uses several ingredients that you probably have in your craft stash, and it all just comes together in a very posh presentation. A little FolkArt Extreme Glitter and some FolkArt Metallic paint adds just the fancy touch you need to bring in the new year. Visit the project instructions here.