Archive for March 27th, 2012

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March 27, 2012

Plaid on HSN this Wednesday

This Wednesday on March 28th, tune into HSN at 8am and 4pm EDST. The NEW Martha Stewart TV kits for spring will be featured in both hours and demonstrated by Alex Perruzzi. spokesperson for the Martha Stewart craft paint products.

The kits to be featured include: Beginner’s Stenciling, All Occasion Stenciling and the Spray Paint System, Trim and Texture Tools, and Specialty Transfers and Home Makeover.

These products will air after the Today’s Special in both hours, so be sure and stay tuned to see great ideas for seasonal decorating and decorative makeovers.

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March 27, 2012

Plaid’s 1st Pinterest Pinboard Contest

We like you LOVE Pinterest, and since it’s National Craft Month we decided to hold our first ever Plaid Pinterest Pinboard Contest. We want as much participation as possible, so please read the instructions below to enter and qualify.

To celebrate National Craft Month, we here at Plaid want to see your crafts. Plaid is home to several amazing craft brands, that you use all year long. We want you to create a pinboard that shows pins of crafts you have created using any of Plaid’s craft products. Feel free to also include pictures of you in the act of crafting the projects. Once you create a board, submit your board’s link to, . We here at Plaid have a panel of judges that will evaluate the entries. The best board will win a huge prize pack filled with popular Plaid products. It will include products from our Martha Stewart craft line, several Mod Podge formulas, FolkArt paints, and a Simply Screen DIY Kit. The prize pack has a $200 retail value.

Steps to enter the Plaid Pinterest Pinboard Contest

1. Create a board with pins of crafts you have created using Plaid craft products

2. Once you board is complete, email your board’s link to

Title your email entry, Pinboard Contest. Only one entry per person. Contest open to USA and Canada residents.

This contest begins March 1st, 2012 at 12:00pm EST. It will end at 11:59pm EST on March 31st. Winner will be announced April 2nd, 2012.

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March 27, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial: Flowers and Pearls Headband

Spring has sprung! This sweet headband is the perfect way to celebrate. It looks so pretty with a dress for a special spring occasion, or slip it on to dress-up a pair of jeans or a t-shirt. Laura Bray designed the adorable headband. To see more creations Laura has made, check out her blog, . It’s a beginner level craft that can take between 30 minutes to an hour to complete.

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt Extreme Glitter-2766 Neon Pink, FolkArt Extreme Glitter-2768 Neon Yellow, FolkArt Paint-521 Lemon Yellow

Other Supplies

Plastic headband, Straw flower, Vintage faux pearls, Craft glue, Small square of white felt

Instructions

  1. Paint headband in FolkArt paint in Lemon Yellow. Once paint is dry, apply a coat of Extreme Glitter in Neon Yellow.
  2. Paint center of flower in FolkArt paint in Lemon Yellow. Once paint is dry, apply a coat of Extreme Glitter in Neon Yellow.
  3. Apply two coats of Extreme Glitter in Neon Pink to the flower petals. Make sure you allow the Extreme Glitter to dry between coats.
  4. Glue vintage or faux pearl beads around the center of the flower.
  5. Glue flower onto side of headband. To secure, apply glue to one side of felt square and glue to the back of the flower. Make sure headband is securely glued between the felt and the flower.

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