Archive for March 29th, 2012

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March 29, 2012

Mod Podge Turns 45!

One of the most versatile and enduring products in Plaid’s history, Mod Podge–the original, all-in-one glue-sealer-finish–turns 45 this year!

The celebration launched at CHA with festive displays, hands-on projects and giveaways, and will continue throughout the year. Over the next few months, 30 new Mod Podge products will be introduced, including innovative formulas, tools and design elements.

Plaid’s digital and social media will introduce dozens of new projects and videos, and sponsor contests and giveaways.

Mod Podge Rocks, a 130-page hardcover book published by Lark Crafts and written by Amy Anderson, debuts in April with 40+brand new projects created by Amy and dozens of popular decoupage crafters.

Click here to learn more about Mod Podge, and other fun facts. Also be sure to check back here on Paint Me Plaid to learn about several giveaways, and fun events we will be revealing to celebrate Mod Podge.

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March 29, 2012

Technique Thursday: How to load a flat brush

Often times when people begin crafting they usually learn through a process of trial and error. Those that have been doing this for a long time became better over time, and never actually received much instruction in the very beginning. We here at Plaid like to try and help those new to crafting, by offering simple guides to crafting techniques. Today we want to show you how to load a flat brush.

Step 1

Dampen the bristles of brush with water and blot on with a paper towel. Stroke bristles through the edge of the paint puddle, applying slight pressure and pulling color away from the puddle.

Step 2

Flip the brush over and continue to into the paint puddle filling both sides 3/4 full. Work paint into both sides. The paint should fill the brush.

Step 3

The paint should be smooth and even in the brush, with no blobs on the edges or the sides.

Brush loaded with too little paint.

Brush loaded with too much paint.

Brush loaded correctly.

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March 29, 2012

Teaching Thursday: Repurposed Lampshade

Have you done any spring-cleaning yet? How about some spring decorating? Spring is a great time to clean up, and start fresh. Perhaps there is a room in your home you need to organize. Or you have been looking forward to adding new decorations to your room. Here is a project that can bring new life to any room in your home. A repurposed lampshade is a great spring project. Kindra Boroff, a designer here at Plaid, created this one. This is an intermediate project that will take 2 or more hours to complete. If you are like me, I often have a hard time finding the exact type of lampshade I picture in my mind, well here is a solution. Create your own lampshade. Use this exact design, or use it as inspiration to create whatever you envision.

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt Acrylic Paint- 938 Licorice, 424 Light Gray, 2551 Moon Yellow

FolkArt Painting Stencils-30599 Debbie Floral

Simply Stencil Value Packs-30502 7×10 Stencil blank

Plaid Brush  Set- 250534 Learn To Paint Set

Plaid Spouncer-1528 Medium Spouncer Set

Other Supplies

Medium white lampshade, Masking tape, Xacto knife

Instructions

  1. Cut the zebra print stencil using the provided pattern or create your own.
  2. Stencil the zebra print to the lampshade with Light Gray.
  3. Stencil the large flower onto the lampshade with Moon Yellow.
  4. Using Licorice and the liner brush outline the flowers. With Licorice add polka dots and paint the top and bottom trim.

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