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August 21, 2012

10 Frames Made with FolkArt Paints

Frames are a staple crafting surface. There are endless possibilities one can create with them. If you are new to crafting, painting frames are a great way to experiment with different paint textures and techniques. Below are 10 frames created with FolkArt paints. Enjoy these projects, and hopefully one of them will inspire you to paint.

Square Wood Picture Frame

Pearlized Frames

Buttons and Birdie Frame

Girl’s Chalkboard Flower Frame

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August 21, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial: Whimsical Chair

There is no time like the present to try a challenging craft project. Don’t let your fear of trying something new stop you, take a chance and expand your creative wings. Here’s a challenge for you, a whimsically sweet little chair. This would be absolutely perfect to create to add to a child’s room. Now this is too advanced for a child to create, so adults this is for you. A head to toe project, which utilizes several different FolkArt paints. This project includes FolkArt acrylic paints, extreme glitter, and metallic paints. Julie Lewis, one of Plaid’s in house designers, created this wonderful project. Below are all the supplies you will need. Now I know it may seem like a long list, but the outcome is worth it. For instructions on this project click here.

PLAID Supplies

  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Belle Blush, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Classic Green, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ – Gold, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Painting Stencils – Large – Simply Scroll
  • FolkArt ® Painting Stencils – Small – Single Rose
  • FolkArt ® Painting Stencils – Small – Birds
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Jamaican Sea, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Vintage White, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Calypso Sky, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Soft Apple, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Metallics – Sahara Gold, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Metallics – Pure Gold, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Metallics – Silver Sterling, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Mediums – Crackle Medium, 8 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Autumn Leaves, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Licorice, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Coffee Bean, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Six wood candlesticks 2”
Two wood doll heads 1 ½”
Wood circle 4”
E 6000 adhesive
Flat brush ¼”-1/2”
Stencil brush ¼”-1/2”
Liner brush #1
Small wood chair