Archive for October, 2012

October 1, 2012

A Halloween Decorating Craft Pack Giveaway

It’s officially October and that means we are only days away from Halloween. We want you to get crafting if you have not already started, and create some fabulous or frightful Halloween projects. To help you with this, we are giving away a craft pack filled with great products that are perfect to use on Halloween crafts. FolkArt ® Metallics offer a wide array of beautiful iridescent colors in metals, pearls and gemstone finishes. Paint an entire project or simply add shimmering accents. Add dimension to your craft projects with Stiffy ®, the original fabric stiffener. This classic medium is perfect for stiffening fabric, ribbon, lace, needlework and more! Decoupage with a Fine Glitter Finish! Add an eye-catching glisten to projects with new hologram Glitter Mod Podge. Fine glitter specks capture and reflect light, giving projects a distinct yet delicate sparkle finish in silver or gold. 1 lucky Paint Me Plaid reader will win this craft pack.

5 FolkArt Metallic Paints

read more »

October 1, 2012

Make It Monday: Harlequin Pumpkin Trio

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? We here at Plaid hope it was full of crafting, especially pumpkin decorating. Last week we launched our 3rd annual Trick Your Pumpkin contest. This contest is a decorators dream. We challenge you to see just how creative you can trick out a pumpkin. We have already begun receiving some great entries, but in case you are stumped on what to make try something similar to these harlequin pumpkins. Transform a few boring pumpkins into something spectacular with fun colors and a playful pattern. Debbie Saenz made these pumpkins. Patterned pumpkins are a hot trend this season. They make your pumpkins unique and eye catching. Below are the supplies you will need, and the complete instructions. To learn all about our Trick Your Pumpkin contest click here.

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt Acylic Paint – 2574 Brilliant Pink, FolkArt Acylic Paint – Vivid Orange, FolkArt Acylic Paint – Daffodil Yellow

Other Supplies

Three Funkins different sizes, Rubber bands, Pencil, Paint Brush

read more »

Tags: , funkins, , , pumpkin decorating, pumpkins