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November 15, 2012

Teaching Thursdays: Give Thanks Wreath

As we draw closer to Thanksgiving, many people this time of year begin to think of all they are grateful for. Perhaps it’s your family, friends, jobs, health, or all of the above. This year we would like to show you a creative way to give thanks. Express your “gratitude attitude” with this burlap wreath full of sentiment. Jane Chandler, a freelance designer, made this wreath. Hang this on your front door to remind yourself, and your guest to give thanks this season for all they hold dear. Instructions and materials needed are below.

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt Acrylic Paint – 938 Licorice,  679 Turner’s Yellow, 2249 Pueblo,  951 Apple Spice, Matte Mod Podge, Plaid 1 ½” Letter Stencil – #30579, 20mm spouncer brush

Other Supplies

Lo-temp glue gun, 16” straw wreath, Scissors, ¾” flat brush, Unfinished wood circles (six 2” and four 3”), Jute twine, Scrapbook papers in Fall colors (ours were purchased at Hobby Lobby-Paper Factory brand), 1/4 yard sage green burlap, 1 ½ yard tan burlap, foam plate for paints, water, craft knife (or small scissors), cutting mat

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November 15, 2012

Thursdays with Cathie and Steve: Snowflake Frame

Are you addicted to glitter? Are you drawn to anything that sparkles? If you answered yes then we have the perfect holiday project for you to create. Cathie and Steve designed this Snowflake Frame using FolkArt Extreme Glitter and Mod Podge. Transform plain frames with glitter paint, punched paper circles and Podgeable shapes. This is a fun and easy craft to create. Make a frame this holiday season, and place it on your mantle or end table. The supplies needed can be found below. To find the instructions for this project click here. Happy Crafting!

PLAID Supplies

  • Plaid ® Hot Glue Gun Helpers
  • FolkArt ® Shiny™ Acrylic Paint – Calypso Sky, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ – Turquoise, 2 oz.
  • FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ – Pure Black, 2 oz.
  • Mod Podge ® Hard Coat, 8 oz.

Other Supplies
Mod Podge Holiday Papers or holiday themed scrapbook papers
Mod Podge Podgeable Snowflake or other snowflake shape embellishment
Wood frame
Foam Paintbrush
Circle punch
Hot glue
Ribbon
Snowflake rhinestones