Archive for ‘Fashion/Wearables’

April 20, 2012

Freelance Friday: Re-Style Your Jeans with Plaid Sequins

A hot trend right now for spring and summer fashions are embellishments. This is a trend that can be seen on anything ranging from handbags, to tops. We here at Plaid want to share a cool way you can embellish your jeans with some sequins. Typically when you think of Plaid thoughts of paint, and mod podge may come to mind, but did you know we make sequins too? We are just full of surprises, and great products. Let me introduce you to Plaid’s no sew iron on sequins. Ideal for trimming t-shirts, evening wear, skating and dance outfits, costumes, jeans, and home décor/craft projects! Each package features complete application instruction, 1 sheet of iron-on placement film and care suggestions. A blog friend of ours, Anne from , used our sequins to re-style her jeans. This is such a chic project. It took barley anytime to create, and only requires a few supplies. Click to see how Anne made this.

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March 26, 2012

Make it Monday: Metallic Bracelets

Have you ever used jewelry in a craft project? Well if you are looking for a new project to try, this is one you will love. With spring in full bloom, many are brightening up their wardrobes to reflect the new season. These metallic bracelets will make a great addition to any wardrobe, and anyone’s outfit. Wooden and colorful accessories are very big trend right now, and will make any ensemble you wear standout. This is a beginner level project that will take 1 to 1 and a half hours to complete. One of our talented designers, Trenice Bishop, created these bracelets.

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt Metallic Paint – 664 Copper, FolkArt Metallic Paint – 676 Inca Gold, FolkArt Metallic Paint- 654 Amethyst, FolkArt Metallic Paint – 652 Rose,  FolkArt Metallic Paint – 658 Antique Gold,  FolkArt Metallic Paint – 659 Pearl, FolkArt Artist’ Pigments – Aqua, ModPodge

Other Supplies

Small craft brushes, Wooden bracelets (find at your nearest accessory store)

Instructions

Colored Diamond Bracelet

1. Paint the center diamond shape of the wood bracelet with Metallic Amethyst.

2. Paint the top right and bottom left corners of the diamonds with Metallic Rose.

3. Mix the Aqua and Pearl White Metallic paints together and use the mixture to paint the top left and bottom right corners on the opposite sides.

4. Paint the outer tops of the bracelet with Metallic Antique Gold.

5. Let Dry.

6. Use a paint brush to coat the outsides of the bracelet with Mod Podge.

Wooden Golden Bangle

1. Take the wood bangle, and paint a 1/4 section metallic gold.

2. Paint two lines in Inca gold on opposite site of the metallic gold square.

3. Let dry.

4. Use a paint brush to coat the outsides of the bracelet with Mod Podge.

Here is the final outcome.

March 9, 2012

The Winner of the Simply Screen DIY Kit is…

Thanks to everyone that entered our Simply Screen DIY Kit giveaway. We were very excited by all the entries we received. We can tell there are many fans of this item, because we had tons of entries. This is our second giveaway to help celebrate National Craft Month. We want to encourage you to be as crafty as possible this month. This week on Paint Me Plaid the prize we are giving away was 1 Simply Screen Silk Screen Kit. Create your own designs for unique, fun and funky t-shirts and wearables with Simply Screen™ Silk Screen Kit. The winner is…

Congratulations:

Helen B.

(Winner has been notified by email)

We will be announcing another giveaway shortly, to celebrate National Craft Month. Make sure you subscribe to Paint Me Plaid so that you can be the first to know all about it. Have a great weekend!

Tags: , paint me plaid, , , simply screen diy kit
March 25, 2011

TGIF Project: Make a Patina Penny Ring

I was tickled to find this Patina Penny Ring made by Erin at .  Why?  It uses my absolute FAVORITE FolkArt color: Patina!  If you are looking for an inexpensive and quick jewelry project (and not just because it’s a penny!), this is the one.  The copper of the penny and the Patina are beautiful together, don’t you think?  Make several for gifts – and have some good luck at the same time!  Visit the tutorial on Erin’s blog right .

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February 21, 2011

Make It Monday: St. Patrick’s Day T-Shirt

Is it just me, or does it seem like we get through one holiday and then another is quick to come right afterwards?  I find it so difficult to keep up sometimes!  That’s why I appreciate simple crafts like this one – crafts that aren’t too complicated and make a big splash.  We’re only a few weeks out from St. Patrick’s Day, so you might want to craft up a little something to wear.  This shirt uses only one FolkArt Fabric color and the pattern is provided, so it’s easy-peasy.  Go here for the project.

Tags: fashion crafting, , t-shirt