Craft videos are so much fun to watch. I love finding them all over YouTube. Watching craft videos makes it easier to see step by step instructions of craft projects. This week I stumbled across this video, on how to customize a wipe case with Mod Podge. I had never seen anything like this. I thought it was a great and fun idea. This is a simple project that allows you to be as creative as you like. For more craft videos check out our YouTube channel, . Do you watch craft videos from YouTube?
January 21, 2012
Scene it Saturday: How To Customize A Wipe Case Using Mod Podge
December 18, 2011
A Simply Screen Family Tree Design
During the holiday season many families gather together. It’s often a great time to reconnect with your loved ones, and spend quality time together. While you are with your family you might start to ponder about your family history or genealogy. That’s exactly what inspired Meg from Mega Crafty to create this adorable pillow. Meg used Plaid’s Simply Screen DIY Kit. This design is very nice and has a classic vibe to it. It makes a great home decor item, and could also be a great gift to create for a family member. Click here to see how Meg created this project. She also gives you a free printable to go along with this project. Thanks so much Meg for sharing this wonderful pillow with us.
December 12, 2011
Simply Screen DIY Kit Week on Paint Me Plaid
If you are looking for a great crafting gift to give this holiday season, you are in luck. This Simply Screen DIY Kit is the perfect gift to give a DIY crafter. With the new DIY Simply Screen Kit you can create dozens of t-shirts, bags and more using your own design! Reasons you’ll love the Simply Screen Kit:
- Easily make multiple shirts for sports teams, bachelorette parties, sororities and more.
- Most affordably priced DIY silk screen system on the market!
- Kit includes all you need to get started: light box, paint, sponge, squeegee, brush, rinsing tray and lightbulb and bulb housing.
- Expand your printing possibilities with Simply Screen paints, foil and glitter.
- Additional screens available in a refill kit.
I could go on and on about how amazing this kit it, and apparently so can other craft bloggers. Throughout the week we will re-posting projects other crafters have created using this Simply Screen Kit. This kit is available at Hobby Lobby, and www.plaidonline.com.
August 31, 2011
Web Wednesday: How To Design Trendy Tops With Paint
So I am well aware that in certain parts of the country the weather outside is beginning to get a little cooler, however down here in Georgia, where Plaid is located, it is still quite hot outside. With that in mind I truly believe one can never have enough tank tops, to help keep them cool. I stumbled across this very interesting way to create trendy decorative tops from t-shirts. DIY fashion is such a hot trend right now, and everyone wants to unleash their inner Project Runway, and design their own clothes. Use this example from Annie Spandex, and learn how to created this look or something similar for yourself. She used some easy to find items and FolkArt paint to create these looks. What DIY fashions have you made lately?
August 29, 2011
Make it Monday: Frosted Mirror with New Martha Stewart Paint
Mirror mirror on the wall, what are the hottest craft supplies of them all? Well, obviously this is an easy question to answer. The new Martha Stewart Paint Line, of course. Check out this project we found online. One of our blogger friends, Michelle at A Little Tipsy, received a sample of some of our new Martha Stewart paint products. She made this amazing frosted mirror using several of the new products. Absolutely fantastic! Click here to see how she made this project. Michelle even made a quick video to show her technique when applying the paint to the stencil she used. Would you try to re-create this project?
August 26, 2011
Pinterest Picks of the Week
We are obsessed with the site, . We know we are not the only fans, so many creative people are on their site pinning so many wonderful creations. Every week we would like to showcase some that caught our eyes. Hopefully these picks will inspire you to create something. In case you are looking for even more craft inspiration ideas click here.
http://pinterest.com/pin/137403013/
August 26, 2011
Freelance Friday: Glitter & Martha Stewart – What More Could A Girl Ask For?
In case you were unaware, but I am sure you have heard by now 
, the new Martha Stewart Paint Line is available now in Michaels nationwide. We can’t tell you how excited everyone here in the Plaid office has been this week. We have been so impressed with all the wonderfully creative craft projects people are making, using the new Martha Stewart paint products. Check out this glitter frame we found over on, Always Expect Moore. This personalized project is so cute. Click here to see step by step instructions on how to make this project.
August 26, 2011
Freelance Friday: Stenciled Pillows from the New Martha Stewart Paint Line
Our friends over at used one of the new stencils from the Martha Stewart Paint Line to create this adorable pillow cover. OMG, these pillows are so cute! I want one of them for myself. Click to see how this project was made, and read a review of the new Martha Stewart paint line. There are several other bloggers that I am sure will be showing off their projects using this new line. We will be sure to showcase as many of them that we find, in order to give you some inspiration on all the possibilities you can create.
August 24, 2011
Web Wednesday: Monogrammed DIY Vase using New Martha Stewart Frost Etching Paint
One of our favorite craft blogs, Craftaholics Anonymous, just recently posted their first craft project using products from our new Martha Stewart craft paint line. Check out this awesome DIY monogrammed vase, Linda made. She used the new Frost Etching Effect Paint, along with the new Martha Stewart Crafts Italic Flourish Stencil Set, and the new Martha Stewart Crafts Stencil Brush Set. Click here to see step by step instructions on how to re-create this project.
August 19, 2011
Have You Heard of Pinterest?
is a word I have been hearing a lot, and seeing all over the place online. Many of you may already know about this new cool, and creative site, but for those of you who may not know about it, I am here to fill you in. Pinterest describes itself as a virtual pinboard. As stated on their site: Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes. Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests.
I love finding inspiration online, and usually I can spend several hours looking for my next craft inspiration. Pinterest is a place online where you can now find inspiration in one central place. It is definitely a great way to keep track of all the things you want to try out. For several months Pinterest was in beta mode, and people were only allowed to join the site by invite only. Now anyone may request an invite, or if you know someone on Pinterest they can directly send you an invite.
Once you are able to become a member on the site, set up your profile page, and honestly before you begin pinning things you should spend sometime just browsing the site. There are so many things to view, plus by browsing it will allow you to become more familiar and comfortable with how to navigate the site.
Here is a great tutorial on how to get started on Pinterest. Plaid is also excited to announce that we are on Pinterest (plaidcrafts is our name on Pinterest). We are constantly adding new projects daily, so please check us out for some craft inspiration.