March 5, 2012
It is less than two weeks until St. Patrick’s Day. Time is winding down to create some festive crafts. Luckily we here at Plaid, can give you some inspiration. These cute shamrock garden stakes bring new meaning to having a “green thumb”. Whip-up a batch to sprinkle through your garden for St. Patrick’s Day or tuck one into a pot of clover for a sweet gift. This creative St. Patrick’s Day craft was created by, Laura Bray. This is a beginner skill level craft, that will take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete. See all the supplies you will need for this project, along with the instructions.
Plaid Supplies
FolkArt Extreme Glitter-2796 Hologram, FolkArt Paint-429 Winter White, Mod Podge-Outdoor
Other Supplies
3” x 4” wood shamrock blocks, Wood dowels (3/16” in diameter), Green and white scrapbook papers, Flower-shaped acrylic crystals, craft/wood glue, Black & white gingham ribbon
Instructions
- My shamrock shapes came painted, but if you purchase unpainted shamrocks, apply FolkArt paint in a shade of green to your block. Allow paint to dry.
- Apply two coats of Extreme Glitter in Hologram to the shamrocks. Set aside to dry.
- Using FolkArt paint in Winter White, paint wood dowels. Set aside to dry.
- Cut shamrock shapes, measuring smaller than your wood shamrock blocks, from scrapbook paper and apply to painted shamrock blocks using Outdoor Mod Podge. Be sure to coat over the paper to protect the paper from light moisture. While Mod Podge is still wet, embed an acrylic, flower-shaped crystal into the center of the shamrock.
TIP: An easy way to create shamrock shapes is to cut out three heart shapes and join them at the pointed end of the hearts.
- Glue a painted wood dowel onto the back of your shamrock.
- Tie a black & white gingham ribbon to the dowel, directly beneath the shamrock.
Please note, these are delicate and care should be taken to protect them from the elements. Outdoor Mod Podge is protecting them, but there are also ribbons and acrylic crystals that can be compromised by the weather.
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February 27, 2012
Make it Monday: Lucky Plaque
Happy Monday everyone. How was your weekend? Hopefully you had a good one. It’s a new week, and can you believe that the month of February is almost over? March will arrive this week, which means St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. Are you still looking for some craft projects to make to celebrate this holiday? Well we can help. Here is a great project to try, this Lucky Plaque. This project was designed by, Laura Bray. It is a beginner level craft project, that will take up to an hour to complete. See below the supplies you will need, and instructions on how to create this plaque. Enjoy!
Plaid Supplies
FolkArt Extreme Glitter-2796 Hologram, FolkArt Extreme Glitter-2857 Royal Blue, FolkArt Paint-429 Winter White, FolkArt Paint-526 Soft Apple, FolkArt Paint-484 Brilliant Ultramarine
Other Supplies
Wood plaque (5” X 20”), Wood shamrock (4” x 4”), Wood letters spelling out “LUCKY” (4” tall), Craft glue, Green and white polka dot ribbon
Instructions
- Paint wood letters in FolkArt-Brilliant Ultramarine. Allow paint to dry.
- Once paint is dry, apply two coats of Extreme Glitter-Royal Blue to the letters. Allow to dry between coats.
- Using FolkArt paint in Winter White and Soft Apple, paint the wood plaque.
- Once paint is dry, apply two coats of Extreme Glitter-Hologram to the plaque.
- Paint the shamrock shape. Paint stripes on the shamrock using FolkArt Brilliant Ultramarine, Soft Apple, and Winter White. Allow to dry, then apply two coats of Extreme Glitter-Hologram over the shamrock.
- Glue letters onto plaque, spelling out the word, “Lucky”. Make sure you leave room to attach the shamrock later.
- Glue shamrock to the top right corner of the plaque.
- Attach green & white ribbon to the plaque. Tie bows where attached. Hang and enjoy your unique St. Patrick’s Day décor!
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February 24, 2012
Freelance Friday: Hello Spring Wreath
Have you experienced a cold and dreary winter? If so, then I know you are already looking forward to spring. Well if you are looking to get ahead on your springtime crafts, here is a great project you can create. This Hello Spring Wreath was created by Angie from, The Country Chic Cottage. To create this project you will need several supplies including, some scrapbook paper, folkart paint, and a wreath. Click here to see a step by step tutorial on how to make this project. I love this wreath, because you can’t help but smile when you see it. It is so festive, and fun. A great way to welcome spring.
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February 20, 2012
Make it Monday: Happy Apple Kitchen Canister
Happy President’s Day. Are you off today? If you are off, and are looking for a craft to create try this, Happy Apple Kitchen Canister. Make your kitchen an even happier place with this retro inspired canister. I never feel that you can ever have too many containers. Extra storage is often times always needed and appreciated in any kitchen. Use this canister as another place to store some flour, and as a way to add some joy to your kitchen. This happy apple kitchen canister was designed by, Julie Lewis.
PLAID Supplies
- FolkArt ® Enamels™ – Warm White, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Enamels™ – Baby Pink, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Enamels™ – Engine Red, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Enamels™ – Yellow Ochre, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Enamels™ – Licorice, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Enamels™ – Yellow Citron, 2 oz.
Other Supplies
Transfer paper, Tape, Liner brush #1, Flat brush ½” and ¼”, Hobby Lobby metal canister #470617-L, Black ultra fine marker, and Ruler
Instructions
1. Measure 2” from top and bottom of canister. Tape off and paint Baby Pink.
2. Transfer pattern to front of canister. Paint apples Yellow Ochre, Engine Red and Yellow Citron.
3. Paint arms, legs leaves and stems with liner brush in Licorice.
4. Create flowers randomly on canister with liner brush.
5. All dots are applied using opposite end of different size brushes.
6. Using flat brush, paint stripes to edge of lid.
7. Draw mouths using black marker.
8. Let paint cure thoroughly.
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February 8, 2012
Everywhere you look, the web is filled with tons of wonderful Valentine’s Day craft projects. I love just looking at all the creative and unique crafts people are making. One unique Valentine’s craft I recently spotted were these, . These tags were created using some FolkArt and Martha Stewart paints. Carolyn from , created these tags/labels that can be used on several different items. She used these on journals to jars. Such a great touch of personalization, that you can add to any Valentine’s Day gift. Click to learn how these tags were created.
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February 4, 2012
Scene it Saturday: How To Make A Chipboard Mini Album
I love YouTube, don’t you? There are so many great craft projects you can watch and learn from. Today I would like to show you this video, on how to make a chipboard mini album. This project does take sometime to create, but it only uses a few supplies, including FolkArt paint. Watch below, and let me know what you think? Have you ever created a mini album before?
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February 3, 2012
Freelance Friday: FolkArt Paintable Earrings
YAY!!! Oh happy day, it’s Friday 
I recently returned from CHA, and while I had a blast, I am so tired and still on west coast time I am definitely looking forward to some R&R this weekend. If you are in same mood I am, but still want to craft something over the weekend, may I recommend these FolkArt paintable earrings. I recently stumbled across this project from a blog called, . I thought this was such a fun and simple to create project. Take any of your basic earrings, and take them from drab to fab in no time. To see how these were made click, . Enjoy your weekend.
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January 26, 2012
Teaching Thursdays: Valentine Box
Looking for a more advanced Valentine’s Day craft to create? Try this Valentine Box. It’s a great project for an intermediate level painter. Gather the supplies listed below, and follow along with the instructions. This box is not only a great craft to create, it is practical as well. It serves as a storage container for all your Valentine’s Day goodies. Store your cards, and candies inside. This box would also be a great gift to give. Use the box as the perfect place to conceal a gift inside for the one you love.
PLAID Supplies
- FolkArt ® Shiny™ Acrylic Paint – Wicker White, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Shiny™ Acrylic Paint – Sugar Plum, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Shiny™ Acrylic Paint – Violet Pansy, 2 oz.
Other Supplies
Wooden box with handle, #12 flat brush, #1 liner brush, White craft glue, Heart buttons, String of hot pink sequins, Small dowel – 1½” tall, and Wood heart cut-out
Instructions
- Paint sides of handle and outside of box Wicker White.
- Paint inside of box and feet Sugar Plum.
- Paint box trim and top of handle Violet Pansy.
- Paint random small hearts all over box using Sugar Plum.
- Paint small wood heart Violet Pansy; Paint dowel Sugar Plum
- Paint LOVE on heart. Glue onto dowel.
- Glue sequins around edge of wood heart using white craft glue. Puncture a small hole on rim of box. Glue dowel into hole.
- Glue a row of sequins around bottom band of box. Glue 2 rows of sequins around top of box.
- Glue heart buttons over screw heads on sides of handle.
- Glue heart buttons randomly between painted hearts on box.
- Optional: Use liner brush to paint words on painted Sugar Plum hearts using Violet Pansy such as: KISS ME, U R CUTE, BE MINE, HOT LIPS, HOTTIE, etc.
- Optional: Using liner brush and thinned Wicker White, paint “Valentines” on center of top band on box front.
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January 23, 2012
Make it Monday: Heart Party
Are you planning a Valentine’s Day party? Well if you are then, you need some love themed decorations. Instead of buying decorations from a local party store, create your own heart shaped decor this year. These heart party table toppers are a great way to decorate. Say what you wish at your Valentine party with these over-sized conversation heart table toppers. These toppers were created by one of our talented designers, Julie Lewis. So cute and so simple. See below for all the supplies and instructions on how to make these. Enjoy!
PLAID Supplies
- FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Peach Fuzz, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ – Hologram, 2 oz.
- Plaid ® Stencils – Value Packs – Letter Stencils – Old School, 1-1/2″
- FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Tickled Pink, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Lipstick Red, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Light Lavender, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Soft Apple, 2 oz.
- FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Wicker White, 2 oz.
Other Supplies
Popsicle sticks, Glue, Toilet tissue tubes, Large and small wood heart shapes, White felt, Red satin ribbon, Styrofoam cones, Flat brush ½”, Stencil brush ¼”, Red large point marker, and Liner brush #1
Instructions
- Paint wood hearts in colors shown. Paint four toilet tissue tubes and Popsicle sticks white.
- Stencil desired words onto large hearts in red. Use liner brush to paint in stencil bridges.
- Write desired words onto small hearts with red marker.
- Apply several coats of Hologram glitter over wood hearts, Popsicle sticks and tubes.
- Glue small hearts to tubes as shown. Tie red satin ribbon around base of tube with a bow. Fill with party candy.
- Cut Styrofoam cone into three sections.
- Glue Popsicle sticks to backs of large hearts and insert into each Styrofoam section.
- Wrap Styrofoam bases with white felt and tie with red ribbon at top.
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January 20, 2012
Freelance Friday: Cell Phone Cases Designed Using FolkArt and Mod Podge
Do you have an iPhone? Well if so you are going to love this DIY project. I am obsessed with my iPhone, and have already been through a few cases. I love being able to change my case, however I am always looking for a new and unique one. I recently came across this blog, . Khadija got very creative, and made her own case design using FolkArt paint, and Mod Podge sparkle. I love this design. This is a great project to do over the weekend. I think I am going to go for it, and design my own iPhone case. To see how Khadija made this click, . Have you designed your own iPhone case?
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