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December 8, 2011

Teaching Thursdays: Snowman Glass Blocks

Want to add a snowman to your holiday decorations? Well we have the perfect craft for you to make. This snowman glass block is so cute, and if you want to you can add lights. This would look great in a large window in your home, or place on a table as a centerpiece. This craft project was created by one of our very talented designers, Sherrie Ragsdale. See below for step by step instructions on how to make this great holiday craft.

Plaid FA Enamel Paints:

4008 Pure Orange, 4032 Licorice, 4001 Wicker White

Other Supplies:

Large glass block, Small glass block, Old sweater, 1 3/4″ Spouncer, 1 1/4″ Spouncer, 3/4″ Spouncer, Small round brush, Paper towel, Scissors
Hot glue, Hot glue gun, Rubber band

Instructions:

1.  Dip the 1 3/4″ spouncer into the wicker white and remove most of it onto the paper towel. 
2.  Lightly dab with the spouncer on both of the blocks.
3.  On the smaller block add the two eye using the 1 1/4″ spouncer in licorice.
4.  Add the mouth with the 3/4″ spouncer.
5.  Add the buttons on the larger block with the 1 3/4″ spouncer.
6.  Using the pattern provided, paint the carrot nose with pure orange.
7.  For the hat cut off a the sleeve of the sweater.
8.   Cut small slits for fringe.
9.  Wrap the rubber band around the top of the hat.
10.  Cut three stripes of the sweater.
11.  Glue one end with hot glue gun.
12.  Braid the three pieces together.
13.  Wrap the braid around the rubber band and glue into place.
14.  Cut the other sleeve off.
15.  Cut the sleeve down the inside of the under arm.
16  Open up sleeve.
17.  Cut the sleeve at its longest point.
18.  Glue the edges to the center of the long strip.
19.  Wrap around the snowman’s head at the bottom and glue into place.
20.  Make fringe at the ends of scarf.
21.  Glue large orange button in place.

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December 1, 2011

Teaching Thursdays: Mod Podge Crafty Christmas Trees

Christmas trees are a holiday staple. Why not trying spicing up the traditional Christmas tree, and make one of these? These crafty Christmas trees are so unique. I love the use of bright colors, and the details. These non-traditional Christmas trees were created by one of our talented designers, Trenice Bishop. These trees would make for a great table centerpiece. Make one or all three. A very different take on the traditional Christmas tree. With this project feel free to use the embellishments listed, or whatever pleases you. This is a beginner skilled craft that is perfect for any level crafter. It will take anywhere between 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

Plaid Supplies:

Mod Podge (Paper Formula)

Other Supplies:

3 Styrofoam floral cones (various sizes), Paint brush, Hot glue gun, Decorative paper product of choice (includes wrapping paper or decorative sheets of paper, card stock), Adhesive gems stones, Ribbon, Tassel, Small decorative bows, Medium sized bow, Scissors, Floral pins, Snowflake ornament

Instructions

  1. Use the Mod Podge (paper formula) and a paint brush to apply a thin layer to the back of the wrapping paper / sheets of pare to be used. The Mod Podge will keep the paper from fraying and tearing while wrapping the cones.
  2. When the paper is dry to the touch, secure the paper to the foam using the hot glue.
  3. Trim any excess paper from the bottom of the cone once completely covered.

Directions To Decorate:

Snowflake Tree

  1. After wrapping the cone base with the daisy (snowflake) printed paper, add adhesive gem stones to the center of each snowflake. If the gems have trouble staying put, trying using hot glue to keep them secure.
  2. Use Tassel scraps to wrap the base of the cone. Secure to the cone with floral pins or a neat hot glue application.
  3. Finally top the tree with a snowflake ornament or snowflake floral accent.

Glitter Bow Tree

  1. Decorate the already wrapped cone with the mini glitter bows using hot glue.
  2. Add adhesive gems for even more sparkle.
  3. Lastly hot glue the medium sized bow to the front of the tree.

Light Pink Abstract

  1. Since the pattern is a bit busy, break up some of the pattern buy using ribbon along the sides of the tree.
  2. Hot glue the ribbon to the bottom of the cone.
  3. Run the ribbon up one side of the tree and down the other so that the ends meet at the same place where you started. And repeat.
  4. Use an ornament to place on top of the tree. Use hot glue to secure ornament or stick directly in to foam at the top of the tree.

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November 10, 2011

Teaching Thursdays: Give Thanks Decor

Give Thanks Decor by  Kindra Boroff

Giving thanks is something that we should all do on an everyday basis. There are several reasons to be thankful everyday. I know that it can be very easy to forget to give thanks for the wonderful things in our lives, so here’s a craft that maybe able to help. Here is a great up-cycle craft to make just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. This is a beginner skill level craft, and it takes between 1 hour to 1 ½ hours to complete.

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt Acrylic Paint: 938 Licorice, 649 Warm White

Plaid Stencil Accessories: 1533 ¾” Spouncer

Plaid Stencil Letter Value Pack: 28872 2” Genie

Other Supplies

6 glass root beer bottles, Masking tape, Twine, Plaid fabric, Dried fall florals, Scissors, & Dowel rods

Instructions

  1. Remove the labels and the adhesive from the bottles. Nail Polish remover or rubbing alcohol will remove the adhesive.
  2. Using the stencil and Warm White, paint the letters to the bottle as shown.
  3. Cut 3” x 4 ½” flags from the plaid fabric.  Stencil the letters using Licorice.
  4. Cut small slits at the top of each flag on the sides. String the twine through the fabric to create a banner. Tie the twine to the dowel rods.
  5. Fill each bottle with some dried florals and grass. Stick the dowel rods in the bottles on each end.


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July 28, 2011

Teaching Thursdays: Neon Daisy Canvas Art

NEON DAISY CANVAS ART by JULIE LEWIS

In this edition of Teaching Thursdays, you will learn how to make this wonderful neon daisy canvas art. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get started.

Supplies You Will Need:

FolkArt Acrylic Paint – 2850 Neon Pink, 2852 Neon Orange, 2856 Neon Purple, 444 Patina, 954 Fresh Foliage, 661 Metallic Sequin Black

FolkArt Extreme Glitter – 2796 Hologram, 2767 Neon Orange, 2766 Neon Pink, 2789 Peridot

Mod Podge Gloss

Canvases – 10 x 10, 4 x 4

Black and white patterned scrapbook paper

3” wood circle

¾” tape

Ruler

Pencil

2mm white foam sheet

Scissors, scalloped pinking shears

#1 Liner brush

½” flat brush

¾” foam spouncer

Measure and mark center of larger canvas, lay tape down center.

Lay piece of tape on either side of center tape for spacing, then lay another piece on wither side of those.

Remove tape between center and outer pieces, repeat process to ends of canvas.

Apply neon paint with spouncer – several coats letting dry between coats.

Remove tape and apply glitter.

When dry, tape over pink stripes and paint neon orange.

Remove tape and apply glitter.

Paint small canvas Fresh Foliage and Patina.

 

Trace wood circle onto paper, cut out.

Paint sides of circle purple, then Mod Podge paper to front of circle. Apply several coats of Mod Podge.

Trace circle onto foam, cut out ¼” outside pencil line with scalloped pinking shears. Cut between scallops.

Glue wood to foam, then to small canvas,

Paint decorative swirly lines around edge of large canvas with liner brush and Sequin Black.

Glue small canvas to center of large one.

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