Web Wednesday: Dog Paintings with Martha Stewart Paint

I love dogs, don’t you? I often see people make wearable craft projects for their pooches, but I rarely see people incorporate them into the actual project. It’s this that immediately caught my eye in this project. I this painting project on, Hearts and Laserbeams. These dog paintings are so cute. They were created using craft paint from the Martha Stewart line, and the Martha Stewart spray paint kit. To learn how this project was created click, here. Also, by visiting Hearts and Laserbeams, you not only will learn how to make this project, but you will have the chance to win the Martha Stewart spray paint kit. Learn more about this contest here.

Teaching Thursdays: Kiss Me I’m Irish

Can you believe that we are already moving onto the next holiday? Goodbye Valentine’s Day. Hello St. Patrick’s Day. I have seen so many adorable St. Patrick’s Day crafts all over the web. Especially on Pinterest. Here is another one to add to the mix. Make this fun plaque for St. Patrick’s Day. This plaque was designed by, Kirsten Jones. This is a great St. Patrick’s Day craft that painters will love. So break out your FolkArt paint, and get busy. Enjoy!

PLAID Supplies

• FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Bright Green, 2 oz.
• FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ – Peridot, 2 oz.
• FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ – Emerald, 2 oz.
• FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Wicker White, 2 oz.
• FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Licorice, 2 oz.
• FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors – Fresh Foliage, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

#6 Flat paintbrush, ½“ Flat paintbrush, Spouncer, Painters tape 1 ½”, Large oval wood plaque, and Dot scrap book paper

Instructions

1.   Base-coat plaque with Fresh Foliage. Let dry.

2.   Using painters tape, tape off stripes as shown. Paint stripes with Bright Green. Let dry.

3.   Using spouncer, add Emerald Glitter over Bright Green Stripes. Let dry.

4.   Remove tape and add Glitter to light green stripe with Peridot. Let dry.

5.   Cut out 2 clovers from scrapbook paper.  Following general directions on Mod Podge, apply clovers to plaque as shown.  Let dry.

6.   Write KISS and IRISH using Licorice and small flat brush. Let dry.

7.   Write me and I’m using Wicker White and liner brush.  Let dry.

8.  Varnish with Gloss.

Web Wednesday: A Few Different Ways To Use Mod Podge

Mod Podge is a staple brand of ours here at Plaid, but you know there is someone new learning about Mod Podge everyday. If you are one of these people just discovering Mod Podge for the first time, check out these wonderfully creative ways to use Mod Podge. All of these crafts were found on, Apartment Therapy.

Make your own magnetic matchbooks using Mod Podge

Use Mod Podge to cover your light switches

A Mod Podge clipboard

Make it Monday: Valentine Purse

By: Candie Cooper (To see more crafts from Candie check out her blog, Candie Cooper’s Journal)

I was thinking back to my own school days. About this time twenty-five years ago my mom and I would be working on my Valentine Box. You know the ones–they house all the little notes classmates give to one another. One year it was wrapped in red paper with conversation hearts glued on, another it looked like a mini mailbox. So fun! I was trying to think of a quick-to-make-Valentine box and this is what I came up with. It’s a retro clutch disguised as a Valentine holder!  

Pick up clutches at the second hand store, then grab some embellishments, ribbons, Mod Podge, Extreme Glitter, Martha Stewart Glitter paints and paint brushes. You may need some Folk Art paint too.
 

Meet Gallery Glass

Another week, another brand. It is now the fifth week in our blog series, All About Plaid. In this series we have been introducing our readers to each brand that falls under the Plaid Enterprise umbrella. This week we would like you to get familiar with, Gallery Glass. Anyone can create the elegant beauty of classic stained glass easily and inexpensively with decorating favorite, Gallery Glass®. One amazingly easy technique–simply outline and paint–is used to create any Gallery Glass project, from show-stopping windows for the home, gorgeous glass art accents and window clings for kids, seasonal and whimsical décor. Whether windows, accessories or framed art, glass is one of today’s most popular decorating surfaces. Plaid’s one-of-a-kind Gallery Glass creates the realistic look of stained glass. Please click here, to see projects and the entire Gallery Glass line. Explore even more about Gallery Glass on our blog, Gallery Glass Class today!

Freelance Friday: Ribbon and Pearl Rose Pin

I don’t know if you heard, but Hot Glue Gun Helpers turned 1 years old this week. Cathie Filian was so excited about this anniversary that she is hosting a Hot Glue Gun Helper on her blog. Click here to enter. In case you win the giveaway or if you already have your own hot glue gun helper, we wanted to share an adorable craft project to use it on. This ribbon and pearl rose pin is a great Valentine’s Day craft. It’s simple to make, and is very versatile. Add this pin to your blouse, a headband, or use as an embellishment on a frame. To learn how to create this ribbon and pearl rose pin click here.

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

1. Paint sides of handle and outside of box Wicker White.
2. Paint inside of box and feet Sugar Plum.
3. Paint box trim and top of handle Violet Pansy.
4. Paint random small hearts all over box using Sugar Plum.
5. Paint small wood heart Violet Pansy; Paint dowel Sugar Plum
6. Paint LOVE on heart. Glue onto dowel.
7. Glue sequins around edge of wood heart using white craft glue. Puncture a small hole on rim of box. Glue dowel into hole.
8. Glue a row of sequins around bottom band of box. Glue 2 rows of sequins around top of box.
9. Glue heart buttons over screw heads on sides of handle.
10. Glue heart buttons randomly between painted hearts on box.
11. 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.
12. Optional: Using liner brush and thinned Wicker White, paint “Valentines” on center of top band on box front.

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

1. Paint wood hearts in colors shown. Paint four toilet tissue tubes and Popsicle sticks white.
2. Stencil desired words onto large hearts in red. Use liner brush to paint in stencil bridges.
3. Write desired words onto small hearts with red marker.
4. Apply several coats of Hologram glitter over wood hearts, Popsicle sticks and tubes.
5. Glue small hearts to tubes as shown. Tie red satin ribbon around base of tube with a bow. Fill with party candy.
6. Cut Styrofoam cone into three sections.
7. Glue Popsicle sticks to backs of large hearts and insert into each Styrofoam section.
8. Wrap Styrofoam bases with white felt and tie with red ribbon at top.

 

Teaching Thursdays: Modern Desk Storage Set

If you are looking for a way to add some flair to your storage containers, then you are in luck. Get organized with stylish desk accessories, and create this modern desk storage set. This storage set was created using FolkArt paints, and Mod Podge. Trenice Bishop designed this project. This is a great project to help get your home, and perhaps your craft room more organized. See below for all the supplies you will need, and the instructions.

PLAID Supplies

• FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ – Aqua, 2 oz.
• Mod Podge ® Satin, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

Storage containers
Tissue paper (assorted colors)
1 inch Square paper punch
Paintbrush or Foam brush
Water bowl

Instructions

1. First paint the inside of the storage tray and CD holder with FolkArt Acrylic Paint in Aqua and let dry.
2. Using the paper punch, cut multiple 1inch squares of each color of tissue paper.
3. Starting with the bottom of each piece, apply a thin layer of Mod Podge with your paint brush and begin to apply the squares of tissue paper.
4. Secure each piece of paper by painting a layer of Mod Podge on top of the paper making sure to start from the center and pushing out to the corners of the square with your paint brush.  Repeat this while slightly overlapping the paper squares and alternating colors. Let dry.
5. When dry paint the inside of your trays and CD box with Mod Podge and dry for at least 3 to 4 hours.

Apple Barrel Paint Giveaway

Hooray! It’s giveaway time again on Paint Me Plaid. This week we are giving away some product from Plaid’s Apple Barrel brand. 1 lucky Paint Me Plaid reader will win a 16 color Apple Barrel paint set. Take care of all your painting projects with this acrylic paint set that comes with a free brush! Includes an assortment of 16 popular colors, each in 1/6 oz. resealable pots. This set is great for your kids to use. Perhaps use these colors to create some Valentine’s Day crafts. We will announce the winner on Paint Me Plaid on Friday (Jan. 20th), in the afternoon.

Apple Barrel 16 Color Paint Set

To enter this giveaway, all you have to do is leave a comment below telling us what you would use these products to create? For extra entries (leave a separate comment for each):

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Check out our sister blog, Plaid Kid’s Crafts, and let us know a project you find there that you think is cool

The contest will end Friday January 20th, 2012 at 12 noon EST.