The Winner of the Martha Stewart Variety Pack is…

This week flew by so fast. Can you believe tomorrow is Friday? Oh well to celebrate the weekend coming up, let us announce the winner of this week’s great giveaway. This week we are giving away a variety pack filled with Martha Stewart goodies. The variety pack includes, 1 Holiday Icons stencil pack, 1 Basic Brush Set, and a 5 color assortment of Martha Stewart paint. The lucky winner is…

CONGRATULATIONS

LeAnn H.

(winner has been contacted by email)

Thanks to everyone that entered our giveaway this week. We will be having another shortly, so be sure to check back on Paint Me Plaid to be notified. Have a great weekend.

Win This Martha Stewart Variety Pack

Are you ready for another giveaway here on Paint Me Plaid? This week we are giving away a Martha Stewart variety prize pack, filled with some awesome craft supplies. The variety pack includes, 1 Holiday Icons stencil pack, 1 Basic Brush Set, and a 5 color assortment of Martha Stewart paint. Martha’s adhesive stencils are ideal for adding painted designs to any project, especially on curved or slick surfaces. Contains 2 multi-design 5-3/4in x 7-3/4in stencils and instructions. The Basic Brush Set is a must have item to have for your craft projects. Use these brushes for base-coating, blending, stroke-work and detailing. Ergonomically designed, with easy-grip handles. Contains 5 white nylon bristle brushes: #6 round for lines and details, #10 and #16 flat for blending and stroke-work, 1/2in angular for blending and stroke-work, 3/4in utility for base-coating. The winner will be selected and announced on Thursday April 19th.

Holiday Icons Stencil Pack

Basic Brush Set

A 5 color assortment of Martha Stewart paint

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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Like Plaid on Facebook and let us know you entered the giveaway

The contest will end Thursday April 19th, 2012 at 12 noon EST.

Freelance Friday: Speckled & Gilded Easter Eggs

Think decorating Easter eggs is a little boring, because there is not much you can do with them? Well think again. Now I know many consider Easter eggs something only children will like to decorate, but what if I could show you a way to make your eggs a little more chic. Take a look at these Speckled & Gilded Easter Eggs, from Sand and Sisal. Kim created these eggs and then turned them into a centerpiece for her table. I love this project, because she was originally inspired by a tablecloth pattern. These Speckled & Gilded Easter Eggs were created using Martha Stewart craft paints. This is such an elegant way to design and display your Easter eggs. To learn how to make these, click here.

The Winner’s of the Martha Stewart Giveaway Are…

The winner’s of this week’s Martha Stewart craft giveaway are…

Congrats

Vanessa W. & Graceline

(winners have been contacted by email)

 

Thanks to everyone that entered our giveaway this week. We will be having another shortly, so be sure to check back on Paint Me Plaid to be notified.

Plaid on HSN this Wednesday

This Wednesday on March 28th, tune into HSN at 8am and 4pm EDST. The NEW Martha Stewart TV kits for spring will be featured in both hours and demonstrated by Alex Perruzzi. spokesperson for the Martha Stewart craft paint products.

The kits to be featured include: Beginner’s Stenciling, All Occasion Stenciling and the Spray Paint System, Trim and Texture Tools, and Specialty Transfers and Home Makeover.

These products will air after the Today’s Special in both hours, so be sure and stay tuned to see great ideas for seasonal decorating and decorative makeovers.

Martha Stewart Liquid Gilding & Pattering Brush Set Giveaway

Can you believe National Craft Month is almost over? Boy time flies! This week will be our last giveaway to help celebrate National Craft Month. This week, for our fifth giveaway of National Craft Month, we are giving away some more products from Plaid’s Martha Stewart craft line. 2 lucky Paint Me Plaid readers will win a bottle of liquid gilding (gold or silver), and a patterning brush set. We will announce the winners on Paint Me Plaid, Friday (Mar. 30), in the afternoon.

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):

Like Plaid on Facebook and let us know you entered the giveaway

Follow us on Twitter

The contest will end Friday March 30th, 2012 at 12 noon EST.

The Winners of the Martha Stewart Paint Giveaway are…

This week on Paint Me Plaid, we hosted a giveaway. The prize up for grabs is an assortment of Martha Stewart craft paints (5 bottles). This is our 4th giveaway to help celebrate National Craft Month. The two winners of this giveaway are…

Congratulations:

Samantha & Annie B.

(Winners have 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!

Teaching Thursday: Martha Stewart Easter Treat Boxes

Easter will be here before you know it. Are you ready? During this holiday many people hand out all sorts of goodies and treats. On a recent trip to the grocery store, it seemed that every aisle I was in had some sort of Easter candy display. Regardless whether you are giving or receiving these treats, you are going to need to a place to store them. Leave it to Martha Stewart to come up with a festive and creative way to store your Easter treats. These treat boxes are so precious. They actually look so good; you could eat them :). This is a great craft project to get started on now. Use these treat boxes to store candy in, or hand out as Easter gifts. What is your favorite Easter treat to eat?

PLAID Supplies

• Martha Stewart Crafts™ 2oz Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Craft Paint – Mint
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ 2oz Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Craft Paint – Pea Shoot
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ 2oz Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Craft Paint – Summer Haze
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ 2oz Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Craft Paint – Chamomile
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ Flocking Transfer Sheets – Natural
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ 2oz Transfer Adhesive
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ Stylus
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ Foam Pouncers Set – 6pc
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ Utility Brush Set – 3pc
• Martha Stewart Crafts™ Holiday Icons Laser-Cut Stencils

Other Supplies
Paper mache boxes

Instructions

Chicks Box

1. Use a large brush and paint a basecoat of Mint.
2. For yellow chick, use Chamomile and follow general stenciling instructions.
3. For flocked chick, use a foam pouncer, transfer adhesive, white flocking transfer sheet, and stylus and follow transfer sheet instructions.

Bunny Box

1. Use large brush and paint box a basecoat of Summer Haze.
2. Use Pea Shoot and grass stencil artwork and follow general stenciling instructions.
3. For flocked bunny use a foam pouncer, transfer adhesive, white flocking transfer sheet and a stylus and follow flocking transfer sheet instructions on package.

How to Paint the Stencil

TIP: Practice your technique or check your color by first making a sample print on paper or scrap fabric.

1. Place stencil on your surface and secure using tape. If using spray adhesive, spray stencil first, then place on surface.
2. Pour a small amount of paint onto your palette. Load paint sparingly on a stencil brush or sponge and dab off excess. Lightly dab on a thin layer of paint; apply a second coat if necessary. Paint all areas of one color on the stencil before moving on to the next.
3. While paint is still wet, carefully peel stencil off.
4. Continue painting areas of the stencil according to your design. Let the paint dry completely before placing another stencil or color over it.

Clean Up

1. Wash all stencils, brushes, and tools immediately after use before the paint dries. Use Martha Stewart Crafts Brush & Stencil Cleaner to remove dried paint.
2. Repair torn stencils with transparent tape. Place tape on both sides of the tear and cut away the excess with a craft knife.

Martha Stewart Paint Giveaway

Since the entire month of March is National Craft Week you know what that means, it’s time for another giveaway! Hooray It’s giveaway time again on Paint Me Plaid. This week, for our fourth giveaway during National Craft Month, we are giving away some product from Plaid’s Martha Stewart paint line. 2 lucky Paint Me Plaid reader will win an assortment of Martha Stewart paints (5 paints colors total). We will announce the winner on Paint Me Plaid on Friday (Mar. 23), in the afternoon.

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):

Like Plaid on Facebook and let us know you entered the giveaway

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 March 23rd, 2012 at 12 noon EST.

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.