Happy Monday! How was your weekend? Hopefully it was craftastic, and you got to create something with your kids. If not, no worries it’s a brand new week and there is no time like the present to begin a new project. In case it slipped your mind several people are honoring teachers this week, by giving them a teacher’s appreciation gift.

Instead of buying something, why not make something? Homemade gifts are the best, and can really help brighten up someone’s day. If you are stumped on what to make, may we suggest this adorable pencil holder? This project is so easy to make, and it is functional.

Help your little ones make this project for their favorite teacher. All you will need is a little Mod Podge, and some scrapbook paper. To see the step-by-step instructions on how to make this project, visit the blog Simply Kierste. Enjoy!

Hooray! It’s Friday. You’ve made it through the workweek, and now you have two whole days to do whatever you want. One of the things you may have to tend to is the cleaning of your home. Weekends are typically the best time to clean, and if you have children this task may be a little bigger than expected.

Don’t let your little ones sit on the sideline watching you clean, make sue you have them help you. One of the best ways to have them help is by making them pick up after themselves. Kids have so many toys, books, and trinkets they collect. Make them become more responsible for keeping these items in order.

If your little one is an avid book reader then you are going to need a place to store their library. Instead of the traditional bookshelf store books in decorative crates. Recently we stumbled across a great creative craft project on the blog, No Time for Flash Cards. Allison created this Mod Podged book crate with her daughter, and it is a great kids craft. This will make the perfect place to have your kids store their books. To learn how to make this project visit the blog here.  

Aren’t you excited? Summer is on the horizon, and that means it is time to get down to the beach. Kids love going to the beach. There’s the ocean, the sand, seashells, and sweet treats. This summer get your little ones beach ready by creating this beach cover up and visor.

These easy, breezy beach accessories are fun and quick to create! Julie Lewis, a talented designer here at Plaid, created this project and now you can too. To achieve this look Julie used Plaid’s simply screen paints and stencils. Let your creativity shine this summer wherever you go. All the supplies you will need for this project can be found below, along with their instructions.

Other Supplies

White beach cover-up and visor
¼" & ½" stencil brushes
Craft knife
Poster board
Transfer paper
Pencil

Instructions

1. Transfer circle pattern to poster board and cut out with craft knife. Cut two or three extra.

2. Referring to photo for color and placement, trace and paint circles on cover-up and visor.

3. Referring to photo for color and placement, apply Butterfly Elements using stencil brush.

4. Heat set paint following manufacturer's instructions.

Now that Mother’s Day has come and gone, it’s time to get ready to celebrate all the dads. You still have plenty of time to prepare, but remember Father’s Day will be here before you know it.

This year have fun creating a special Father’s Day frame for the special dad in your life! A handmade gift is the best way to melt your dad’s heart. Chris Williams a designer here at Plaid designed this frame. To create it she used several supplies, including Mod Podge.

After you finish making this frame be sure to add a nice photo of your dad, or of your whole family. The best gifts are handmade gifts. This project will take about one hour to complete, and is perfect for all craft levels. Below are all the supplies you will need, and click here to see their complete instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       Mod Podge ® 7 Piece Tool Kit

·       Mod Podge ® Acrylic Shapes - Basics, Flat & Charm

·       Mod Podge ® Podgeable Papers - Woodland

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Ivory White, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Dimensional Magic, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Craft Glue, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Foam plate
Brush Basin or container for water
Fine grit sandpaper
7 ¾” x 7 ¾” Wood frame

Happy Friday! Welcome to the start of the weekend. If you are a Mom then you’re looking forward to Sunday, Mother’s Day. If you have little kids who aren’t old enough to buy you a gift, no problem, we have the perfect project you can help them make.

Anna from My Life and Kids created these Mod Podge Handprint Canvases. We love this project, not only is it fun to make but it is easy too! This weekend make this project with your little ones. To find a complete list of the supplies used, and the step-by-step instructions click here. 

So with Mother’s Day occurring in just a few days, Dad’s are beginning to look forward to their special day. Father’s Day will be here before you know it, June 16^th to be exact, and why not get ahead of the curve and begin crafting for him now. These easy-to-create photo blocks made with loving hands for your special Dad will be cherished for years to come.

Chris Williams designed these photo blocks, and now you can too! This is a wonderful project that is perfect for kids to help create. You will only need a few supplies, including Mod Podge. This is something that will only take about an hour to complete. A full list of the supplies can be found below, and to see the complete instructions click here.

PLAID Supplies

·       Mod Podge ® 7 Piece Tool Kit

·       Mod Podge ® Podgeable Designer Charms

·       Mod Podge ® Podgeable Papers - Woodland

·       Plaid ® Stencils - Value Packs - Letter Stencils - Genie, 2"

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Soft Apple, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Craft Glue, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

3 3 ½” Wood blocks
Pencil
Foam plate
Brush Basin or container for water
Fine grit sandpaper
Photo copies of your child’s favorite photos
Waxed paper
Solid color cardstock in color of choice
Assorted small buttons
gems or ribbon bows

This week we have been helping you prepare for Mother’s Day. With so many options of great gifts you can make, it is very easy to get overwhelmed. Well today we have one project that is a breeze to make, check out these Mod Podge DIY Fabric Covered Pots.

These Mod Podge planters are a perfect Mother’s Day gift for kids to make. This is a simple project that will only require a few supplies. Terra cotta pots and Mod Podge can be found at any local craft store.

Any Mom would love to receive these pots as a gift. We discovered this project on the blog, First Bar. To see a full list of the supplies used along with their instructions, click here.

Typically one of the first words kids learn how to spell is their name. They practice writing it over and over, and are elated to show it off. In addition to falling in love with writing their names, kids love their first initial. If this sounds like your little one, then you’ve got to have them make this initial frame. This frame is a beginner level project that would be great to teach in an arts and crafts class. Holli Nutter designed this project using a wood frame and FolkArt paint. Feel free to change out the initial letter and the paint colors. Below are all the supplies you will need for this project, and to find the complete instructions click here. 

PLAID Supplies

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Moon Yellow, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lime Green, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Perfect Purple, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Large wood frame with 5" x 7" opening
Wooden letter
Large flat brush
Liner brush
Small flat brush
Ruler
Pencil
Masking tape
1 1/2" circle template
White craft glue