Fun Tissue Paper Valentine Vase

Looking for a fun gift idea for kids to make? This Valentine’s Day vase is great idea. Kids will have tons of fun adding their own personal touch to their vase.

What you will need:

• Mod Podge® Sparkle
• Tissue Paper - Various Colors
• Scissors
• Paint Brush

Instructions:

1. Cut or tear tissue paper in small random shapes.


2. Paint thin coat of Mod Podge onto outside of vase in a 6” square area.


3. Place small pieces of random colors of tissue paper into wet Mod Podge letting them overlap slightly. Brush on Mod Podge over top of applied tissue. Brush more Mod Podge adjacent to the area just completed and continue to place tissue into the wet Mod Podge. Continue this process until vase is covered with tissue.


4. Cut heart shapes from silver paper. Use Mod Podge to attach to project where desired.


5. Use liner brush to apply Mod Podge around hearts and write “LOVE”.


6. Let dry completely.

Bring Fall Color Indoors

Create this beautiful ornament to help enjoy the colors of the autumn season.

What you'll need:

• Glass Ornament of choice
• Fall Leaf and Berry Floral Picks of choice
• Wire Cutters
• Narrow Velvet Ribbon (Brown or Orange)
• Low Temperature Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
• Gold Cord for hanger
• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Remove cap from ornament. Cut picks into smaller pieces to fit inside ornament and fill ornament as shown. Replace cap.
2. Wrap velvet ribbon around cap and glue in place. Trim excess.
3. Glue some leaves and berries to cap as shown.
4. Cut cord to desired length for hanger and tie onto cap.

Birthday Parties for Creative Kids

Looking for a fun place to have a birthday party?

Consider a craft party at Michaels!

You can select a party theme and project tailored to your child’s special interests. When the party is over, each guest will have a fun take-home souvenir.

Theme Ideas:
sports, animals, flowers, butterflies, car/trucks, bugs, action heroes, fairies and much more!

Project Ideas:
doorknob signs, bulletin boards, pennants, storage boxes, aprons, t-shirts, tote bags and decorating brownies, cookies or cupcakes

Or if you'd rather party at home, Michaels will put together your customized project — complete with all the materials and instructions for your birthday guests to make at your house.

For more information, visit The Knack.

It’s Party Time!

Fun Butterfly Craft

We have been planning fun crafts for Ashley's Birthday party and found a great butterfly craft that is easy to do!

You will need:

~ Scissors
~ Ruler
~ Scrapbook paper
~ Pipe cleaners

Instructions:

1. For each butterfly, cut two 2 1/2-inch squares from scrapbook paper. Trim the left and right sides of the squares to round them, as shown.

2. Accordion-fold each of the squares to create two sets of wings.

3. For the butterfly's body, cut a pipe cleaner in half. Fold one of the halves into a V-shape, as shown, and twist the ends together a few times just above the bend to create an abdomen (it should be about an inch long).

4. Sandwich both sets of wings between the pipe cleaner ends above the abdomen, and twist the ends a couple more times to hold them snugly in place.

5. Use your fingers to pull the wings open a bit, and then curl the tips of the pipe cleaner to shape antennae.

50 % Off Coupon for AC Moore

Go shopping at AC Moore on New Year's Day and get 50% off of any regular price item. Here is a coupon:

50 % off at AC Moore

Happy shopping!!!

New Year's Day Coupon for Michaels

Stock up on your craft supplies at Michaels on New Year's Day and save 20% on your entire purchase! Here is a coupon:


They are also offering 25%-70% off many items in the store, including 70% off yarn and 25% off ribbon.

Let's go shopping!!!