By Plaid Crafts
It's pretty safe to say that we're fans of all things hand-embroidered. The exacting detail and intricate craft work of a hand-stitched piece is incomparable, especially when it's given as a gift.
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By Plaid Crafts
Summer's finally arrived, and what better way to celebrate the sweltering season than with a summer party and a few cool crafts. We're totally in love with these colorful DIY projects, and while they won't make the summer heat any more tolerable, at least they'll look cute and delight your party guests.
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By Plaid Crafts
Nothing screams "summertime" more than craft painting. Well, backyard bbq's and beach vacations might be up there, but we can't help but think that a little handmade craftiness is a great way to beat the heat.
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By Celia Quillian
In this exclusive interview, we explore the world of Erin Spain, a lifestyle blogger that discovered a love and talent for crafting that she didn't know she had!
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By Plaid Crafts
We're well into summer and those afternoons keep getting hotter! Avoid midday sunburn by coming in from the beach for a few hours to focus on a beautiful craft. This cross-stitch pattern brought to you by Bucilla can be downloaded for FREE here! These handy printable guide also includes directions on all the colors you will need for these vibrant oranges.
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By Amy Anderson
The weather is warm and the time for summer crafts is upon us! I recently cleaned out my craft stash and found tons of fabric. Half a yard here, a scrap there . . . more than I’d like to admit. It’s time to bust out my bottle of Fabric Mod Podge and use up some of that fabulous fabric! Fabric Mod Podge is one of my favorite formulas.
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By Amy Anderson
Vintage is one of those trends that never goes out of style! It’s interesting to see how it evolves, as “vintage” is typically defined as imitating the style of a previous era. When I think of vintage decoupage, visions of faded florals, silhouettes, worn edges, and old book pages come to mind. There’s even a Mod Podge formula (Antique Matte) designed to give projects that heirloom look that people adore.
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By Plaid Crafts
Transform paper mache into concrete and give new, unfinished wood a time worn patina with new FolkArt Painted Finishes! These little bottles of magic make it easy to recreate the look of Concrete, Rust, Moss or Barnwood, and today we're sharing nine faux finish projects from our Plaid Creators we're sure will inspire you to add a bit of faux flair into your own adobe!
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By Plaid Crafts
Bring on the bold with bright, boho flair with Cathie and Steve's latest Furniture Flip! Watch and learn tips and techniques to use FolkArt Ultra Dye in five easy home decor projects - you'll learn how to stencil, create ombre effects and more!
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By Plaid Crafts
Get out your Mod Podge and fire up your Mod Melter, because it's crafting time! These incredibly cute kids crafts are a great way to keep little hands busy for the summer, while also giving you the opportunity to flex your DIY skills. Thankfully, these Mod Podge kids crafts are relatively simple, so you don't have to worry about embarrassing yourself in front of your kids - at least, not this time.
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