Showing posts with label family craft ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family craft ideas. Show all posts

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Silhouette Art

Hello there! Today I will be showing you how to make silhouette plaques.  They are easy to make and you can make one for each of your family members!

You will need the following supplies:
-SPC wood plaque, I like the ovals
-Elmer's Spray Adhesive
-Ceramcoat paint in Black (or whichever color you prefer)
-Painters tape
-A side profile picture




First, cut your profile picture out as precisely as you can.  It helps if you have a solid color background behind the person when their photo is taken.  Next, spray the adhesive on the back of the photo.  Let it sit for 3-5 minutes before placing on your plaque.  That way it will be removable and not permanent.  Place your photo on the plaque and rub it so that the edges aren't popping up.  You may need to use the blue tape to extend your silhouette shape to the bottom edge.  My photo was a little short.  




Again, make sure the edges of your photo and tape are firmly pressed down so that the paint doesn't bleed under.  Now you can begin to paint the plaque.  Paint right over the photo and the sides of the plaque. 




Let the paint dry before removing the photo and tape. 




You can leave it like that or dress it up a bit.  I applied Mod Podge and extra fine gold glitter to the outer edge of the plaque. 




You could also use Washi tape. rhinestones, or a different color paint to dress up the sides.  Flip it over and pound in a picture hanger and it'll be ready to put on the wall.  Now you can make one for every member of your family, even your pets! 

Hope you enjoyed this project and until next time, happy crafting!
Rachel @ Mapunapuna

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Summer Preparation - First Aid in a Box

Have you seen these versatile expanding boxes at Ben Franklin?  They are great for little storage surprises to start out your summer. In the example shown, we've taken the sections and labeled them to reflect a simple first aid kit.



This is an easy gift idea for an on-the-go emergency kit.  Leave it on a bookshelf, in your car or boat.  Kids, grandparents, anyone can decorate and fill it.

Some other ideas for using this box include:
  • Storage closet for paper dolls and their clothes
  • Play doctor's kit
  • Beginner's sewing kit
  • Small stamp with stamp pad organizer
  • Business card sorter or holder
  • Memory box for 4 separate topics (family members)
  • To-Do list or receipt organizer
  • Collection box for stickers
  • Coin sorter (pennies, nickles, dimes, quarters)
  • Make up box (lipsticks, single colored shadows, brushes)
  • Crayons or other small art supplies
  • Large jewelry or prepackaged small jewelry
  • Marble or shell collections
  • Rock collections
  • Small photographs or pictures
  • Anything you'd like!
Very affordable and versatile for your summer crafting projects!  Find them at Ben Franklin.