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2013 JOURNEY TO CHRISTMAS
CLIPBOARD CRAFT PROJECT
Are you looking for a creative way
to package cookies/treats?
Try a CLIPBOARD as a base!
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| I found this idea in Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications: Food Gifts. |
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GATHER SUPPLIES
- Clipboards (I found normal size clipboards at one of the Dollar Stores, and smaller ones at Office Depot)
- Acrylic Paints (Hobby Lobby)
- Paint Brushes (Art brushes for details)
- Stencil Brushes (Flat bristles on the bottom of the brush)
- Stencils (You can paint freehand or use stencils as a base and then add details.)
- Water
- Paper Towels
- Scrapbook Paper (To put under treat bags)
- Ribbon/Decorations (To Tie on Clipboard)
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| Copyright 2013 Marcia Norwood |
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| Stencil Brush & Acrylic Paint. Copyright 2013 Marcia Norwood |
My granddaughter, Megan Jewell, asked me to paint a raccoon on her clipboard. I added a monogram "M" (made from pipecleaners) and jingle bells for decorations.
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I purchased colorful Sleeves/Envelopes (normally used for CDs and DVDs) with clear windows to put the cookies/treats in.
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- Pipecleaner Monogram
- Mini-Evergreen Floral with Braided Cording
- Sleeve/Envelope for Cookies/Treats
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I added a brownie treat to Ben's clipboard.
We will make homemade SUGAR COOKIES, and add them to some of the clipboards. I will add my mother's and grandmother's SUGAR COOKIE recipe in an upcoming blog, along with photos of our Christmas cookies.
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STENCIL Names or Phrases
- Use Paper Plate as Paint Palette.
- Add a drop or two (very small amount) of Acrylic Paint, and blend on palette.
- Dip STENCIL BRUSH into paint.
- Dab STENCIL BRUSH with paint on to paper towel to remove some of the paint.
- You almost want to have a dry brush to stencil.
- Too much paint on the brush will push the paint outside or under the lines of the stencil.
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- Place the stencil on the clipboard.
- Hold or tape the stencil in place.
- Dab/Stipple the paint up and down (almost a dry brush technique).
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| Copyright 2013 Marcia Norwood |
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| Acrylic Paints, Stencils, Water Tub for Brushes. Copyright 2013 Marcia Norwood |
HOW TO STENCIL
CLICK on the link or COPY & PASTE the link in your browser:
http://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?p=how+to+stencil
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| Acrylic Paints, Stencils, Water Tub for Brushes. Copyright 2013 Marcia Norwood |
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| I use a Paper Plate as Paint Palette (Blending Acrylic Paint and Water) and Artist Brush to add Details. Copyright 2013 Marcia Norwood |
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| I use Acrylic Paint and an Artist Brush to add Details. Copyright Marcia Norwood |
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| Copyright 2013 Marcia Norwood |
Start with a STENCIL, and then add details.
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| Copyright 2013 Marcia Norwood |
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| Copyright 2013 Marcia Norwood |
Have fun!
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| Copyright 2013 Marcia Norwood |
Take care of your brushes after painting.
- Wash under COLD water. (Hot water will loosen glue inside the brush.)
- Add a little bit of dishwashing liquid soap to the palm of your hand and gently clean the brush with soap and water.
- Never leave a good brush in the water tub.
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| Copyright 2013 Marcia Norwood |
This is my favorite new project for Christmas 2013.
I'm always looking for new ways to
package my homemade goodies.
Imagine the possibilities!
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| Copyright 2013 Marcia Norwood |
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| Copyright 2013 Marcia Norwood |
Thanks for stopping by!
Come back often, and invite a friend!
Marcia Norwood
America's STORYTELLER
Telling Untold Stories in Photographs, Prose and Public Speaking
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