Everything Easter on In the Paint Box!

Today on the Paint Box with Amanda Marks, we (I have special guests!) are going to make a Happy Easter Banner (out of hand silhouettes shape like bunnies) and we are also going to make paperclay Easter Eggs (because my mom bought me another pack of Paperclay)!  My other reason for using the Paperclay is to see how easy it is for my daughter to use.  I am also going to show how to dry the Paperclay with a hair dyer or a heat tool (I am not sure which one yet).


Come join us today in the Creative Edventures Linqto Room at NOON EST for In the Paint Box.

UPDATE:  Here is the Playback for today's show

In the Budget March 22, 2011

Last night was another In the Budget show on the Creative Edventures network.  In the Budget is a show hosted by Cyn Gagen which features budget friendly crafting ideas.  Last night’s theme was Easter.

The bunny candy cup is based on a design I saw in the most recent issue of Crafts and Things magazine.  The egg carton chick candy holder is from a design I saw on the following blog: http://paperplateandplane.wordpress.com/2011/03/19/easter-egg-carton-chicks/

For the carrot favour box, I used a template from Mirkwood Designs: http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/icicle.htm She used this template to make icicle favour boxes but by stamping and colouring it orange and adding some green yarn to hold it closed, it takes on a carrot appearance that’s perfect for Easter dinner table favours or in Easter baskets.

The crucifix is made from ordinary clothespins.

You can adapt this to make a standard cross without the figure on it as well.

This Spring/Easter wallhanging or door decoration is based on one that my daughter made when she was in Girl Guides many years ago.  I believe the original design came from Pack o Fun magazine.  It’s made from craft foam but can easily be done out of construction paper or cardboard.  I added some details to it with puff paints.
If you’d like to see the full craft demo’s, check out the playback link of the show:  http://www.linqto.com/PlaybackRoom.aspx?roomname=creativeedventures&name=SingleExplicit_2011_03_22_20_00_03_292

I don’t have a show next Tuesday because I’ll be heading over to watch the amazing Andrea Currie on Craft-tastic Live http://www.andreacurriecrafts.com.  The following week, on April 5th, it’s In the Home and I’ll be sharing eco-friendly ideas for house cleaners with you.  Hope you can join me!