FamilyCorner.com Magazine: Kitchen and Home : Crafts : Painting and Preservation

join | what's new

Your online source for free family fun, craft projects, parenting advice, and more...

Top : Kitchen and Home : Crafts : Painting and Preservation

Camouflaging Coffee Cans - Pretty up a boring coffee can, make a decorative change bank, or make something fun for the kids to store small cars, toys, and tiny board books in. It's easy! These step by step instructions will have you camouflaging those coffee cans in no time!

Heart Candle Holder - This easy to make adorable country heart jar is perfect for Valentine's Day, but is also general enough to work at any time of the year! A charming country accent perfect for the bathroom or kitchen.

Homework Before Play Sign - This cute door plaque doubles as a "quiet zone" sign and a "gone playing" sign. This is a great way to let your child's friends know that they are not yet finished with their homework and to come back later. It also lets kids know whether their friends are home or not.

Painting On Wood - The popularity of tole and decorative painting has exploded in recent years. The following are a few tips and/or tricks I have learned or stumbled upon since I began painting to make the job go faster, better or easier.

Primitive Lamb - This primitive lamb was originally painted on an old milk bottle by artist, Cindy Trombley. We had an overabundance of 8x10 picture frames and decided to create this great country print to hang on the wall.

Salt Dough Dog Bone Magnet - Make this cute dog bone manget to hang on your fridge. Use it to display a photo, hang reminders about the vet and the dog groomer, or anything else you can think of. A great way to recognize the canine member of your family.

Snow Place Like Home - This adorable snowman can be painted onto any surface that you like. While we chose a glass jar as our medium, he would also look great on a wood plaque, papier mache box, or any other surface you can think of! This craft was designed for those with some experience in tole painting.

Sunflower Jar - What says summer more than fresh sunflowers? Bring that feeling into your home with this lovely painted design, easy!

Watermelon Picnic Caddy - Picnics, summertime, and watermelons, they go together well! Dress up your summertime picnic table with this darling watermelon caddy. Use it to hold napkins and utensils, or simply display its cuteness for all to see.

Welcome to Our Patch - Scarecrows are synonymous with Autumn. This little guy is so adorable you just can't resist him! Paint several to give away as gifts, or make one just for yourself to keep in the kitchen.

Summer Fun!

Summer heat is here. Whether you are looking for fun crafts, great recipes, fun family activities or travel tips, you'll find it all here. Here are a few examples to get you started...

More Holidays...

your email address:

New Stuff

new on familycorner.com Missed the last couple of newsletters? Haven't visited for a while? This section highlights articles and crafts that have recently been added to FC...

Exercises to Get You and Your Kids Awake in the Morning

Organic Foods: Eat Strategically to Save the Planet

Little Forever Fish Tank

Glitter Glue Yarn Stars

Sports Ball Cookies

Summer Fruit Kabobs

Watermelon Poke Cupcakes

Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Covered Strawberries

When Your Child is the Bully

Your Child's Nature Discoveries

Cardboard Tube Campfire & Mashmallows

When Parents Disagree on Discipline

Berry Crumble Muffins

Fun Space Facts

Dreamy Chocolate Cake Balls

Beach Kit	Cheesecake Berries
Fireworks Flowers	Cake Balls

FamilyCorner Photo Gallery

Did you know that FamilyCorner has its own photo gallery? Did you know that YOU can upload your own photos to it? That's right, and it's completely free!

Here are some of the fun benefits of sharing your photos in our FC Gallery:

Send your own photos as an e-card

Watch slide shows

See beautiful sunsets and other great scenic shots

Brag about and share pictures of your loving pets

Share photos of your children and grandchildren

Create your own individual album and post in category albums

Keep your favorite pictures organized online

Rate images of other members

...more!

Join us in the FC Photo Gallery. It's completely free to use, just another fabulous reason to be a FamilyCorner subscriber.

Start your own album by visiting our free gallery today!

Family Matters Radio
FMR is a nationally syndicated radio program developed to help you live your best life, hosted by Caroline & Jacquie. No rants and raves - you get enough of that from your kids. Choose a segment below to begin listening!


	OUR FRIENDS Craft Supplies Family Stickers Letter Stencils Main Street Mom She Knows Amanda's Craft Blog	MORE GOOD STUFF Newsletters Advertising Services Submissions Media Opportunities Link To Us Shop Feedback Staff	POPULAR AREAS Family FunBook Forums Kid's Crafts Coloring Pages Household Hints & Tips Photo Gallery Blogs e-Cards Reminder Service
Contact Us \| Copyright Notice \| Privacy Policy \| Terms of Use/Disclaimer Copyright © 1997-2008 FamilyCorner.com Magazine, Inc. FamilyCorner.com® is a registered trademark of FamilyCorner.com Magazine, Inc