Making Pet Rocks

Are you looking for projects to keep the kids busy this Summer?

Making Pet Rocks is a fun and creative Summer project for kids of various ages.  

There's not a lot of expensive materials needed.

And, it's a great way to allow them to show their imagination.

Materials Needed:

• Smooth Rocks in a Variety of Sizes 
• Acrylic Paint
• Small Paintbrushes
• Mod Podge Outdoor Sealer
• Optional:  Googly Eyes

Featured Storage:  Deflecto Stackable Caddy Organizer

The Deflecto Stackable Caddy Organizer makes the perfect Pet Rock Station.

How to Make a Pet Rock:

1. Gather up rocks from around the house.  Lots of different sizes, but not too big.  Take notice of marks and bumps that can be used for a mouth or nose.   
2. Wash or wipe the rock to clean away any dust or dirt.
3. Pick your paint colors and decide on your design.
4. Get creative with faces and patterns.
5.  If the rocks will be living outside, seal the rocks with a coat of Mod Podge Outdoor Sealer. 

The Pet Rock Station was created by Design Team Member Nadine Carlier.  

For more fun projects visit Nadine's blog here.

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Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Themed Party

Bold Stripes and Bright Stars...

It doesn't matter if your party is big or small.
It’s easy to throw together a Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Themed Summer Party.

Gather up some hotdogs, burgers, and brats for the perfect Summer BBQ Get-Together.

Here are a few Ideas to make the Summer Holidays fun and special.

Grab and Go Party Ware.

Bring Deflecto to your next party.  The Deflecto Stackable Caddy Organizer is perfect for  holding tableware and condiments for easy grab and go.

Celebrate the Red, White and Blue...

Every party needs a few yummy desserts.  The 3 Tier Dessert Stand from Deflecto is perfect for displaying cupcakes and other goodies.  It is easy to put together, adjustable, and folds flat for compact storing.

All three tiers on the stand have holes for holding cake pops.  They were the perfect size for inserting small flags and the handmade banner for the top.

How to make the Banner…

• Cut two bamboo skewers 6″ each.  Wrap the ends with decorative washi tape.  The washi tape helps keep the skewers securely in place when inserting in the stand.
• Die-cut or hand-cut 5 banners out of decorative scrapbook paper.
• Tie a piece of blue and white twine on each end of the bamboo skewers.
• Fold banners and adhere to the twine.
• Apply letter stickers on the front of the banners.
• Stick on each side of the top tier in the holes made to hold cake pops.

Little details make everything more festive.

Make a few star picks to stick into the cupcakes.  A fun project that the kids can help you make.

• Create the picks by punching or die-cutting several blue and red stars.
• Add adhesive to the back of the star and place a toothpick in the center.
• Adhere a second star on the back.
• Decorative the stars with additional small foil stars.

Featured Storage:  Caddy Storage Tray

The Caddy Storage Tray is perfect for organizing small items.  The tray nests securely inside the Stackable Caddy Organizer.

The Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Themed Party was designed by DT Member Sue Eldred.  
You can read more on her blog Sue's Creative Workshop.

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