Summertime is
here, and this is one of the best times of the year for kids to craft. They are
out of school and they are looking for things to get into. Why not have them
get into crafting? Here is a project designed by Cathie and Steve. This
Popsicle Stick Art is a great painting project, which uses something your kids
are sure to eat a lot of this summer, Popsicles. Let your kids indulge a little
and use the Popsicle sticks in this fun project. See all the supplies and instructions
you will need to create this below. To see even more projects from Cathie & Steve check out their fan page here.
PLAID Supplies
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FolkArt ® Acrylic
Colors - Citrus Green, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Artists
Pigments™ - Titanium White, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Acrylic
Colors - Cayman Blue, 2 oz.
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FolkArt ® Acrylic
Colors - Tangerine, 2 oz.
Other Supplies
Medium Sponcer Paintbrush, 8x10 Art Canvas, Foam Paintbrush, 17 Popsicle Sticks (the narrow ones), Scissors, Glue, Gathered Ribbon (wide) for Flower Center, Large Button, and 1.25-yards Narrow ribbon for Canvas edge
Instructions
1.
Begin by painting the
canvas with two coats of Tangerine paint. Allow to dry.
2.
Paint 15 Popsicle
sticks with Cayman Blue paint and 2 sticks with Citrus Green. Allow to
dry.
3.
Cut one of the green
sticks in half. Position the green sticks to look like a flower stem at
the base of the canvas. Glue in place.
4.
Working with each
blue stick, cut 1/3 of the stick off. You should have one long section of
stick and one shorter section. Just above the stem, position 15 of the longer
sticks in a circle pattern. Glue to secure. Overlap the shorter
sticks over the longer sticks. Glue in place.
5.
Glue the gathered
ribbon around the inside of the flower. This will cover up the ends of
the sticks. Glue a jumbo button in the center.
6.
Dip the spouncer
brush into the white paint. Tap off any excess paint and press onto the
canvas creating polka dots. Allow to dry.
7.
Glue the narrow
ribbon around the outer edge of the canvas.