Kids really love Valentine’s Day. On this day they receive all kinds of goodies. One of the things they get is tons of cards from their teachers and classmates. Instead of throwing those cards into a backpack why not have your little ones create this Frog Prince Valentine Card Holder? This cute frog is sure to bring a smile to both your face and your kids. Trenice Bishop, a talented freelance designer, designed this project using Apple Barrel and Mod Podge. It is a great beginner craft, perfect for kids to also do in an art class. A list of the supplies you will need are below, along with their instructions. Have you made a Valentine card holder before?

PLAID Supplies

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Gloss™ - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Parakeet, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Red Apple, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Strawberry, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

Spray Primer
Garbage bag box
Craft wood pieces
Popsicle sticks
Paper plates
Wiggly eyes
Paint brushes
Water bowl
Hot glue

Instructions

1.    Spray box with primer. Allow time to dry. Paint the box with Parakeet. When dry Apply Mod Podge and set aside. Paint the inside of the box Black and the flap opening with Red Apple.

2.    Hot glue circle pieces to end of popsicle sticks for toes. Paint toes with Parakeet and let dry.

3.    Cut paper plates in a heart shape and cut the heart in half. Paint both sides of both halves with Parakeet allowing each side to dry in between painting.  Apply Mod Podge and set aside.

4.    Cut the crown shape out of a paper plate as well. Paint with Sunny Day. When dry apply Mode Podge Sparkle   Paint a heart shape and two small circles with Red Apple to decorate crown.  When the Sparkle Mod Podge is dry attach the heart to the center of the crown and the smaller circles to the outer points.

5.    Paint a small heart shape with Strawberry for the frog’s tongue.  Paint two large circles White for eyes.  Hot glue the wiggle eyes to the White painted circles when dry.

6.    When the box is completely dry, hot glue the heart halves (legs) to the front of the box and, hot glue the toes to the bottom of the box. Attach the crown to the box with hot glue, followed by the eyes. Hot glue the Strawberry painted heart to the flap.