During this time of year many people are getting out into their backyards to garden. Would you like to get you kids more involved in helping you? Well we have the perfect project to get them in the gardening spirit. These tile flowerpots are so easy to make. This project would be best for tweens and teens. All you will need are some FolkArt paints, and the FolkArt Tile pattern stencil. Give your kids a green thumb, and let them make these pots.

Other Supplies

Three terra cotta pots – any size 1/2" stencil brush
Stencil tape or stencil spray adhesive
1” Foam applicator
Foam plate
Paper towels

Instructions

1.   Base-coat pots Fresh Foliage and/or Light Blue; allow to dry.  Repeat.

2.   When dry, position stencil; either tape in place or use stencil adhesive.

3.   Dip brush into Licorice puddle of paint; wipe on paper towel to remove excess.

4.   Begin stenciling in a circular motion by placing bristles on an uncut area of the stencil.  Move brush gradually into an opening of the stencil.

5.   Repeat until entire design has been stenciled.

6.   Clean up with mild soap and water.

Make an altered lantern with nautical style for dad. With Father’s Day on the horizon, here is an amazing and simple craft you can make for your Dad. It makes for a great Father’s Day gift, especially for the man that can appreciate anything nautical. Cathie and Steve designed this project. Gather the supplies listed below, and get your kids involved in the action as well.

PLAID Supplies

·       Plaid ® Hot Glue Gun Helpers

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Brilliant Blue, 2 oz.

·       Mod Podge ® Satin, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

Lantern
Map paper
Scissors
Hot glue
Rope
Red ribbon
Seashell

Instructions

1. Paint the top and base of the lantern with Brilliant Blue.  Use two coats of paint.

2. Remove the glass windows from the lantern.  Trim the map to fit the glass windows.  Using a foam paintbrush, apply Mod Podge to the glass window and to the back of the map paper.  Position onto the windows. Smooth the paper with a Mod Podge Brayer.  Allow to dry for 15 min.  Replace the windows into the lantern.

3. Hot glue rope around the base and top of the lantern.  Tie a red ribbon through the handle and hot glue a seashell to the top.

Project Tip:
When using Mod Podge on glass keep a few handy-wipes on hand to clean any Mod Podge that might get on the glass.