Happy Monday! Now that summer is here and your kids are out of school, you’re going to have to find some activities to keep them busy. Try having them create this adorable Soup Can Bowling project. This is a great make-and-play activity for kids! Kindra Boroff designed this project. All you will need are some Apple Barrel paints, and few other craft supplies. See the full list below along with instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Hot Pink, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Banana, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Cool Blue, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Green Clover, 2 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Apricot, 2 oz.

Other Supplies

Soup cans
5” Styrofoam ball
Gloss sealer

Instructions

1.  Paint the Styrofoam ball with Black. Add three White dots with the spouncer.

2.  Paint each can Banana, Apricot, Green Clover, Hot Pink, and Cool Blue.

3.  Add White polka dots, large and small, with the spouncer and the end of a brush handle.

4.  Paint numbers on the front with Black. Seal the cans to prevent the paint from chipping.

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

·       FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Citrus Green, 2 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Artists Pigments™ - Titanium White, 2 oz.

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

·       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.