Welcome back from the weekend. Can you believe that February is almost over? Before you know it spring will be here. The birds will be singing, and the flowers will begin to bloom. With a new season, come new things to craft. There are tons of great kids friendly spring crafts and one of the most popular surfaces to craft with is clay pots. Julie Lewis, one of Plaid’s designers, created this project. These pots were made using FolkArt Chalkboard paint. It is a beginner level craft and will only take an hour at most to finish. All the supplies can be found below along with their instructions.

PLAID Supplies

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Yellow, 8 oz.

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Leaf Green, 8 oz.

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

·       Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Blue, 8 oz.

·       FolkArt ® Chalkboard Paint - Black, 8 oz.

Other Supplies

2 medium size clay pots
Chalk
#12 flat brush
Sponge brush
Liner brush

Instructions

1.    Paint first pot body Bright Blue – rim with Leaf Green.

2.    Paint oval with Black Chalkboard paint.

3.    Dot around oval area with red dots using end of brush to apply.

4.    Use #12 flat brush to make color circles with red and Yellow. Use Liner brush to paint black leaves, stems and spiral on flowers.

5.    Paint second pot body Barn Red – rim with Leaf Green. Paint circle with Black Chalkboard Paint. Paint yellow petals around black center. Use liner brush to outline all petals with black. Using handle of brush, dot around black center with Leaf Green. Add Curly-Q’s and leaves with Black. Fill in leaf shapes with Leaf Green. Note: Let cure for 24 hours. Rub lightly with chalk to condition.

Trying out new craft techniques can be fun, but often times many shy away from trying something new because of the unknown. They worry what if it gets messed up, or what if it doesn’t come out looking nice? Throw your worries away and just take a chance. This lesson is a good one to remember when crafting with your little ones. They often times can be even braver than us adults, when it comes to trying new things. We found an example of this in this DIY dragonfly wall art project from, First Home Love Life. Christine created this project with help from Martha Stewart glass clings and paints, and her 5 year old. Christine had never used these products before, but jumped at the chance to create something. Her little one even got in on the fun and was able to paint some of the bugs herself. Lesson of the day, don’t be afraid to try something new. To see step by step how Christine made this project click here.