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Apple Barrel Gift Wrap

Wrap your gifts with love and creativity when you craft your own Apple Barrel Wrapping Paper! Make each piece of wrapping paper special by using household items to create a personalize gift for your loved ones this holiday season.

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At a Glance:

Project #15637 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors - New Shamrock, 2 oz. - 21479

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Flag Red, 2 oz. - 21469

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Yellow, 2 oz. - 20513

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Regency Blue, 2 oz. - 20751

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Other Supplies

  • White butcher paper
  • Pink butcher paper
  • Rolling pin
  • Bubble wrap
  • Tape
  • Permanent marker
  • Dish sponges 
  • Scissors
  • Paper plate

instructions

Bubble Wrap Paper

  1. Cut a piece of butcher paper large enough to wrap your gift and lay it flat on your work surface.
  2. Using scissors, cut a piece of bubble wrap, wrap it around the rolling pin and tape it into place.
  3. Using a large brush, lightly paint the bubble wrap with Shamrock Green or Flag Red.
  4. While the paint is still wet, roll the rolling pink onto the butcher paper creating a spotted pattern. Reapply paint to the bubble wrap and re-roll as needed. Let dry.
  5. Use the printed paper to wrap your gift and adorn with colorful strings and pom poms.
Star Paper
  1. Cut a piece of butcher paper large enough to wrap your gift and lay it flat on your work surface.
  2. Using a permanent marker, draw stars on a sponge. Two stars can fit onto one standard sized dish washing sponge.
  3. Using scissors cut out the stars.
  4. Apply paint to a paper plate (Flag Red, Regency Blue, Shamrock Green or Bright Yellow). Dip a star sponge into the paint and use it to stamp stars in a pattern on the paper. Repeat this step with all of the colors, cleaning the sponge in between colors. Let dry.
  5. Use the printed paper to wrap your gift and adorn it with colorful strings and pom poms.

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Related FAQs

Yes, Apple Barrels paints can be mixed to create a new color value or hue. 
Yes, Apple Barrel Paints are perfect for school projects – they are the best paint on the market to paint on Styrofoam! Apple Barrel Paints are also perfect for “mom and me” projects or for the general basic crafter.
Yes, you can use Apple Barrel paint on plaster. However, because plaster is very porous and sometimes dusty, you will need to first seal the piece with a clear acrylic matte spray sealer.
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Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

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