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Box Idea for Valentines - Ice Cream Truck

At a Glance:

#6608 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
  • Mod Podge Logo
supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Pink Parfait, 2 oz. - 20251

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Red, 2 oz. - 20501

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Yellow, 2 oz. - 20502

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz. - 20503

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz. - 20504

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Chestnut, 2 oz. - 21391

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz. - CS11201

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
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instructions

Other Supplies

Turquoise craft felt, Lara Craft 3” Wood Circles #201-20048, ColorBok Signature Paper #68247B Hopscotch, Light blue cardstock, Red satin ribbon, Fine tip black permanent marker, Hot glue, Scissors, Ruler, Paintbrushes, Cardboard magazine holder

Instructions

  1. Lay the magazine holder flat. Measure 9” from the bottom and mark with a pencil. Mark the front of the magazine holder 10” from the bottom. Cut the top part of the box off.
  2. Cut the multi-color polka dot paper into two 3.75” x 9.5” pieces. Glue the paper to the sides of the box using Mod Podge. Cut a 4.5” x 3.5” strip and glue to the front of the box. Cut one 3.5” x 3.75” piece and glue to the back of the box.
  3. Cut two 5” x 9.5” pieces of green paper and glue to the box with Mod Podge. Cut two 5” x 3.5” pieces of green paper and glue to the front and back of the box. Allow the glue to dry before trimming excess paper.
  4. Assemble the bottom of the holder. Cut 4” down on the seam where the front and side connect. Cut a 3” diagonal slit from the corner of the sides. Fold the bottom half of the cut section in. Fold the front section down and hot glue in place.
  5. Fold the top part of the cut slit in and hot glue the front in place to create the front of the truck.
  6. Cut a 5” x 8” piece of cardboard for the top of the truck. Fold a 1” flap on the long side. Hot glue the folded flap to the inside of the top of the box.
  7. Cut a 5.5” x 10.5” piece of turquoise felt. Cut a scallop along the long sides of the felt. Hot glue the felt to the top of the box, leaving a 1" overhang on the front and sides.
  8. Paint four of the wood circles with Black. When the paint is dry, paint 2” circles in the center of the black circles with White. Paint small hearts with Bright Red. Paint the 1.5” wood circles in White and add smaller Yellow circles.
  9. Cut two 2” x 3” pieces of blue cardstock. Cut the pieces at a diagonal and trim a 0.5” off the top. Line the windows with a black permanent marker.
  10. Cut a 3.25” x 2.5” piece of blue cardstock. Outline the windshield and windshield wipers with the black permanent marker.
  11. Cut a 4” x 2” piece of blue cardstock for the large side window. Decorate it and personalize it with the black permanent marker.
  12. Cut a 2.75” x 2.25” piece of blue cardstock for the back window. Glue all the windows to the truck with Mod Podge.
  13. Stencil the words "Sweet Treats" to the side with Black. Add ice cream cones with Pink Parfait and Chestnut.
  14. Hot glue the red ribbon around the truck as shown. Hot glue the wheels and the headlights to the truck.

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.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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