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Cereal Box Crafts Idea - Cardboard Kingdom

Craft a fairytale kingdom using a few empty boxes and a whimsical Apple Barrel color scheme.

At a Glance:

#6428 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Petunia Purple, 2 oz. - 20226

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

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Caribbean, 2 oz. - 20247

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 - Bright Yellow, 2 oz. - 20513

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

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Kelly Green, 2 oz. - 20523

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

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Pumpkin Orange, 2 oz. - 20588

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

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Flag Red, 2 oz. - 21469

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

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Award Blue, 2 oz. - 21892

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

Plaid ® Brush Sets - Foam Brush Set of 4 - 44246

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

Other Supplies

Variety of 8-10 food boxes, Pencil, ½” Flat brush, Water basin, Paper towels

Instructions

  1. Select 8-10 food boxes that fit inside each other. For example, the ones shown are a large cereal box, inside goes a smaller cereal box and paper towel roll, inside a frozen dinner box, inside a pastry breakfast box, inside goes a toothpaste box and eye drop box.
  2. Prep each box by painting two coats of White. Let dry.
  3. Lightly pencil details onto boxes. Paint black outlines and solid tops. Let dry completely.
  4. Paint in color areas like a coloring book. See project example. Let dry completely.
  5. When you insert the boxes into each other, pinch boxes outer width to release sides so sliding in and out will be easier.

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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