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Earth Day Egg Carton Wreath

Decorate this beautiful wreath with recycled egg cartons!

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#5433 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Chalkboard Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Chalkboard Paint - Black, 8 oz. - 2517

Number Needed: 1 $6.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Parchment, 2 oz. - 2895

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Pink Melon, 2 oz. - 2897

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Magenta, 2 oz. - 2898

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Apple Red, 2 oz. - 2901

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Pure Orange, 2 oz. - 2903

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Lemon Custard, 2 oz. - 2913

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Citrus Green, 2 oz. - 2915

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Aqua, 2 oz. - 2921

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

3 Egg cartons, Toilet paper rolls, Repurposed charger, Small white pompoms, ¾” Flat brush, ½” Flat brush, Hot glue, Scissors

Instructions

  1. Basecoat the charger with Aqua. Allow to dry. Paint the Black Chalkboard paint over Aqua. Allow to dry. Once completely dried and cured condition with chalk by rubbing it over the surface and then wiping away. 
  2. Cut each cup out of all cartons. Cut into flower shapes by making four slits into the cup and then rounding each corner off to form a petal. Make as many as you would like and paint. Lemon Custard, Magenta, Pink Melon, Aqua and Pure Orange. Allow to dry. Glue two flower forms together with hot glue. Using the end of the brush, make small Parchment dots in the center of each. Allow to dry.  
  3. Cut any other part of the carton that resembles a flower cut and paint Parchment. Add a Pure Orange or a Magenta dot. 
  4. Paint the toilet tissue rolls with Citrus Green. Allow to dry.  
  5. Cut the rolls into ½” sections. Squeeze together in the center and glue. Add white pompom in the center. 
  6. First glue the flowers in place on the rim of the chalkboard charger. Glue leaves in between. Add multi-colored dots onto the charger in between the flowers and leaves.

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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