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Blue Bird Pot

Transform your clay pots into a stylish decorative piece to your summer decor. Use items you have around your house to create an elegant set of clay pots that you can decorate with summer after summer.

At a Glance:

#4062 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

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supplies

FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Baby Pink, 2 oz. - 1611

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Maple Syrup, 2 oz. - 1617

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Mediums - Crackle Medium, 2 oz. - 694

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz. - CS11301

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

Foam paintbrushes, Clay pot, Paper bird Image, Hot glue gun and glue, Ribbons, Burlap scrap, Paper flowers, Rhinestones, Foam paintbrushes

Instructions

  1. Paint the clay pot with one coat of Maple Syrup. Once dry, add a coat of crackle medium and allow to dry thoroughly.
  2. Add a top coat of Baby Pink. Paint in one direction, being carful not to paint over the crackled lines. Allow to dry.
  3. Using Mod Podge, apply a bird cutout to the front of the clay pot. Add a coat of Mod Podge to the back of the cutout, position on the pot and top coat with a layer of Mod Podge. Use your fingers to press out any air bubbles. Allow to dry.
  4. Using Hot Glue Gun Helpers and hot glue, attach a band of ribbon across the top of the clay pot. Add a folded piece of burlap to the top. Hot glue layered flowers over the burlap.
  5. Hot glue rhinestones around the pot and around the flower embellishment.

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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