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Earth Day Recycled Tray and Plastic Cutlery Container

Perfect for Spring, this cutlery container will reflect your love for the planet.

At a Glance:

#5432 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Chalkboard Paint Logo
supplies

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

Number Needed: 1 $6.99
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lime Green, 2 oz. - 2553

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Bark Brown, 2 oz. - 2560

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Steel Gray, 2 oz. - 2561

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Calypso Sky, 2 oz. - 524

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

Drink carton, Computer paper box top, Recycled foam plates, Scissors, Craft knife, Craft glue, Stencil tape, 3/4" flat brush, #8 flat brush, Small round brush, Plain paper, Pencil

Instructions

  1. Basecoat the drink carton Steel Gray. Paint the handle with Black Chalkboard. Allow to dry.
  2. Paint the foam plates with Bark Brown, Lime Green and Calypso Sky. Allow to dry. Cut out the flat parts of the plates. Cut into square as shown in photo. Glue to back and sides of the container with craft glue.
  3. For the front of the carton start by drawing a pattern on paper of a stylized earth. Draw space in between the land and water. Transfer to the foam plate and cut out. Paint the land Lime Green and the water Calypso Sky. Make more brown tiles to go around the earth. Glue the tiles and earth onto the front of carton. Coat the tiles and the earth with the craft glue. This will at dimension and shine to square and earth. 
  4. Cut the edges of the box lid with a craft knife giving it a scalloped look. Basecoat with Bark Brown. Allow to dry. 
  5. Tape off the top edges making a 1-1/2" border. Paint the inside with Black Chalkboard paint. Allow to dry. Paint another stylized earth onto the corner of chalkboard. Condition the chalkboard before using with chalk.

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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