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Easter Flower Pots

Bring in the Spring with these adorable bunny and chick pots.

At a Glance:

#4035 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Fuchsia, 2 oz. - 20216

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - White, 2 oz. - 20503

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Bright Yellow, 2 oz. - 20513

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Light Pink, 2 oz. - 20535

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Harvest Orange, 2 oz. - 20589

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

Foam plate for paints, 1 ¾” foam Spouncer ®, Scissors, Pencil, Black fine tip permanent marker, Lo-temp glue gun, #2 round paintbrush, ¾” flat paintbrush, 4” high clay pot for each design For bunny: Two 23mm wiggle eyes White and pink craft foam For Chick: Two 15mm wiggle eyes Yellow bump chenille stems Orange craft foam

Instructions

BUNNY POT:

 

1.      Basecoat pot with White; let dry.

2.      For cheeks, use 1 3/4” spouncer dipped into Light Pink to make large dots; let dry.

3.      Use Fuchsia to paint small inverted triangle for nose; let dry.

4.      Attach two 23mm wiggle eyes.

5.      Use marker to add mouth details and lines for whiskers.

6.      Trace and cut two paw and two large ears from white craft foam; cut two small

      ears from pink craft foam. Glue  a small pink ear over center of each white ear.

      Refer to photo to glue ears in place inside front rim and paws at lower front.

7.      For tail, glue white pompom to back of pot near bottom.

 

    CHICK POT:

  1.  Basecoat pot with Bright Yellow; let dry.
  2.  Mix two parts Bright Yellow with one part Harvest Orange. Dip 1 ¾” Spouncer into mixture to paint dots for cheeks; let dry.
  3. Use Harvest Orange to paint large inverted triangle for beak; let dry.
  4.  Attach two 15mm wiggle eyes.
  5.  Use marker to draw eyelash lines.
  6.  Trace and cut two feet from orange craft foam. Refer to photo to glue in place on front near bottom edge.
  7.  For tail feathers, cut two sections with two bumps from chenille stems; cut three sections with three bumps. Bend at centers to form a loop from each piece.
  8.  Overlap three larger loops and twist loose ends together. Place two small loops in front and glue pieces together. Glue ends to rim on back.
  9. For each wing, cut two sections with two bumps from chenille stems; cut one section with three bumps. Bend at centers to form a loop from each piece. Overlap smaller loops over larger loop and twist ends together. Glue a wing to each side of pot.

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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