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Picnic Ground Cushion

Make this unique ground cushion to keep your tush from getting wet at the next picnic. This project is also great for any sporting event where there maybe uncomfortable seats.

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#4398 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Melted Chocolate, 2 oz. - 20258

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

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Sugar Plum, 2 oz. - 2226

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pumpkin, 2 oz. - 225

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Patina, 2 oz. - 444

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

FolkArt ® Shiny™ Acrylic Paint - Calypso Sky 2 oz, Plaid ® Craft Stencils - Value Packs - Foliage/Leaf, (2) 18x18 inch squares of light pink duck fabric, Med flat paintbrush, Low tack painters tape, Glass for tracing, Sewing machine, Foam cushion (17x17 inch), Hand sewing needle, Pompom trim, Hot glue

Instructions

1. Using low tack tape, tape off a stripe design on one piece of the pink fabric.  Make some thick and some thin.  Using a medium paintbrush, paint the stripe design with the pumpkin, calypso sky, melted chocolate, and sugar plum paint.  Allow to dry. 

2. Trace around a glass in a thicker strip section, paint the circles with patina paint and sugar plum paint.

3. Position the bird stencil in your desired spots. Tape the stencil in position, load the stencil paintbrush with plum vineyard paint, tap off the excess paint.  Working directly above the stencil, tap the brush over the bird design.  Lift the stencil to reveal the design.  Wash stencil and reuse.

4. Place the painted fabric right-side down on the right-side of the remaining pink fabric.  Pin around the edges.  Stitch around the edges (leave a space open for turning and stuffing).  Trim the edges and corners, turn the cushion cover right-side out, stuff with the foam cushion.  Hand sew the opening closed.

5. Hot glue the pompom trim around the outer edge of the cushion.

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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