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Rocket Ship Toy Box

By: Donna Dewberry

Add new life to an old toy box with FolkArt paint and Mod Podge.

At a Glance:

#3673 Skill Level: Intermediate Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Coastal Blue, 2 oz. - 713

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

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

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

F/A CALICO RED 2 OZ. (DISC)

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

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Licorice, 2 oz. - 938

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

Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz. - CS11201

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
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instructions

Other Supplies

1” Flat brush, #12 Flat brush, #1 Script liner, Small wood toy box, ½ yard Ivory rocket ship fabric, ½ yard Ivory robot fabric, Scissors, Ruler, Pencil, Masking Tape

Instructions

  1. Basecoat the lid and center of the toy box Wicker White. Basecoat the sides of the toy box Coastal Blue. Paint the edges Licorice.
  2. Unscrew the lid of the toy box and lay it down on the rocket ship fabric and trace. Cut out traced pattern.
  3. Measure the front and back panel of the toy box and cut two pieces from the robot fabric using the measurements.
  4. Working one panel/side at a time, apply a coat of Mod Podge to a toy box. Lay the fabric over the box and smooth out wrinkles and air bubbles. Allow to dry. Repeat the same process for other panel and lid.
  5. Using Wicker White, paint dots along the edge of the Licorice edge as shown. On the side panels paint some off centered stripes with Calico Red and Licorice.
  6. Cut out two rocket ships from the robot fabric. Cut as close to the image as possible. Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to the back of the cut fabric piece and adhere to the sides of the toy box.
  7. Trim excess fabric from the lid and front/back panels if needed.
  8. Paint thin stripes to the front of the lid using Wicker White, Coastal Blue, & Calico Red. Paint small Wicker White air stream clouds under the rocket ships on the side panels.
  9. Finish with a few coats of Mod Podge over the entire toy box.

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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