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02.28.14 By Darice Leave a Comment

Colorful DIY Paper Mache Canisters

Who says getting organized can’t be fun? With this project, kids can create and design their very own colorful canisters for all of their art supplies!

 

Colorful Canisters Material Checklist:

  • Paper mache canisters 
  • Foamie stickers or your choice
  • Foamie alphabet stickers
  • Black w/ white dots Washi tape or your choice
  • Cardstock of your choice
  • Acrylic paint of your choice
  • 2” paper punch or circle template
  • pink pigment ink pad *optional
  • Scissors
  • Paintbrushes
  • Tape runner or glue

Instructions:

  1. Remove the lid from the canister. Paint the canister and the lid and let them dry. Add another coat of paint and let dry.
  2. Punch a 2” circle from cardstock and ink the edges with the inkpad.
  3. Attach a strip of Washi tape around the canister. Press tape firmly in place. Use a tape runner or glue to attach the circle to the center of the canister.
  4. Place the lid on the bottom of the canister. Use Foamie alpha stickers to identify contents the canister.
  5. Stack Foamie flower stickers and attach to the circle.

Skill Level: Some basic crafting helpful             Approximate Crafting time:  1 hour + dry time

Colorful Canisters designed by Marie Vetrano

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Darice was founded in 1954, by Pat Catan, an entrepreneur from humble beginnings who valued hard work and dedication. Today, Darice Inc. is a premier manufacturer and wholesale distributor in the craft industry.

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