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Clara's Jumbo Crayon Keeper

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Last updated: 02/23/2012

Oversized Crayon Keepers Provide Colorful Storage For Classroom Use

Clara is the mascot for my kids craft site and as you can see, she enjoys painting as much as I do! I enjoy creating crafts to accompany my favorite Bible stories, so the artwork on this pot contains a scene about the empty tomb in ancient Jerusalem.

This lens was my project for Day 3 of the "Get Cracking" Challenge with Bonnie and Robin.
This assignment was to write about something green, and as you can see, my green project is actually green in color as well!

I hope you enjoy crafting your jumbo crayon keeper as much as I enjoyed creating mine. I've included a coloring page that you can use as a painting pattern for your own crayon keeper. Please feel free to create as many as you would like for gifts and personal use... simply include my copyright and contact information. Now, let's go take a look at some crafty crayon keepers that are also good for our environment!

Clara's Jumbo Crayon Keeper (c) 2010 All Rights Reserved

This Lens Just Received The Purple Star Award...

I love crafting at Squidoo... thanks for your vote of confidence!
~ Connie ~
February 28, 2011

Table of Contents

  1. This Lens Just Received The Purple Star Award...
  2. Begin With Clay Pots
  3. Use Recycled Pots For "Green Crafting"
  4. Basecoat Earth, Grass and Sky
  5. Basecoat Palm Tree Trunks
  6. Use Contrasting Colors, And Begin To Add More Layers Of Palm Fronds
  7. Pounce In Some Grass And Shrubs
  8. Add Baby Chicks & Some Homes In The Background
  9. Add A Pond And Some Swans Or Geese
  10. Palm Tree Stencils
  11. Fill Your Crayon Keeper
  12. Can You Believe It?
  13. Do You Think I Could Part With That Pot?
  15. Clara Recommends Mona Lisa
  16. Here's An Idea For Another "Green" Crayon Keeper
  17. Need Some More Decorating Ideas?
  18. Use Smaller Pots To Create A Crayon Keeper For One
  19. Learn About Paintbrushes and More Green Crafting
  20. Connie's Crafts 4 Kids
  21. Clara's Bookmarker
  22. Connie's Bible Crafts 4 Kids
  23. Thank-You For Crafting With Us...
  24. Guest Book

Begin With Clay Pots

I Usually Purchase My Pots at Michael's or Wal-Mart

Use Recycled Pots For "Green Crafting"

Wash With Warm, Soapy Water & Let Dry Completely Before Painting

Assemble With E6000

Hot Glue Works Temporarily, but It Will NOT Create A Permanent Bond On Clay Pots!

E6000 Industrial Strength Glue

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Glue Sets In About 30 Minutes

You Can Begin Working, But Handle With Care... Glue Will Be Fully Set After 24 Hours

Basecoat Earth, Grass and Sky

Use A Selection Of Stencils Or Draw Freehand

Use Painter's Tape Or Masking Tape

Basic Tomb Shapes

Basecoat Tomb

Add Darker Shades For Depth

"Pounce" Your Brush For A Stony Effect

Basecoat Palm Tree Trunks

Use Long Strokes For Palm Fronds

Add A Little Water To Your Paint Until It Reaches An Inky Consistency

Use Contrasting Colors, And Begin To Add More Layers Of Palm Fronds

I Started With Lime Green, Then Used Grass Green, & Finished With Black Green

Continue Painting Layers Until Your Trees Are As Full As You Like Them

Thin Your Paint With Floating Medium

Floating Medium

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Pounce In Some Grass And Shrubs

Grass And Shrubs

Beautiful!

Add Baby Chicks & Some Homes In The Background

Add A Pond And Some Swans Or Geese

I Customized My Crayon Keeper With A Picture Of Clara

Feel Free To Paint Clara On Your Pots For Gift Giving Or Your Personal Use (c) All Rights Reserved

Seal With 2 - 3 Coats of Water Based Varnish

Allow Your Piece To Dry Completely Between Coats

Palm Tree Stencils

PALM TREE STENCIL Snazaroo Face Painting Stencil

PALM TREE STENCIL Snazaroo Face Painting Stencil

Amazon Price: $6.61 (as of 02/23/2012)Buy Now

I Prefer Water Based Varnish For General Crafting

Ceramcoat Exterior/Interior Varnish 8 oz Gloss

Ceramcoat Exterior/Interior Varnish 8 oz Gloss

Amazon Price: $11.40 (as of 02/23/2012)Buy Now

Clean up is quick and easy with water based supplies. Ceramcoat varnish has a nice consistency, is cost effective and provides the high gloss finish that I prefer for many of my projects.

Fill Your Crayon Keeper

Stuff4 CrossStitch

Stuff4 Knitting

Stuff4 Sewing

Stuff4 Painting

Stuff4 Scrapbooking

Stuff4 Crafts

Can You Believe It?

Yes, I nearly cried when this happened... but, did you notice that the base of the pot didn't break? I'm telling ya, that E6000 creates a bond that just won't quit!

Do You Think I Could Part With That Pot?

Just because it was broken? Nope, couldn't do it... so I simply re-purposed it!

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Clara Recommends Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa Pink Soap 8 Oz.

Mona Lisa Pink Soap 8 Oz.

Amazon Price: $3.96 (as of 02/23/2012)Buy Now

Artist's brushes can be expensive, so I highly recommend you treat them with tender loving care. Mona Lisa soap has a chemical composition that breaks down paint while it conditions the bristles of your brushes. Taking the time to clean your brushes thoroughly will help maximize your crafting budget!

Here's An Idea For Another "Green" Crayon Keeper

Yup, You Guessed It... It's A Potato Chip Can

Simply paint the can with acrylic paint and seal with water based varnish. The lid is a 2 1/2" clay pot, painted; sealed and hot glued to the lid of the can. Your kids will love to help you empty the cans so you can re-fill them with crayons or a variety of more art supplies!

Need Some More Decorating Ideas?

"Think It, Dream It, Color It"

Whimsical

Use Smaller Pots To Create A Crayon Keeper For One

Learn About Paintbrushes and More Green Crafting

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Connie's Crafts 4 Kids

Connie's Crafts 4 Kids
Crafty fun for kids... and the folks who love 'em!

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Clara's Bookmarker

Clara Would Love To Be YOUR Favorite Bookmarker!

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Connie's Bible Crafts 4 Kids

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Connie's Bible Crafts 4 Kids
Connie's Bible Crafts 4 Kids is filled with great crafty projects that make it fun to study God's word! Includes lesson plans for teachers, ideas for room decor, crafty Bible gear and much, much more.
Connie's Bible Crafts 4 Kids - Study To Show Thyself Approved Unto God & Have Fun While You're Doing It!
Training up a child in the way he should go just got a whole lot easier... Grab the kids, and joing me for some crafty Bible study time!

Focus On Christmas Crafting

Clara's Christmas Crafts 4 Kids

Clara's Christmas Crafts 4 Kids

Clara's Christmas Crafts 4 Kids
Clara's Christmas shop is your one stop shopping center for crafty Christmas projects for kids of all ages! I focus on the resources and how-to's, you focus on the crafty fun with your little ones!
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Water Based Varnish 

Delta Ceramcoat Protect Exterior/Interior Varnish 8 Ounces Matte 7040-8; 2 Items/Order

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Choose from matte, satin or high gloss finishes. Clean up is easy as well, all you need is a little soap and water!