Oversized Crayon Keepers Provide Colorful Storage For Classroom Use
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
- This Lens Just Received The Purple Star Award...
- Begin With Clay Pots
- Use Recycled Pots For "Green Crafting"
- Basecoat Earth, Grass and Sky
- Basecoat Palm Tree Trunks
- Use Contrasting Colors, And Begin To Add More Layers Of Palm Fronds
- Pounce In Some Grass And Shrubs
- Add Baby Chicks & Some Homes In The Background
- Add A Pond And Some Swans Or Geese
- Palm Tree Stencils
- Fill Your Crayon Keeper
- Can You Believe It?
- Do You Think I Could Part With That Pot?
- Clara Recommends Mona Lisa
- Here's An Idea For Another "Green" Crayon Keeper
- Need Some More Decorating Ideas?
- Use Smaller Pots To Create A Crayon Keeper For One
- Learn About Paintbrushes and More Green Crafting
- Connie's Crafts 4 Kids
- Clara's Bookmarker
- Connie's Bible Crafts 4 Kids
- Thank-You For Crafting With Us...
- 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
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
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
Snazaroo Face Painting Products S-81005 PALM TREE STENCIL SNAZAROO ST
Amazon Price: $6.61 (as of 05/31/2012)
I Prefer Water Based Varnish For General Crafting
Ceramcoat Exterior/Interior Varnish 8 oz Gloss
Amazon Price: $9.31 (as of 05/31/2012)
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
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!
Clara Recommends Mona Lisa
Speedball 8-Ounce Mona Lisa Pink Soap
Amazon Price: $4.96 (as of 05/31/2012)
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
Connie's Crafts 4 Kids
- Connie's Crafts 4 Kids
- Crafty fun for kids... and the folks who love 'em!
- crafts4kids
- Follow Clara at Twitter
- Clara and I Highly Recommend That You Follow Crayola!
- Follow Crayola at Twitter
How To Make Giant Wiggle Worms
Crafty Crayon Carousel
Clara's Bookmarker
Clara Would Love To Be YOUR Favorite Bookmarker!
Need More Crafting???
Connie's Bible Crafts 4 Kids
Website and Clubhouse
- 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 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!
Clara's Christmas Crafts 4 Kids Blog
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Thank-You For Crafting With Us...
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Guest Book
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GrowWear
Feb 2, 2012 @ 12:12 pm | delete
- Love this idea. ...Thinking Plasti-dip paint could help make the pots not so easy to bust up all that beautiful hard work during normal use...Sad to see the floor drop...and thinking a round wooden ball might look great as another type of handle gripper...
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GonnaFly
Sep 15, 2011 @ 9:44 pm | delete
- What a beautiful project!
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GypsyPirate
Sep 15, 2011 @ 3:59 pm | delete
- Hhhmmm...now I want to go paint my flower pots. :)
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hlkljgk Sep 15, 2011 @ 3:16 pm | delete
- clever and not necessarily just for crayons... Congratulations on being featured on the 50 Crafts I Want To Try MonsterBoard!
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Sylvestermouse
May 5, 2011 @ 6:45 pm | delete
- This lens has been featured on the "Best of the Blessed in Crafts" lens :)
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Sylvestermouse
Feb 28, 2011 @ 7:36 pm | delete
- Oh, I love what you did with the broken pot! I would not have thrown it away either! Stopped by to say Congratulations on the well deserved Purple Star :)
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WendyKrick Feb 28, 2011 @ 6:22 pm | delete
- What a creative idea! I love it.
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Sylvestermouse
Feb 26, 2011 @ 8:24 pm | delete
- Wow! This is a really fabulous step by step! You made me feel like I could actually paint something pretty. Yes, my heart dropped when I saw the broken pot. It was so lovely. Angel blessed and featured on Squid Angel Mouse Tracks in Crafts. I am really glad you categorized this article in crafts so I could bless it :)
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gods_grace_notes Feb 27, 2011 @ 2:45 am | delete
- Thanks for the blessing.. and for the warm welcome to the crafting neighborhood! You should fly back by for a minute to see how I've re-purposed that broken pot!!! I just couldn't bring myself to throw it away...
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pkmcr Feb 18, 2010 @ 3:06 pm | delete
- Excellent lens and appropriately very well crafted :-)
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Artist's Brushes
18 Fine Art Paint Brushes for Acrylic, Oil, Watercolors -Long Handles
Amazon Price: $16.38 (as of 05/31/2012)
Artist's brushes don't have to be expensive to be effective. I prefer to have a large selection of brushes on hand, including a variety of rounds, square shaders and liner brushes.
A good cleaning will help your brushes last longer, and standing the brushes on their handles will prevent the bristles of your brush from being crushed. Longer life for your brushes means more painting fun for you!
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Water Based Varnish
Delta Ceramcoat Protect Exterior/Interior Varnish 8 Ounces Matte 7040-8; 2 Items/Order
Amazon Price: $25.38 (as of 05/31/2012)
When it comes to sealing your painted projects, I highly recommend Delta brand supplies. They are inexpensive, smooth consistency and provide a beautiful finish to your labors of love.
Choose from matte, satin or high gloss finishes. Clean up is easy as well, all you need is a little soap and water!
