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Daisy Desk Caddy

A bright color palette combined with a surface with a purpose makes a sweet desk organizer sweet enough for any young ladies bedroom!

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#4421 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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supplies

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Lime Green, 2 oz. - 2553

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

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Bright Pink, 2 oz. - 2546

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Sunny Yellow, 2 oz. - 509

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

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Baby Pink, 2 oz. - 633

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 901

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
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instructions

Other Supplies

Wooden desk caddy organizer, Plaid ® Wood Surfaces - Painted Shapes - Flower, Brush basin or container for water, Foam plate, Paper towels, No. 10 flat brush, No 1 Liner Brush, 1” Sponge brush, Fine grit sandpaper, 5/8” and ¼” daubers, White craft glue

Instructions

Preparation Instructions

Basecoat inside Lime Green. Paint sides Wicker White and front Brilliant Pink. Allow to dry. If necessary, sand smooth with fine grit sandpaper. Reapply if needed.

Painting Instructions

  1. Paint 1” Baby Pink vertical stripes on sides; allow to dry. Paint the same line – dot – dot pattern along the vertical stripes using Brilliant Pink. Allow to dry.
     
  2. Paint larger Lime Green dots randomly on the front using the 5/8” dauber. Allow to dry. When dry, accent Baby Pink smaller dots on top. Using the handle end of the paint brush, paint Wicker White dots in random sizes as filler. Allow to dry.
     
  3. When sides are dry, attach two flower cutouts using white craft glue.

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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