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Summer Fun Activity Jar

Bust those boredom blues with an activity jar your kids will be excited to pick from all summer long. Let you kids paint each stick and then add a summer bucket list of activities to each stick to give them something to look forward to each day.

At a Glance:

#6073 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Caribbean, 2 oz. - 20247

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Black, 2 oz. - 20504

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Cloudless, 2 oz. - 20741

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Apricot, 2 oz. - 20764

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Red Apple, 2 oz. - 20784

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Candy Pink, 2 oz. - 21465

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Lime Tree, 2 oz. - 21476

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Crisp Green, 2 oz. - 21890

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

Large glass jar, Several large wood popsicle sticks, Permanent marker, Painter tape, Jute string, Paper gift tag, Medium flat brush, Craft knife

Instructions

  1. Tape off bottom of jar as shown and paint with Black, apply twocoats letting paint dry between coats.
  2. Score tape edge with craft knife before removing tape.
  3. Tape off the top of each popsicle stick as shown.
  4. Paint popsicle sticks in colors listed above and let dry. When dry remove tape.
  5. With permanent marker, write one fun summer fun activity onto each stick as shown.
  6. Write "I’m bored" onto gift tag and attach to jar with jute.

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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