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Valentine Jukebox

By: Emma Pniewski

This project features these great brands:

At a Glance:

Project #16873 Skill Level: Beginner
supplies

Plaid Supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Peachy Pink, 2 oz. - 13424E

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

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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Snow White, 2 oz. - 21884

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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Cool Blue, 2 oz. - 20255

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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Yellow Flame, 2 oz. - 21474

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
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Other Supplies

  • Aleene’s Tacky Glue
  • 2 Empty Cereal Boxes
  • Pencil
  • Construction Paper
  • Scissors
  • Exacto Knife

instructions

1. Basecoat your empty cereal box with Peachy Pink and let dry.
2. From your unpainted cereal box, draw and cut out shapes to embellish your painted cereal box. See project photo for reference.
3. Paint your embellishments with your favorite colors of Apple Barrel acrylic paint and let dry.
4. Cut a slit at the top of your box with an exacto knife. This is where you’ll place your valentines inside.
5. Cut out a handle from your construction paper. Use Aleene’s Tacky Glue to glue your handle and all of your embellishments to your cereal box.

Watch a Video Tutorial

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Yes, Apple Barrels paints can be mixed to create a new color value or hue. 
Yes, Apple Barrel Paints are perfect for school projects – they are the best paint on the market to paint on Styrofoam! Apple Barrel Paints are also perfect for “mom and me” projects or for the general basic crafter.
Yes, you can use Apple Barrel paint on plaster. However, because plaster is very porous and sometimes dusty, you will need to first seal the piece with a clear acrylic matte spray sealer.
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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.

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