Cardboard slabs (or old refrigerator box)Paint (ask for sample colors to save money)Exacto knifeDuct tapeCereal boxes/cracker boxes/oatmeal canisterScissors
Spray Paint (any color)1 roll bathroom tissue for each basketMagic Markers (to draw faces)Orange construction paper (duck and chick)Pink construction paper (bunny)1 (1-1/2') pom-pom (bunny tail)White acrylic paintSponge to apply paintMiniature flowers, pom-poms, and ribbonStraw hat for the duckGlue GunEaster grass and candies Spray toilet paper rolls desired color. Draw faces on each roll of tissue. Cut the duck or chick beak and feet from orange construction paper. Cut ears and feet for bunnies from pink construction paper. Glue ears into bunny by spreading the paper enough to snuggly affix ears in place. Glue beaks and feet in place. Sponge paint onto feet and ears of bunnies to create the appearance of fur. Push Easter grass and candies in the tube. Decorate with small flowers or pom-poms, a tied ribbon at the neck, and a hat for the duck.
1. There is no reason that trees need to be cut down anymore for paper towels and toilet paper. You can now purchase AFFORDABLE paper products that are made of 100% recycled paper. It just makes sense. I love White Could Green Earth bath tissue. White Cloud GreenEarth bath tissue: $3.98 at Walmart.com (6 triple-roll pack) White Cloud GreenEarth paper towels: $2.97 at Walmart.com (2 pack)
Gold LeafBalloonsNewspaperMod PodgeGold Leaf AdhasiveGold Leaf SealerAcrylic PaintFoam Brushes Blow up your balloons. They can be any size. Whatever size you want your bowls, that’s how big you need to blow up your balloons. Tear your newspaper into strips. They don’t have to be perfect. Dip your foam paintbrush into the Mod Podge and paint the newspaper strips onto your balloon, covering the bottom of the balloon. Make multiple layers of paper mache. The thicker the mache, the sturdier the bowl. Place your balloon upside down in a cup to dry overnight. Once the paper mache is dry, pop and remove the balloon. What is left is your bowl! Use scissors to smooth edges of your bowl. Paint your bowl white. You may need a couple of coats so that you can no longer see the newspaper underneath. Allow to dry completely. Brush the Gold Leaf Adhesive over the entire bowl. Place Gold Leaf sheets all over the bowl. Overlapping is just fine. Don’t use too much adhesive or your Gold Leaf will clump. Trim off any excess Gold Leaf. Brush on the Gold Leaf Sealer and let dry completely.
