| Mrs. Gardener Free Craft Project ~ Compliments of Craft At Home |
Materials:
4 Clay pots (choice of size - 1 large, 1 medium and 2 small)
1 Clay pot saucer
Spanish Moss
Sheet Moss
Miscellaneous Floral Embellishments
Small Wooden Welcome Sign
Wood or metal watering can
2 Wood Pegs or similar pieces for arms.
1 wood ball for face
Household or Crafter's Goop Glue (E6000 or other silicone based glue)
Hot glue
2 buttons
String, jute or other small rope
How to:
You will need the photo to complete this project. Refer to the photo often for placement.
Begin by gluing (Household Goop) your medium size pot to the large pot [Glue the medium pot, centre on the
bottom of the large pot]. Place a strand of string across the bottom of the medium pot [centred, see diagram 1],
allowing enough excess string to fit through the small clay pots with a few inches more (this will help to support
the arms). Glue on top of the string, the wood ball and allow the glue to dry completely before handling.
Feed the string on one side, through one small clay pot and hot glue the clay pot in place on the medium clay pot.
Repeat this for the second arm. The help secure the arms (should the hot glue release from the clay), hot glue
the wooden spindle to the inside of the small clay pot, making sure the string is glued to both the wood piece and
the clay pot at the inside bottom of the small clay pot.
Referring to the photo, cut a piece of sheet moss to form her apron. This piece of moss will extend up and over
the bottom of the large pot, but not touch the medium pot. Hot glue the sheet moss in place, making sure you
apply plently of glue to the back area of the sheet moss.
Hot glue a little spanish moss the top of the wooden ball for hair. Also glue a little extra spanish moss to the
inside of the clay saucer centre (this helps the hat to sit a little higher and not cover her face).
Hot Glue a little sheet moss to the bottom centre of the clay pot saucer (top of hat) and glue a few little
embellishments to the top of her hat. I used tiny birds and branches for this.
Hot glue a few florals to her waist area. Glue a watering can to the large clay pot and to the end of her arm. I
used a wood watering can and simply painted it with a metallic silver and gold paint. If you use a wood watering
can and plan on keeping her outside, it's a good idea to drill a small hole in the bottom of the watering can to
allow any water to escape (your can will eventually rot away, if water is left sitting inside for a long period of time)
Tie a small bouguet of flowers together and glue the bouquet to the large clay pot and wrap a tie around her
hand to help keep the bouquet from falling. Glue 2 buttons to the front of her dress.
Hot glue the hat to her head, allowing the hat to fall backward slightly. Use lots of glue for this, you don't want
her hat to fall off.
To paint her face, you can use markers, pencils, paint or any similar item. I used oil pencil crayons and simply
drew lines to create her eyes and mouth. Her nose is a little "U" shape and little red dot is added for
her cheeks. You don't need a face painted, but she looks much prettier with a face.
The little Welcome sign is simply painted white, with a black painted welcome. For any painted parts, be sure to
apply varnish or polyurethane to protect against moisture. Simply hot glue your welcome sign to the front centre
of her apron, give the sheet moss a little spray of water and you are all done.
Helpful Hints:
Mrs. Gardener can be displayed outside, but over time, the moss will dry and become a beige color. To keep her in
pristine style, display her indoors and spray the fresh moss every now and then.
4 Clay pots (choice of size - 1 large, 1 medium and 2 small)
1 Clay pot saucer
Spanish Moss
Sheet Moss
Miscellaneous Floral Embellishments
Small Wooden Welcome Sign
Wood or metal watering can
2 Wood Pegs or similar pieces for arms.
1 wood ball for face
Household or Crafter's Goop Glue (E6000 or other silicone based glue)
Hot glue
2 buttons
String, jute or other small rope
How to:
You will need the photo to complete this project. Refer to the photo often for placement.
Begin by gluing (Household Goop) your medium size pot to the large pot [Glue the medium pot, centre on the
bottom of the large pot]. Place a strand of string across the bottom of the medium pot [centred, see diagram 1],
allowing enough excess string to fit through the small clay pots with a few inches more (this will help to support
the arms). Glue on top of the string, the wood ball and allow the glue to dry completely before handling.
Feed the string on one side, through one small clay pot and hot glue the clay pot in place on the medium clay pot.
Repeat this for the second arm. The help secure the arms (should the hot glue release from the clay), hot glue
the wooden spindle to the inside of the small clay pot, making sure the string is glued to both the wood piece and
the clay pot at the inside bottom of the small clay pot.
Referring to the photo, cut a piece of sheet moss to form her apron. This piece of moss will extend up and over
the bottom of the large pot, but not touch the medium pot. Hot glue the sheet moss in place, making sure you
apply plently of glue to the back area of the sheet moss.
Hot glue a little spanish moss the top of the wooden ball for hair. Also glue a little extra spanish moss to the
inside of the clay saucer centre (this helps the hat to sit a little higher and not cover her face).
Hot Glue a little sheet moss to the bottom centre of the clay pot saucer (top of hat) and glue a few little
embellishments to the top of her hat. I used tiny birds and branches for this.
Hot glue a few florals to her waist area. Glue a watering can to the large clay pot and to the end of her arm. I
used a wood watering can and simply painted it with a metallic silver and gold paint. If you use a wood watering
can and plan on keeping her outside, it's a good idea to drill a small hole in the bottom of the watering can to
allow any water to escape (your can will eventually rot away, if water is left sitting inside for a long period of time)
Tie a small bouguet of flowers together and glue the bouquet to the large clay pot and wrap a tie around her
hand to help keep the bouquet from falling. Glue 2 buttons to the front of her dress.
Hot glue the hat to her head, allowing the hat to fall backward slightly. Use lots of glue for this, you don't want
her hat to fall off.
To paint her face, you can use markers, pencils, paint or any similar item. I used oil pencil crayons and simply
drew lines to create her eyes and mouth. Her nose is a little "U" shape and little red dot is added for
her cheeks. You don't need a face painted, but she looks much prettier with a face.
The little Welcome sign is simply painted white, with a black painted welcome. For any painted parts, be sure to
apply varnish or polyurethane to protect against moisture. Simply hot glue your welcome sign to the front centre
of her apron, give the sheet moss a little spray of water and you are all done.
Helpful Hints:
Mrs. Gardener can be displayed outside, but over time, the moss will dry and become a beige color. To keep her in
pristine style, display her indoors and spray the fresh moss every now and then.
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