Friday, November 17, 2017

Vintage Toy Sleds... easy DIY!!

                                       
Vintage Toy Sleds...


Well we have come full circle and are back to glueing popsicle sticks together...

But Dang they are cute!!  Perfect to trim a Gift with , or hang on the tree or even as a small homemade gift.

The Video shows you how to make them.. they really are easy!!

Vintage Sled Decorations DIY Video


Here's your supply list:

Standard Popsicle Sticks ( a bag of 100 run around $4)
2.5 inch Popsicle Sticks   ( a bag of 100 run around $4)

Wood Glue or Tacky Glue 
decoupage ( to make the glitter stick)
A sheet of Card Stock ( scrap will do)
Glue gun and  wood or general craft glue sticks

Acrylic Craft Paint
I use DecoArt Americana Acrylic: Country Red, Asphaltum, Warm White, Lamp Black. ( optional colours Sea Breeze, Sea Glass, Titanitum White) .
and a Dark Gel Stain ( I subbed with Thinned Asphaltum)

Wooden Snowflakes, Stick on Gems or
other embellishments
 ( I found a bunch at Hobby Lobby)

Glitter and Bakers Twine

Dynasty Foliage Brush ( any 1/2" craft brush will work but I really like the Foliage Brush)


I got a bit carried away and made about 40 of these little fellas, in a variety of colours....it was so much fun!!

Enjoy!!

Tracy

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Vintage Toy Sleds... easy DIY!!

                                        Vintage Toy Sleds... Well we have come full circle and are back to glueing popsicle sticks tog...