Procedure:
Cut a piece of construction
paper to wrap around the can. Mark the point where the end
overlaps. This will be your can diameter. Unroll the paper
and place flat on table.
Align popsicle or craft sticks
from the edge of the paper to the line, going over if you
fall short. Align the ends of the popsicle sticks and use
a long piece of Scotch tape to hold together. Flip over.
Line 2 sets of sticks side
by side a distance equal to the width of the can. Tape each
set together. This will be the roof sides.
Take 4 sticks and slightly
break the top ends to bend over. Tape or glue together in
sets of 2. These will be the roof trusses.
Mix a very small amount of
each color paint with a larger amount of water. Gently brush
on the brown "wash" and let dry. Use the blue wash
to "antique" the ends of the sticks. Allow to dry
completely.
Cut a piece of cereal box or
similar paperboard to fit under the roof sides. Bend in half
and glue each roof side to a folded side of cardboard.
Glue the long strip of sticks
to the outside of the can. This may take some time to dry,
so you may need to put a few rubberbands around the can to
hold it.
When glue is dry, attach the
roof trusses to opposite sides of the inside of the can, folds
up. Use duct tape to hold them to the inside of the can. Gently
fold the roof to match the angle of the bended sticks and
glue in place. Allow to dry completely before moving.
Voila! You're done! Fill your
wishing well with dried or artificial flowers, potpourri,
or colored scraps of fabric or felt. Adorn the outside of
the well with fabric hearts or other shapes.
**To make the vine pictured
above, simply cut heart shapes from a piece of craft felt
and thread them onto a green pipe cleaner! |
