Kids Hall Pass

Help your kids create their own hall pass. This is a great back to school craft that will excited the kids. The bright colors and ribbon make this craft a fun one.

Materials:

• Americana Gloss Enamels
  • DAG36 - True Blue
  • DAG67 - Black
  • DAG227 - Bright Yellow
  • DAG230 - Festive Green
  • DAG265 - Tuscan Red
• Americana Brushes
  • DBL1000-B - Liner #0
  • DBR2004-B - Round #4
  • DBF2575-B - Flat 3/4"
• Large wood tag shape (Lara's Crafts #PT1001)
• Six 8" lengths of 1/4" - 1/2" coordinating ribbons
• Foam plate
• Lo-temp glue gun
• Hinged split metal ring
• Flame lighter

Steps:

1. Use flat brush and Bright Yellow to paint wood tag; let dry.
    
2. Use liner brush and True Blue to paint teacher's name on tag, beginning at upper left.
    
3. Use liner brush and Black to paint "HALL PASS" on lower area of tag.
    
4. Use round brush and Tuscan Red to paint apple in upper right area; let dry.
    
5. Use liner brush and Black to paint apple stem.
    
6. Use liner brush and Festive Green to paint leaves on stem; let dry.
    
7. Attach metal ring through hole of tag and close.
    
8. Seal ends of ribbon to prevent raveling by carefully singeing ends with lighter. Tie ribbon lengths around metal ring.
    

Helpful Hint:

Adults should seal ribbon edges (see step 8) for children.