Baby Caddy with Flowers

Keep baby needs close at hand with a cute, blooming caddy. This easy painting projects makes a wonderful baby shower gift.

Materials:

DecoArt Products Required
Laurie Speltz's Instant Images

• IIP01 - Floral Pocket Template
• IIT07 - 1/4 in. Duo Tool

Americana Acrylics

• DAO1 - Snow (Titanium) White
• DAO8 - Yellow Ochre
• DA131 - Hauser Light Green
• DA215 - Peony Pink
• DA253 - Pistachio Mint
• DA272 - Purple Cow
• DA277 - Spa Blue

Supplies

• Sealer/varnish of your choice
• 1" flat brush
• Pre-painted flower cut-out
• 1 1/4" self-adhesive pastel letters
• Water container
• Palette or plastic plate
• Paper towels
• Ultra fine permanent black marker
• Low-temp hot glue gun and glue sticks or other adhesive
• Remote control caddy

Instructions:

1. Use flat brush to paint sides Spa Blue; front and back, Pistachio Mint; and center section 1:1 mix of Snow White and Purple Cow.
    
2. Position vine template (c) on front. Use Duo Tool and Hauser Light Green to stencil vine on left side of front. Flip template and repeat on right side of front.
    
3. Position flower of your choice in vine center. Use Duo Tool to stencil with Purple Cow/Snow White mix. Repeat flowers on each side with Peony Pink and Yellow Ochre.
    
4. Repeat vines and flowers on back side. Outline all with permanent marker.
    
5. Position and adhere flower to center divider.
    
6. Position and adhere letters.
    
7. Use stylus and Spa Blue to dot letters and flower centers.
    
8. Use brush handle end and Pistachio Mint to dot sides.
    
9. Varnish, allowing to dry between coats.

Helpful Hint
Allow to dry between steps.