Inspired by Alisa Burke's little monster's....
(Jake loves rockets!!!)
1. Take a few paper rolls and cover them with gesso. Let dry.
2. Paint to your hearts content!
3. Create your rocket's cone and feet from scrapbook paper and glue to painted paper rolls.
4. Cover with 2 coats of gloss medium.
... a little thank you to my hot boyfriend who remembered not to toss the rolls. (I forgot all the time.) :-))) He's a keeper!
Always wanted 'em.... now I got 'em. Oh, mister. How I do love thee...
It is 106 here in MV, CA. This cooling system is, well, COOL!!! Really easy to install, too. Dining al fresco tonight, baby.
aaaaaaahhhhh..... easy squeezy.
First step - Papier- mâché. I used 2 "punch balloons" to form the strips of papier mache on. I searched for some kind of guideline as to how thick of a layer was needed. Couldn't come up with a great answer. I'd say you just have to make it thick enough to contain about 4 pounds of candy and to withstand a few good up-to-bats. Keep in mind the average age of the batters. You want it to be challenging, but not impossible.
Second step: Construction. Pop balloon and pull them out. Cut openings in the balls then tape them together so they form one large candy holding compartment. Use card board, tape and newspaper to make your form. Cover everything using spray adhesive and a couple layers of tissue paper.
Third step (my favorite) Decorate! Use whatever you want. Try not to make the areas around where the candy will be too thick. I used gold tissue paper and crepe paper streamers. Just have fun!!!!
Last step - Let the beatings begin!
