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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
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teacher appreciation gift card mason jar

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Step 1
Remove the lid from the Mason jar and, in a well ventilated area, spray both lid parts with Leaf Green spray paint. Let dry. 
Step 2
Once the lid parts are dry, glue them together. Let dry. 
Step 3
Apply glue to the entire top of the lid and press on the grass. Cover the whole lid with grass and let dry. 
Step 4
Glue on the gnome, the watering can and the frogs. Cut the wire off three mini mushrooms and glue them into place. Let all dry. 
Step 5
Place Sharpie® markers in the jar and screw on the lid. 
Step 6
Wrap a long piece of baker's twine around the neck of the jar several times and tie on the gift card. Tie a knot, then a bow and trim.
 
TIP: If necessary, trim the grass around the lid using scissors.  
Step 7
Project Note: Click here to view our blog for more project ideas related to this one.  
 
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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Large Miniatures Mushrooms by ArtMinds™

    Item # 10313471 
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    $3.99
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    Scenery Plants by ArtMinds™

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    Miniatures Red Watering Can by ArtMinds™

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    $3.99
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    Mini Sitting Frogs by ArtMinds™

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    $3.99
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    Krylon® Short Cuts® Gloss Enamel

    Item # 10170184 
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    $4.99
    • Color: Leaf Green
    • Size: 3 oz
    • Color: Leaf Green
    • Size: 3 oz
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    • Color: Leaf Green
    • Size: 3 oz
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You’ll Also Need
  • 1 - Sharpie® Fine Marker & Bonus Pen Set (sku 10269255)
  • Gift Card
  • Scissors
Instructions
Step 1
Remove the lid from the Mason jar and, in a well ventilated area, spray both lid parts with Leaf Green spray paint. Let dry. 
Step 2
Once the lid parts are dry, glue them together. Let dry. 
Step 3
Apply glue to the entire top of the lid and press on the grass. Cover the whole lid with grass and let dry. 
Step 4
Glue on the gnome, the watering can and the frogs. Cut the wire off three mini mushrooms and glue them into place. Let all dry. 
Step 5
Place Sharpie® markers in the jar and screw on the lid. 
Step 6
Wrap a long piece of baker's twine around the neck of the jar several times and tie on the gift card. Tie a knot, then a bow and trim.
 
TIP: If necessary, trim the grass around the lid using scissors.  
Step 7
Project Note: Click here to view our blog for more project ideas related to this one.  
 
Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels 
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