Wintertime Trivets Project
This "hot" wintertime trivets project makes a perfect gift for the special person who serves all your favorite meals. Create a trivet like any of the ones shown, or choose your own design.
What You'll Need:
- 14 regular craft sticks or 9 mini jumbo craft sticks
- Acrylic paint (assorted colors)
- 4 wooden beads, 12mm
- Small stamps or compressed sponge cut into stars
- Clear gloss acrylic spray
- Craft glue
- Paintbrush
How to Make a Wintertime Trivet
Step 1: Line up 12 regular craft sticks or 7 mini jumbo craft sticks alongside each other.
Step 2: Using regular sticks with regular sticks, or mini jumbo with mini jumbo, glue a craft stick horizontally across the top and the bottom of the lined-up group.
Step 3: Paint the top of the trivet. Let dry, then paint the bottom the same color. Let dry. If necessary, apply a second coat.
Step 4: Paint four wooden beads the same color as the trivet. Glue one bead at each end of the horizontal craft sticks to create four feet. Let dry completely.
Step 5: Paint or stamp a design on top of the trivet.
 Decorating your wintertime trivets is half the fun! |
Step 6: With adult help, spray acrylic sealer over the surface to protect the finished trivet.
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