Cookie Tin

==Description==
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Is your dad a foodie? Recycle a cylindrical potato chip container into a modern art cookie tin for Dad! Paint it however you like and fill it will your dad's favorite homemade cookies.
===Type of Craft===
Painting
===Difficulty Level===
Easy
==Supplies Needed==
*Potato chip cylinder
*Gesso or white acrylic paint (recommended: Liquitex Basics Gesso)
*Acrylic paints in green, yellow and blue
*Paintbrush
*Acrylic sealer spray
*Homemade cookies
==Directions==
#Bake your dad's favorite cookie recipe and set aside to cool.
#Wash out the potato chip container carefully and let dry.
#Paint the container with a coat of gesso or white paint and let dry. (See photo.)
#Paint container with different colors in an abstract art fashion. (See photo.) We did fat brush strokes in random places using three different colors.
#While the paint is still drying, use a paintbrush to add the lightest color, filling in the gaps and overlapping the other colors. (See photo.)
#Have an adult spray with acrylic sealer spray and let dry.
#Wrap stacked cookies in tissue paper and fill container.
#Replace lid and add a bow to the top if you like.
==Additional Photos==
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