Watering Can
- Patterned Paper, at least 8 1/2" x 11"
- Cutting Mat
- Craft Knife and Scissors
- Steel Ruler for cutting edge
- Scoring Tool
- Glue or Double-sided Adhesive
- Embellishments
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Print the template on patterned paper and cut out the four pieces: watering can body, spout, curved handle and back handle.
Watering Can Template (Updated template without text. Thanks, Helen!)
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Step 2
Working on the "wrong" side of the paper, score and valley fold the dashed red lines on the main watering can body.
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Step 3
Apply adhesive (glue or double-sided sticky tape) to the folds on the "right" side of the paper.
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Step 4
Bring sides together to form the can body.
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Step 5
Curve the front flaps and tuck into the sides of the watering can using a dab of glue or other fixative to keep in place.
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Step 6
Take the spout and fold with "wrong" sides turned to the inside as indicated by the red dashed lines in the template.
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Step 7
Apply a dab of glue to the end of the spout's inner sides to fix them together.
Apply a strip of double-sided sticky tape to the base of the spout and affix to the front of the watering can body.
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Step 8
Attach the curved top handle by placing a dab of glue on each end (right side up) and tucking inside the top of the can, ensuring that the handle curves to the back.
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Step 9
Fold the handle for the back on the dashed red lines as indicated in the template.
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Step 10
Apply glue or sticky tape to the right side of the folded ends.
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Step 11
Glue to the back of the can to form a ‘D’ shape.
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Step 12
Your watering can is now complete and ready to be decorated as you wish!
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Decorated watering can.
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