DIY Network

Pet Picnic Party: Personalized Containers and Doggy Photo Frame From "Weekend Entertaining" episode WKE-212

This party is rated 2 on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the most difficult, and is geared toward the skills of a frequent entertainer.

Hourly Breakdown
Total Prep Time -- 17 hours
Personalized Containers & Doggy Photo Frame -- 5 hours (to do 10)

Make each guest a personalized container for his or her pet's "goodies."

Materials for Personalized Containers--

Plastic containers with lids
Sponge
Plate
Dog-themed wallpaper cutouts
Paper towels
Paints
Paint pens
Brush
Paint palette
Dog-themed stencils

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	Figure A
	Figure B

Personalized Containers

1. Saturate wallpaper cutouts with water.

   Note: Leave the cutout on a water-soaked sponge that has been placed on a plate for about five seconds to completely saturate the adhesive.

2. Place the cutout on the container and smooth it out with a paper towel (figure A). Be sure to wipe the excess water and adhesive from around the edges of the cutout.

3. Use a paint pen to write pet's name on the container lid.

   Note: The ink will dry in approximately 30 seconds.

4. Stencil some dog-themed designs under the name (figure B).

   Expert Tip: When using stencils, use a temporary bond adhesive on the back of the stencil to hold it onto your surface -- this way the paint won't seep under the edges.

Materials for Doggy Treat Frame --

Flat picture frame
Multi-colored dog biscuits
Industrial strength glue
Clear spray sealer in satin or gloss finish

Figure C

Doggy Photo Frame

1. Glue dog biscuits to the frame in desired pattern (figure C).

2. Once the glue has dried, take the frames outside and apply spray sealant.

   Note:Be sure to display the photo frame out of your dog's reach!

RESOURCES :

Create for Less
Website: www.createforless.com

Fabric.com
Website: www.fabric.com

J.B. Wholesale Pet Supply
5 Raritan Rd.
Oakland, NJ 07436
Toll-free: 800-526-0388
Website: www.jbpet.com

GUESTS :

Harry Schwartz
Culinary Expert
PO Box 1320
Yarmouth, ME 04096
Phone: 207-846-8881
E-mail: chefharry@chefharry.com
Website: www.chefharry.com