Dang it! I missed National Pig Day which was on March 1st! I had every intention of sharing this with you then, but oh well, I’m late. :-P Regardless of my tardiness, this is a cute project I made what seems like a billion years ago (really it was in 2002). I found the pattern in some pattern book years ago, so it’s not my design, but it’s cute isn’t it?? Would make a sweet laundry room knick knack or a gift for that Grandma who always says “hog wash!”
Hog Wash
This would be a really cute addition to a laundry room or bathroom. And speaking of laundry rooms, I found this 3-ingredient homemade laundry detergent the other day that looks like it’s worth giving a try! Let me know if you try it.
Hog Wash - A pig craft
Supplies
- 1- 2 1/4 " diameter clay pot
- 3 wooden cat heads
- 3 craft or popsicle sticks
- Styrofoam or floral foam
- scrap of towel or washcloth
- Fiberfil cotton batting
- blue and white ribbon or 3 premade bows
- 3 pink buttons
- acrylic paint in flesh light blue, brown, pink, black, and light brown
- white craft glue
- fine tip black marker
Instructions
- With light blue, paint the outside of the clay pot. Again, two coats will probably be needed. Let dry. Using brown paint and a toothbrush, fleck brown spots on outside of clay pot. Use light blue to cover any flecks of brown on the rim of the pot.
- Using flesh colored paint, paint cat heads on both sides, two coats may be needed. Let dry. Glue a pink button to the center of each face. Use the corner of a sponge to dot on pink paint to the ears and cheeks, highlight with light brown. Using black paint, dot on eyes with a toothpick or use a fine tip black marker. Fashion small bows from blue and white ribbon and glue to the top of the head between ears.
- Glue a craft stick to the back of each head. Insert floral foam or Styrofoam into the clay pot. Insert the craft sticks into the Styrofoam. Trim an old washcloth or towel to hang over the edge of the clay pot, fringe the ends with scissors. Glue in place.
- Finish up by gluing bits of cotton batting inside the top of the pot, covering the towel and concealing the craft sticks. Use a fine tip black marker to write "Hog Wash" across the front of the pot.
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shirey says
this is so cute. do yo have any ideas with cows?
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Shirley :) I’m afraid the only cow craft I have right now is a cardboard tube craft https://craftsbyamanda.com/2011/04/cardboard-tube-cow-farm-series.html
Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
I think it's adorable! believe me, I'm even more bummed than you that I missed National Pig Day:@)
D.I.M. Incorporated says
I love this! And I love pigs! Thanks for sharing! I found you through Skip to my Lou, btw.
...And Faux Pearls says
how cute! I need that asap. And I want it on my coffee table so everyone sees it. lol
Jenn Erickson says
Adorable!! I love your project, the tongue-in-cheek humor, and creative details. It also back some fond memories of a gardeners soap called "Hogwash" that we used to sell in our store. Loved that stuff!
Connie the crafterbug says
How adorable!
Lauren @ YoungNester says
haha! This is so adorable! Thank you for sharing!
Kudos Kitchen says
That is really cute Amanda! I'm a huge pig fan!