Organizing Holiday Craft Supplies

 

Christmas Crafting Organization Tips…

It’s that time of year when thoughts are leaning towards the Holidays.  For many, the Holidays are a favorite time of year to do craft projects.  There’s so much crafting, creating, gifting, and sharing to do.  Let's get started.

For a little inspiration, Design Team Member Sue Eldred shares with us how she organizes her craft supplies for the Ultimate Holiday Crafting Season.

To prepare for the busy season ahead, transition your space with all your favorite Christmas Crafting Supplies conveniently close.  Mix a little old with the new to make it personal.  

Featured Storage:

• Deflecto Interlocking Tilt Bins
• Deflecto Stackable Caddy
• Deflecto Ribbon Dispenser
• Deflecto Caddy Storage Tray
• Deflecto Stackable Open Cube Storage
• Deflecto Interlocking Marker Organizer
• Deflecto Expandable Marker Accordion

Sue used the Deflecto Interlocking Tilt Bins to keep jingle bells, small wood embellishments, paints, bottle brush trees, all neatly organized and easily accessible.

Sue says..."I use a lot of ribbon during the Holidays.  I use the Ribbon Dispenser that fits into the large section of the Stackable Caddy Organizer and add all my favorite holiday ribbon rolls. As you can see, it holds several. The small and medium containers hold my glue guns and adhesives.  The Stackable Caddy is great for grab and go crafting."

The Deflecto Caddy Storage Tray is perfect for holding floral embellishments and beads.  It fits nicely into the large compartment of the Deflecto Stackable Caddy.

Use the Deflecto Stackable Open Cube to hold Holiday Dies and Stamp Sets. It’s also a great place to stash cut cardstock ready to be folded into cards.

The Deflecto Interlocking Marker Organizer is not only great for holding markers it's also great for holding paintbrushes, scissors, pens, and pencils. It looks great and keeps everything neat and tidy. (and…it fits nicely into the stackable caddy)

When working on cards, it’s great to have markers organized and close at hand. You can unfold the Expandable Marker Accordion into several different configurations.  It’s a perfect companion to have on your desk.

Update your Holiday Craft Space and enjoy the difference it makes.

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Buffalo Plaid Wood Slice Pumpkin

How to Make a Buffalo Plaid Wood Slice Pumpkin

Nothing says "Warm and Cozy Fall" like Buffalo Plaid and Pumpkins.  

Add them together for a cute Fall Home Décor project.

Featured Storage:

• Deflecto Stackable Caddy Organizer
• Interlocking Marker Organizer

Materials Used:

• 7″-8″ Unfinished Round Wood Tree Slice
• Acrylic Paint:  Orange Twist, Off White, Light Gray
• 1″ Removable Painters Tape 
• Paintbrush
• Fine Grit Sandpaper or Extra Fine Grit Sanding Sponge
• Hot Glue Gun
• Small “Home” Wood Word
• Raffia, Ribbon, Button, and Twine

Directions:

• Paint the inside of the wood slice with orange acrylic paint. Leave the outer bark showing.

• Add strips of painter’s tape onto the wood slice to make stripes.  Rub your finger over the tape to make sure that the tape is securely on the wood and has no gaps.
• Paint inside the stripes with a thin coat of off white acrylic paint.  Be careful not to apply the paint too thick.   Only one thin coat of paint is needed.
• Remove painter’s tape.
• Allow paint to fully dry before continuing to the next step.

• Rotate the frame 180° and apply the tape in the opposite direction. Make sure the tape is securely down.
• Paint additional stripes with a light coat of light gray acrylic paint.

• Remove the painter’s tape. Allow the paint to dry.
• Lightly sand the wood slice. Sanding brings out the wood-grain and helps to hide any little imperfections.
• Wipe with a clean cloth.

• Cut a small 2″ piece from a tree branch to use for the stem.
• I also used a “home” wood word picked up at the craft store for my pumpkin.
• Hot glue the stem onto the top of the pumpkin.  Hot glue the word “Home” on the front of the pumpkin.

• To give the Pumpkin a little extra support, I hot glued a small wood piece (cut from an old scrabble tray) to the back of the pumpkin.  Because the wood slice is not perfectly round, you may have to offset it a bit.
• Tie raffia around the stem and hot glue a small button bow with faux fall berries onto the pumpkin

The Buffalo Plaid Wood Slice Pumpkin was created by Design Team Member Sue Eldred.

For more fun projects visit her Sue's blog here.

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Fall Football and Fun

Easy DIY Football Themed Party Ideas

Fall is right around the corner, and with that comes Football Season.

Whether you’re watching the NFL or High School Football, a few simple snacks

are always welcomed by the fans.

To keep the decorating easy, use a few sheets of Football themed scrapbook paper. 

I used one of the 3″ x 4″ sections and attached it to the front of a small stackable caddy container (from the Deflecto Stackable Caddy Organizer) with repositionable tape to make a silverware holder.

The Deflecto 3-Tier Dessert Stand is the perfect tailgating companion. 

It is easy to put together and folds flat for compact storing and transporting.  Use football-themed washi tape or strips of cut paper and adhere it around the edges of the tiers for added fun.  (Make sure to use repositionable adhesive. )

Create a banner using colored cardstock and letter stickers in your favorite team colors.

Having everything in cups makes for easy grab and go snacking.

Now we’re ready for some Football!

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DIY Beach Inspired Windchime

A Beach Inspired Windchime for those of us that LOVE the beach.

Here is a simple project to make that you can hang on the back porch to remind you of trips to the ocean.  It's a great way to use some of those shells you collected.

HOW TO MAKE A BEACH INSPIRED WIND CHIME.

Materials Used:  

• Beach Seashells
• Driftwood Stick or Stick from your yard
• Wood Beads
• Twine and Scissors
• Acrylic Paint:  White, Light Blue, Aqua
• Paint Brush
• Fine Grit Sandpaper
• Removable Painter’s Tape
• DAP Rapid Fuse Adhesive 

Featured Storage:

• Deflecto Caddy Storage Tray 
• Deflecto Stackable Caddy Organizer 
• Deflecto Interlocking Marker Organizer 

Gather Your Supplies…

The Deflecto Caddy Storage Tray is so handy to use. It’s perfect for sorting the various sizes of wood beads used to make the windchime. And it fits perfectly into the large container of the Deflecto Stackable Caddy Organizer.  You can use the Deflecto Interlocking Marker Organizer in the caddy to hold paintbrushes.  You can put all your supplies in the caddy and take it outside and dream of being on the beach.

Faux Driftwood…

If you don't have an actual driftwood stick from the beach.  You can use a stick found in the yard and break it down to size.

• Scrape the bark off the stick.  
• Paint the stick with white acrylic paint and a couple of stripes of pale blue and aqua.
• Give the stick a light sanding with fine-grit sandpaper to rough it up and make it look more natural.

• Cut five pieces of twine approximately 24″ long.
• Tie a knot on one end of the twine.
• Wrap a small piece of blue removable painters tape on the other end of the twine to keep the twine from fraying.
• String Wood Beads onto the twine.

• Use a super-fast grab adhesive to glue the shells onto the end of the knots.

• Tie beaded twine to the painted stick.
• On the center of the stick, I glued a medium-sized Starfish purchased at a Beach Gift Shop.
• Add a couple of beads to a piece of twine. Tie twine to each end of the stick to use as a hanger.
• Stick the loose ends of the twine through the beads to hide.

The Beach Inspired Windchime was created by Design Team Member Sue Eldred,

for more fun projects from Sue you can visit Sue's Blog Here.

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Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Themed Party

Bold Stripes and Bright Stars...

It doesn't matter if your party is big or small.
It’s easy to throw together a Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Themed Summer Party.

Gather up some hotdogs, burgers, and brats for the perfect Summer BBQ Get-Together.

Here are a few Ideas to make the Summer Holidays fun and special.

Grab and Go Party Ware.

Bring Deflecto to your next party.  The Deflecto Stackable Caddy Organizer is perfect for  holding tableware and condiments for easy grab and go.

Celebrate the Red, White and Blue...

Every party needs a few yummy desserts.  The 3 Tier Dessert Stand from Deflecto is perfect for displaying cupcakes and other goodies.  It is easy to put together, adjustable, and folds flat for compact storing.

All three tiers on the stand have holes for holding cake pops.  They were the perfect size for inserting small flags and the handmade banner for the top.

How to make the Banner…

• Cut two bamboo skewers 6″ each.  Wrap the ends with decorative washi tape.  The washi tape helps keep the skewers securely in place when inserting in the stand.
• Die-cut or hand-cut 5 banners out of decorative scrapbook paper.
• Tie a piece of blue and white twine on each end of the bamboo skewers.
• Fold banners and adhere to the twine.
• Apply letter stickers on the front of the banners.
• Stick on each side of the top tier in the holes made to hold cake pops.

Little details make everything more festive.

Make a few star picks to stick into the cupcakes.  A fun project that the kids can help you make.

• Create the picks by punching or die-cutting several blue and red stars.
• Add adhesive to the back of the star and place a toothpick in the center.
• Adhere a second star on the back.
• Decorative the stars with additional small foil stars.

Featured Storage:  Caddy Storage Tray

The Caddy Storage Tray is perfect for organizing small items.  The tray nests securely inside the Stackable Caddy Organizer.

The Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Themed Party was designed by DT Member Sue Eldred.  
You can read more on her blog Sue's Creative Workshop.

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How to Create Shaving Cream Art

Creating Unique One of a Kind Art with Shaving Cream is a fun project for the whole family.
Shaving Cream Art can get a little messy so a little prep work may be needed.

Project Designed by Sue Eldred

Materials Needed:

• Foam Shaving Cream (not gel shaving cream)
• Heavyweight Cardstock
• Dye Base Ink Pad Refills or Food Coloring
• Wax Paper
• Craft Sticks
• Scraper Tool
• Disposable Gloves

Featured Storage Container:  Deflecto Stackable Caddy

Directions:

• For easy clean up…Place a piece of wax paper over a large baking sheet.
• Add shaving cream onto wax paper.
• Add several drops of ink onto the shaving cream.

• Use a craft stick* to swirl the ink into the shaving cream.
• Do not over stir or the shaving cream will become muddy.

• Place card-stock directly onto the shaving cream and lightly Smoosh.

• Carefully lift the card-stock from the shaving cream.

• Use the scraper tool to scrape the excess shaving cream from the card-stock.

• Without re-stirring the shaving cream, you can repeat the process several more times.
• The first one will be the most vibrant and will get subtly lighter each time.

Each one will be different and will lighten as they dry.  

You can use this process to create even larger pieces of art. 

For more fun project from Sue you can visit her blog here.

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