Snowman Factory with Deflecto Stackable Caddy Organizer

December Greetings Friends!  As I write this blog, I am looking around at my stacks and piles of Christmas decorations as I finish up some projects and look forward to decorating the house.  Deflecto has come up with a Stackable Caddy storage system that is a favorite of everyone!  The caddys are made to Stack'N Go with a Caddy Wheel Base.  You can pile on as many as you desire for convenient storage.

I decided to dedicate one of my caddy's to a festive storage for the snowman ornaments I make for the holidays.  I put the foam balls, paints, paintbrushes and accessories in the storage bins for convenience when I work on this project. 

Read on, and I will tell you about how I decorated the caddy!

You will need:

Deflecto:  Stackable Caddy Organizer #29003CR

Paints:  Metallic Gold Acrylics    (Designer note:  Spray paint works great too)

Sponge:  I used a sea sponge

Paintbrushes

Vinyl with adhesive:  Metallic Gold and Clear Glitter

Die-cut machine

Water Bucket

Paper Plates

Paper Towels

Scissors

Paper Trimmer

Instructions:

1.  Remove all of the clear bins from the caddy.

2.  Pour out some paint on a paper plate.  Wet the sponge and squeeze out all of the moisture.  Use a pouncing motion to apply paint to the sponge and repeat that motion as you apply the paint to the caddy.  After applying a coat of paint to the caddy, apply a second coat where needed.  **  If you want a quicker way to do this......a metallic spray paint made for plastic will work great!

3.  The caddy should look about like this when you are finished painting.

4.  Stars:  Cut 1", 3/4" and 1/2" stars from the vinyl using the die-cut machine.  Start with about 20 of each size.  Peel off the release paper of one star and adhere to one bin.  Repeat; randomly placing the stars until you are happy with the way the bins look.  

5.  Cut 6 vinyl  rectangles at 2" x 2-1/2" using the paper trimmer.  Round off the corners with the scissors.  Remove the release paper from one rectangle, position and adhere to one of the indention's on the top of a bin.  Smooth out all of the air bubbles.  If you get a stubborn air bubble; use a pin to release any trapped air.  Smooth.  Repeat and finish the other indentations.  Below is a photo of how they should look when you are finished.

Below are a couple more photos of how my caddy looks now.  I love it and I am looking forward to finishing my snowman ornaments.  I will be adding some hangers and embellishments to make them look cozy and ready for the tree.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  I hope you got some inspiration here today and have a wonderful Christmas season!

Cheers!

Marilyn

Decorate a Christmas serving plate and candle holder with Tape Technologies

Need some quick and easy ideas for the Holidays?  With the help of Tape Technologies vinyl I have created some Christmas decor that I am proud to show off!  Read on and I will tell you how I did it!

I purchased an inexpensive ivy bowl and picked up the platter at a second-hand store.  

You will also need:

Tape Technologies vinyl:  Red and Green Polished Metal (Styletechcraft)

9" square opalescent plate with hobnail type trim  (or other similar find!)

Ivy bowl

Tea light'

Paper Trimmer

Die Cut machine

Instructions:

Clean and dry the glass thoroughly.

Cut 1/2" strips from the red vinyl with the paper trimmer.  Cut 1/2" increments from the 1/2" x 12" strip.  Set the 1/2" squares aside.

Remove the release paper from the back of one square.  Center and adhere to one corner of the platter. Repeat on the opposite side. Adhere a square next to the first square and repeat on each side; working towards the middle.  Repeat for the other 3 sides.

The plate should look like the photo below when you are finished.

Cut out holly leaves and berries using the die-cut machine.  If you don't have a die-cut machine, trace the pattern on the wrong side of the vinyl (on the release paper) and cut out. Remove the release paper, arrange and adhere the vinyl to the surface removing any air bubbles.  Place the tea light in the ivy bowl to finish.  You can further embellish the ivy bowl with a pretty bow around the neck if you like!

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  Feel free to leave any questions or comments in the comment box below.  I like hearing from you!

Make sure to enjoy the small blessings along the way and,

Live Life with a Flourish!

Marilyn

*Note: You can find the Tape Technologies vinyl on Amazon under the name Styletechcrafts.

Enjoy!

I receive complimentary product

in exchange for my creativity on this blog.

Bring Joy with this decorated stacking storage container!

JOY TO THE WORLD!  Christmas is just around the corner and it is time to start thinking about the gifts we want to give and how we want to decorate.  I think everyone loves snowmen and Joy letters make gift giving fast and easy!  Everyone loves a message of JOY and you can bring others joy with the quick and easy design I am showing here today.

Materials:

defecto:  Interlocking storage organizer  #20101CR; sign danglers #20014CR
1-1/2" embroidered letters:  J O Y      Link:  http://joysa.com/
defecto:  Interlocking storage organizer; sign dangler
rick rack:  1/2" red
ribbon:  5/8" black & silver; 12"
candle light:  Snowman
adhesives
scissors
candy or gift to place in the container

Instructions:

1.  Remove release paper from the back of each letter and adhere to the canister as shown; one letter to each compartment.

2. Adhere a piece of ric-rac to the top of each compartment; not interfering with the lock.  Line up the seams in the back.

3.  Bend the sign dangler accordion fashion or as you would a fan.  Remove the release paper from each end.  Adhere one end to the top of the lid.  Adhere the candle light snowman to the opposite end.  This may take some extra adhesive to hold the light in place.

4.  Fill the canister with candies or other surprises for the recipient.  Finish with a bow under the chin!

EnJOY the coming holidays!  A gift from the heart is always a pleasure for the giver and the receiver.

Merry Christmas and may you have a very happy New Year!

Rinea Paper Foil for Christmas Crafting!

Here we come a-caroling!  We are halfway through November and onto December!  You need some quick and easy gifts and cards, right?  You have come to the right blog hop!  Our designers have lots of great ideas for you!

For the cards:

Rinea double-sided paper foil in gold and glue

Cricut Cuttlebug or other manual die machine

Embossing folders:  Christmas tree; Snowmen with snowflakes

Punches:  Corner trimmers, Corner shapes

Ribbon:  1-1/4" sheer off-white

Plain greeting cards:  5 x 7"

Envelopes

Adhesives

Scissors

For the ornament boxes:

Paper trimmer

Cardstock

Box pre-made or box pattern

Ribbon

Adhesives

Scissors

The Rinea paper foil comes in many interesting color combinations including bold, pastel, and metallic colors with glossy and embossed finishes giving you lots of options to play with and combine. Please go to our product store ​to see the different sizes and color combinations available.  http://www.globalcrafting.com/

Below is a visual tutorial of how to make some cute gift box ornaments.  Add a hanger and put them on the tree or give them as a gift.  The recipient can reuse the box as an ornament or re-gift it.  The roses are a circle cut in a spiral and then rolled into a flower.  The foil is double sided so it makes beautiful flowers.

I hope you have enjoyed the blog post and got some inspiration here today.  

Make sure to enjoy the small blessings along the way and,

Live Life with a Flourish!

Marilyn

Visit the store at:
http://www.globalcrafting.com/