Easy and fun to create, these colorful crates will help your student stay organized while keeping all school supplies neat and in their place!
Instructions
- Paint the crate in the color of your choice that coordinates with colors in the scrapbook paper designs. We chose Bright Red and Cobalt Hue. Using a 1” Foam brush, paint the entire crate with one coat of paint. Allow to dry. When dry, sand smooth and reapply a second coat for opaque coverage. Allow to dry.
- Determine the scrapbook paper patterns desired for the crate side slats. Using scissors, cut rectangular strips of paper with either straight or angled edges. Be creative; and mix and match coordinating patterns such as polka dots, stripes, and small overall patterns.
- Apply cut papers to each wood slat using Mod Podge (Matte or Gloss). Using a clean 1” foam brush, brush a liberal amount of Mod Podge onto the basecoated wood slat as well as the backside of the scrapbook paper piece. Next position the paper strip onto the surface and smooth in place. Press firmly to remove any possible air bubbles or paper wrinkles. Allow to dry a minimum of 15 minutes and then brush a coat of Mod Podge over the paper strips to seal and protect. Allow to dry.
Book Instructions
- Using a 1” Foam brush, base coat each book a different color. We used Pumpkin Orange, Bright Red, and Cobalt Hue. Allow to dry and if needed, reapply a second coat for opaque coverage.
- Using a No. 1 liner brush and brush lettering techniques, paint words or phrases of your choice onto the spine of the book. We painted, “Be Bold,” “Be Honest,” and “Be Kind.”
