Homemade Table Ruler

If your lucky enough to have an IKEA near you like I do then you've probably got a couple of their paper rulers laying around somewhere.

So why not put them to good use!!

I really want to but one of those self healing cutting mats but can't bring my self to spend $50 on the size I want. Its very annoying to always use my 12 inch ruler. 

Then I came up with this awesome idea......

Why not just tape that paper ruler to my table! And I did just that. I used packing tape so it was wider than the paper with the added benefit of being able to write on the tape with a dry erase marker. Now I have an easily accessible 39 inch ruler that can be written on over and over with no damage. YAY

Marker Storage is Complete

Well I finally came to a conclusion of how I wanted to stack my marker storage. I did notice that with my choice the markers would easily fall out so I folded some card stock and taped it to the bottom of each piece to give it a slight raise. I also decorated mine and as you will see I placed my markers with the cordinating colors.

I just used some scrapbook paper I had on hand and some mod podge and tada........

If yu decided to make one please link back and comment below. I would love to see your creations.

Through out the past couple of days I did notice some other items that may work for the storage as well...

Hamburger helper boxes

Hot cocoa boxes

(please share others you may have come across)



The above boxes you will need to tape the open flaps back closed

Upcycled Marker/Pen Storage

If your holidays were anything like mine then you purchased a bunch of items. And since the holidays get really busy at my work I purchase a bunch of stuff online to save time. At the end of the holidays I always end up with a ton of empty boxes and envelopes. But instead of tossing them I prefer to recycle them.

-My small part in saving the planet-

And since this year I plan to get more organized I started thinking

Hmmmm….

I came up with an awesome idea that not only RECYCLES those old boxes but ORGANIZES my markers also. This project requires very minimum supplies and is quite easy.

So lets get started…..

Materials needed

Box

 (mine is a used small flat rate usps box)

Pencil

Ruler

Tape

(not pictured)

Box cutter

(or something sharp to cut with)

Step 1

• Cut the box in half equally
• Use the ruler to find the middle and place a mark at both ends of the box
• Draw a line connecting the marks
• Carefully cut all sides of the box

Mine was 4 1/4 inches

  



Step 2

• Stack the boxes up the way you like.

Here are a couple of ideas…. Be creative

Step 3

• Tape all the boxes together in the formation you prefer.
• Make sure to tape along the cracks of where the boxes meet for a stronger hold
• Follow my guide below



 (Follow the black lines with white dashes)



Step 4



Just for fun

(Picture coming soon)

Decorate your marker storage

Use scrapbook paper, left over wrapping paper, fabric, etc.



Now ORGANIZE!!!!!

 Allows for better visibility of color choices

Takes up the least amount of space

Versatile and no tape required

Alternative #1

If your short on boxes or don't have a lot of markers to store this is a great alternative.

Fold a piece of card stock to make dividers.

(You can make as many as you want, this setup makes 4 sections)

The flat pieces are measured at 1 inch.

The triangles are 2 1/2 inches then folded in half

The cardstock is the same width as the box 

Place the folded card stock in the box and place your markers inside

Alternative #2

 Use one to just make a pen holder

Have fun ORGANIZING!!

 

 

New Year...New Posts

I knwo I know!!! I'be been majorly slacking. No posts since July 2011. I thought my blog was gone forever. I'e had alot to juggle the past few months but I'm back. And with many fun things to do. One of my goals this year is to blog more. Well at least try to. Everytime I say that something happens, but I plan to KRAFT more. Until next time.....

Happy Krafting