Shabby Chic Organizational Solutions to Brighten Your Office

Take a memo. Gone are the days of plain plastic trays for sorting tape, labels, and your eleven favorite highlighters. Sure, you can stash those coveted Pilot G-2 Gel Rolling Ball Extra Fine Point Black Ink pens in your collegiate coffee mug that sits proudly on your desk, but wouldn’t you rather use that mug to get your daily dose(s) of coffee? Some may argue that their rolls of tape are comfortable swimming in a sea of mismatched adhesive: masking tape, washi tape, scotch tape, duct tape, and…a cassette tape?

Collectors, hoarders, and otherwise disorganized crafters, fret no more. Our talented Shoppe Manager shows us how to use a fun paper mache painting technique and spruce up your work space. We’ll just plant this idea here and see where you take it. Email your potted organizational solutions to blog@stampington.com.

Materials

Paper Mache Pots

Eco-Green Acrylic Paint – Coral

Distress Crackle Paint by Tim Holtz – Picket Fence

London Market Paper Collection

Instructions

  1. Apply acrylic paint to paper mache pots. This paint color will be seen through the top layer of crackle paint. Let dry.
  2. Apply crackle paint to pots. Let dry.
  3. Cut long strips of paper to fit the width of pot rims. Adhere to rim.
  4. Fill with office supplies and crafting goodies. Bonus points if supplies coordinate with pots.
  5. Make a set for your co-workers or family members for the holidays. Doesn’t it feel great to be organized and on top of things?

For more easy ideas to help you revamp your office space or craft room, visit The Studio or flip through the newest issue of Somerset Life (and get free shipping with this blog promo).

Project and photo by Vanessa Spencer

 

 


Posted: Thursday, October 18th, 2012 @ 10:52 am
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6 Responses to “Shabby Chic Organizational Solutions to Brighten Your Office”

  1. Lisa M says:

    Beautiful! I love shabby chic, so these are right up my alley. At my full-time job, I have a vintage ceramic rose-covered swan holding my paper clips. I need to add more pretty accessories, now that I think about it. Thanks for the inspiration!

  2. pattisj says:

    These are cute pots, and sound like an easy project.

  3. Ella says:

    I love the colors~
    They add so much cheer to one’s space~
    I use to paint pots…
    I have an idea ;D
    Thanks for the inspiration!

  4. Maureen says:

    I love Shabby Chic and need more storage and organization. Thank you for the easy and pretty idea!

  5. Yvette Shoemaker says:

    I love this idea! I have been using all kinds of unique finds to hold my supplies. Great job!!!

Jordan How-To Project Tutorials

Take a memo. Gone are the days of plain plastic trays for sorting tape, labels, and your eleven favorite highlighters. Sure, you can stash those coveted Pilot G-2 Gel Rolling Ball Extra Fine Point Black Ink pens in your collegiate coffee mug that sits proudly on your desk, but wouldn’t you rather use that mug to get your daily dose(s) of coffee? Some may argue that their rolls of tape are comfortable swimming in a sea of mismatched adhesive: masking tape, washi tape, scotch tape, duct tape, and…a cassette tape?

Collectors, hoarders, and otherwise disorganized crafters, fret no more. Our talented Shoppe Manager shows us how to use a fun paper mache painting technique and spruce up your work space. We’ll just plant this idea here and see where you take it. Email your potted organizational solutions to blog@stampington.com.

Materials

Paper Mache Pots

Eco-Green Acrylic Paint – Coral

Distress Crackle Paint by Tim Holtz – Picket Fence

London Market Paper Collection

Instructions

  1. Apply acrylic paint to paper mache pots. This paint color will be seen through the top layer of crackle paint. Let dry.
  2. Apply crackle paint to pots. Let dry.
  3. Cut long strips of paper to fit the width of pot rims. Adhere to rim.
  4. Fill with office supplies and crafting goodies. Bonus points if supplies coordinate with pots.
  5. Make a set for your co-workers or family members for the holidays. Doesn’t it feel great to be organized and on top of things?

For more easy ideas to help you revamp your office space or craft room, visit The Studio or flip through the newest issue of Somerset Life (and get free shipping with this blog promo).

Project and photo by Vanessa Spencer