Back to School Fun with Deflecto

Hi everyone - who is ready for back to school? It seems like it is so early these days!! This months theme for the  Deflecto Craft DT is Back To School so here is a look at the projects I came up with.

I am all about using vinyl to decorate EVERYTHING these days so that was my go to for this project. To really make the designs stand out, I outlined and filled in the designs with a white paint pen.

For my Reading Bank I started with a Wet Erase Sign and removed the insert.

I took a 5x7 Beveled Edge Frame apart and used just the two clear panels for this project.

I cut the vinyl with my Cameo Silhouette and applied it the front panel.

I used very thin double sided tape to adhere the panels to the Wet Erase base, then finished off with some ribbons, and die cut stickers.

Be sure to check out the new Deflecto Blog for more great ideas and thanks for stopping by today!

Back to School Desk Decor

Hi everyone, I was recently challenged to work on some classroom decor and I had a lot of fun with it. I wanted something small and cute that could go on each student's desk. I was working with some amazing products from Deflecto Craft- they are so versatile!

I actually broke down and pulled out some of my vintage Daisy D's paper- they are just so beautiful!! I had some that I knew would be prefect for this project.

I used a Mini Slanted Sign Holder and attached it on top of my block with double stick tape. These little holders are just 1 1/2 x 2 inches, and they would be so cute as place cards on a table too!

I decorated a small wood block with pattern papers, and used coordinating papers to decorate a baby food jar as a pencil holder. I used a journal card and mini alpha stickers to add the name in the Mini Slanted Sign Holder

I added some school themed ribbon, painted star, wood button and twine in the upper corner of the holder to finish the project off.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a wonderful weekend.

Fun with Frames

Hi everyone. Today I have a couple of fun projects to share with you using Acrylic Craft Frames from Deflecto Craft Solutions. You will now be able to order these products from Hot Off The Press!

I received some beautiful papers from HOTP to use and I had such a hard time choosing from them that I used a little bit from all three packages; Artful Watercolor, Sweet Life, and On Butterfly Wings.

For my first frame I used the 5x7 Beveled Edge Frame and decorated inside and on top of the frame. This frame can be presented either portrait or landscape to fit your needs.

I loved the flowers from the Artful Watercolor pack, so I fussy cut several, shaped and layered them, added some Stickles and adhered to the front of my frame. I also punched some tiny butterflies using a very old punch I have, coated them with Glossy Accents and added to the flowers when dry.

To add a little interest to the upper corner I pulled out a little bling from Melissa Frances and some coordinating ribbon.

For the second frame I wanted something Back To School themed and I used

•  4x6 Clear Craft Frame 
• (1) Flexible Pouch
•  Sign and Banner Hanger

I mixed several of the papers from the Sweet Life pack, adding some faux stitching with a black pen.

The Hall Pass in the Flexible Pouch can be removed from the frame when needed - cool, huh? I added a little note to let students know the pass was checked out. The amazingly cute school themed ribbon is from Doodlebug- and I have been hoarding saving it for years because I knew that someday I would need it for something!


Hot Off The Press has just released their new catalog so be sure to check it out.  Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you are having drier weather where you are than we are here- I think we are on day 87 of rain :o(