Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Personalized Storage Containers in 6 Easy Steps

  1. Buy some plastic storage containers. I recommend Sterilite Showoff Storage containers because of their clip-on lids. I got these "CD Size" containers at Dollar General for $3 each.
  2. Find some permanent markers. I used Sharpies and Bic Permanent Markers and both worked well on plastic
  3. Measure how large you want the lettering and create it on a Word (or other word processing) document on the computer in a fun font. Add a shadow or outline if you wish, then print it on scratch paper.
  4. Tape the paper to the inside of the container so the printed words show through, then trace the letters using a permanent marker.
  5. Fill in the letters with your permanent marker and add any outline or shadow in a different color.
  6. Remove the paper, fill with toys, snap on the lid, and store!




     


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    1 comment:

    1. That is so cute an easy! I would have never thought of that. So how do you get a cute font on a wall? I'm in the middle of a wild hair "craft" project (see forthcoming blog post) and could use some artistic talent. I may have to have you do a little painting when you come in November. ;o)

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