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Color Block Craft Table and Accessories
Color Block Craft Table and Accessories
In the Designer's Words: "Having a workspace that inspires creativity and keeps all your craft supplies organized can really make your crafting and art making time efficient and fun. I made this large worktable out of a piece of plywood and Plexiglass with squares of Fairfield Oly Fun Craft Material in between for a modern color block look. The layers are all held together with office supply binder clips.
The center support of the worktable is a stack of recycled books! The coordinating desk accessories were embellished with all different types of paint and foil. The stemware glass balls were painted with Testors paint. The glasses were painted with Design Master's Tint It and Uber Matte paint. The jewelry box was given a new look with Plaid's Ceramcoat Chalk Ultra Matte Acrylic paint. The little square plates were embellished with Therm-O-Web Deco Foil scissors. The little plastic animals were colored silver with the Testors Enamel Paint Marker. And since I plan on spending a lot of time at my new craft table coloring in books like Leisure Arts' Art of Coloring Mandalas I sewed a new cushion for the vintage stool and embellished it with a Simplicity Superman Applique."
Estimated Cost$21-$30
Time to CompleteWeekend project
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- Fairfield Oly Fun Craft Material
- Plaid's Ceramcoat Chalk Ultra Matte Acrylic paint
- Testors paint
- Design Master's Tint It and Uber Matte paint
- Therm-O-Web Deco Foil
- Leisure Arts Art of Coloring Mandalas
- Simplicity Superman Applique
- Plywood, Plexiglass, and binderclips
- Recycled books
- Fabric, pillow, ribbon
Instructions
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Lay out your squares of Fairfield Oly Fun Craft Material on your plywood.
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Place your Plexiglass over the table and secure with binderclips.
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Stack books in the center of your work table if you need more support.
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To make color blocked upcycle glasses paint with a variety of Design Master paints.
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To upcycle an old jewelry box paint each drawer with a different color of Plaid's Ceramcoat Chalk Ultra Matte Acrylic paint.
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To upcycle little plates with scissor images die cut Therm-o-Web adhesive sheets and apply Deco Foil to the adhesive sheets.
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To add little coordinating silver animals to the scissor plates use a Testors silver paint pen.
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To embellish ball shaped stemware paint each ball with a different color of Testors paint.
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Sew a slip cover pillow with ribbons on each corner. Iron on a Simplicity Superman applique and tie it to the stool.
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Sit on your comfy stool and color your Leisure Arts Art of Coloring Mandalas coloring book.
NotesOne of the fun things about this color block craft table is that since it isn't permanently secured you can swap out the color blocks anytime!
More Crafty Ideas For You
We know that if you enjoy creating color block craft projects, you'll love the idea of extending that theme to other areas of your home decor. One great project to try is making a color block picture frame using a wooden frame, some paint in your favorite colors, and painter's tape to create clean lines. This project is perfect for displaying your favorite photos or artwork in a fun and modern way.
If you're looking to add a new decor piece to your craft room or studio, consider making a color block lampshade. You can use a plain white lampshade and paint it in contrasting colors to match your existing color block craft table. This project is a great way to tie your space together and add a pop of color to your workspace.
For a functional and stylish touch, try making color block coasters to match your table and accessories. You can use cork coasters and paint them in coordinating colors to create a set that will protect your table while also adding a fun element to your decor. These coasters are perfect for using during craft sessions or for serving drinks to guests.
With your love for color block projects, these three ideas will help you continue to infuse your home with your unique style and creative touch. Let us know how these projects turn out, and happy crafting!
