February 16, 2010
Creating a Crafting Space – Part III – Make an Art Supply Turntable
- wood lazy susan (unpainted) – I bought mine at IKEA, but I just saw a slightly smaller one at Target the other day
- glazed flower pots or aluminum flower pots (I used 6 smaller pots around the outside and one larger one in the middle) – they were on sale for 25 cents each at IKEA when I made this
- scrapbooking paper – I used coordinating prints
- craft paint – I like Apple Barrel brand
- Mod Podge (to seal and protect)
- glue gun
- pencil (to trace paper)
- scissors
- Paint the lazy susan – let dry overnight – you’ll probably need 2-3 coats.
- Cut circles to go under the flower pots (I turned the pot upside down and traced around the “lip” of the pot for a perfectly proportioned circle to go under the pot).
- Spread some Mod Podge under the circles and place where you want them on your painted lazy susan.
- Paint 2-3 coats of Mod Podge over the entire surface and underneath the lazy susan – this protects the surface and will keep the paper nicely attached to the lazy susan for years and years to come. Let dry overnight.
- Using superglue or a glue gun to attach the flower pots to the circles.
- Fill with art supplies and start creating!
This is fairly simple to make – the hardest part was letting everything dry in between coats. Now my kids are able to choose their art medium by simply turning the art wheel instead of climbing on top of the table. How do you organize art and craft supplies?
Bunny Jeans Decor... and More! Says
Good idea… I’m all about organization! I have lots of supplies that need a nice home.
Talk to you later 😉
Bunny Jean
frillsfluffandtrucks Says
That turned out great! I’ve been thinking about something similar for my children.
~ Sarah
tales from an oc cottage Says
Fabulous idea!
m ^..^
Lost In Tarnation Says
Oh I think that your blog might be a miracle for a messy mom like myself!!! This is brilliant and I’ll have to make it for my kids!
The Harris Family Says
How fun! This would be perfect for my kids art supplies.
Personalized Sketches and Sentiments Says
fun idea! I’m sure spinning that when picking something to use is half the fun, for your children :o)
Blessings & Aloha!
(yay! a few days off from work, so am catching up a little on my favorite blog reads… I have housework organizing and drawing orders to get to too :o)
Brandi Says
That is so cool! I love it!
Mandy Says
I think you may have just saved my table from absolute clutter-dom! Thank you!!PS—LOVE IKEA!!!
Joanne Says
I love your lazy susan idea! I think i may try this idea really soon. I love love Ikea.
Christine Says
Super cute…Love how it came out.
Kacy Says
This is my first time visiting your blog. And I’m so glad I did!
I love this idea! I want to make some for my classroom–that’d be great to have in the middle of the student tables and labeled with what each one is (pencils, markers, grading pens, trash, etc.) Thanks for sharing!
Felicia Says
My sister is starting to gear up for homeschooling, and I think this may be her Christmas present this year! What a great way to keep everything in one place!
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