Happy November!! This month the Eileen Hull Inspiration team are all about the holidays. Inspired by a Facebook Live that Eileen did, & my recent tea caddy, I decided to make an organizer, with a Christmas twist. This project puts together a bunch of Eileen's die cuts to make a December Daily Organizer. I am once again participating in Ali Edwards project to document the holidays.*Affiliate- some of these companies have given me product to use, play & experiment with. The ideas are my own but I tend to work with companies whose products I like so enjoy the inspiration. **some of these links are affiliate, I receive a small percentage from the company at no cost to you. This helps me deliver free content!
I wanted to make a custom caddy that had room for Project Life type cards, tools, stickers, stamps etc. Just a range of products that would make it easy to keep a separate, holiday specific supply. Here is my organizer! I also have room to add on if I want which could be fun! Let's Get Building.
The link to Eileen's FB Live will be below if you would like to join along. Hers is a lot different then mine but gives you a good idea of how to build one. I lined all of the inside of my various boxes with the same pattern of wrapping paper. I really like how that turned out. First it made designing much easier. Second wrap paper is much thinner so it makes the boxes go together very easily. The easy-cut adhesive also made it quick. When putting the wrap down, center the paper on mat board and smooth it onto the adhesive from the top down. This helps prevent wrinkles.
I started with the Gift Box & covered the inside & outside with the wrapping paper. To assemble Red Liner (super tape) tape was used- it is nice & strong! To make the box you need to cut out 2 pieces & assemble. As I did not want the lid, one of the squares at the end were simply cut off. You can see in the photo how the box is put together. Follow the directions on the individual dies for assembly.
For this project I made one Gift Box, 2x Card Box, 2x the new Post Box (lid cut off), 2x Stacking Drawer. The paper on the outside is Tim Holtz from the Seasonal pad 12x12. It is a much older line so I am not sure it is available. Determined to use my stash! There are so many Christmas paper lines out their so choose your favorite!
Once I knew how I wanted the pieces together I simply used the Redline Tape to adhere them together. The beauty of this tape is it instantly adheres & is super strong. Hot Tip* While putting your pieces together, keep the bottom of the boxes on a table or flat surface. This will help you to create a level base. Clips were added for 24 hours just to create maximum a bond.
The fun step was to add Christmas ephemera. Tim has a lot in his line that create potential for HOHOHO. Here is an look at the finished project while empty.
Ephemera was adhered adding interest & fun to the paper. Love those vintage labels. Drawer pulls were added using using brads, a jump ring & charms.
Last step, grab my essentials for my organizer! The rest of the ephemera pack was put in one of the drawers. Love to sift through these little treasures. The bottom drawer will have some cards & wood pieces...
The Post Boxes in the back have tags in one & 3x4 December Daily/Pocket Cards in the front one. I also added some packaging to alter, prefect to recycle. I may need another row with drawers & boxes!
The Gift Box portion has pens, scissors, & a pokey hole tool but I will add to that as I need. Behind is a Gift Box that holds sticker sheets, ephemera packs & some pre-stamped paper. All ready to just cut out for decoration. Thanks so much for joining me today! Remember to check Eileen's blog weekly to catch what the team is making. Also you may want to join the fan club! Lot's of great inspiration over there. Here is the video where Eileen makes her Post Box Caddy. The project starts at 29min if you want to go straight to it. Enjoy!!
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