Keep those art supplies organized and ready for travel activities and crafting.
We absolutely LOVE the Stackable Caddy Organizer for Deflecto for all of the art supplies that we like to use when traveling and on the go fun. There are so many things about this storage unit that make it the PERFECT solution to keeping things neat and orderly when creating and crafting on the go.
National Crayon Day
For National Crayon Day (Reoccurs every March 31st) we created darling post cards on the beach. It was effortless to get the supplies ready and over the dune in one caddy. These crayons are watercolor crayons from ooly and are so perfect for beach painting.
The bonus here is that the small container works GREAT to hold ocean water for painting.
About the Stackable Caddy Organizer
The Stackable Caddy Organizer from Deflecto is our favorite for so many reasons. Here are some of the ones that make it our choice for getting creative supplies to the places we love to make things while out, about and on the go!
- The materials that make the Stackable Caddy Organizer are light and easy to clean.
- The containers are clear so it is super easy to find the necessary supplies when packing to take what it needed and also to find supplies while creating.
- The containers in each tray are interchangeable so it is easy to organize and take only the things we need for projects.
- The snap-tight lids keep items securely contained for easy travel and storage.
- The lift-and-lock levers fasten multiple caddies together for consolidated use.
- Stack-n-Go wheel base with swivel casters allows effortless transportation when moving multiple caddies around our craft room and home.
Seven Reasons Kids Should Be Crafting
There are unlimited numbers of reasons that kids should be crafting. Based on research and opinions of experts, I am excited to share seven of my favorite reasons to get messy and make all the things with your kiddos. Whether making camping crafts for kids or doing them at home – it is worth the investment of time and resources.
Practice Fine Motor Skills
Many craft projects require the use of fine motor skills to cut, tie knots, paint, color and even apply glue. Crafting provides a great opportunity to work on fine motor skills while creating works of art.
Build Self Esteem
Through the process of creating a craft project, a child works through a series of steps to make a masterpiece. The success of completing steps and having something wonderful to show for it has proven to build self esteem.
Create Community
Many craft projects that are done by kids in classrooms or groups collectively create a larger work of art. For example. When a group of kids create individual pumpkin crafts – once put together they have a patch. This creates community and inclusion.
Build Social Skills
While actively crafting, often times the fears and worries of talking with others subsides and children (of all ages) find themselves to be more social with those around them,
Promotes Individuality
Craft projects should allow children the opportunity to put their own style or mark into their work. There need to be choices available to successfully promote individuality. Some of these choices include picking colors, crayons vs colored pencils, cutting vs tearing paper and outlining.
Encourages Self Expression
Often times children will express their feelings and thoughts through simple drawing and works of art. Encouraging kids to draw in their journals and add their own elements to projects sometimes offers a release of feelings.
Sharing is Caring!
Too busy to make this right away?! Pin it for later! Pin this project to your favorite craft board on Pinterest and it’ll be waiting for you when you’re ready.
I would really love to hear what you think about the Stackable Caddy Organizer! If you try it out, I would sure like to see it! Share on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest! #LauraKellyDesigns
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XO,
Laura