Magnetic Kid's Art Tray

I feel almost silly writing this post not knowing if you will think it is a pretty good idea or a little boring.  But since I made it for my girls I figured I would share it and let you be the judge.


I have been trying to plan activities for my kids this summer and though we like to be outside...Florida summers can be tough.  And since I am no stranger to a craft or two, I wanted to plan some craft ideas for the girls this summer.  But I also need to get organized because they lose interest quickly.  By the time I set it all up they are done with whatever craft they are doing. Especially painting.  So I decided to make a paint tray with all their supplies at the ready so I can take it out and put it away FAST.  

First, I started off by buying 2 casserole pans from the dollar tree and spray painted them white.

(The cups are from Ikea and the buckets are from the $1 section at Target)

I used a stencil and painted their names onto each tray.  I even gave the letters a coat of glitter paint because all girls need accessories with glitter. Glitter also covers up the fact that I am not a very good painter.

This is also the poor man's method for those of us who don't own a Silhouette and actually go old school stenciling and painting our letters on stuff. 

Next, I hot glued some magnets to both the water cup and paint tray so that they would stay put during our painting sessions. It does not guarantee ZERO spills but I like to think it is more stable.

See?  Ella likes the magnet fun.

Me too.

Personalized Painting Trays + Organization = Happy Mommy and Happy Kids.
:o)