My nieces are big on colouring, painting and crafts, as most kids are. But whenever I visit them, I notice that their crayons and markers end up everywhere. I find them under seat cushions and behind furniture. I've found out the hard way that stepping on stray markers is almost as bad as stepping on Lego. So, as a gift to both Sarah, a four-year-old budding artist, and to my sister, who has to tidy up, I built this everything-in-its-place art easel. It's perfect for creative minds, tight gift-making schedules and craft-frazzled parents.
I designed this project around paper and storage supplies I found in chain stores. The paper roll comes from Ikea, and its dimensions determined the width of the project. I also bought some colourful plastic storage bins with lids. These determined the size of the supply trays. To make things even simpler, I also used standard 1x4s throughout. These materials are easy to find, so I'm confident that you can make this inexpensive project in just one weekend.
Download the project plans here!
Start by cutting all parts to the sizes listed in the box on the next page. When you've finished that, I recommend you apply one coat of finish, such as a water-based polyurethane, to all the wood components. It's easier to do that now than when you have all the parts together.
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