Sunday, October 26, 2008

DESK CADDY
SUPPLIES:
(1) 12” x 12” Cardstock
(1) each 12x12 B&T Duo paper, two patterns
(2) 18”pieces of ribbon. May also use just one piece.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Score the 12x12 cardstock at 4” & 8”. Turn and score again in the
Opposite direction at 4” & 8”. You now have 9 scored squares.

Score the CORNER squares diagonally, from point towards center of paper.

Cut four 3 ¾” squares of B&T Duo paper. Mount on each of the four solid squares centered.

Cut four 3 ¾” squares of other pattern B&T Duo Paper. Cut each
Diagonally to form triangles. Mount on the diagonally-scored squares centered.

Punch holes in each of the four points. You may add eyelets if you want. Embellish as desired.
Fold on all score lines. Crease well.

TWO OPTIONS HERE!
1. Thread ribbon from outside to inside on two opposite points. Then thread them from the inside
to outside on other two points. Pull together and tie in bow.
2. Thread one length of ribbon through two points diagonally across caddy.
Thread other the opposite direction. Hold together and tie in bow.

Note 1: You may choose to spray with craft sealer before adding ribbon to give caddy some protection.
Note 2: placing something heavy in the bottom can help keep caddy from tipping over. Or, fill with
about ¾” deep of dried beans or peas can help pens stand upright.
To made an insert to hold small items, cut matching cardstock 3 7/8” x 8”. Score long side at 3 3/8”
and adhere that side to the inside of a solid side. Pull the loose end towards the middle about 2 ¼” and
using a strong adhesive, attach the corners to the sides.

These can be used on a desk, or wrap plastic utensils in a napkin & place a band of matching B&T
around to hold them together and fill for a picnic. How about filling it with candy or make an Easter
basket out of it. Make matching note pads, a pen, Jumbo embellished paper clips. You can even put
photos on the solid side. You are only limited by your imagination!

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