ideas for kids with frogtape®

Frogtape® is definitely one of our very favorite DIY elements when it comes to all things home and projects. It’s no secret here that we love a good, classic makeover with some of our very favorite supplies, and frankly, it will never get old using it in different ways. 

Today, we wanted to share some of our favorite ideas for kids using Frogtape®. This time, we’re not tackling the wall, but three simple gift or project ideas that we can use for kiddos, with just a few simple elements. Your child can either participate with you, or you can create them as a gift… the possibilities are kind of endless. So without further ado… ideas for kids with Frogtape®!

We purchased three basic wooden pieces off of Amazon that we knew would be useful for each child. And the results were pretty fun if we do say so ourselves. We love the idea that they’re so easy with just a little altering, without having to build anything. Painting FTW!

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• wood art storage box to desktop charging port and organizer
• wood supply chest to jewelry organizer
• lap desk to an even more fabulous lap desk ;}

You’ll also need: 

• Frogtape® – we used the narrow tape
• brushes 
• paint
• primer {optional}
• measuring tape

First up: the lap desk! 

We loved this one because it comes with a little drawer and converts into an easel. 

Here’s what we changed it into: 

This fun stripey desk for our buddy and all things beds. I have to say, I think the middle was jealous of this one, since they each received their own little creation.

She has grand visions of playing with slime on her bed… I think that’s why. {Cue the side eye}.

The possibilities are endless for all things finishes, but we decided to go with a great diagonal {and simple} stripe. So position the tape from the very middle of your board, {find the middle by measuring if you want to be precise} in a diagonal fashion. 

Then we simply leapfrogged stripe by stripe as we went, so that we could have equal spacing all the way across. 

It’s really a matter of eyeballing, once you get the initial measuring down. And it works!

Tada! Easy peasy rice and cheesy. 

Once the tape was on, we decided to prime this one since it had a more polished surface. It’s wood, but the top is bamboo. 

Once the primer was dry, we gave it a coat of fun navy blue paint, and here we are! 

Is there anything more satisfying than pulling off that tape for such clean lines?

No. I don’t think so. 

It’s the perfect piece for my youngest’s spot, but now I think they’re all arguing over who gets to do their homework {and slime} in bed. 

Next up, we have a desktop organizer and charging dock! 

We converted it from a simple wooden art box, to this for our oldest’s space. Here’s more on that process: 

First, we drilled holes in the back of the box.

Make sure that your drill bit is large enough for the actual cords to fit through the back. 

Once they’re ready to go, make sure you add any subsequent holes at the top. Just so you can prop your devices on the top area if you wish, when the lid is open. 

Once those were completed, we started from each side with tape, and worked our way inward.

When you start to near the middle, begin from the other side to confirm your placement. This was because the length of the toolbox would not match the length of the tape, and it allowed the stripe design to be symmetrical. 

Again, do this in equal widths by leapfrogging {see what we keep doing there?} the tape. 

See how the center stripe will be slightly larger than the rest?

When you’re finito, you’re ready to apply the paint!

This one did not require primer, since it was a raw finish. I simply brushed it all along each side, and when it was finished…

Removed the tape. For more satisfactorily smooth lines. 

Here’s what it looks like as a charging dock on the desk when open. 

Note: chargers and cords come through the back – never leave them in an enclosed space. 

The bottom section has plenty of space for little remnants of treasures. We love that our teen still has a few of his faves. They grow too fast. 

For the final project, we have this fabulous art drawer turned jewelry box. 

Yay for putting all her things in one place!

Anyone else tired of organizing their daughter’s endless jewelry supply? Us too. 

We’re opening our own Claire’s this summer, if you were wondring. But in the meantime, we love this as a solution for great storage. The best part? It slides right under her bed for easy access.

Here’s how we did this part: 

Measure the center of the box at the bottom, and starting on a diagonal, place the edge of one piece of tape on this mark and run it to the opposite top corner, with the edge hitting that corner.

Repeat this for the other side.

Simply use the leapfrog method again, and keep going up until you’ve achieved your desired design. You can see more of this in detail {modified for the jewelry box} here in the dry erase board.

Once the top design is finished, we just decided to keep going on the sides with the shapes. Simply line up the pieces on the side with pieces on the top and keep taping. 
 

In the meantime, most of this piece is just wood. But the drawers were feeling a little slick, so we decided to hit them with primer, first. 

Once the tape was placed, it’s time to paint! 

Choosing your own colors and own pattern is part of the fun with Frogtape®.

But we enjoyed this little combo for a fun feel. 

And peeling off that tape in the end is my new fave hobby. Seriously.

Ahhhhhh. Perfect. 

Here’s the finished piece!

She loves it for all her pieces. No more panicked, right before school, where’s-my-necklace struggles.  

We even lined the inside with some leftover wallpaper from my studio. 

Yay for sweet little touches. 

And it slides right under her bed. 

Yay also for easy storage. 

And there you have it! Three easy creations for kiddos from simple finds, using Frogtape®! 

Which one is your fave? It’s so fun to create things for our kiddos, and I love that they’re still humored by it. They all loved their unique little gifts.

So many fun possibilities. 

As always, let us know if you try them. Have an inspired day!

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