How We Use Super Sticky Post-It Notes

Communicating via technology is great, but sometimes we just need to leave someone a handwritten message or jot down our own big ideas by hand.  This is when Post-It notes by 3M come into their own.  The super sticky Post-Its come in loads of brilliant bright colours and are different shapes and sizes.The adhesive strip attaches securely to most flat surfaces and peels off leaving no marks.  

So if you want to remind the kids not to forget their PE kit or remind yourself to buy milk, you can leave a super sticky Post-It.  Also perfect for leaving little love messages to your other half or life affirming quotes to the kids, finding a message stuck on the fridge, cupboard, door or mirror can make their day.

Friendly reminders of upcoming birthdays or anniversaries may avoid those embarrassing moments when your husband forgets your special day - or you forget his (10% do apparently fail to remember those important dates!)

Because they are so secure they are perfect for leaving a message to the postman on your front door if you are popping out, asking them to drop your post off next door.

Post-Its are perfect for revising teens to write down keywords to stick around their room to help them remember all those crucial  facts and figures.  They are also good for bookmarking pages in books as they won't fall out!

I like to stick a wad of them to the fridge door to jot down things I run out of through the week.  When I go to the shop I peel off the top sheet to take as my shopping list and my new Post-It is revealed for next week's list.

They have so many uses - every home should have a pack!

Find out about the Post-It products and join in the fun at www.facebook.com/PostitUK

We received some Post-Its to use for this post.

Post-It Notes "Friendly Frankenstein" Canvas Artwork

Gone are the days when Post-It Notes came in a single size and colour and were considered to simply be somewhere to write memos to stick to the wall using the clever self-adhesive strip.  These days they are a fun stationery must-have which have inspired people to become far more creative when using them.  Now available in lots of different colours, shapes and sizes, they are still handy for note making, but they can also be used as a material for arts and craft activities. They are mess free and re-positionable so are suitable for even the youngest artists in the family to use. No scissors or glue required. The sticky sheets are ideal for making mosaics, can be used to decorate a pinata, can create fun patterns on the wall or be used to make pixel-style pictures.  There are some amazing examples of fabulous full-wall size murals made using Post-It Notes on the internet which are simply incredible!

3M have just launched Post-It Notes Colour Cubes which really help inspire creativity with their range of vibrant hues!

We were challenged by 3M to come up with an idea for a piece of artwork made using Post-It Notes.  We were supplied with a selection of Post-Its and a canvas to use.

It was fun experimenting with the colourful shapes and making designs.  After a lot of sticking and re-sticking of the Post-Its we had made Initial Mosaics and geometric patterns.  But the design we all agreed on was a fun and easy to make "Friendly Frankenstein" face made using the small green and yellow Full Adhesive Post-It Notes and one large blue Post-It Note.

Unfortunately, although they are super sticky and stick to almost anything, they didn't stick firmly to the uneven, rough surface of the canvas so we made our design on paper first, cut around it and then mounted it onto the canvas using fabric glue.  It looked very effective.

Here is my video tutorial on how to make a Friendly Frankenstein Canvas using Post-It Notes.

                           

We were really pleased with the end result, especially the curled hair on top.  Freddy wants it hung on his wall so he obviously thinks it is quite good!  We are going to experiment with this idea further ... a Mrs Frankenstein with curly eyelashes and matching hair-do will be next! There is so much scope to get creative and designs can be as simple or as elaborate as you want.

It is a really fun way of creating art and something that is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Check out the Post-It UK Facebook Page to check out the new range of Post-It Notes and discover a whole world of colour!

Secret Santa Ideas for Fashionistas

If you are looking for the perfect Secret Santa solution for a stylish colleague or a stocking filler for a fashionista teenager  then look no further!

If your Christmas budget doesn't stretch to a pair of Laboutins or a Mulberry handbag, you can still stay on trend with a fashionable gift from Scotch and Post-It, two of the leading stationery brands, who have some practical, yet elegant accessories that will add style to any desk!

How about this trendy mock-croc style Handbag Post-It Note Dispenser?  Perfect for jotting down shopping lists and memos, Post-Its are incredibly useful.  The weighted dispenser looks fabulous and ensures your Post-Its stay put on your desk, close at hand.

If shoes are the accessory of choice, how about this chic Stiletto Scotch Tape Dispenser?  This chic shoe will see any desk step up in the style stakes and avoids any tape related sticky situations by keeping a reel of Scotch Magic Tape ready for use and at hand.

Both items are fun, cute, stylish and designed for that wow factor, yet they are practical too.  They'll turn a work desk into a talking point!

I was sent a stiletto to try and was surprised at how big and well made it is.  It is impressive, girly and looks really impressive in its shiny, black finish.  It certainly makes stationery a lot more appealing and fun!

The handbag is £8.99 complete with one pack of Post-Its.  The Stiletto is £7.99 including a roll of Scotch Magic Tape.

My daughters would love one of each in their stockings...a perfect present for students, teens, work colleagues or fashion loving friends.

Available from Tesco, Staples and Amazon.