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I have a problem in my craft room. I have loads of fabrics and notions, vintage doiley's and ribbons, I just can't stop! I needed to tidy up my act. But I didn't want to spend any money on storage items. So this week I made some free ones. You will need:
- Empty cardboard boxes of various sizes.
- Mismatched Fabric offcuts [mine were left over from some pillows I made].
- Spray Adhesive.
- Pinking Shears.
Cut the side flaps off your boxes. Measure the front part of the box [the part that will be facing you on the shelf]. Cut out your fabric to match these sizes [with normal scissors first]. Then take your pinking shears and cut around each piece [this will hinder fraying]. Press with an iron. Apply each piece to the front of the box with spray adhesive. That's it. It's gives a more quirky edge to my space too.
Have a great weekend. Simone xx
Have a great weekend. Simone xx
Great organizational ideas--everyone's rooms can get out of control sometime.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Melinda
Awesome little diy Simone...love it..and I love spray adhesive..its my new best friend :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea for all of my materials, etc! Always looking for cute ways to organize - thanks!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty to look at on the shelf, too. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteSimone, what a lovely way of making your creative space so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLee:)
very pretty and easy, have a great weekend
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea! I too am in need of some stoarge solutions, and may just be borrowing this one :) who would have thought boring cardboard boxes could look so good.... P.S Gorgeous roses, I wish my terrible gardening skills could produce something like that :)
ReplyDeleteLady S xox
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Ohh what a great idea they look fabulous.. I love your ideas.. Dee ;-)) x
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and nice, I lake it Simone!!!
ReplyDeleteKisses from Croatia.
Sure gives a whole new look to cardboard.
ReplyDeleteI may have to try this one. Thanks for sharing.
great idea! totally going to steal this idea! thnx!
ReplyDeleteHi Simone,
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea for storage, simple and easy.
Funny that you use Pinking Shears, I own a pair from my aunty. Thing of the past these
days. Enjoy your weekend.
Sue
Job well done! It's so inviting. I'm buried in jewelry and jewelry supplies over here now that you've given me the way, I just need the will!
ReplyDeletedear simonne!!!! how simply beautifullllll !!! everything you do becomes so so lovely!!! you inspires us!!!!!muchos besos!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat and so green!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great and amazingly economical idea! Love those fabrics :)
ReplyDeleteCute and easy. Love it.
ReplyDeletethere is nothing better in the craft room than knowing where to put your hands on items needed. It is such a waste of fun time to have to search for something you know you have and can't quite put your hands on it. Time well spent on your containers I'd say x
ReplyDeletei seriously never thought of that, here i waste money is buying ikea boxes... dang! thanks dear for inspiration and teaching me how to save my dollars
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful idea Simone. I love it!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marcia
Lovely...what would we do without that spray adhesive?
ReplyDeleteFriday hugs. xoxoxoxo
That's a great idea and when they get a little worn or you decide on a different look, they are so simple to update, they look so much better than plastic boxes too!
ReplyDeleteoh I do love that idea.....I think I need some spray adhesive now afetr seeing your creations. What a great way to use up scraps.
ReplyDeleteHi Simone,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. I love yours and really admire your energy and ideas.
Beth x
Hi Simone,
ReplyDeleteI just read that you were put onto my blog by Catherine Shields. She's lovely, isn't she? I can identify very much with your blog - doing up old things and living on the water.
Beth x
Another brilliant idea Simone... What a difference the material makes. Makes you feel more creative by just looking at it. Pruxxx
ReplyDeleteThats so kool and simple - I'm going to sort my storeage boxes this weekend, as I'm in one h...ofa mess!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Simone.
I was just about to make a comment on your super cushions when this new post appeared!!
Please do come and visit me and I will get out my prettiest tea cups and make you very welcome!! I'm just across the pond in Auckland.
hugs
Shane
I just love all of your projects I have made quite a few of them,they are so clever ,I quilt so I would save my fabrics ,I will use fancy wrapping paper and coat it with clear glue,happy crafting theodora
ReplyDeleteNow I am inspired to tidy up my act! Simple, colourful and easy peasy. Love it and thanks
ReplyDeletePam x
what a fun + simple idea.....thanks!!
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend!
Great idea Simone. I read your article in the Brisbane magazine today - a little snippet about you and your home which is gorgeous. Congratulations! Have a lovely weekend. ;-)
ReplyDeletegreat idea!...i have never heard of spray adhesive but I am going on the hunt for some!
ReplyDelete"Sew" creative and sweet. : ) Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteThat's an excellent idea! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're so clever, Simone! Hope you have an outsatnding weekend. xx
ReplyDeleteFab idea! I need to re-vamp and reorganize all my craft supplies, yikes! Lol :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
I don't know how I found you...but I am the lucky one!!!!! So many ideas...my head is spinning!
ReplyDeletethat pile of empty boxes I was going to throw out just got a reprieve :-)
ReplyDelete& I think I have a can of Fray Stop (or whatever it's called) hanging around in the garage
thank you for the sweet idea, Simone!
lovely day to you, from across the big blue sea
You simply have the best of ideas!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
And this is why I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI always love your little DIY projects - they're always so charming and pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific idea! Love it! Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMegs :)
I loved this idea and I did my own spin on it. I used leftover scrapbook paper. You can see pictures on my blog
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i can't believe it! i have the same bread bin that appears in the top photo. love your projects. thanx for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea... I've covered boxes with scrapbooking paper also. So many fantastic patterns and colors. I enjoy all of your 'crafty' ideas! heheeeee...
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