SUPPLIES: -Old Tissue Boxes -Scrap Fabric Pieces -Scissors -Tacky Spray -Ruler -Marker
Tissue Box Turned Storage Bins
6 Materials
$0
1 Hour
Easy
If you are anything like me you don't just have one junk drawer... you have one too many! I know there are a lot of solutions out there to help you get organized, but why not repurpose something you have on hand to help clean the clutter. If you have some empty tissue boxes lying around this quick and easy storage solution is perfect for you! Just a little glue and fabric and these aren't simply helpful, but cute too!
STEP 1: Wrap the fabric around the box to make sure it is large enough to cover all sides fully. Cut the fabric to size so there isn't too much or too little.
STEP 2: Cut the tops off of your tissue boxes.
STEP 3: Spray the bottom of the tissue box with spray glue and place it on the center of the cut fabric.
STEP 4: Take a ruler and place it against the end of the tissue box. Mark a straight line to the edge of the fabric. Repeat on all four corners. Cut small slits in the fabric along the lines you just drew to the corners of the box.
STEP 5: Use spray glue to glue the end sides in place and fold in the cut flaps glueing them down to the box.
STEP 6: Grab your spray glue yet again to finish up the job with the remaining sides. Fold the remaining flaps up and over the open edge of the box.
STEP 7: Press all the fabric into place making sure there are no bubbles.
You could fold the edges in on the last flaps to create a more finished look if you want.
Because they come in two different sizes you can customize to your needs or the the size of the drawer you are organizing! They fit like a puzzle too!
This is not staged... This is a literal before and after. I know... I am a hot mess.
These could certainly be left out of a drawer too considering how fun they become when coated in some fabric. Organize the top of a desk perhaps?
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KOon Mar 27, 2020This is a fun way to use up some leftover fabric and organize! Love it! You are not the only one with a drawer like that...😉
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Sara Beth Morgan Brownon Mar 28, 2020Yes. I’m going to give it a try. Used to be crafty and sewed my own clothes and suits. Trying to pick up old skills I set aside with work, marriage and a kid. WAnt my grandchild to learn some of what my mother taught me. This will be a good starter project
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What did we do before spray adhesive?Actually my question is, would the cut fabric look like a big plus sign, the arms of fabric folding up to the box's sides? I couldn't get the video to work..
I don't have fabric since I haven't sewed for over a decade. I do have scrapbook paper in pretty patterns. In your opinion do you think that would work or should purchase fabric ? Thanks
Yes. Paper will work.
Good idea. I didn't think of that.