Storage Bin to Toy Box

SUPPLIES:

- Plastic Storage bin with a lid (I had mine lying around the house, but you can purchase one on Amazon.)

- Fabric (I used a curtain panel)

- Krylon Spray Adhesive

- Hot glue gun and sticks

- Scissors

- Wood Fence Post Caps ( x 4)

- Lock Nuts ( x 4)

- Wooden Letters (optional)

This is the plastic storage bin. I'm sure you have one of these in your home. If not,  Amazon carries a whole selection you can use for this project.

Step 1: Measure and iron your fabric

It's best to first iron your fabric so you don't have any wrinkles. Then measure and cut it out according to the size of your bin. Make sure to cut one piece of fabric per side. Leave about an extra inch on each piece.

Step 2: Measure & Cut.

Cut out one piece of fabric per side (including bottom and box lid). Leave about an extra inch on each piece.

Step 3: Glue the fabric to the bin

Using your spray adhesive, spray the glue on one side of the bin. Let it dry until it's tacky and clear. Only spray one side at a time. I love this spray adhesive. It leaves a clear and even coating of glue. You can buy the same kind on Amazon. 

Apply the first fabric piece onto your tacky glued surface. Smooth out any bumps and lumps and follow the edges of the bin. Continue gluing and apply your fabric to each side of the bin.

Step 4: Add fabric to the bottom of the bin & your lid.

Using the same method as above, apply the fabric pieces to the bottom of the bin and the lid. You don't have to do the bottom, but I think this makes the bin look nicer.

Don't forget to cover your bin lid too!

Step 5: Clean up the edges.

Fold under any raw edges of your fabric pieces. Using your hot glue gun, adhere the folded edge to the bin. Continue tucking and gluing all four sides of your bin, as well as the bottom and the bin lid. This makes your bin look much cleaner. I don't know about you, but I use my glue gun for almost everything. It works so quickly, and has so many great uses. It's a staple in my home. You can buy this great one here on Amazon.

Step 6: Make holes at the bottom of your bin

Using a drill or a screwdriver head, poke one hole per corner into your plastic bin. These are the holes your fence post end caps will be going into, so you need to ensure the holes are large enough for your end cap screws. It might take a bit of effort to cut through the plastic, but it shouldn't be too hard.

Step 7: Screw in your end caps.

Grab those cute little feet and place one on each corner above the hole you created. If you want, you can paint the caps to match the fabric of your bin, but I liked the natural wood look, so I kept them the way they are.

Then flip your bin over and screw one lock nut onto each of the end cap bits. Tighten each one firmly, so your legs are stable and not wobbly.

Step 8: Embellish with wood letters

This step is completely optional, but I chose to add some wooden letters to the front of the bin with hot glue. I'm so thrilled with the end result, and I can't believe how much stuff actually fits in the bin. Now I have a place to store all of my kids' toys, and it looks nice, too!