How do I make storage for my grandson's collection of 5" cars?
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Cathy Mecler
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I want to put it on the wall and make it easy for him (4 yrs old) to have easy access to.
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http://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/organizing/diy-tray-matchbox-car-wall-organizer-6590178
DIY Tray Matchbox Car Wall Organizer
Put up shelves at an appropriate height for him to reach and possibly more above it for other uses. To be able to keep them on the shelves, perhaps put quarter round on the front edge and two sides. As he grows, you can put that shelf up one shelf and store other toys or whatever on the lower shelf.
There was an idea the other day for a book shelf made from guttering. You could cut the white gutter to the length (s) needed, put on end caps, ( would need 2 for each shelf) attach to wall staggered or one above another. The cars would fit in the gutter for display.
What you want to make is a shadowbox with grids. See if these links help you out. My dad did something similar for my brother's matchbox cars back in the 60's.
https://goo.gl/images/wv8fV3
https://www.lowes.com/creative-ideas/woodworking-and-crafts/shadow-box-display-case/project
Paulie is right. Here is the very cute link for tons of ideas. Hope this helps.
https://www.google.com/search?q=bookshelves+from+gutters&rlz=1C1BLWB_enUS700US700&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiA1KbRmKrWAhWIRiYKHYwIBQMQ_AUICygC&biw=1024&bih=714
i saw something on this website recently where they attached plastic dollar store baskets to the walls