1. Tea Shelf
Organize all your teas (or coffees or spices or what-have-yous) in this prettified champagne box by Sarah from Look What I Made.
Materials:
an old wine or champagne box (you can get it at wine stores or even
some delis), two pieces of the lid of the box (you’ll get it in pieces
anyway since it breaks when opened), four screws, decorative paper (old
wrappig paper will do the trick), and a screwdriver.1. Take the box and fit the paper in the back. Just fold the edges in to get the right size. No need to glue it- adding the shelves will secure it in place.
2. Take the pieces of the lid and fit them in where you want the shelf to go. Screw them to the sides.
3. Once you have the pieces of the lid set and steady, the little shelf is finished.
2. Book Letter Holder
Don’t let your mail just pile up on the counter this year. Use this tutorial by Renee from Bulb to Blossom to turn an old book into an elegant letter holder.
Materials: a book (a smaller hardcover works nicely), craft glue, a sponge brush, a ruler, and a utility knife.1. First, after separating the book into equal sections, apply glue to the inside of the seam.
2. Use the sponge brush to spread the glue evenly along the seam.
3. Roll the first section of the book inward and press it into the seam, and hold in place.
4. Continue this process for the remaining sections.
5. After the glue has dried, use your ruler and utility knife to score the cover of several times, removing the excess. Do this for the front and back cover.
3. Address Book
You meant to send out those thank you cards,
mail that New Year letter, and just keep in touch in general. However
when the “daunting” task of writing that letter, and penning 30+
addresses… sometimes best of intentions is as far as it goes. So create
this zero effort address mailing book by Ursula from Homemade by Carmona
that takes the scary out of the task! Perfect for Christmas cards,
paying bills, sending out party invitations, or just your everyday
letter.
Materials: binder, plastic divider pockets and/or sheet protectors, variety of address labels, and stationery materials (cards, envelopes, paper, stamps, stickers, and ribbon).
1. Create address labels. Using the template instructions included with the labels, type up addresses by category. Try categories such as His Side of the Family, Her Side of the Family, Friends of the Family, Business Associates, Church Friends, even Monthly Bills, etc. Don’t forget to create return address labels.
2. Print an address template on paper rather than directly onto labels. Addresses may change over time, and it is better to keep a paper template you can copy off of when you are ready to print your actual labels. Make any necessary changes on your computer and print up a new paper template rather than waste pre-printed labels. (The only exception is return address labels.)
3. Organize and stock the binder. Use pocket dividers or sheet protectors to organize address templates, a variety of label styles (same size), cute stationery, stickers, stamps, etc.
4. Use your address book often!! When it is time to plan that party or send those thank you notes, pull the appropriate address category, print your labels, adhere, and send.
4. Magnet Bowls
Simply paint some magnetic bowls and
use them to store all your metal necessities, such as pins, paper clips,
jewelry, nuts and bolts. This simple tutorial shows you how.
5. Cubby Shelf Organizer
This post
shows you how to secure empty tape rolls to a glitter-covered tape roll
to create a storage solution of jewelry and other odds and ends.
6. Screwdriver Coat Rack
Turn painted screw drivers into the handles of a modern DIY coat hanger.
7. Six-pack Craft Caddy
Via craftfoxes.com
Easiest DIY ever- use six-pack beer box to store your craft supplies, such as knitting needles, tape measures, and yarn. This blog had the bright idea.
8. Makeup Brush Storage
This blogger shows you how to weave elastic through a sushi mat to make a nifty makeup brush storage solution.
9. Shoe Ladder
Via diydoctor.org.uk
Paint a wooden ladder and you’ve got yourself a new shoe rack! As seen here.
10. Wire and Hanging Spice Storage
Stacking spices in a cupboard just
doesn’t work. But you can easily (and cheaply) make a pretty and
practical spice display with small glass bottles, wire, a white Sharpie,
and this tutorial.
11. Peg Board Yarn Holder
Via knitsforlife.com
Are you a knitter or crocheter? A peg board make for easy and artful yarn storage. Check out this post for details.
12. Color Block Mason Jars
Chalkboard paint and mason jars won’t
be going out of style in January 2014. Try this colorful variation to
decorate your office odds and ends, as done here.
13. Etched Glass Kitchen Containers
But if you’re over the whole chalkboard thing, try etched glass instead. These instructions explain how to make glass kitchen containers for keeping your pantry sorted.
14. Wrapping Paper Holder
Wrapping paper in disarray after the holidays? Use an wooden stool to organize it, as done here.
15. Earring Rack
Simply secure chicken wire to the interior of an empty frame to make a lovely and functional earring rack. This tutorial shows you how.
16. Salt Dough Magnets
Organize your life with these handy little
magnets made from flour, salt, and water. Use them to keep track of the
dishes, your to-do lists, etc. Check out this recipe.
17. Colorful Hook Hanger
Via living.msn.com
Find a precut wooden base and screw
in a jumble of differently colored perfect hooks. Store scarves, purses,
keys, etc. by the door. Here are the details.
18. Scarf Hanger
Use a sturdy wooden hanger and shower curtain rings to organize all your scarves. Follow this simple tutorial.
19. Cord Organizer
Decorate some empty toilet paper rolls with washi tape and use them keep your cords untangled, as done here.
20. Knob Necklace Organizer
Screw a variety of door knobs onto a wooden board to make this necklace organizer.
21. Pen Holder
Simply stick a bunch of empty toilet paper rolls inside a decorated shoe box to keep your pen stash neatly organized. As done here.
22. Kitchen Shutter Door Organizer
Spray paint an old shutter door, and use it to hang your kitchen goods. Check out these directions.
