Here are some of the latest {free} organizing tips I have. (Since those are the only tips I usually go for...) We all know I love to decorate/make use of crappy stuff because I may be the cheapest person you know, so here are some of the things I've done to organize the little things in my house. It's the little things that count? Here it goes...and no I did not think of all of these myself so I will try to give credit where credit is due.
I did this project about 2 years ago before I had even thought about getting a blog. So, I'm not sure where or who I got this idea from...But this is just two old formula cans covered in paper with modge podge, to hold all your headbands. I also added some twine on the top to hold bows, because we have a bajillion bows around here. (I know bajillion isn't a real number...)
Here, I used this tutorial and turned an old soda carton into my canned food storage! (yep I was too lazy to take it out of my crammed pantry to take the picture, and I also was too lazy to cover the second soda carton. Don't judge.)
I haven't actually done this one yet but I just got all of my boxes in the mail and I'm so excited to get all of our magazines organized! You cut flat rate boxs into magazine holders, and then of course you can paint them or cover them in scrapbook paper...
Last but not least, the last craft day I did with some friends I decided I'd take the time to organize my unruly ribbon collection. At the time it was taking up: 1 tub, 2 wipe boxes, and a mason jar. Now...
It's ok to be impressed because now I'm only taking up HALF of the tub and that's it. Now I feel like I don't have any ribbon at all. Does that mean I'm allowed to buy more?
* I know part of my problem with getting my stuff organized is that it takes a lot of time and money. But there are so many ideas out there to get organized for free/cheap and I am loving it. Anyone have any other good storage ideas?!
P.S. Don't forget about the giveaway ending on Saturday!! Please go enter, you may be my new best friend if you do :)
I did this project about 2 years ago before I had even thought about getting a blog. So, I'm not sure where or who I got this idea from...But this is just two old formula cans covered in paper with modge podge, to hold all your headbands. I also added some twine on the top to hold bows, because we have a bajillion bows around here. (I know bajillion isn't a real number...)
Here, I used this tutorial and turned an old soda carton into my canned food storage! (yep I was too lazy to take it out of my crammed pantry to take the picture, and I also was too lazy to cover the second soda carton. Don't judge.)
I haven't actually done this one yet but I just got all of my boxes in the mail and I'm so excited to get all of our magazines organized! You cut flat rate boxs into magazine holders, and then of course you can paint them or cover them in scrapbook paper...
Last but not least, the last craft day I did with some friends I decided I'd take the time to organize my unruly ribbon collection. At the time it was taking up: 1 tub, 2 wipe boxes, and a mason jar. Now...
It's ok to be impressed because now I'm only taking up HALF of the tub and that's it. Now I feel like I don't have any ribbon at all. Does that mean I'm allowed to buy more?
* I know part of my problem with getting my stuff organized is that it takes a lot of time and money. But there are so many ideas out there to get organized for free/cheap and I am loving it. Anyone have any other good storage ideas?!
P.S. Don't forget about the giveaway ending on Saturday!! Please go enter, you may be my new best friend if you do :)
Great ideas! I think I often use the excuse that I need to go BUY something before I can get organized, but then I throw away or recycle so many containers and boxes... Got to break the habit!
ReplyDeleteWow, great idea with the pop can boxes!
ReplyDeleteok, now i know i have ZERO excuses for the appearance of my ribbon tub! i figured i was doing okay with the spools on unsharpened pencils put through the slots on the rubbermaid basket i have. sheesh. you're brilliant! problem with my plan is that the spools prevent me from being able to use a tidy, lidded tub instead. looks unruly. so, thanks for adding this post.
ReplyDeletemy family funds are tapped, and therefore i figured i was at a loss for the designer organizational tools my heart longs for. you've proved to me that i can have peace and happiness and order in my home for less than pennies!
pretty sure my husband will soon become your #2 biggest fan by the time i'm finished following your lead. thanks oodles! ::hugs::
Love the soda can boxes! Gives me the "duh, I shoulda thought of that" feeling. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love the soda can idea! It would be great for my pantry and my food storage! Thanks so much for sharing!
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