I know there are FAB*U*LOUS storage bins and baskets for sale, but I am cheap...and practical...and I like to upcycle whatever I can. So I made these fabric covered storage solutions tonight with stuff I had on hand...
It took me about 45 minutes to do four which is fast considering I was watching kids over my shoulder, talking to my 16 year old, and cleaning glue up from the carpet (I'm messy).
Here's what I use these for...to make a clothes box for each kid. I fold their clothes together with shorts folded into the matching shirt, and then put clothes in each box according to Child.
Why don't I use a dresser? Weeelll, my kids like to climb and jump. So no dressers. Honestly, I wasn't a big fan of them dumping out the drawers either.
Why don't I hang them up? We ell, I'm lazy! Or practical! Why put their clothes on a hanger to pull off a hanger and lay out? I only hang up their nice church clothes.
So this way they can choose from 6-7 outfits, dress themselves, and be more independent. I've already sorted by size and paired up outfits. It's FAR easier to comin advance, trust me!!!
So, the deets...
I made five of these last year, one clothes box for each day of the week, but i still had to lay out the clothes for each child according tomtheir sizes esch morning. That time I was following a blog tutorial using spray adhesive instead of mod podge. SUPER messy, my fingers stuck together more than the fabric stuck to the boxes, it took longer since it wasn't sticking as well, and I was super scared of cast off spray getting on my carpet tho I had laid out poly to work on.
I STRONGLY suggest using the MOD PODGE!!!!
Last time I used duck cotton, which is very strong cotton (think outdoor furniture fabric), and this time it was flannel. Both are easy to use and cover over the diaper box graphics. If you use regular cotton, you'll need to prime or paint the boxes first if your fabric isnt black.
Supplies:
3 diaper boxes and a wipes box
Fabric scissors
Mod podge
3 yards of flannel I had on hand
Sponge tip craft stick
Here's what I use these for...to make a clothes box for each kid. I fold their clothes together with shorts folded into the matching shirt, and then put clothes in each box according to Child.
Why don't I use a dresser? Weeelll, my kids like to climb and jump. So no dressers. Honestly, I wasn't a big fan of them dumping out the drawers either.
Why don't I hang them up? We ell, I'm lazy! Or practical! Why put their clothes on a hanger to pull off a hanger and lay out? I only hang up their nice church clothes.
So this way they can choose from 6-7 outfits, dress themselves, and be more independent. I've already sorted by size and paired up outfits. It's FAR easier to comin advance, trust me!!!
So, the deets...
I made five of these last year, one clothes box for each day of the week, but i still had to lay out the clothes for each child according tomtheir sizes esch morning. That time I was following a blog tutorial using spray adhesive instead of mod podge. SUPER messy, my fingers stuck together more than the fabric stuck to the boxes, it took longer since it wasn't sticking as well, and I was super scared of cast off spray getting on my carpet tho I had laid out poly to work on.
I STRONGLY suggest using the MOD PODGE!!!!
Last time I used duck cotton, which is very strong cotton (think outdoor furniture fabric), and this time it was flannel. Both are easy to use and cover over the diaper box graphics. If you use regular cotton, you'll need to prime or paint the boxes first if your fabric isnt black.
Supplies:
3 diaper boxes and a wipes box
Fabric scissors
Mod podge
3 yards of flannel I had on hand
Sponge tip craft stick
Here is a link I used to help me cut the pattern. This time I wrapped the boxes more like presents so I didn't cut off (and waste) as much fabric.
http://littlemudpies.blogspot.com/2012/04/fabric-covered-diaper-box.html
3 insights:
...While I have 0 kids in diapers, my siblings do... All I have to do now is beg them for boxes. :D
I hope you are all doing well. I miss reading your blog.
I hope you are all doing well. I miss reading your blog.
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