DIY storage boxes: simple master classes

Purpose of boxes

A lot of things are placed in various boxes in the interior of the premises:

• in the bedroom - bed linen, underwear, cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry;
• in the living room - books, tools and materials for needlework, a folded Christmas tree, chargers for numerous gadgets;
• in the kitchen - cutlery, napkins, dishes, towels, tea, cereals, cookies;
• in the bathroom, toilet - sponges, sponges, washcloths, dirty linen, intimate hygiene items;
• in the dressing room - small items of clothing and linen;
• in the nursery - toys from Kinder surprises, construction sets, stationery, children's books, notebooks, albums;
• in the hallway - gloves, scarves, umbrellas, hats, shoes, spare laces, shoe brushes, creams;
• in the office - office, paper correspondence;
• on the glazed balcony, loggia - clothespins, supports for flowers.

To store various little things in the nursery, they make a box-house, for a girl’s room - a box-box with princesses or flowers made from ribbons.

Charger organizer

The boxes can also make a very practical organizer that will hide wires and phone chargers. Look how simple and cool this idea is!

You will need: shoe box, wrapping paper, glue, pencil, eyelets, knife and scissors.

Complexity: 2

Blogger Tasha has a similar master class: here, instead of eyelets, door decorative pads for the lock were used.

From cardboard

After purchasing household appliances, furniture, dishes, shoes, boxes of corrugated cardboard and regular cardboard are often left behind. The easiest way to decorate in this case is to cover the existing box with the following materials:

• wallpaper left over after renovation - if you decorate a box or drawer with it, it will be barely noticeable against the background of the walls and will not visually clutter up the space;
• self-adhesive films - they are highly decorative, have a variety of textures, colors, patterns, are not afraid of moisture, therefore they are used in the bathroom, wiped with a damp cloth to remove dirt;
• colored paper, old postcards, pages of glossy magazines - they decorate a nondescript gray, white, black box, turning it into a unique decorative item.

To glue paper parts you will need PVA glue or silicate, double-sided tape. The container is simply pasted over with sheets, pieces, strips of paper, or paper tubes are rolled up, gluing them sequentially from bottom to top or from any edge, laying each next row after the previous one has set. When decorating with threads or cords, the box is smeared with glue, and the rope is wound turn by turn, pressing tightly.

Depending on the decoration method, such boxes will fit the following styles:

• loft;
• avant-garde;
• minimalism;
• art-believe.

Boxes made of thin cardboard are not suitable for storing excessively heavy items, and for use in the bathroom to store dirty laundry, they should have holes for ventilation.

Decor options

There are many ways to transform storage boxes: you can decorate cardboard containers for shoes or equipment with your own hands, turning them into stylish interior elements. For decoration, fabric, lace, decoupage or scrapbooking techniques are used.

The photo shows a compact box with pockets, decorated with fabric and lace.

Using wrapping paper or leftover wallpaper, you can transform the box beyond recognition and store various items inside: books, toys, craft materials. You can cover a cardboard storage box with regular rope and create an excellent eco-style accessory.

Making boxes with your own hands depends not only on the availability of suitable materials, but also on your imagination. The process of creating stylish things “out of nothing” is always fascinating, and the result brings comfort and order to the environment.

Wood weaving

In ancient times, baskets woven from vines and pine roots were one of the very first “storage systems.” They not only collected and stored mushrooms, berries, healthy herbs, vegetables, but also took them with them on trips, putting everything they needed there. Willow branches collected in spring or autumn were usually used for weaving.

Wicker boxes, caskets, chests will perfectly decorate the interior in the style of:

• Provence;
• country;
• ecological;
• vintage.

In the modern world, almost anything is stored in such baskets - balls and knitting needles, clothes and shoes, notebooks and pens, drawings and magazines. They are quite well ventilated; in the kitchen or loggia, dried vegetables and numerous rag bags with medicinal herbs are placed in them. Previously, wicker wooden bread boxes with lids, boxes for cookies, and sweets were very popular. To weave such things well, certain skills are required.

Spices storage

For convenient storage of spices in the kitchen, very small boxes are useful. They need to be covered with paper inside and out. Sign each one with a marker or stick a sign with the name of the spice. Such an organizer must have a reliable lid.

Weaving from newspapers

First you need a base - a strong box, a corrugated box, of a suitable size. Next, long thin tubes are twisted from newspapers, which are attached to the bottom of the box at the same distance from each other. These tubes will become racks - they should be made thicker and denser than the rest. The stands are attached to the box with clothespins so that it comes out smooth. Then they are wrapped in thin tubes, using any weaving method, to the very top. The tops of the base tubes are carefully hidden, the edges of the box are smeared with glue, the newspaper layer is pressed to the base with clothespins. The lid is made in the same way, the entire structure is covered with paint and varnish. The interior is lined with fabric or paper.

It is not necessary to leave a thick cardboard base, but this will make the structure stronger.

Organizer for ribbons and braids

For those who sew, there is always the problem of storing various small items for sewing. We have already written about 10 DIY ideas for storing sewing supplies - take a look, you will probably find something from this collection useful. And from the box you can make a convenient organizer for storing ribbons and braids with your own hands. We found this master class from blogger Michele.

You will need: box, wrapping paper, glue, hole punch, eyelets.

Complexity: 2

From plastic bottles

Plastic bottles and plastic candy boxes, if beautifully decorated, will become a container for various things, decorating the living room or bedroom. They are suitable for beads, earrings, rings, buttons, rivets, beads, paper clips, as well as other costume jewelry and sewing items. In the kitchen, cereals, seeds, spices, dried vegetables are poured there, cutlery is placed there.

Five-liter bottles will make large boxes that are not afraid of moisture, so they can be used in damp rooms. The upper edge is decorated with fabric, knitted lace, the base is decorated with self-adhesive film and painted with spray paint. A cap is made from a piece of another similar bottle - it is attached to the base using a “zipper” sewn into the upper part. This design is suitable for styles:

• pop Art;
• industrial;
• loft;
• art-believe;
• modern

If desired, a large shoe or clothing box is made from two bottles; for this, several parts are fastened with a stapler, and handles are cut out in the upper part, decorated with soft fabric.

Decor

The decor of finished products should be based on the following basic principles:

• the style of the room for which the box is intended;
• purpose of the box;
• container manufacturing material.

Decor helps complete the box design and increases its appeal. A variety of materials can be used for decoration - cardboard, ribbons, fabric, beads, etc.

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How to decorate

You can decorate the boxes with all kinds of available materials:

• fabric, ribbons, colored threads;
• lace, crocheted, knitted;
• straw, rope;
• jute cord, burlap;
• napkins for decoupage;
• seeds, plant twigs, dried flowers coated with varnish;
• pebbles, shells;
• colored electrical tape;
• photographs, stickers;
• using hand painting with paints and markers.

It looks interesting to decorate the top of a round hat box with one or two fans attached to it using double-sided tape or a stapler.

Simple plain boxes, when there are many of the same type, are decorated with stickers with a photo of the contents.

Decoupage

A box with a lid, decorated with decoupage, looks very festive. It is completely covered with decoupage napkins, only on top, or individual details are cut out from them - pictures, letters, inscriptions, figures.

The item will fit well into the following styles:

• vintage;
• classical;
• country.

To work you will need:

• base – box made of cardboard, plastic;
• decorative three-layer napkins for decoupage;
• PVA glue;
• acrylic varnish, paints;
• tassels;
• decorative beads, seed beads, sequins.

The necessary fragments are cut out of the napkin, the box is covered with white acrylic, and dried. Pieces of napkins are placed on the pre-carefully spread glue, and the top is also covered with PVA glue. When everything is dry, empty spaces and the edges of napkins are painted over with acrylic paint, varnished, and the structure is dried again. Afterwards, you can glue any decor - beads, sparkles, beautiful buttons, decorative insects or leaves with Velcro. This box is convenient for storing jewelry, buttons, rubber bands, and hair clips. It will fit perfectly into the living room interior, children's room, bedroom, and will become a holiday decoration.

Decoration with fabrics

For covering with fabric, choose boxes that are strong enough that they will not deform during decoration or subsequent storage. The fabric is cut to the size of the box with allowances of up to two centimeters, and attached with colorless glue or double-sided tape. The lid is decorated in the same way, if you sew a piece of decorative tape, strap, or braid onto it, you will get a handle by which the lid can be removed.

You can make a two-layer box almost entirely out of fabric, placing sheets of cardboard and a special plastic canvas between the two layers of fabric for rigidity. Pockets or dividing fabric strips are pre-sewn inside. The lid is attached with Velcro, zipper, and buttons.

Wardrobe storage

Small boxes can be used to make convenient organizers for storing socks and underwear. Such products will easily fit into a closet, and the laundry will always be conveniently folded. Juice boxes are well suited for making organizers. You need to cut off the top part and decorate the box with fabric inside and outside.

Stages of work

Use a thick, rigid box of the appropriate size.
Using a utility knife, carefully and as evenly as possible cut off the top flaps - the lid. Try one of the flaps in the middle of the box so that it can be easily inserted and serve as the basis for the partition. From the fabric, measure one piece equal in length to the outer perimeter of the box, and sufficient in width to wrap the box in height and make an overlap of 1.5-2 centimeters on the hem on one side and the other. Cut out the piece and sew it into a ring.

Wrap the part that you cut out for the partition with a piece of fabric, cut out two identical parts along the contour, retreating one centimeter for the seam allowance, and sew a bag from them. Cut the corners close to the line and turn the piece right side out. Place a cardboard partition into the resulting bag and carefully sew up the hole.

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Wrap the box with the prepared fabric, fold the excess to the bottom and inside the organizer. Using hot glue, secure the fabric along the outer edge so that it does not move.

Cut the bottom out of a piece of cardboard so that small objects do not roll under the valves. Also sew a fabric cover for it so it can be washed. Place the cover on the bottom and place it inside the organizer. Place the partition.

The interior of the organizer is decorated, you can start decorating the exterior. The project uses decorative yarn. You can use any material - yarn, braid, jute cord, clothesline.

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Using hot glue, secure the end of the thread or ribbon to the bottom. Then carefully begin wrapping the box, securing the thread so that it does not slip off. After the entire outer side of the organizer is decorated, the thread needs to be cut and the tip glued, trying to make it as inconspicuous as possible.

Cut two identical parts from the belt, long enough to make handles for the organizer. Remove the partition and bottom from the organizer and fold back the inner fabric. Using an awl or a nail and a hammer, make holes for installing the brads. Secure the handles with pins. If you do not find pins, then use small bolts and nuts for them.

Re-design the organizer - lower and straighten the fabric, insert the bottom and partition.

The organizer is ready.

Method No. 1

A box made from an ordinary sewer pipe is quite spacious. Due to its lightness, it will be very convenient when carrying and storing tools.

What will you need?

To make a box, you need to prepare the following list of accessories in advance:

• sewer pipes with a diameter of 15-20 cm and 10 cm;
• PVC pipe with a diameter of 2.5 cm and a length of 25 cm;
• furniture hinges – 2 pieces;
• M6 bolts and nuts – 5 pieces;
• Super glue;
• dye;
• snap latch;
• rivet gun;
• rivets;
• knife;
• pencil for marking;
• construction hair dryer or gas burner.

Manufacturing process

First, four rings 0.5-1 cm wide are cut from the main pipe. For this purpose, it is first marked, and then the rings are carefully cut out.

Afterwards, a piece of the required size for the body of the box is separated from the same pipe (usually 30 cm or more, depending on the dimensions of the tools). For the sides, use a tube with a diameter of 10 cm, which is cut lengthwise, then the workpiece is placed in the oven and the heat is turned on at +200 degrees.

Then proceed as follows:

1. After softening, the workpiece is pulled out and pressed with a flat object so that it turns into a plastic plate, and allowed to cool.
2. Two circles are cut from the plate according to the size of the internal lumen of the body.
3. From below, markings are made for the legs (the role of which is played by M6 bolts), the corresponding holes are drilled and the bolts and nuts are screwed on.
4. Markings are made on top for the lid, they are cut through it, and recesses for hinges are cut out on one side.
5. For the hinges, drill two holes directly under the notches.
6. The previously prepared plastic rings are dissected, tried on inside the case, and the excess edge is cut off so that they can fit freely into the future box.
7. Glue the ring onto one side of the chest with superglue, then insert a PVC plate disc and secure it with a second ring.
8. Close the side opening of the box on the opposite side in the same way.

When the body is almost ready, they begin to work with a tube with a diameter of 2.5 cm. Markings are made on it: the first mark is 2.5 cm from each edge, the second is 4.5 cm from the first mark on each side. The workpiece is heated with a gas burner or a hairdryer and bent according to the marks to form a handle. As it cools, holes are drilled in the handle for attachment to the box lid.

To decorate, remove the legs from the body and paint all PVC parts in the desired color. After the paint has dried, put the legs in their proper place, attach the hinges, and attach the lid and handle. Drill holes for the snap-on latch and secure it to the rivets using a gun. The tool chest is ready.

Method No. 2

There is another option for making a tool box from PVC. For this purpose, you can also choose any tube, for example with a diameter of 10 cm.

Materials and tools

To work you will need:

• a piece of pipe 70-80 cm long;
• Super glue;
• small canopies - 2 pieces;
• a set of hinges for a padlock and the lock itself;
• a square wooden mandrel with a side of 78.5 mm (for example, a block);
• spray paint;
• pencil and ruler;
• Angle grinder with cutting and grinding attachments;
• construction hair dryer;
• soldering iron with a fine tip;
• knife;
• rivet gun with rivets;
• two boards;
• sharp knife;
• lighter.

Instructions for making a box

First, mark the tube - place a mark at a distance of 27 cm from the edge, wrap a sheet of paper near the mark and match its edges

Draw a straight line around the circumference and carefully make a cut with a grinder. For smoothness, sand the edges with a disc. The pipe is heated with a hairdryer until soft, a mandrel is inserted into it so that the workpiece has a square cross-section

The pipe is heated with a hairdryer until soft, and a mandrel is inserted into it so that the workpiece has a square cross-section.

The rest of the tube is cut lengthwise, heated with a hairdryer or over a gas stove, and a plate is made from it by laying it between the boards and pressing firmly. After cooling, 2 equal parts are cut out of the plate, which are glued to the ends of the first workpiece on both sides. The excess is cut off with a grinder as the glue sets.

The lid of the box is marked with a pencil, the corresponding slits are made, slightly short of the corners

The corners are carefully cut with a knife

A handle is prepared from the remainder of the plate, the ends of which are heated with a lighter and bent down. Glue the handle onto the body of the drawer, and then paint the entire product with paint from a can.

Advice! Holes for canopies and lock hinges are made with a soldering iron, burning through them.

All metal parts are secured with rivets, and then a lock is attached. You can also store any tools in such a chest. To make a useful item you need a minimum of time and financial costs.