DOLLAR STORE ORGANIZATION: MULTIPURPOSE CRAFTING CART HACKS AND IDEAS FOR UTILITY CART

MULTIPURPOSE CRAFTING CART HACKS AND IDEAS FOR UTILITY CART

I often have leftover materials after completing my projects, which is why I need extra storage! That is where the Alvorog multipurpose cart comes in. Full disclosure before we proceed: this product was given to me by a sponsor to test. I love utility carts! I have already five prior to this one and a seventh on the way! They are multipurpose and very functional!

The Alvorog cart has three tiers. I love how this cart is stylish. The rounded handles make maneuvering the cart around a breeze! 

I have decided to take this cart to the next level by adding functional accessories with these three DIYs.

List of materials used:

1st  DIY: Dollar Tree Ribbon Dispenser
1 Dollar Tree large rectangular wire basket
12-inch long wooden dowel rod (I got it from Walmart)
2 zip ties
Scissors

First, secure the wire basket at the side of the cart. I used the supports of the cart handle to tie the basket on with 2 zip ties. Make sure that the zip ties are facing inward towards the cart so that when you cut the excess it will not be visible from the wire basket. As an added note you can add hot glue to the base of the zip ties so you can make sure that it will not move around. Next, add the wooden dowel. This dowel will be able to hold up to 16 ribbons. Also, using the slots between the wire basket to hang your ribbon ends will make sure that the ribbons will be secured.

Using the basket as a ribbon dispenser helps prevent the ribbons from unraveling. 

2nd DIY: DIY Craft Paint and Paintbrush Organizer

1 Dollar Tree shower caddy
1 Dollar Tree skinny long rectangular wire basket
6 zip ties
Scissors

Using the other side of the cart, securely attach the shower caddy with zip ties. Again when you want to make sure that the zip ties are secured you can either double the loop of the zip ties or use hot glue at the base of the zip ties to make sure it will not slide down. At the upper part of the shower caddy, add the wire basket. Make sure that you will have enough clearance so that when you put in the paints and the paintbrushes it will be easier for you to reach them. To make sure that the shower caddy is secured, use the remaining zip ties to attach the caddy's base to the cart as well.

The slim basket and shower caddy do not stick out too much. The cart still fits in tight spaces!

3rd DIY: DIY Dollar Tree Tool Holder
1 medium Dollar Tree wire basket
2 zip ties
Scissors

I added the tool holder on the same side where the ribbon dispenser was. I placed the tool holder on the lower part of the cart. I secured the wire basket using 2 zip ties. You can opt to use an additional two zip ties to further secure the wire basket. The wire basket was perfect for my scissors and hole punches because the handles secured the tools to the wire basket.

Dollar Tree's wire basket trays make excellent tool organizers!

Here are additional glamour shots of the finished project:

I did not overload this cart. But, there is still room for more items!

I love my new craft cart. I use it to hold my planners, travelers notebooks and planner accessories too! Now I can craft and do my journals anywhere in the house!

Here, I hung the Ikea pen cup holder and Walmart blue shower organizer on the back to hold more crafting essentials.

Watch the full tutorial by clicking on the thumbnail below.

This multipurpose cart can also be used in your pantry as additional shelves. Use it anywhere you need extra storage. The possibilities are endless!

I hope this will be helpful to all of you and again thank you for supporting my channel and this blog. Without all of you, I will not be here.

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DOLLAR STORE HOME ORGANIZATION HACKS & IDEAS MULTIPURPOSE BATHROOM KITCHEN CRAFT

Hi friends, I hope that you all are doing great! I have been bitten by the organizing bug! This usually happens this time of the year. So, you will see me make and post DIY organizers on my YouTube channel that are inexpensive and multifunctional. 

This time around I will be presenting dollar store ideas and hacks for organizing your home, especially in the kitchen and bathroom. I have 5+ (including 2 bonuses) new DIY organizers and 40+ organization ideas and hacks to share with you. Getting organized need not cost too much money.

I used shower caddies, shelf risers, zip ties and other materials that you can find at Dollar Tree. 

Using shower caddies and shelf risers to make organizers is very cost-effective. By connecting these items, you can make organizers that you can use in hard to organize areas like under the sink or inside the cupboard. The possibilities are endless and the only limitation is your imagination. Some of the projects featured in this video were requests from some of my subscribers. Thank you very much for those requests because they have challenged and inspired me to come up with solutions that are easy to make and very affordable. 

Materials used: 1st DIY: Dolar Tree DIY Double Shower Caddy Wall Organizers 2 Dollar Tree shower caddy 4 zip ties Scissors Hot glue gun and glue sticks 2 Dollar Tree small slotted tray baskets

I used zip ties to connect two (2) Dollar Tree shower caddies

I added the small white slotted baskets, also from Dollar Tree

The white small slotted basket from Dollar Tree fits perfectly on the shelf. Perfect for keeping small loose items!

2nd DIY: Dollar Tree DIY Single Layer Countertop Organizer 2 Dollar Tree wire shelf risers Zip ties Scissors Hot glue gun and glue sticks Cardboard or foam board (Cut to size) Dollar Tree contact paper

3rd DIY: Dollar Tree DIY Pantry and Bathroom Organizer 4 Dollar Tree wire shelf risers Zip ties Scissors Hot glue gun and glue sticks Optional for bathroom under the sink: 4 Dollar Tree baskets 2 pairs tied together with zip ties

I connected four (4) shelf risers with zip ties. Note that I used red zip ties for better visibility. 

I used Dollar Tree and Daiso bins to organize my craft supplies. 

I then put it in our kitchen cupboard, to create a mini pantry!

No pantry?! No problem! I was able to put my spices, sauces, some canned goods, oil bottles, etc in this small cabinet! On the top tier, I used two (2) clear plastic food containers to hold my spices so they do not topple over. I used a blue plastic bin on the right to hold tall bottles of oils.

I am sure everyone with a tight under cabinet sink can relate! The pipes can be a bother! Fortunately, this set-up is narrow enough to fit into the space!

I connected two (2) Dollar Tree baskets/bins together using a zip tie. This will allow me to pull the two baskets easily without breaking my back! I place them on the middle tier.

I connected two more baskets the same way and placed them at the very bottom. On the top tier, I placed an empty plastic shoe box from Dollar Tree towards the back. It can hold some tall items. 

At the top, I added clear bins. This one is from Daiso (a Japanese Dollar Store). The flip-out top allows for easy access of my toiletries.

4th DIY: Dollar Tree DIY Hot Drinks Organizer Stand 2 Dollar Tree wire shelf risers Zip ties Scissors Hot glue gun and glue sticks

I attached two (2) Dollar Tree shelf risers together with zip ties. I then place them on top of a tray. 

I filled them with hot drink goodies such as hot cocoa powder packs and tea bags. I used the Dollar Tree medium rectangular slotted basket at the very top and a clear Dollar Tree acrylic tray for the middle tier. 

I love how it turned out!

5th DIY: Dollar Tree DIY Under the Sink Caddy 2 Dollar Tree wire shelf risers 2 Dollar Tree shower caddy Zip ties Scissors Hot glue gun and glue sticks 2 pieces wooden rod (12 inches long) Optional: 2 baskets 2 skinny slotted baskets Bonus DIYs- before attaching the shower caddies, you can use the risers as a filing system for folders, stationery, journals, and notebooks. Or you can do the pull-out drawer system using the white wire basket from Dollar Tree. It can fit small and tight spaces!

I created this under-the-sink caddy using 2 Dollar Tree shower caddies, 2 Dollar Tree shelf risers, and wooden dowel rods. All tied with zip ties. This is perfect as is! Or...

Add bins or baskets to store more things!

Here, I showed that you do not need a basket/bin to store things. I put all the cleaning bottles on top. There is enough clearance since the caddies have tall handles. 

Adding storage bins definitely can hold more items and will prevent them from toppling over!

Please click on the thumbnail below to watch the full tutorial and to see more ideas, tips, and hacks that I shared! After you watch, I am almost certain that you will be bitten by the organizing bug too! Happy organizing!

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Until next time. Bye!!!

DOLLAR TREE DIY HANGING TERRARIUM GLOBE LANTERN

Ever wanted to add a romantic ambiance to your bedroom? With this project, you will be able to! I started out with a pair of terrarium globes and 2 LED votive candles that I purchased at Dollar Tree. For embellishments, I used a beaded ribbon, which I purchased for my sister's wedding last year. If you want to make it rustic you can also use ordinary twine. Take note that I did not use hot glue for the flowers and the LED candles so that I can reuse the terrarium based on the season.

Hanging Terrarium Globe Lantern

I made two and hung each one on each end of the curtain rod in my daughter's bedroom. The end result is very rewarding. It added ambiance to her room and like I said this can be used throughout the year and designed or embellished according to the season.

Reminder, this project will serve only as your guide and hopefully, you will find it inspiring.

Watch the full tutorial by clicking on the thumbnail below.

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Thank you so much for your support!

Until next time. Bye!!!