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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Until next time. Bye!!!