Wednesday, December 30, 2020

DIY UPCYCLING DIY USING A SHOEBOX AND DOLLAR TREE PICTURE FRAMES

 For some time now, I have been making upcycling or trash to treasure projects on my YouTube channel. I have been enjoying transforming ordinary things that would've been thrown away and making them into something beautiful and functional. So, aside from making "decorganizers" that combine home decor and organizer into one giving a dual purpose for practicality, I am also beefing up with upcycling projects as part of what my channel will offer in the coming New Year!

This is my last upload for year 2020 but will be spearheading the year 2021 uploads for my upcycling projects.

For this DIY, I am using the new 3.5" x 5" wooden photo frames from Dollar Tree to upgrade my brother-in-law's empty shoebox and make an organizer for my growing number of pens! I have Infusible Ink pens for my Cricut machine, I also have Cra-Z-Art washable pens, chalk markers, and calligraphy pens. I need to put them where I can easily reach out for them when I need them. 

I love journaling, coloring books, and writing in general. So, this DIY has been long overdue!


Top photo - I used a total of 4 pieces 3.5"x5" picture frames.
Bottom photo - a man's empty shoebox measuring 8.5"14"x5" 



All of my pens in one place. Four cubbies to hold each type of pens. I love the built-in iron label holder where I placed the printed labels. 

I kept the organizer neutral so that the colored pens will pop!



    
The cubbies can also fit blank cards or greeting cards. Other items that I can store in this organizer are ephemeras, journaling cards, small sticker books, recipe cards, stationery, etc. 
By the way, the green wooden cube drawer with faux flowers on top is an example of a decorganizer I made. 


Here is a picture where I used it as pen holder. The drawer contained several rolls of small washi tapes!


To watch the full process video, please click on the video thumbnail below. Enjoy!



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