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I work in an Architecture Office and we always throw away sets of plants that are out of date. So i decided to take them home for any paper mache projects.
I stared to tear of 2-3 inch strips
Roughly tore each strip into 3 sections
which makes it pretty hard if you have a 30 lb tarrier trying to help
These are redular shipping boxes that you can order from the postal website or purchase at any local post office. They come in a variety of sizes ans these shown are 9" x 9" x 9". I had some left over from Christmas so i decided to reuse them.
Getting Crafty ideas on how to add little sign to the boxes
the bottom on the box is held by one strip of duck-tape, while the top pieces are folded in wards.
And old shower curtain as a drop cloth and some wood glue to start the paper mashe mix. The reason i like to use wood glue instead of Elmars glue is that it gives the paper a little more antique and aged look.
Starting with the bottom on the box
when the bottom is done, let it dry and then work on the top. overlapping the mashe pieces inside the opening
then i created a template on where to drill the holes. It makes it easier to have a template especially when you have more then one box to mark.
drilling threw the cardboard its pretty easy, make sure you stabilize the flapped over lid that is on the inside.
nice clean holes
Good thing for the shower curtain other wise it could have gotten pretty messy
Some white 1" ribbon that i found in the back of my closet.
I cut the ribbon in 9" sections, overlapped the edges and punched a hole in it
i found these rivets in my husbands tool box. they also can be bought at any hardware store
this is what those rivets look up close
Guilding the rivets thru the ribbn and thru the holes in the cardboard
Looking good!
Virtual Cost is $0, But likes you actually spend money on it.
And this is how cluttered the cabinet was before
And just look how much more organized it is!
Thank you so much for reading this Blog, I Hope it helped you out! This can be done in Pantries, Closets, Laundry Rooms, Garages and any other space you need some Creative Storage solutions that will not hurt your budget.
