Easy DIY Cloth Storage Boxes From Old Cardboard Boxes

Have you been looking for a simple way to add extra storage and organization without breaking the bank? I am all for organization, but I also hate spending hundreds of dollars on bins and baskets. DIY cloth storage boxes are the perfect (and cheap) solution.

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This DIY no-sew storage box project was perfect for this month’s installment of a DIY project challenge that I am part of with other AWESOME DIY bloggers! I had two empty box lids lying around, fabric and rope. I was trying to do this as cheaply as possible.

Each month a few of my DIY friends work to create a fun project around a theme. This month’s theme was to create a DIY project using cloth.

Our projects always have to come in under $50! It is always so cool to see what other creative people do with the same challenge. However, you could really create these storage boxes for a few dollars, depending on the fabric you want to use.

The “Before” Box

Make sure that you are using a structurally sound box. The last thing you want to do is spend time covering a bad box.

How To Make DIY Cloth Storage Box

Step 1: Open The Box Up To Be Flat

I was lucky enough to have two box lids that I could open completely to “wrap” with fabric and then put back together. I simply laid the opened cardboard box down and began cutting the fabric around it.

When cutting your fabric make sure to leave 1/2″ so that you can wrap it around the edges.

Step 2: Start To Glue Edges

Use a hot glue gun to add a line of glue on the edge.

Step 3: Fold Over Edge

Then use hot glue and fold the fabric like you would a birthday present! Continue working on all the edges.

Step 4: Fold Corners and Glue Down

After you have wrapped the whole box and glued all the edges, you may have to snip the corners a little to make them fit nicely together.

If you notice in the picture below, I wrapped my cloth to the edge of the inside of the bottom of the box. I knew I was putting smaller boxes on top and did not need to cover the inside of the box completely.

Step 5: Put The Box Back Together

Put the box back together and enjoy having a DIY storage box that is a lot more than just an old cardboard box!

I hope one day I can get rid of those UGLY wire shelves and I think I know exactly what blog about shelving I may look at! I think just redoing the shelves may be just enough as my friend did in her linen closet.

Where else do we use these?

In addition to using my no-sew storage boxes to organize my kitchen pantry, I have also used them in our DIY baby nursery (and child’s closet), daughter’s room and in our DIY basement built-ins.

These DIY cardboard storage boxes are a lifesaver for me.

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I hope you can save money and help keep organized with these DIY cloth storage boxes and tips!

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Now let’s check out what some of my DIY friends did for our DIY project challenge using fabric and $50 or less!

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