{"id":81890,"date":"2020-11-29T05:00:45","date_gmt":"2020-11-29T11:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrapbook-adhesives.com\/blog\/?p=81890"},"modified":"2025-04-14T19:23:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T00:23:22","slug":"diy-crafty-organization-box-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapbook-adhesives.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/29\/diy-crafty-organization-box-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Crafty Organization Box Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello crafty friends! Judy<\/a><\/strong> here and I’m sharing a DIY crafty organization box to keep some re-inkers in order to place in one of my craft drawers. Made from scratch, I think this would be useful for you too! <\/p>\n

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I had these bottles in a plastic box which were a little big and it took up more space than necessary. A crafter needs all the space possible in a craft room, right? Every time I opened the drawer some of the bottles fell over so it was time to make a custom box!<\/p>\n

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DIY Crafty Organization Box Steps<\/h2>\n

To make this box, I gathered my supplies of thin cereal box cardboard, lightweight patterned paper, Adhesive Sheets 12×12 inch<\/a> and Premium Double-Sided Tape 1\/2in<\/a>, and Premium Double-Sided Tape 1in<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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First, you need to determine the size of the box.<\/p>\n

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For my re-inkers, each bottle is about 1 inch wide. With 24 bottles, I decided to make the box about 4.125 x 6.125 inches with 2 inch sides. That allows a tiny bit of wiggle room. Cut a piece of cereal box to 8.125 x 10.125 inches. (2 + 4.125 + 2 = 8.125; 2 + 6.125 +2 = 10.125) <\/em><\/p>\n

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Next, cut a piece of Adhesive Sheets 12×12 inch<\/a> to the same size. Apply it to the printed side of the cardboard. That’s the side to be covered with patterned paper.<\/p>\n

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Using Patterned Paper<\/h2>\n

The patterned paper is cut 1.25 inches bigger on both length and width, 8.375 x 11.375 inches. That allows enough to fold over the box edges.<\/p>\n

Score the cardboard 2 inches from all edges.<\/p>\n

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Remove liner from Adhesive Sheets on cardboard. Place adhesive side down centered on back of patterned paper. Lines can be drawn on back of patterned paper to help with placement.<\/p>\n

Cut through cardboard and paper on score lines on each end as shown in photo. Cut again at an slight angle to outside of each cut making a narrow wedge cut. Trim off patterned paper at corners. Leave patterned paper extend at each end and each side.<\/p>\n

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Apply Premium Double-Sided Tape 1\/2in<\/a> on back of patterned paper where it extends beyond cardboard.<\/p>\n

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Fold on all score lines and crease well. <\/p>\n

Assemble the Box<\/h2>\n

Apply Premium Double-Sided Tape 1in Permanent<\/a> on cardboard ends. Rub to adhere tape well. This works for this size box since the flaps will meet and cover end of box.<\/p>\n

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Remove liner from Premium Double-Sided Tape 1in Permanent<\/a> on one end. Fold flaps inside and press box end up against flaps. Repeat at other end.<\/p>\n

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Remove liner from Premium Double-Sided Tape 1\/2in<\/a> from one patterned paper edge. Fold over box edge to inside and press well. Repeat for all box edges.<\/p>\n

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That finishes the box! <\/p>\n

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The re-inkers fit in it well! No more tipping over and there’s some extra space in the drawer where this box goes.<\/p>\n

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I often make boxes like this DIY Crafty Organization Box for my craft storage. I’ve used plastic boxes or baskets in the past. They often take more space than is needed. I like making custom sizes to fit my space.<\/p>\n

I hope you’ve found some inspiration here today! Thanks for Visiting!
Judy Hayes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Creative Time:<\/strong> 30 Minutes
Skill Level:<\/strong> Beginner<\/p>\n

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L\u00ae<\/strong><\/p>\n