I wanted to rescue my wrapping paper and rolls of leftover wallpaper from the awkward back corner of the closet, but I did not want to pay big bucks for specialized storage boxes. I discovered a much less expensive solution in these $2 plastic bag dispensers from Ikea. They are perfect for rolls of paper. I attached four to a scrap of wood and then screwed the wood into the wall studs so it can hold some weight.
For storing craft paints and glues, spice racks are a great solution. They're readily available at thrift stores for just a few dollars. I have two that I painted and decoupaged with Halloween papers just for fun.
I used to use those bag holders as sock and underwear dispensers when I had a teeny studio apartment with a weirdly large walk-in closet.
ReplyDeleteI think I lived in that same apartment! ;) But I did not have a cool sock dispenser... just a lame file box.
DeleteThe bag dispensers are brilliant!!
ReplyDeleteIkea has the best storage stuff. Everything has its designated use plus about 10 more creative uses. :)
DeleteI need to get some spice-racks into my life... Currently there isn't space in my apartment for a dedicated crafts corner, but hopefully we'll be moving soon, and then I can have my own craft corner!
ReplyDeleteYay, craft corner! :) Spice racks are great. Sometimes they even come with empty glass spice bottles, which are great for sorting beads, gems, and so forth.
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