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DIY Budget Filing System
Level of difficulty: Beginner
Create a stylish DIY organizational system to file receipts, hold note paper and pencils, and keep your area neat and tidy!
What You'll Need:
- Crafter’s Closet White Wash Crate
- Crafter’s Closet Pattern Washi Tape
- Crafter’s Closet Project Knife
- Crafter’s Closet Premium Paint Brush
- Crafter’s Closet Palette
- Crafter’s Closet Jute
- Crafter’s Closet Chalkboard Black Craft Paint
- Crafter’s Closet Hot Glue Gun
- Crafter’s Closet Hot Glue Sticks
- Crafter's Closet Multi-Purpose Spray Adhesive
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Cereal Box
Let's Do This!
Step 1:
- Measure the side of the box to find the center. Lightly draw a line with a pencil.
- Adhere a strip of washi tape at an angle from the top corner to the center line. Tip: Extend the washi tape past the bottom of the box.
- Adhere a second piece of washi tape to mirror the first piece.
- Use a craft knife to trim the bottom ends of the washi tape into a point. Trim the sides to be even with the box.
Step 2:
- Adhere a second pattern of washi tape in the middle of the box using the method from Step 1.
- Use a craft knife to trim the washi tape. It should be even with the sides of the box. Fold the excess washi tape under the bottom of the box.
Step 3:
- Return to the original washi tape pattern and add a third stripe on each bottom corner of the box.
- Use a craft knife to trim the washi tape. It should be even with the sides of the box. Fold the excess washi tape under the bottom of the box.
Step 4:
- Repeat the above steps to add washi tape to the other side of the box.
Step 5:
- Hot glue jute to the inside of the handle.
- Wrap the jute around the handle until it’s covered.
- Cut the jute and glue the end inside the box.
- Repeat steps to wrap the other handle of the box.
Step 6:
- Paint the front and back of the box with black chalkboard paint. Let dry.
Step 7:
- Print two of the folder templates.
- Cut open a cereal box and lay it flat. Make sure the templates fit on the front and back panels of the box.
- Apply spray adhesive to the back of the templates.
- Lay the templates, adhesive side down, on the printed side of the cereal box. Rub to secure.
Step 8:
- Cut out folders with a project knife or scissors.
- Fold the folders in half.
Step 9:
- Use another cereal box to cut out the divider pieces.
- Fold washi tape over the top of the dividers.
- Use washi tape to attach the small divider to the large divider.
- Place the divider in the box.
Step 10:
- Place the folders in the box.