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My kids love their gadgets. It seems that every time I turn around, another one of their blinking, noisy toys is running out of power. It causes us to go through so many batteries!
We try to teach our kids about responsible, green living, so I was really happy when I learned about Energizer EcoAdvanced batteries.
These are the first battery on the market to be produced from recycled batteries and materials. Added to that, this is Energizer’s longest lasting alkaline ever. You’ll be changing out the batteries LESS often and feeling better about it with this guilt-free energy. So, when that favorite robot stops talking, we have an eco-friendly way to give it energy!
Upcycled Fabric Storage Bins from Cardboard Boxes
These batteries inspired me to help my kids conserve energy by rotating out some of their toys. We chose the toys they wanted to have out and put the rest away to rotate in. I kept with the ‘something new from something old’ theme. I decided to upcycle one of our many cardboard diaper boxes into a fabric storage box. They are perfect for just about anything – and can match your decor or dress up a space!
This project is so simple. You can use any cardboard box, making it a great way to finally get your home, closet or playroom organized.
You’ll need to measure your boxes and ensure you have enough fabric. Decide if you want to do the inside walls as well as the bottom or just the outside. It’s really up to you and what you’ll be using the box for.
Tip on Fabric: Sheets can be an economical fabric or another way to upcycle by using old sheets. I had an old pair of sheets from a twin bed in our old home. We currently don’t have a twin bed, so they were just sitting in my linen closet. I decided to use the fabric for this project, knowing I’ll be able to cover a lot of boxes with the fabric.
Measure, cut and get that glue-gun warmed up. You can be as precise or as simple as you want. I take a more simple approach and just make it work, folding, shifting, cutting and gluing fabric as I go.
To finish out the boxes, I used these chalkboard labels so that I would be able to change out the box’s use.
I even created a mini storage box to store our batteries, which are always kept in a safe, out-of-reach cabinet.
It makes it easy to grab some new batteries and get the toys powered up. I think I might be making more so that I can store them by battery type. Since Energizer Eco-Advanced holds up to 12 years in storage, it is a great option to have on hand for emergencies and all household needs. These batteries come in AAA as well and I was able to find them in the battery center kiosk at my local Walmart.
This project is a great way for me to keep my kids’ toys organized, rotate them so we’re not using up too much energy and store my new Energizer EcoAdvanced batteries.
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I am LOVING your upcycled bins. What a great idea. I have some old bins that could totally use a makeover like that.
This is such a cute project! I love the look of it, and it’s so attractive.
Very cool! We have always been a huge fan of Energizer batteries for their quality, but I love how GREEN they are!!! WAy to go!
These are really cute bins!! What a great idea!
This is a wonderful post Stephanie and your DIY is totally my style! I love Energizer too and was glad their newest product is eco-friendly! For sure I’m going to switch our existing batteries to this! Nothing pleases me more than patronizing eco-conscious companies!
How cute! Love the bins such a great idea to use fabric! They turned out lovely!
Oh wow, those upcycled storage bins are amazing. I love the black and white fabric you chose. And I can’t say enough good about Energizer batteries, I use a ton of them around here.
These boxes look great and are so cute! I am excited to see a greener battery on the market! I love batteries that last a long time!
I love that you upcycled ordinary boxes! They look so nice now! I could use quite a few for my kid’s rooms.
You gave me a fabulous idea on what to do with my fabrics and empty boxes here. I would definitely do this, thank you!
I did this with diaper boxes and it worked out so well! We loved it. Thank you for the awesome giveaway too!
I’m following in your footsteps and doing that to my old bins! I like recycling and turning old stuff into cute artsy decorations!
I think fabric containers are super cute. They look so much better than the regular storage bins.
That looks amazing, really love the upcycled boxes; it looks great!
I really need to do something like this for all of my sons toys! Thanks for the ideas!
What a cute idea! I really need to do something like this for my odds n ends.
I love this!!! I am a sucker for storage boxes! I see pretty ones all the time but never actually thought to make my own using my own fabric! Great idea!
That is a super cute project. We just recently got a storage bin unit for our youngest’s toys and books. Hoping to put that all together soon.
I love crafting and DIY projects this simple and useful to make. I think I’ll be making quite a few of these, especially one for my dogs to keep their toys in because they are literally everywhere in the house.
I love the idea! I need to organize my son and daughter’s toys when I have the chance. Their toys are so disorganized right now!
What an adorable way to keep all your things organized. We love to use Energizer batteries.
I love this crafting idea! I have storage for my kids toys but it’s just not enough and not pretty, this looks way better. Those batteries are going to be in my cart next trip.
I love taking trash and turning it in to treasures. I just recently had a shipping box that had a really cool inside print. So I cut the tape and turned the box inside out and used it for some organization storage.
I love your post. Your storage bins came out really lovely. I love post about upcycling and being more greener. =)
Oh cool! I’ve used scrapbook paper to upcycle boxes and canisters, but never thought about using fabric for the boxes. That makes things look so much nicer for display!
We ALWAYS seem to need new batteries! I can’t wait to try these. Also, I absolutely LOVE your boxes! I have a glue gun, and I know where to get fabric, but I’m so afraid I will mess up. Your project looked easy enough, I might just have to try it!
We are ALWAYS out of batteries (and we have that little bot in your picture!). I will have to try to decorate our many cardboard boxes! Yours looks fun and the tutorial made me feel as if I can actually do it. We will see. 🙂
I love the cute bins. My kids love their techy toys too. We are always using batteries.
I like covering the boxes & always think of sheets first when needing a quantity of fabric. Yours turned out nicely & by using boxes, you can always add other sizes as needed. Just having the boxes look the same adds to the look/feel of organization.
Tx for share of great stuff!
I really like to turning my old things to a new like this. These stuff are really turning into a new and nice stuff.
Great tips! Those bins are such a great project! I love that you can make them to match the space! #client