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Home ⇒ DIY ⇒ Upcycled Fabric Storage Bins
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Upcycled Fabric Storage Bins

Mar 24, 2015 Stephanie

This shop features a DIY Tutorial for fabric storage bins from cardboard boxes and has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BringingInnovation #CollectiveBias

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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!

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We try to teach our kids about responsible, green living, so I was really happy when I learned about Energizer EcoAdvanced batteries.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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To finish out the boxes, I used these chalkboard labels so that I would be able to change out the box’s use.

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I even created a mini storage box to store our batteries, which are always kept in a safe, out-of-reach cabinet.

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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.

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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’d love to hear your ideas! How does your family make more eco-friendly choices? Please share in the comments below!

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  1. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    March 24, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    I am LOVING your upcycled bins. What a great idea. I have some old bins that could totally use a makeover like that.

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  2. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    March 24, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    This is such a cute project! I love the look of it, and it’s so attractive.

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  3. Jenn says

    March 24, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    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!

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  4. lisa says

    March 24, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    These are really cute bins!! What a great idea!

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  5. Cara (@StylishGeek) says

    March 24, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    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!

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  6. Jeanine says

    March 24, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    How cute! Love the bins such a great idea to use fabric! They turned out lovely!

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  7. Terri Ramsey Beavers says

    March 24, 2015 at 7:02 pm

    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.

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  8. Jamie says

    March 24, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    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!

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  9. Amy says

    March 24, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    I love that you upcycled ordinary boxes! They look so nice now! I could use quite a few for my kid’s rooms.

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  10. Chubskulit Rose says

    March 24, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    You gave me a fabulous idea on what to do with my fabrics and empty boxes here. I would definitely do this, thank you!

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  11. Echo says

    March 25, 2015 at 12:07 am

    I did this with diaper boxes and it worked out so well! We loved it. Thank you for the awesome giveaway too!

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  12. Pauline C. says

    March 25, 2015 at 12:16 am

    I’m following in your footsteps and doing that to my old bins! I like recycling and turning old stuff into cute artsy decorations!

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  13. Nina Say says

    March 25, 2015 at 12:34 am

    I think fabric containers are super cute. They look so much better than the regular storage bins.

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  14. touristmeetstraveler says

    March 25, 2015 at 12:56 am

    That looks amazing, really love the upcycled boxes; it looks great!

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  15. Lauren says

    March 25, 2015 at 3:19 am

    I really need to do something like this for all of my sons toys! Thanks for the ideas!

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  16. michele d says

    March 25, 2015 at 6:55 am

    What a cute idea! I really need to do something like this for my odds n ends.

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  17. lisa @bitesforbabies says

    March 25, 2015 at 7:09 am

    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!

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  18. Kori Tomelden says

    March 25, 2015 at 10:20 am

    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.

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  19. Roselynn says

    March 25, 2015 at 11:13 am

    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.

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  20. HilLesha says

    March 25, 2015 at 11:57 am

    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!

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  21. Kelly Hutchinson says

    March 25, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    What an adorable way to keep all your things organized. We love to use Energizer batteries.

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  22. Ashleigh Walls says

    March 25, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    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.

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  23. Chrystal @ YUM eating says

    March 25, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    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.

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  24. Bonnie @ wemake7 says

    March 25, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    I love your post. Your storage bins came out really lovely. I love post about upcycling and being more greener. =)

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  25. Yona Williams says

    March 26, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    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!

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  26. Ashley says

    March 27, 2015 at 7:57 am

    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!

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  27. Ashley says

    March 27, 2015 at 7:58 am

    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. 🙂

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  28. Debi says

    March 27, 2015 at 9:46 am

    I love the cute bins. My kids love their techy toys too. We are always using batteries.

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  29. Jeanne says

    March 28, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    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!

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  30. Angela Christoper says

    March 29, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    I really like to turning my old things to a new like this. These stuff are really turning into a new and nice stuff.

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  31. Sarah B says

    April 1, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    Great tips! Those bins are such a great project! I love that you can make them to match the space! #client

    Reply

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