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Decorating Plastic Drawers

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I had seen this idea on Pinterest a long time ago about covering the ugly plastic drawers with scrapbook paper.  There is a tutorial from the blog Simply Living, which is where the photo was originally pinned from.

Over the last few months, I have been slowly but surely reorganizing and redecorating my scrapbook/craft room and thought that this would be a great was to make my set of plastic drawers look a little less ugly.  I also needed to make good use for them with all of these craft supplies I have strewn about the room.

This was a very quick and easy project.  Not to mention it makes the drawers look less messy when you don’t see all of the supplies floating around inside.
Here is what you’ll need:
  • Scrapbook paper (3 sheets of 12 x 12)
  • Mod Podge (glossy finish)
  • Scissors or Paper Cutter
  • Sponge brush
Step One:  The first thing you’ll want to do is wipe out the drawers, especially the front inside face.  This is where you’ll be adhering the scrapbook paper to the plastic.

Step Two:  Measure and cut the scrapbook paper to size to cover your drawer.  Since the drawers I am using are longer than 12 x 12, I also cut out a piece of white paper to attach to the end of the drawer.

Step Three:  Apply mod podge using the sponge brush to the front inside face of the drawer.  Lay down the long strip of scrapbook paper and apply another layer of mod podge.

Make sure to push out all air bubbles.  Also, on the plastic drawer, try to clean up excess mod podge from the edges.  Leave the drawers cracked open to air dry.

   

Finished Product:  Simple as that!  Decorate as you like.  I added numbers to my drawers with a white back in the open space.  Here is the before and after shots.

BEFORE:
AFTER:
This will work with any plastic drawers, big or small.  Just be sure to measure out the scrapbook paper first and don’t be afraid to be creative and add other embellishments or shapes.

Let me know how you updated your ugly plastic drawers.  Leave a comment below!

Julie

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Updates, Updates, Updates!

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I just wanted to let everyone know what I have been updating From Pin to Life to catch up from my vacation and soon to be Thanksgiving Holiday.

I’ve updated some old posts with more or better images and I’ve also posted some new “Pins to Life” that I’ve done over the last week.

Also, during my little hiatus, I updated my personal blog with some fun things my husband and I saw and ate while on vacation.  We also went on some Ziplines and I created a video of our fun.  If you want to check that out, you can go to my personal blog The Daily Flex.

Here is a list of what I’ve updated on old posts on From Pin to Life:
  • Added photos of my Plastic Bag Organizer – blog post
  • Added photos of my version of “Eggs in a Basket” – blog post
  • Added new photos of HOPE ornament – blog post
  • Added new photo of my mousepad – blog post
Here is a list of all the new Pins I’ve brought to Life:
  • Make Your Own Dill Oyster Crackers – blog post
  • Semi-homeade Cinnamon Rolls – blog post
I’ve also added a couple new pages to the blog:

Hope you have enjoyed all the new updates and new posts of bringing many ideas From Pin to Life!

Plastic Bag Organizer

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Another one of my favorite things I’ve made from Pinterest is a plastic bag container which also teaches you how to roll the bags to be easily removed.  Once I saw this, I pulled out the massive amount of plastic bags I save and sorted them by store (yes, I’m that OCD) and started creating a roll of plastic bags from each store.  The original blog has great directions on how to roll the plastic bags (see link below).

Here is what my rolled bags looked like:

I didn’t count how many bags I rolled, instead I just measured by holding the rolled bags up to the opening of my empty container to see if they would fit.  I used an old Seventh Generation disinfecting wipes container, which are smaller than the Lysol containers.

Then, I began to decorate the outside of the container.  I measured the label from top to bottom to cut a sheet of scrapbook paper the same width.  I used a 12×12 piece of paper and used double-sided tape to adhere the paper to the container.  I did NOT remove the original label, instead I just covered it with the paper.

Then I decided to make a label for the container and use some more scrapbook supplies. I measured the longer width of the container and cut another sheet of scrapbook paper and added some Thickers letters.  I used the white vinyl letters for the font and wrote out “plastic bags.”  I then used the double-sided tape to adhere the paper to the container.

And voila!  Here is what my plastic bag organizer looks like finished!  Love it!  Much better than a bunch of rolled up bags jammed into a cabinet.

Here is the link to the original website (Tatertots & Jello:  DIY Decorating and Crafts):  http://tatertotsandjello.com/2011/07/summer-social-guest-project-make_21.html

As well as the link to my pin on Pinterest:  http://pinterest.com/pin/309237822/