DIY Storage Box

This is my latest project in attempt to organize our play room. Some organization and rearranging was absolutely necessary to fit some new Christmas toys into our tiny space.

I loved this project because I didn't have to spend a cent (considering I had some extra fabric and basic craft supplies on hand), and it was quick enough to whip up 3 of them in about an hour. Now there are a lot of variations of this same idea, but I chose this method because it was the quickest and most cost effective for me.  Just using my handy hot glue, it is a no-sew method. (One day I may go back and sew a quick 4 seam liner for the inside of the box, but for now it was unnecessary, and therefore quicker to leave that out.)

For this project you will need:

• 1 sturdy cardboard box
• a square of fabric that covers the bottom and wraps up all 4 sides of box + 1 inch
• hot glue
• paint (optional)

I started by selecting a good sturdy box. Or in my case....3 boxes. Try to peel off the paper or shipping labels without damaging the box. If there are still markings or stickers on the box and your fabric is thin, cover the box in a quick coat of paint to give it an even tone under the fabric.

Lay the fabric out and set the box, right-side-up, in the center. Lay the box to one side, give the edge of the fabric a double roll towards the box, and glue inside along with rim. Roll to the opposite side, making sure the fabric lays smoothly over the box. Repeat the double roll and glue.

With the two opposite sides glued, lay the box onto an unglued side. Lay the fabric smoothly onto the side facing up, and tack down with some glue as needed.  stretch the corners out in a nice triangle fold, cross over the box, and glue it down. Make another triangle flap and cross it over the first, then tack it down. Flip the box over to take all layers of fabric into a double roll, glued along the edge inside the box.
Repeat with the last unglued side.

Just like that, the envelope wrap box is finished and ready for storage!