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    Home » Lifestyle » DIY

    How To Make a Dollar Store Bin Makeover

    Published: Sep 4, 2012 · Modified: Jun 4, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links

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    I love this Dollar Store Bin Makeover. It is perfect for home organization. I have less than $3 invested in each bin!

    I love this Dollar Store Bin Makeover.  It is perfect for home organization.  I have less than $3 invested in each bin! A Must Pin!

    I picked up the plastic bin at the Family Dollar for $2.00, a can of spray adhesive for $3.00 at the craft store and a yard of Remnant fabric from the fabric store for a $1. At the end of the day I had $3.50 invested in each bin. I am in love with how this dollar store bin makeover turned out!

    How To Make a Dollar Store Bin Makeover

    I LOVE using these over the "plain" plastic bins.  It is an affordable solution to expensive Wicker or Fabric Bins.  By using fabric it is so easy to customize them to suit your decor too!

    How To Make a Dollar Store Bin Makeover

    You will need enough fabric to cover the bin - depends on the size of the bin but the bin I used is standard size and it took ½ yard of fabric.  I was able to pick up a Remnant for $1.10 with coupon!

    How To Make a Dollar Store Bin Makeover

    Next I cut four diagonal lines so that I was able to "wrap" the bin.

    How To Make a Dollar Store Bin Makeover

    I sprayed the bottom of the bin well and then I sprayed the fabric as I wrapped and tucked.  The more spray you use the stiffer it will be.  I liked a less stiff look but that is totally up to you.

    How To Make a Dollar Store Bin Makeover

    Finally I added a piece of fabric to the bottom of the bin and I was done!  Allow to dry and enjoy!  I made 5 of these for my laundry room.  The entire project cost less than $25.

    This idea was adapted from talesfromacottage

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    Comments

    1. Kim

      September 04, 2012 at 3:53 pm

      Oh, I love that idea. Fabric or wicker baskets are so expensive. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Kathy

        April 18, 2017 at 8:22 am

        I think its a great idea. I was wondering if you could velcro it so you could wash the fabric.

        Reply
        • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

          April 19, 2017 at 5:18 pm

          That is a fantastic idea!!!

          Reply
    2. Ruth @ Living Well Spending Less

      August 01, 2013 at 11:19 pm

      I love makeovers and this one is definitely cute! Thank you for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        August 05, 2013 at 5:20 pm

        Thanks Ruth for stopping by! I love your linky - just found it!

        Reply
    3. Linda Lockerman

      September 10, 2013 at 12:11 am

      I pinned Downy unstoppables in wax burner to my Pinterest Account.

      Reply
    4. Linda Lockerman

      September 10, 2013 at 12:12 am

      Pinned Dollar store bins to my Pinterest account

      Reply
    5. Linda Lockerman

      September 10, 2013 at 12:13 am

      Pinned Chick Fil A Sauce to my Pinterest account

      Reply
    6. Billie

      September 14, 2013 at 4:15 pm

      To make this project even cheaper, you can buy bins like these at Dollar Tree for $1 so you save $1 per bin. Plus, always be on the lookout for fabric on clearance!

      Reply
      • Melissa@StockpilingMoms

        November 16, 2013 at 4:21 pm

        I made 5 of these for my laundry room. The entire project cost less than $25 - I used remnant fabric 🙂

        Reply
    7. Su

      January 04, 2014 at 5:51 am

      What a clever idea! I'd love more Dollar Store ideas in the future. thx

      Reply
    8. Esther

      March 04, 2014 at 12:18 am

      You always come up with the neatest things and ways to save money. We all need these. It's also fun creating , trying new recipes, while saving money.

      Bless You,
      Esther

      Reply
    9. Sonia Parham

      February 15, 2015 at 6:44 pm

      -'Great idea! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Patricia Olson

      August 19, 2019 at 3:42 pm

      I'm new at this, I'm a grannies! I saw somewhere on the internet that a good use for these plastic baskets is to use in the bathtub for your sitting age babies to sit in. I wouldnt leave them unattended but they will be able to sit up and play. I thought that was a clever idea. Maybe you all have done that already. Wish I had thought of that many moons ago! Grannie

      Reply
      • Melissa Jennings

        August 28, 2019 at 12:04 pm

        I have seen this done with a laundry basket. I had a "mini" like baby pool for my son that we used in the bathtub that worked awesome.

        Reply
    11. Diana Camden

      January 31, 2020 at 2:11 am

      Love to win something fun.

      Reply
    12. Cassandra

      January 23, 2022 at 9:11 pm

      Hi! Thank you so much for all the great ideas. I subscribed and can't wait to see more. 🙂

      Reply

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