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!
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!
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 1/2 yard of fabric. I was able to pick up a Remnant for $1.10 with coupon!
Next I cut four diagonal lines so that I was able to "wrap" the bin.
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.
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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Kim
Oh, I love that idea. Fabric or wicker baskets are so expensive. Thanks.
Kathy
I think its a great idea. I was wondering if you could velcro it so you could wash the fabric.
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
That is a fantastic idea!!!
Ruth @ Living Well Spending Less
I love makeovers and this one is definitely cute! Thank you for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
Thanks Ruth for stopping by! I love your linky - just found it!
Linda Lockerman
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Billie
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!
Melissa@StockpilingMoms
I made 5 of these for my laundry room. The entire project cost less than $25 - I used remnant fabric 🙂
Su
What a clever idea! I'd love more Dollar Store ideas in the future. thx
Esther
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
Sonia Parham
-'Great idea! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Patricia Olson
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
Melissa Jennings
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.
Diana Camden
Love to win something fun.