Turn A Cardboard Box And Popsicle Sticks Into A Sleek DIY Storage Shelf

Ready to eliminate your clutter for good? This stylish and low-cost DIY will revolutionize your desktop storage on a budget. A video by savvy YouTuber CameliaDIYCraft demonstrates the easy steps to creating a dual-tier storage shelf with items you can find at the dollar store. The main components are two cardboard boxes that will serve as the baskets, with popsicle sticks, fabric, and ribbon for decoration. Elevate your storage solution by connecting the two baskets together with dowel rods, creating a two-level organizer that will add style and function to your space.

This clever DIY project maximizes small office storage space and improves desktop organization. You can also use it for small items on your bedside table or bathroom vanity. Or, place it in your entryway as a trendy organizer for your keys, loose change, and other essentials. This craft is beginner-friendly, and is both fast and easy to execute. The materials are affordable, so you can make multiple sets to free up countertop space in every room of your home. Plus, all of the materials can be modified and customized to suit your personal style. Let's get into the simple steps of constructing this DIY storage shelf and everything you need to get started.

For this DIY, you will need two small cardboard boxes that are roughly five inches in length and width. However, as we've mentioned this craft is totally customizable, so you may opt for slightly larger or smaller boxes instead. You'll also need a hot glue gun, scissors, linen fabric, ribbon or washi tape, crafting dowel rods, and four larger beads or pegs of your choosing that will serve as the legs of your shelf. You can grab some popsicle sticks which you will have to cut in half, or simply order a pack of Forever in Time Krafty Kids Craftwood Mini Craft Sticks.

Begin by lining the inner edges, outer edges, and the interior of your boxes with linen fabric and securing it with hot glue. Then, line the entire outer perimeter of each box with the popsicle sticks. Wrap the bottom outer edge with ribbon or washi tape and place four dowel rods on all four inner corners, which will serve as the pillars for the upper tier of your shelf. Then, place the second box on top and secure it with hot glue. Fasten the legs to the bottom of the lower shelf with hot glue, and your stylish tabletop storage solution is ready for use.

There are many ways to personalize this craft to make it uniquely your own. You may wish to replace some of the components to match the style and color scheme of your space. For starters, consider swapping out the interior fabric and edge ribbon. Some fun alternatives could be denim fabric with leather ribbon, or patterned fabric paired with an accent color ribbon. You could also opt for round boxes instead of rectangular or square-shaped ones. For a more rustic look, line the shelf with the more natural-looking YF-ANEN DIY Wood Craft Sticks instead of popsicle sticks.