These vertical paper holders have always been a popular part of my craft room. They are so easy {and cheap!} to make.....cheap as in basically FREE! They are made from priority mailing boxes from the post office and regular interior latex paint. I just used paint I had leftover from my craft room. I will repaint these when I decide on the new color scheme for my room.
Disclaimer: I spoke with my postmaster about using any extras for this purpose when I picked up some boxes for mailing. He gave me the ok -- just so you know I did not purposely violate any federal fine print.
This is my own pattern so if you have any questions, feel free to comment and I'll reply here on the blog in case others have the same questions. Seriously though, they are so simple I"m sure you'll have no problem following. When I made mine, I found it easiest to leave them flat, paint both sides, then do the cutting before assembling them. This way both sides match exactly.
Cutting diagram:
Top handwritten note reads: Just line up top and bottom to get the measurement for this (third ) cut.
Bottom handwritten note reads: This measurement (what will be the width of the box) depends on the size box you use. Mine are 2 3/4 inches.
There you go. I'll try to remember to post more storage and organization solutions regularly. Thanks for coming by!!!
these are awesome!! Thanks for sharing the dimensions!!
ReplyDeleteI do the same thing! Except, mine are done with cereal boxes, (4 kids = LOTS of cereal), for my 8 1/2 x 11. Now, I know just how to tackle my mass of 12x12 papers. Looking at a rainbow of organized paper just makes me feel HAPPY. Good luck with your room redux!
ReplyDeleteI use the same boxes my measurements have been inconsistent and I need to paint mine so they look as pretty as yours
ReplyDeleteGreat idea...I love making useful what might have been trash!
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Shar ~ OMG! How CLEVER are you! I LOVE this idea and I will take about 10 ~ THANKS! LOL! Is this a small hint of the secret paper closet! You ROCK with your ideas!
ReplyDeleteYou might want to read the fine print on your "free" boxes. "This packaging is the property of the U.S. Postal Service and is provided solely for use in sending Priority Mail. Misuse may be a violation of federal law."
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Dear Anonymous - I spoke with my local postmaster when I picked up the boxes and he gave me the ok to use any extras I didn't need for mailing. I should have added this disclaimer to my post I guess. Thanks for the tip.
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