Monday, February 20, 2012

Burlap Covered Boxes

I'm working on organizing and giving my linen closet a makeover.  It was in pretty bad shape.
I wanted some nice storage containers but didn't want to pay a lot for them.
My Better Half was able to get some boxes from work and so I decided to cover them with burlap.  To make the most of my burlap I only covered the outside of the boxes.
Using my rotary cutter I cut strips of the burlap just big enough to fit around the boxes.  I tried spray adhesive and Elmer's glue to get the burlap to stick on the box...no success.
So, I pulled out my handy yet painful hot glue gun and it quickly did the trick.

I used some ribbon from all that ribbon I got for $15 and just wrapped it around the boxes and hot glued it to the box.

Cute, huh?!
I still have to make some tags to go on the outside but I didn't get that far yet!  They are going to look so nice in my updated and organized new linen closet!
Blessings,
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Posted by Carrie at 8:22 AM
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33 comments:

  1. Genius! I love it! I love burlap and I love storage! A perfect combo!

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  2. This is a great idea!
    I just started a brand new themed link party just for rustic or shabby chic crafts and decorating projects. I would love to have you share this - http://rustic-crafts.com/?p=5388

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  3. I love it, Now I need to do something like this with mine, and this weekend almost bought storage containers. Thanks for sharing :)

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  4. Rewelacyjny pomysł ..... ładne , efektowne a do tego niewielki koszt.Miłe dla oka.
    Pozdrawiam.

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  5. So cute and easy! I need some of these for my closet too. I'd love it if you'd share this at my Show & Tell party, going on now @ the Delectable Home.

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  6. These are really cute!! What a great idea!!

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  7. LOVE

    Natasha xx

    www.serenityyou.blogspot.com

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  8. Great idea! Just be sure if you actually put linens in them that you don't let them come in direct contact with the box (that will cause them to discolor quickly). Archival quality tissue paper or an old sheet/pillowcase/piece of muslin inside the box will protect them. :-)

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  11. Once again I am amazed by how lovely you made something so simple look. Inspires me to be more creative, for sure.

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  12. Those are totally perfect! Love how you think outside the box(no pun intended).

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  16. This is such a creative idea. I would love for you to stop by and link up at my linky party via: ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    PS: I am your newest Linky Follower

    Mrs. Delightful
    Ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  17. Great idea, Carrie! I seriously need to do that.

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  18. Those are totally darling! I might have to copy this one for my pantry. I can never find a good place for the odds and ends types of food, and this way at least they'd be cute :)

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  19. I haven't met a burlap project I don't love and yours is awesome! The ribbon adds the perfect touch.

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  20. That was really clever! Turned out great. Happily following you via Linky.

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  21. they turned out great! I really like the burlap look of them!

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  22. This is brilliant! I'd love to make these for my linen closet. Thanks so much for the inspiration. Hope you will link this up on my Destination: Inspiration linky party going on now.

    http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/2012/02/destination-inspiration-linky-party-3.html

    Thanks, Michelle

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  24. VERY CUTE!! What a great idea!! Would help the budget certainly because nice baskets and such are soooo expensive. Thanks for sharing!!

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  26. What a great and thrifty idea! They are so pretty!

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  27. Oh my gosh ,this is exactly the post I needed to see right now. I'm in the process of organizing my linen closet and am trying to do it for free. I have all those supplies so I could make them too! Love it!

    BTW I'm stopping by from A Bowl Full of Lemons and am your newest follower. If you have time I'd love for you to stop over at Adventures of Our Fami-Ly and take a look at my blog.

    Have a great weekend,
    Sarah

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  28. Great idea for dressing up free cardboard boxes - you can find those anywhere! Love the ribbon, too.

    Would love for you to stop by and link your project to Simply Klassic Sunday!

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  30. I'll be featuring you tomorrow during Sticker Time. I love these boxes. SO CLEVER!

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  31. ok...that is seriously smart and resourceful!! Love how they turned out!! They are really going to make organizing fun!! Would love for you to link up to our "Uncommonly Yours" link party! ;)

    www.uncommondesignsonline.com

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  33. That's such a great idea! I've been collecting paper boxes from work and trying to think of ways to cover them. This would be great! Thanks for the inspiration :)

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