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pretty up some boxes

May 20, 2011 by jessa 10 Comments

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In an attempt to organize my craft supply closet..or as Mr. Sparklepants likes to call it my ‘crap’ closet, I have been collecting boxes with lids to stuff with whatever suits my fancy. I have a box for sewing supplies, a box just for adhesives, painting supplies..you name it.

Originally, I was going to cover the boxes with fabric or some fancy paper, like I did with the magazine holders, but these boxes get moved around a lot and used pretty frequently so I needed something more durable. Like magic, I opened my box of adhesives and there is was..white duct tape!

Using white duct tape, brown paper packing tape and colorful washi tape and a pair of scissors I set to make my craft supply boxes pretty and coordinated.

The duct tape adds great texture and the washi tape is in my favorite colors, aqua and orange.

Love it!

Linked to: Remodelaholic, The Frugal Girls, Tatertots and Jello, Be Different Act Normal, Funky Junk Interiors, Nifty Thrifty Things, I ♥ Naptime, Under the Table and Dreaming, Between Naps on the Porch, Today’s Creative Blog, Tip Junkie, Blue Cricket Design, Someday Crafts, Somewhat Simple, House of Hepworths

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  1. Trisha @ The Sweet Survival

    May 20, 2011 at 5:07 pm

    The boxes look amazing. I love the colors and patterns of the tape! Visiting from TT&J.

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  2. Katy Follis

    May 21, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Oh I love the washi tape. They turned out really nice! Thanks for the idea (:

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  3. emily @ the happy home

    May 21, 2011 at 3:37 pm

    hi! i’m coming over from funky junk interiors– i absolutely LOVE these boxes! i was thinking about getting some washi tape, and you just convinced me 😉

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  4. radhika

    May 21, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    They look lovely! Love the stripes!

    I am having a giveaway on my blog. $30 store credit to get a cape from Pip and Bean.Check it out!
    http://houseonashwelllane.blogspot.com/2011/05/30-store-credit-free-shipping-to-get.html

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  5. rebecca

    May 23, 2011 at 5:08 am

    Creative! I need to do something similar for my expedit shelves. Thanks for the idea!

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  6. Janelle

    May 23, 2011 at 11:41 am

    Hi Jessa, love this idea with the boxes and the tape…maybe I could put some shoe boxes to use. Also thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  7. Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.co

    May 24, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    How fun!!!

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  8. Megan

    May 25, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    What a quick, easy way to make them pretty! And durable too!

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  9. Kristen: Turning a House into a Home

    May 26, 2011 at 8:18 am

    Pretty! If only I had the energy to make my craft closet so beautiful and organized. Until then, mind if I just drool over yours?

    Kristen

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  10. Vanessa

    May 28, 2011 at 6:22 am

    What a fun idea!! Love the tape you used! I wish they would have a greater choice (and less expensive..) of washi tape here in Germany.. 🙂
    Thank you so much for linking up to {nifty thrifty sunday}!
    I hope to see you again tomorrow!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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