Dollar Tree Mini Crate Storage Organizer for Crafts

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Create a Dollar Tree Mini Crate Storage Organizer for Crafts with just a few simple supplies. My storage solutions these days need to be quick, easy, and affordable since I am still working in my permanently temporary studio space at my friend's house. This project is a fabulous way to store my DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paints and costs under $14.00 to make.

Mini Crate Spinning Storage Organizer

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Here's what you need to Make a Spinning Paint Organizer:

• Mini Crates, eight (8) – Dollar Tree
• Stove Burner Cover Set, two (2) – Dollar Tree
• Faux Pearl Beads – Dollar Tree
• Americana Acrylics by DecoArt – Titanium White
• Basecoat Paintbrush Set – DecoArt
• Glue Gun and Glue Sticks – Dollar Tree
• Plastic Cup, 8 oz. – Dollar Tree
• Rust-Oleum Ultra Matte Spray Paint – White

How to create a Dollar Tree Rotating Crate Organizer:

STEP ONE

To begin the Dollar Tree Mini Crate Storage Organizer, gather all supplies. These mini wooden crates can be found in the craft section of Dollar Tree. I am using eight, but you can use any amount that is divisible by four. The stove burner covers come in a set of two, (one small and one large) so you will need two sets to make the lazy susan spinner. Any small round beads will work, these faux pearls were in the floral section of Dollar Tree.

STEP TWO

In a well-ventilated area, or outside, spray paint one large burner cover white. I love this Rust-Oleum Ultra Matte spray paint. Set aside to dry. Remove the labels and packing from all the other materials.

STEP THREE

Attach two mini crates together, end to bottom edge, securing with a glue gun and glue sticks. Then glue the two sets of mini crates together to create a square. You can use liquid craft glue for this project, but you will have to wait for it to dry. I used eight mini crates and created a two-tiered storage spinner, but you can create as many tiers as you wish.

STEP FOUR

With a paintbrush, basecoat the outside of the wooden mini crates with Americana Titanium White acrylic paint. Set aside to dry and then apply a second coat, if necessary. I love my Americana Acrylics from DecoArt because they have one-coat coverage on most surfaces. I left the insides plain wood since they will be filled with craft supplies, but you can paint the inside of the crates if you prefer. Once the paint is dry, attach the mini crate tiers together with a glue gun and glue sticks.

STEP FIVE

Place one small stove burner cover upside down on your work surface and fill it with the faux pearl beads. Lay the second burner cover upside down inside the first. Rest the large burner cover right side up on top of the other two. This combination creates a lazy susan that spins or rotates. The large burner cover can be secured to the smaller one with glue, but I chose not to do this so the spinner can be more portable.

STEP SIX

To finish the Dollar Tree Mini Craft Storage, attach the mini crate storage on top of the stove burner cover lazy susan, and secure it with a glue gun and glue sticks. I did not glue my storage spinner together since I want it to remain portable. Place an 8 oz. plastic cup in the center hole of the mini crates to hold additional craft materials.

Dollar Tree Mini Crate Storage Organizer

This Mini Crate Storage Spinner took under an hour to complete for just $13.75 in materials from Dollar Tree and other items from my craft stash. I filled mine with paintbrushes and my favorite Americana Acrylic Paint from DecoArt in a rainbow of colors, but you can fill it with so many different things. Utensils and spices in the kitchen, make-up and brushes in the bathroom, office supplies, or additional craft supplies. Just make sure that you seal the wood if using the mini crate storage spinner in the kitchen or bathroom. Now all my paints and brushes are just a spin away!

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