Transform Your Vinyl Collection Display With A Dollar Tree Essential

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Whether you like to listen to them or just collect them for the cover art, when you have a vinyl collection, you need to display it safely. One thing you might not realize is the ingenious use you can make of a Dollar Tree essential to transform your vinyl collection. By using the Cooking Concepts Wire Napkin Holder, available online and in-store for $1.25 each, you can put a handy "spin" on vinyl storage at a cost far less than other clever vinyl record storage options.

Vinyl collecting is bigger than ever, regularly outselling CDs, and it can quickly become an addiction. Unfortunately, so-called hacks on the best ways of displaying your vinyl abound. Some tips are ill-advised, offering ways to display your LPs in ways that, while they may look cool, can actually damage your records. Using these wire frame napkin containers let you display your records on the wall while still keeping them upright to avoid them warping over time. This DIY storage project is easy and affordable, like all of the Dollar Tree hacks using this napkin shelf you may come across. It's also a great blend of beauty and function, because not only does it store your records, it also makes your music into awesome wall art. Here's how to make this cute vinyl holder.

With your napkin holder in hand, you'll need something to mount it to the wall. A good option is picture frame hooks, however, other people have used tacks or simply screwed it to the wall. A good note is that this hack probably works best on drywall, anything else and you'll have to get a suitable anchoring option for brick or other materials. Identify where you want to hang your vinyl, ideally somewhere away from direct sunlight. Choose an area away from a window or radiator, as the heat can easily warp the LPs and damage record sleeves. Measuring it straight with a level, use your hooks or screws to attach the holder, then hang your napkin holder on them, add your vinyl and you're done!

It's likely best loading only one album per holder, because the weight of multiple albums may be too much. Cramming records too close together also puts uneven pressure on them, so keep this in mind. If you have a huge vinyl collection, maybe use this hack for a few treasured LPs that you play again and again. Pay attention and make sure that your records are never flopping forward, as records are best stored upright without being, er, pressed.

You can keep the industrial look of the wire, or you can change it up for more flair. Some clever DIYers have spray painted their napkin holders gold or with other colors to make the final project into a piece of functional glam art. Other options for customizing this record storage hack are wrapping the holder's metal with yarn, either completely or just in the center. You could also use washi tape to cover the framing, choosing a complementary color that matches your room's décor. 

Consider pairing your decorations to the vinyl you plan on storing, such as a red yarn or washi tape for Taylor Swift's "Red" album or a rainbow pattern to accent the classic "Dark Side of the Moon." In love with cottagecore décor in your home? Try wrapping each holder in a floral washi tape, such as Pagemore Colored Floral Decorative Masking Tape or glue on tiny flowers. Want a more edgy vibe for your classic punk records? Go with a bold checkered print to command attention. There's no end to the creativity you can explore with this simple yet functional DIY project, but whatever you do, it's sure to be a hit.