Transform An Old Phone Box Into A Useful Jewelry Organizer With An Easy DIY
Opening up a new phone can put a huge smile on your face. And when you realize how nice the box that it came in is? Well, that's an added bonus! Smartphone boxes are made of thick, sturdy cardboard and are the perfect size for tucking away small items. It's no wonder why so many people repurpose empty phone boxes around the home. If you're in need of another brilliant idea for upcycling one, start thinking jewelry. A smartphone box can easily be transformed into a beautiful container to keep it both safe and organized.
According to a survey conducted by Reviews.org, a person in the U.S. typically uses their phone for just under two and a half years. So, there's a good chance you have a box laying around for this sustainable home hack. The heavy-duty material offers the jewelry protection, but you can enhance an old phone box with extra details like separators and embellishments. Besides the container, you only need basic items like a box cutter, glue, and paint for this DIY. If you want to declutter and organize your jewelry in a stylish way — break out your craft supplies, too.
Before jumping into the project, start by emptying out the box. Pull out accessories, as well as the old plastic and cardboard inserts. They can be stubborn at times. Remove any strips of paper that are sticking out and peel off leftover glue. Starting with a clean box will help your jewelry organizer turn out better.
Give your leftover phone box a charming jewelry organizer makeover
Let's begin with the inside — start by painting it any color you like. You could also use foam sheets or decorative paper to cover the edges and bottom. Next, make dividers for the box out of a cardboard material. Essentially, they will be small pieces of cardboard that will separate the box into sections, allowing you to organize your jewelry. If you don't plan on using the lid, you can cut dividers out of it. If you'd prefer your jewelry organizer to have a top, use another piece of cardboard instead. Make sure the dividers fit snugly inside the box before gluing them in.
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You can either keep the outside of the box plain, paint it, or cover it with pretty contact paper. It should now be a lovely little jewelry organizer! FastDIY shared another way to create separators for the box that involves empty toilet paper rolls. Cut three pieces that can fit vertically inside the horizonal box. They should be able to lay in a row. Cover them with a silky material made taut, and you'll be able to use the sections between the rolls to keep tiny jewelry items safe. Both of the divided boxes are perfect for things like earrings, rings, and special trinkets.
If you'd like the organizer to have a top, grab the phone box's lid. Cut one of the long sides off, then paint or cover it with contact paper. You can now slide the bottom of the box into the lid's opening. Add an embellishment to the outside bottom piece to act as a handle, and you'll be able to pull it out like a drawer.