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November 23, 2011 · 53 Comments

Wednesday’s What I Found – Dollar Store Boxes – Drab to Fab

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I’ve made a couple trips to the dollar store lately.  You know, the stores where everything is only $1.  Those stores are just crazy.  I know, there can be a lot of junk but there are certainly a lot of possibilities there too.  I was looking for some storage containers for the mudroom and came across these collapsible boxes.

The colors were very limited…burgundy and a blue striped variety.  I really wanted black but I knew if I had to get them elsewhere I would pay quite a bit more for them.  So, I picked them up for $1 each {CRAZY} and pulled out my trusty spray paint and got busy.

The weather here has turned wintery so I can’t spray paint outside or even in the garage anymore so I’ve been using this big box as my spray booth.  It works really well and keeps all the mess contained to this one space.


Pretty cool, huh?  What an easy and cheap solution.
Once again spray paint to the rescue!!

I started thinking that I would like to spruce them up a bit further so I took a strip of material from my curtains and pillows, folded it over and sewed one side…leaving the other side finished.



Then I took a piece of felt and traced a circle on it using the bottom of my spray paint can as a guide.

Next I just started hot gluing the strip of material around the felt, working my way to the center.





When I got to the center, I just tucked it in and hot glued it.
Finally, I hot glued the rosettes to the smaller dollar store containers.

On the bigger containers I added a piece of material around the outside and then glued the rosettes on the front.



{LOVE IT}
Such an easy, inexpensive way to make something drab look fab!!

Dollar Store Box Makeover
Blessings,
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  1. Robin says

    November 23, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Amazing!! Great work! You are very creative!

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  2. Mariaelena says

    November 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Amazing!!….Mariaelena

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  3. rebekahdawn says

    November 23, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Wow, they turned out great. They look so different!

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  4. Feral Turtle says

    November 23, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    They look beautiful. I love the fabric you chose for the rosettes. Smart idea! Cheers!

    Reply
  5. Danielle Durand says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    WOW! What a beautiful, creative idea!

    Reply
  6. Tanya@takesix says

    November 23, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I never would have thought to spray paint them. I just don’t think of spray painting fabric. GREAT job! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  7. Jen says

    November 23, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    What a brilliant idea! I have been going to the dollar store a lot lately looking for good ideas. This never crossed my mind! I think I will have to make a trip back over there to see if they have any of these. This scheme would go perfectly in my office!

    Found you via link party. Thank you for sharing!

    Jen
    http://justagurlintheworld.blogspot.com/2011/11/how-to-make-custom-wall-art.html

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  8. Jane says

    November 24, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Great idea! I know EXACTLY the boxes you are talking about–I’ve got several (in yucky colors) in the closet.
    Yours are beautiful! Did you use a special paint?

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  9. Carrie says

    November 24, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Hi Jane,
    No, I didn’t use special paint…just the $.97 store brand. I love the result!!
    Thanks for visiting

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  10. Miranda says

    November 24, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    This is awesome! I love the dollar stores and its especially great if you can make it look like its worth way more.

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  11. Michelle says

    November 24, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    What an amazing transformation, you have turned $1 uglies into a something so beautiful and classy looking! I love the material do you know the name of it?

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  12. Mandy says

    November 24, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I have those same boxes and never let them see light. lol! What a great idea!!!!

    Mandy
    a37s42.blogspot.com

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  13. Melysa - Moments with the Montano's says

    November 25, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    OMG! I love these, what a transformation.

    Reply
  14. http://findingsecrettreasures.blogspot.com says

    November 25, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    These look fantastic! I have some of these, and they may just get a makeover! Thanks for the inspiration

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  15. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    November 25, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Wow! I would never have thought you could spray paint that material! These are totally fantastic and love the rosettes you made!

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  16. Vicky says

    November 25, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Wow! I am just so impressed with your craftiness. They look fabulous. I need to look for those boxes at my local dollar store. I am stumbling this post. I am a new FB and Twitter follower from Thirty Handmade Days. Vicky from Mess For Less

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  17. Dannyelle says

    November 26, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    So creative, they sure turned out great! Well done.
    Dannyelle @ http://www.lifeisaparty.ca

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  18. mrshinesclass says

    November 26, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    So resourceful! The baskets turned out beautifully!

    Sharon @ mrshinesclass

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  19. Strawberries and Sweet Love says

    November 26, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Your so creative, I would have never thought to spray paint them! They look great!

    Reply
  20. Jenn says

    November 26, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    I saw similar boxes liked this at a store the other day for around $40 on sale! Great idea making your own, because they look amazing! You should come and enter my Vanilla Bean Paste giveaway! http://eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com/2011/11/vanilla-bean-paste-giveaway.html

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  21. Carrie says

    November 26, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Hi Michelle,
    Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I was looking for the receipt so I could be exact about the name of the fabric. On my receipt it says METR DAMASK BLACK AND WHITE sku # 400110597719
    I tried to enter this online to get more information but it wasn’t coming up with anything specific. Like I said in the post, it was in the quilting section.
    I hope this helps!!
    Thanks for visiting and commenting.
    Carrie

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  22. Charlene@APinchofJoy says

    November 26, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Coming over from Show and Tell for a closer look — Amazing results!!! I wouldn’t have thought of painting the fabric boxes — look fantastic!

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  23. Andrea @Oasis Accents says

    November 26, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I so thought I was following but am now. Those turned out fantastic. Love the rosettes! I would love for you to come share these tomorrow at Sunday’s Best link party. We go live at 5pm eastern. =)

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  24. Pati @ A Crafty Escape says

    November 28, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    These turned out amazing! You have a great eye. I usually wander the halls at that store clueless 🙂

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  25. Sue@Uniquely Chic says

    November 28, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Amazing….so crazy creative!!!

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  26. Emily says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    They turned out great. I’ve thought about doing that before but was never sure they would hold up being only $1 to start with.
    Emily
    domesticdeadline.blogspot.com

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  27. Melanie says

    November 29, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    GORGEOUS! I need you at MY house!!!

    Following your blog and look forward to more of your posts! 🙂
    Melanie

    Reply
  28. Sass - aka - Kathy says

    November 29, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I love this great idea. Consider, if you will, sharing it with my readers at http://sassafrassalvation.blogspot.com/2011/11/although-i-must-say-that-link-response.html. Thanks! Christmas blessings to you……….Kathy

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  29. Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says

    November 30, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Such a great redo! I love the black and white fabric 🙂

    I’d love for you to link this up to my link party, Your Whims Wednesday! http://www.mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/11/your-whims-wednesday-35-and-features.html

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  30. Jen Lossing, The Consigner Designer says

    December 1, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Wow, These looks really good. Nice job with your use of color. I love black and white. I am visiting from Home Stories A2Z.

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  31. Green Willow Pond says

    December 1, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    Wow…just Wow! I love these! I’ve seen those same bins at our Dollar Tree and passed them up because of the color. Never would have thought to paint them. The rosettes are adorable!

    Reply
  32. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    December 1, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing this at Feathered Nest Friday! 🙂

    Reply
  33. quiverfullofblessings.com says

    December 2, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Genius! They look fabulous–makes me want to do a Dollar Tree run right now…

    Reply
  34. Rebecca@Trial Error and Triumph says

    December 2, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Those look great! Found you at Today’s Creative Blog. 🙂

    Reply
  35. Michele P says

    December 2, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Love these! I am hosting a blog hop and would love it if you would join.
    http://sewinspirations.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-christmas-wreath.html
    michele P

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  36. Eddie says

    December 2, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Gorgeous! I’m now following you on FB, and reading all back posts on your blog as well!

    Reply
  37. Amy says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    These look AMAZING! I’ve often seen those bins at the Dollar Tree and never came home with any because they weren’t the right color! So smart to spray paint them! Thanks for sharing! Found your project via Pinterest, btw! xoxo

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  38. labbie1 says

    December 7, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    How cute is that??? And how is the faucet holding up? Great rosettes!

    Reply
  39. Amelia says

    December 14, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Great job…Wish i had the creativity mind that you have..I hope you don't mind if i use your idea in the near future..I'm curious, if the paint smell for a length of time or not.

    Reply
  40. ampruitt21 says

    December 16, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    I tried your idea but am having a hard time getting the paint to cover the fabric on the collapsible boxes. I tried spraying the burgundy ones chocolate brown but can still see the burgundy through the paint. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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  41. Carrie says

    December 16, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    In regard to the question about the paint not covering…I used probably 5 coats of paint until there was no burgundy showing. My recommendation would be to just apply more coats until all you see is chocolate brown. I hope you can get it to cover. I am really loving mine.

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  42. Business.Blueprints.Brides says

    March 29, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    So resourceful! Great job!

    Reply
  43. Crystal says

    March 29, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    oh my! i seen this on pinterest and just had to repin it. this idea of yours is GENIUS! can't wait to do it with some of the ones i've already purchased. thanks for such a wonderful idea!!!!!

    Reply
  44. Mei-Ling says

    January 20, 2013 at 7:42 AM

    Love it!

    Reply
  45. Matt and Cherilyn Magee says

    April 5, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    These look great! What dollar store was it? Most of the ones I have been in have things that are much more than a dollar.

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      April 9, 2013 at 1:44 PM

      I got them at Dollar Tree. I still see them there on a regular basis for $1.

      Reply
  46. Jillian Mitchell says

    August 1, 2014 at 10:01 PM

    Oh my goodness, I am so glad I found this (pinterest btw) I have six of those same containers. PROJECT! Thank you for sharing this brilliance!

    Reply
  47. domain says

    October 12, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    Wonderful goods from you, man. I’ve understand your stuff previous to and you are just too great.
    I actually like what you have acquired here, certainly like what you are saying and the way in which you say it.

    You make it entertaining and you still take care of to keep
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    Reply
  48. Kris D says

    January 12, 2016 at 11:44 PM

    Hi I was wondering if the storage containers were sticky after painting and if the smell lingered for a while? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Carrie says

      January 13, 2016 at 1:20 PM

      Hi Kris, I don’t remember the storage containers being sticky or a smell lingering. I actually still use these same ones in my entryway over 4 years later!!

      Reply
  49. BERNICE FALCO says

    June 17, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    Love this idea! So cheap but you changed that in such a great way.

    Reply
  50. Ruth K says

    March 27, 2018 at 2:01 AM

    I’ve tried spray painting some boxes like this before but they looked horrible! The paint went thru the fabric and ran down the cardboard inside or else it wouldn’t cover well. Maybe I’m just horrid at spray painting… Was there anything special tha you did to get good coverage? My storage boxes are old and starting to fall apart so I’ve got to do something soon!

    Reply

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