How to Make a Storage Box

An all-purpose storage box can be valuable for so many different storage needs in a home. Crafters can organize their supplies neatly and attractively with custom storage boxes. Storage boxes can also be useful for storing holiday decorations when not in use, and can even be the perfect solution for storing children's art supplies or small toys. You can make your own storage box out of almost any sturdy unassembled box, and use a fabric such as cotton print to cover it.

Things You'll Need

• File folder box or other sturdy box with a lid Fabric Hot glue gun and glue sticks White grosgrain ribbon Permanent marker

Instructions

1. Measure and cut a fabric piece to fit around entire outside of the flat box surface. Measure and cut another fabric piece to cover the lid.

2. Glue the fabric to box surface with the hot glue gun so that the seam is positioned at a corner. Turn under the edges of the fabric to hide the raw edges.

3. Make small slits at the four corners of the fabric so you can fold the fabric into place around the lid corners. Make sure the glue is completely adhered before proceeding.

4. Trim away excess fabric from the edges and assemble your box and lid according to specifications and directions that were included with the box.

5. Use the grosgrain ribbon as a label. Glue it where desired and write the contents of the box on the ribbon with a permanent marker.