tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post6242728707746631663..comments2024-03-18T03:03:42.559-05:00Comments on IHeart Organizing: Project Pretty: DIY Fabric Boxes & a Link Party!IHeart Organizinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-87772748343955417922020-08-26T11:13:50.810-05:002020-08-26T11:13:50.810-05:00Hi, Nicola, I see it's over 6 years since you ...Hi, Nicola, I see it's over 6 years since you commented, and I am having similar difficulty with my grommets. My local craft store has no one there who is familiar with grommets, and I can't find anything on the web, either. The boxes look awesome, but I'd love to use the grommet idea, as well. Do you recall what you found as a solution? Thanks very much.Revahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05106229363446854476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-12308133254693197152020-08-23T23:09:11.344-05:002020-08-23T23:09:11.344-05:00Great idea, Jennifer, I will definitely try this!...Great idea, Jennifer, I will definitely try this! One last question...what size grommet did you use? I think mine might be too small, which would explain why it's not holding with a layer of cardboard, and the two layers of fabric. Thank you so much!Revahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05106229363446854476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-6962555382547314572020-08-20T13:25:12.100-05:002020-08-20T13:25:12.100-05:00Hi Reva,
Sometimes when I am using grommets, I pu...Hi Reva,<br /><br />Sometimes when I am using grommets, I put a cutting board behind it to be sure nothing is damaged in hammering.<br /><br />Best,<br />JenniferIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-89654363977854919552020-08-18T22:14:21.001-05:002020-08-18T22:14:21.001-05:00I made the box according to your directions, and i...I made the box according to your directions, and it looks great! Having real trouble setting the grommets in, though. It’s really hard to tap with the hammer with nothing but the empty box below. Any helpful hints or further details would be greatly appreciated!! Exactly how did you put the grommets in?Revahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05106229363446854476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-20679309106497049232018-06-09T14:26:23.425-05:002018-06-09T14:26:23.425-05:00Just like the drawer organizers from cereal boxes ...Just like the drawer organizers from cereal boxes that I love, these boxes covered with fabric are fabuous! Again, I use boxes on shelves in my studio for storage and these will brighten everything up! So glad I found your blog!Fredda from The Magnificent Magnethttp://www.themagnificentmagnet.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-34793274802022176362016-01-20T10:26:51.815-06:002016-01-20T10:26:51.815-06:00For those interested, I got 25 12x12x10 boxes at S...For those interested, I got 25 12x12x10 boxes at Staples for $21. After buying spray adhesive, 50 grommets, cord, and a grommet setting kit, I'm down about $50 with fabric left to buy. I plan on using discount fabrics I collect over time but to be liberal with my estimate, I'll total about $75 at the end of it all. That's $3 per box. The best you can find online is $3.25 per box for the cheap beige boxes that aren't nearly as strong and aren't exactly good looking.Crimson Anandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14817522786445586976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-730297806998204112014-08-22T11:14:12.910-05:002014-08-22T11:14:12.910-05:00What a cute and inexpensive idea! I'll defini...What a cute and inexpensive idea! I'll definitely have to use it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-30294626896706484742014-07-14T11:00:56.808-05:002014-07-14T11:00:56.808-05:00Such a creative and cost efficient use of the boxe...Such a creative and cost efficient use of the boxes! I love the idea of being able to customize the prints. Great idea. <br /><br />-Sayeh, The Office Stylist<br />http://theofficestylist.com/Sayeh, The Office Stylisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672738887308336052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-48176437746028007392014-06-09T10:20:15.234-05:002014-06-09T10:20:15.234-05:00The spray adhesive is still going strong on our bo...The spray adhesive is still going strong on our boxes. Years later and they are still holding up great! And I think drop cloths would work wonderful!<br /><br />xoxo!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-88658239216425352322014-06-06T12:47:25.058-05:002014-06-06T12:47:25.058-05:00Hi Jen,
I enjoy your blog very much. You have ama...Hi Jen,<br />I enjoy your blog very much. You have amazing skills. Can you tell me if these boxes are still holding up well and if you think the spray adhesive would be strong enough if I used a drop cloth in place of fabric?<br />Thank you,<br />AnneThe Mauermanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09442803610906981932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-86792602982850990912014-05-15T15:29:33.314-05:002014-05-15T15:29:33.314-05:00Amazing..liked the ideaAmazing..liked the ideaUniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670119137069358712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-72536490783832349802014-02-19T11:54:41.224-06:002014-02-19T11:54:41.224-06:00Love this idea!! I have never subscribed to a blo...Love this idea!! I have never subscribed to a blog before! You have inspired me! I am also a part time professional and full time mom (to older children 13 &16) but have the same love for decorating and organization when I am home! I love saving by DYI! familyof4https://www.blogger.com/profile/11027877182238002417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-76621178524696563622014-01-10T07:40:22.013-06:002014-01-10T07:40:22.013-06:00this is really awesome and great diy project with ...this is really awesome and great diy project with all the steps and nice photos. love the color and shape combination! can't wait trying it for myself. thanks a lot :)janča grillčahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13754502958471546749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-65321948789361723622013-12-05T16:26:22.500-06:002013-12-05T16:26:22.500-06:00WHAT!??!! You are a genius. These are so great. I ...WHAT!??!! You are a genius. These are so great. I need to do this A.S.A.P. Thank you for being so organized and crafty. BarbChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785202272709036619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-90124777125079396582013-10-16T18:14:16.094-05:002013-10-16T18:14:16.094-05:00This is amazing! You just turned a simple carton b...This is amazing! You just turned a simple carton box to a very useful and pretty organizer for kids' toys. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03387890584094087820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-20611006452120658952013-09-03T23:36:50.872-05:002013-09-03T23:36:50.872-05:00Girl, I call this Cheap Chic! The box idea is gre...Girl, I call this Cheap Chic! The box idea is great. I was sitting here thinking about getting up with a friend that works in the bank to see about getting paper boxes with lids. Oh yeah. Be texting her tomorrow. I found some plastic tablecloth in the fabric section at Walmart. I am using black and white in my sewing room. The have a damask print. MY intent is to spray paint the boxes and cover the lids in the tablecloth (plastic.) Yours is much cuter, though. Thanks for the idea. Debbie Perkins, Alabama Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-68477143910220202092013-09-03T14:01:41.533-05:002013-09-03T14:01:41.533-05:00I'm just curious if you have any suggestions i...I'm just curious if you have any suggestions if you don't have the grommet set up in your budget. I am doing something similar in my office, but I doubt my boss will be up for purchasing grommets to make my storage prettier. I'm using fabric from leftover event tshirts, and tried gluing handles on the front, but they pull the fabric off of the box when you try to use them. Obviously grommets are the best selection, but I know they aren't an option for me. <br /><br />Thanks!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04962605291250419034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-63747703959804654022013-08-31T02:22:59.660-05:002013-08-31T02:22:59.660-05:00Hi Jill!
The spray adhesive seems to have worked ...Hi Jill!<br /><br />The spray adhesive seems to have worked just find to prevent fraying, however, you can also purchase Fray-Check to prevent fraying as well.<br /><br />xo!<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-74995812504624803842013-08-29T22:30:07.588-05:002013-08-29T22:30:07.588-05:00I have visited this page several times. lol. My co...I have visited this page several times. lol. My concern is that the fabric would fray. Is the spray adhesive enough to stop this from happening? LOVE IT!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03755605208695539726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-70563580963176219312013-08-06T16:38:40.488-05:002013-08-06T16:38:40.488-05:00Hi Theresa!
Thank you so much for the super sweet...Hi Theresa!<br /><br />Thank you so much for the super sweetness!<br /><br />We try and lay down a drop cloth in the garage, but you could do the same outside. I agree, it gets everywhere. :) A large piece of cardboard could work just as well.<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />xo,<br />Jen<br /><br /> IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-11604564331078572122013-08-06T13:21:56.782-05:002013-08-06T13:21:56.782-05:00I have been watching you blog for quite a while no...I have been watching you blog for quite a while now. You are such an inspiration for me... Every time I'm feeling lazy and don't want to clean or organize something, I pop on over and it sets me right back into the mood!<br />I just have to ask though, When you use your spray adhesive, where do you use it? Whenever I have used it in the past, it always makes a sticky yucky mess from over-spray... admittedly I may not be using it right, but I have to take it outside as I don't have a garage, and that just causes its own mess of problems. Do you have any tips or tricks to using it, or just a gem of advice for a wanna-be organizer like me?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827357000632954116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-4730635630467672742013-07-24T07:14:18.916-05:002013-07-24T07:14:18.916-05:00This is amazing! Amy at positively splendid has a ...This is amazing! Amy at positively splendid has a tutorial for fabric boxes as well but it involves sewing (which I suck at) and it was kinda hard to follow, so I looked for others and they also were hard to follow so I gave up on the idea...then I saw a pic of yours on pinterest but didn't have high hopes that I could do it, but your instructions are sooo simple and easy to understand plus it doesn't involve sewing which is a huge plus! Thanks so so so so sooooooo much for sharing, You definitely have a new reader<br /><br />Blog Love, Christal♥Christal {Simply Zaspy}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17538177649391679224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-69786356498520226512013-07-15T10:43:26.215-05:002013-07-15T10:43:26.215-05:00hi!!! can you tell the
Grommets size please :D!hi!!! can you tell the <br /><br />Grommets size please :D!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-69943963183913699252013-07-09T18:43:40.013-05:002013-07-09T18:43:40.013-05:00What a great turnout! I love making these for toy ...What a great turnout! I love making these for toy organizers and odd uses around the house. It is so much better than buying them from the store where they cost $10-$20 or more each just for a little canvas storage tote.Exhausted Mommyhttp://exhaustedmommy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-51226908274587846442013-07-09T13:09:32.408-05:002013-07-09T13:09:32.408-05:00I've done this with fabric and wallpaper. If y...I've done this with fabric and wallpaper. If you use wallpaper, you're going to want to use the spray adhesive anyway; wetting pre-pasted wallpaper will also soak your box. A possible solution for the fraying problem is to cut your pieces with pinking shears. Alternatively, you can use heavy duty heat-n-bond to adhere the fabric, which does solve the fraying problem but also costs more and is more time-consuming. You could probably cut the fabric so that the exposed edges are all the selvedge edges of the fabric, but again, more fabric, more money.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16309936591038571984noreply@blogger.com