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Roundup: Organize With Bins

30 May 2010 32,565 views 9 Comments

by heather

I'm always looking for more good ideas for organization. I like to think that if I collect enough good ideas, I'll actually get organized! I've been trying, though, I really have! I have come across a lot of good tips and tricks for organizing lately, so check them out below. And, if you have any good organizing tips, leave your links in the comments. Oh, and does anyone have a favorite resource for help with organization (book, website, program or other)?

Rubber Banded Basket

This impromptu basket by Sewing in the Suburbs is a quick and cute way to store pretty much any small items. You can sew your own fabric square to make one, or if you dollar store-it, use a placemat. Secure corners with rubber bands. Get the tutorial here.

Playroom Bin Labels

Jess from mad in crafts made these cute labels with stuff from her dollar store. Find out the technique she used here.

Hanging Baskets

Lorie at Be Different Act Normal strung three baskets together to make a hanging basket fixture in her bathroom. Great idea! Hanging baskets here. [via]

Ruffly Storage Bin

Dress up some of those basic plastic storage bins with a pretty fabric ruffle with Grammar of Life. Check out the simple process she used to make this pretty storage bin.

Additional Organizing Resources:

Fabric Bins Roundup at How About Orange
The Red Chair Blog urges us not to settle for "guaranteed ugly" - wow! This post is so true!!

9 Comments »

Amy at The Red Chair Blog said:

Hi Heather,

Great roundup! Love these creative organizing ideas, especially the rubber banded basket and the DIY hanging baskets.

Thanks for stopping by my blog and linking to my post!

# 30 May 2010 at 5:47 am

Amy at The Red Chair Blog said:

PS- I’m so sorry about the rude person who left you a “present” on your driveway. I can see how that would feel awful. People can be so inconsiderate; it amazes me.

# 30 May 2010 at 5:50 am

Leigh Anne said:

I’m in love with those hanging baskets! Thanks for linking to me, this has made my day!!!

# 30 May 2010 at 7:28 pm

amy said:

Both Dollar Tree and Family Dollar have such cute bins right now! I found a narrow plastic bin that fits perfectly in our cupboards…and holds my koozies!

# 30 May 2010 at 8:56 pm

Christine said:

I got a shoe organizer (with lots of clear plastic pockets for shoes) that is designed to hang over a door. I have it on the inside of my closet door (my studio is in my bedroom) and use it, not for shoes, but for all kinds of stuff like glues, scissors, envelopes, tools, rulers…all kinds of cluttery stuff that would normally take up a lot of space. Instead it is basically invisible, and it is very handy for finding things when I need them!

# 30 May 2010 at 9:21 pm

Kathy V. said:

Lots of cute ideas! Love the hanging baskets–wow! How innovative.

# 31 May 2010 at 8:14 am

Mandy said:

Thanks for featuring my fabric rubberband basket! I tried to grab a “featured” button, but it wouldn’t work. I’m no html expert, so I couldn’t tweak it to make it work either :(

Thanks again!

# 4 June 2010 at 12:39 pm

Marilyn Bohn said:

Hi,
You asked for any good organizing tips, website etc. I am a professional organizer with a website chocked full of organizing ideas, and tips in my blogs, articles and on my web show. I was asked to write an organizing book that the publisher released November 2009. So My favorite organizing book is mine–Go Organize, Conquer Clutter in 3 simple steps. I just recently released my first of many video workshops. The first one is how to organize an office.
I really like your ideas!!

# 9 June 2010 at 10:21 am

amy said:

I lovelovelove the hanging baskets – any idea how she did that exactly? I’ve recently discovered organizing with bins and it’s changing my life!

# 16 July 2010 at 12:18 pm