1) What's affordable?
2) It needs to be easy... I have a toddler!
3) It needs to be cheap.. I DON'T feel like spending a fortune!
4) It needs to be dependable and reliable :-)
This line of thinking led me to the versatile, affordable but not so stylish cardboard box. Cardboard boxes are everywhere! Most of the items I purchase come in a box.... everything from diapers, wipes, cereals... you name it!
I've seen a dozen tutorials on how to decopauge a box to upcycle it as a storage container. I've done this numerous times however, I just wasn't in the mood to get out my brush, the glue, fabric, etc... and start the decopauge process. That's when I came across some self-adhesive prints in the store. I found them in the school supply section because they were originally designed to be a "locker sticker" for students returning to school. Because they were on clearance I loaded up and thought "eventually I'll find a use for these"... and boy did I ever find a use!!
I started with an empty box of baby wipes because it seemed really sturdy and re-usable. I took the self-adhesive sticker and cut in order to match the length and height of the box. I allowed for about one inch extra on both length and height in order to accomadate error and ensure the total coverage of the sides of the box.
I used duct tape to cover the bottom seam of the box and also to tape down the side handles for extra support.
The finished product was way more fashionable than a baby wipe box. It was also more importantly, usable, affordable and way easier and less messier than decopauging!
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