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Home » organizing » Project Organization 2011 — Drawer organization in 15 minutes that won’t slide around!!

organizing, spring, spring project · April 11, 2011

Project Organization 2011 — Drawer organization in 15 minutes that won’t slide around!!

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from the side
I am not naturally a very organized person, 

but there have been so many wonderful projects floating around the blogworld lately that have really inspired me to try to get my home a little more orderly.
from the side
I’d love to share my latest project with you –
My $6 Makeup Drawer Makeover!!
before
My makeup drawer is always a mess. I am embarrassed to show you the before picture – it is terrible. Basically all of my makeup, lotions and toothpaste is shoved in a drawer. This drawer definitely needed a makeover!
containers
I found these containers at my local Dollar Tree.
velcro
A couple months ago I saw this post from Kusak’s Closet that inspired me to use velcro!
I picked some up at Walmart — $2.
clean it out
So I cleaned out my drawer – finally!!
on the bottom
And then I put a few pieces of adhesive-backed velcro on the back of each of the Dollar Store containers.
put in the drawer
That way when I slide the drawer in and out, the containers stay in place. Such a good idea!!
from the side
I divided the containers up according to – tooth care, lotions and creams, foundations and concealers, brushes and makeup applicators.
bowls lip gloss
And I put a couple of stainless steel bowls with velcro on the bottom – one for lip glosses and another for  tweezers and trimmers.
another view
Ahhh. It feels so good!! I showed my husband and he said he has never seen my makeup drawer looking like that in all the time we’ve been married – HA!
after
This velcro trick would work great in any type of a drawer – from your office, to your kitchen to your craft room!
 Easy No Slip Drawer Organization
Happy Organizing!! 
PS — check out Little Miss Momma for a fun Barn Owl Primitives giveaway to benefit single mothers’ this Mother’s Day!! PPS — are you wondering where the GIVEAWAY Monday post is??? Just a hint — I have a really extra cool giveaway scheduled for Wednesday this week instead. I like to mix things up around here – lol!! 

xoxo

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Comments

  1. arlen says

    March 13, 2013 at 2:14 AM

    Thank you for sharing this idea. great!

  2. Janet Golay says

    February 17, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Great idea; now why didn’t I think of that?? Thanks for sharing.

  3. Simone says

    February 7, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    What a great idea!! Thanks for sharing this!

  4. Jennifer says

    January 24, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Love it! I’m totally going to have to have to do this 🙂

  5. The BearFoot Baker says

    July 23, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    I have to do this! It is time to stop digging around for things I use everyday! Thank you so much for sharing!

    • Jen says

      July 23, 2012 at 11:52 PM

      Do it!! You will love it 🙂

      xoxo

  6. Krystal says

    May 14, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    I really like the dollar store baskets you used. I have never seen those at the dollar store. I am going to go back and see if I can find them. Do you know if you can order them online?

    Thanks again.

    -Krystal
    House Organization

  7. Krystal says

    May 14, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    I really like the dollar store baskets you used. I have never seen those at the dollar store. I am going to go back and see if I can find them.

    Thanks again.

    -Krystal
    House Organization

  8. Mandy Coffey says

    May 11, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    I featured this yesterday! http://www.smallfineprint.com

  9. Margee' says

    April 22, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Wish our Dollar Tree had some of those.

  10. Molly Smith says

    April 22, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    This is such a clever idea, Jen. Isn't it amazing what we find out we can do without, when cleaning out the makeup drawer. Love the velcro technique! ~Molly

  11. Ivonne Loving says

    April 19, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Hi! I included this post in this weeks from my reader round-up. Loved the post and thought it would be super useful to my friends and readers.

  12. Ivonne Loving says

    April 18, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Hi! Loved this post. I included it in my weekly round-up. Thanks for always having such great material and creative ideas.

  13. Leanne says

    April 14, 2011 at 2:34 AM

    This turned out so great Jen! I love using dollar store supplies. I'm hosting We're Organized Wednesday through Saturday and would love for you to link this to the party.
    http://organizeyourstuffnow.com

  14. Amber says

    April 13, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    good evening miss jenn jennn 🙂 You never fail to amaze me with your drive and creativity. This project is no exception. Thanks for sharing!

  15. Suzanne says

    April 12, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Love it! This is very similar to the vanity drawer makeover I did a few months ago – even the same Dollar Store containers (but I chose black!) So glad to see that the idea works for others too.

    http://delightfullyorganized.blogspot.com/2011/02/master-bath-mini-makeover-part-2.html

    I'd love for you to stop by my blog for more orgaizing ideas!

  16. Michelle @ Loving Every Second says

    April 12, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    What a great idea! It's always so annoying when my drawer organizers slide around. Perfect solution! Plus, it looks great 🙂

  17. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    April 12, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    So simple yet super fantastic!

  18. Sue (Someone's Mom) says

    April 11, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    I love the Velcro idea…haven't tried that one!

  19. Necole says

    April 11, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    This is yet another reason why The Dollar Tree should be sainted. I am totally doing this.

  20. Marizabeth says

    April 11, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Brilliant! I do organize my drawers with little baskets (cheaper than ugly plastic organizers and easily customizable!) but they always slid around. Velcro is such a genius way to nip that in the bud. Thanks!

  21. Kassi @ Truly Lovely says

    April 11, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    OK… I am seriously impressed with the velcro! That really makes things stay put I bet! Thanks for sharing this great idea!

  22. Monkey Sews says

    April 11, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Love the velcro idea! I really need to go to the dollar store soon! The metal is nice, much better than my plastic!

  23. MiMi says

    April 11, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    The sad thing is that the BEFORE picture looks BETTER than my make up drawer. LOL

  24. Emma says

    April 11, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    This is such a great idea! It also gives me an excuse to weed through my massive collection and toss the junk!

  25. Otter Hill Designs says

    April 11, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Love the velcro trick. Very clever.

  26. Mom says

    April 11, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    I love the idea of organizing, but how do you keep those little hands from just dumping the baskets? It's not the organizing for me…it's the maintaining!
    Sandy
    http://www.twelvemakesadozen.blogspot.com

  27. alison says

    April 11, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Jen,
    I especially admire the velcro dots on the bottom!
    I am featuring this as part of the Idea List tomorrow on http://www.stashhappy.com

  28. Andrea says

    April 11, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    What a great idea! And the dollar store is my favorite place for stuff like this!

    It was so good to meet you at Creative Estates by the way! Love your blog.

    http://www.worleyhouseblog.com
    [email protected]

  29. beccasblog says

    April 11, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    This came just in time for some much needed spring cleaning. Thank you! I have three drawers in my kitchen that have taken on a life of their own. It's time to take back the drawers!

  30. Heather says

    April 11, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Oh I wish I had drawers in my bathroom.

  31. Jenni says

    April 11, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    ok, i so do this with my drawers, but i haven't put velcro on the bottom of them…adding that to my list of things to do! love it, thanks for sharing !!!

  32. Jensamom23 says

    April 11, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    With Velcro and Duct tape, anything is possible! Great idea!

  33. April says

    April 11, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I'd give anything if my makeup drawer looked like that! Very impressive, Jen!

  34. Jayne & Jill says

    April 11, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    This is great my drawer looks like your before. WOW I can't wait to get some little trays and do the same. Thanks for inspiring.

  35. Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says

    April 11, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    this is a great idea! so simple and effective. thanks for sharing 🙂

  36. Tiffany says

    April 11, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I love this! Such a great idea with the Velcro! =]

    Tiffany @ The Nest Effect

    http://www.thenesteffect.com

  37. The Average Consumer says

    April 11, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Love the velcro idea! Very clever. I've been cleaning out a lot of junk drawers lately!
    http://theaverageconsumer.com

  38. Musings Of A Gem says

    April 11, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Wow…great idea! Everyone has some kind of 'junk' or messy drawer. Will keep my eye out for some of these!

    Gemma x

  39. Ms. Megan says

    April 11, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    This is brilliant!!! I guess I have no excuse now for letting the junk drawer stay so disorganized!! 😉
    Thank you!! xoxo

  40. Jenny says

    April 11, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    The dollar store is such a great place to pick up storage pieces. The drawer looks amazing. Good Job!

  41. Ruth says

    April 11, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I need to get some of that velcro. My containers are always sliding around in the drawers. I wish I could find nice containers like those at our dollar store. I'll have to keep looking.

    Ruth

  42. Angie @ Thrifty Like Me says

    April 11, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Such a good idea! I'm definitly going to do this!

  43. Elz says

    April 11, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I need to organize so bad- make-up drawer, the girls' bathroom drawers, and worst of all-my craft closet. It's getting scary in there!

  44. miscellaneousme says

    April 11, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    What a wonderful idea!

    Cara

    http://miscellaneousme.wordpress.com

  45. Dixie Mom says

    April 11, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Looks great! Post a picture in a month and see it helped to keep you organized!

  46. Kristina says

    April 11, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I love this idea, and I would love to do it, but alas…our bathroom is so small that it doesn't even have a drawer. All my stuff sits on a tiny bit of counter space (I suppose I should just be grateful that we have that!). Thankfully I don't have that much makeup/accessories, but I'd still like a different solution…like buying a house. :0)

  47. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    April 11, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    It looks great, Jen! I like things organized, but I have a hard time staying on top of everything. It's hard to juggle everything, isn't it?? Your drawer makeover looks great. I bet it makes you smile each time you open the drawer. 🙂

  48. Kelli says

    April 11, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I love the new organization!! My next project is to tackle organizing all the kitchen drawers!!

    xoxo
    Kelli @ loveoursimplelife.blogspot.com

  49. Taylor says

    April 11, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    What good ideas! My kitchen drawers are in desperate ned of organization, and I'm totally avoiding the "junk" drawer. It's scary!

    Your mini makeover looks great – thanks for sharing!

  50. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    April 11, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I have seriously been telling myself for a month now that my bathroom drawers need to be organized. This just gave me some inspiration. Thanks so much!! Love it 🙂

  51. ~PJ says

    April 11, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Love this because it's not permanent… and since we live in military housing, well this is wonderful! I just won't be able to fit all my stuff into one drawer! I'm a bit of a product junkie.

  52. CannyCole says

    April 11, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    awesome! I love that you added the velcro to the bottom…that has been my mistake all along. I always put in trays and they slide everywhere, and all my stuff ends up getting loose in the draw anyways! Good tip! Thanks for sharing.

  53. Julie says

    April 11, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    brilliant Jennifer! will have to give this a try!

  54. ❀❀❀Ðαωᾔ❀❀❀ says

    April 11, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Great idea, and it looks so much better. I'm sure you will find thing more quickly now also.

  55. Louley's Belles says

    April 11, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Very inspirational. I have been on a clean out organizational kick lately and lost motivation. I think I found it again. Thanks!

  56. Dyche Designs says

    April 11, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    What a great solution . . . my drawer looks even worse than you're before shot so it could definitely use a little organization. Thanks for the tip.

  57. Jessica says

    April 11, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    I seriously need to do this! I have 3 small drawers full of makeup. You have inspired me to go through it and organize it! Thanks!

Hi! I'm Jen Hadfield. I'm a mom of 5 restoring an 1891 home in the heart of Salt Lake City. I love being creative and sharing simple ideas to make your life easier and more beautiful!

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