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DIY Hair Supplies Organizer

January 14, 2013 by OneMommy

It starts out with a couple innocent bow clips for their little baby hair, then a few tangle-free mini rubber bands for those tiny little pony tails.

And the next thing you know you can’t close the medicine cabinet because headbands and barrettes keep tumbling out faster than you can shut the door!

Until recently we had hair twisters in baggies in the medicine cabinet, headbands in the dress-up drawer of my daughter’s room, and barrettes probably in every room of the house.  I really wanted to have all the supplies in one convenient place.  I tried using some little storage containers to put them in the medicine cabinet, but the headbands did not want to cooperate, and the rest of it just took up too much room.

There’s a simple recycled craft that is the perfect solution!

Make this DIY Hair Supplies Organizer and contain the hair accessory clutter.

DIY Hair Supplies Organizer -- recycled craft for kids that is perfect for organizing hair accessories

DIY Hair Supplies Organizer

Materials Needed:

  • large, clean food canister (We used a large cocoa can, but an oatmeal container will also work.)
  • Colorful Scrapbook Paper
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Scissors

A large cocoa can, or even a large oatmeal canister, is just the right size for sticking headbands around.  The inside is perfect for holding hairbrushes and twist ties or barrettes.

The first step is to cover your container with some pretty paper.  organizing hair supplies

Measure the container carefully.  Cut your paper so the ends will overlap just a bit.  Use the hot glue gun to secure it in place.

 

 

When you are finished, stick all those pretty headbands around the outside.

Fill the canister with hairbrushes, combs, and the numerous hair ties that always seem to disappear.

That’s it!  You’ve got a totally simple and affordable way to contain the clutter of hair accessories.
making a hair accesories organizer

And the best part of this DIY hair supplies organizer?

No more twist ties and headbands falling out of the medicine cabinet every time the door is opened.

 

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Filed Under: Kids Crafts Tagged With: organizing, recycled craft, upcycle craft

Comments

  1. JDaniel4's Mom says

    January 14, 2013 at 11:34 am

    What a great way to recycle! I love the color of the can!

  2. Kristen says

    January 14, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    I am on this! Love it!! I can have each of my girls create their own for the counter in their bathroom.
    Thanks so much for sharing this idea. Maybe now I can wrangle in the mess of hair supplies!

    • OneMommy says

      January 15, 2013 at 4:33 pm

      Yours are even old enough to help plan the paper and decorate the cans! 🙂

  3. Jennifer says

    January 14, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    Such a cute idea!! Stopping by from SITS! Have a wonderful day!

    • OneMommy says

      January 15, 2013 at 10:29 am

      Thanks! And thanks for stopping in from SITS — off to check our your latest!

  4. Six Sisters says

    January 14, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    This is such a cute idea! With so many girls….this is wonderful for us! -The Six Sisters

    • OneMommy says

      January 16, 2013 at 11:25 am

      They could each have their own! 🙂

  5. OneMommy says

    January 15, 2013 at 10:33 am

    Yes, when I had longer hair I had tons of hair stuff that I’m sure was probably everywhere…

  6. Chris Carter says

    January 16, 2013 at 10:46 am

    What a GREAT idea!! My girls hair stuff is piling up over here!!! I just have a big basket and another bigger basket to hole the mess in… this is just lovely! SO creative. 🙂

    • OneMommy says

      January 16, 2013 at 11:31 am

      Isn’t it funny how the hair stuff just seems to multiply on its own? I couldn’t believe how many items we got at Christmas time to add to her collection!

  7. This Busy Life says

    January 16, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Great idea. I love getting and being organized!

    • OneMommy says

      January 16, 2013 at 11:30 am

      Now if I could just get the rest of the house organized…. LOL.

  8. Lani says

    January 19, 2013 at 10:22 am

    What a cute idea! I have 2 daughters and really need to do this (and I just realized I threw away the perfect can for it!). The two drawers in their bathroom are full of hairbands, clips, etc.!!!

    • OneMommy says

      January 19, 2013 at 11:18 am

      I thought about using the drawer in the kids’ bathroom, but it is currently filled with books for the little boy to read while he is “deep in thought”… 🙂 I’m sure another can will come your way!

  9. Lydia says

    January 19, 2013 at 10:24 am

    I almost couldn’t do the math problem. 🙂 Just kidding. This is so smart. My 8 year old has hair stuff EVERYWHERE. Thanks for sharing. I’d love you to link it up on my Moments of Genius linkup!

    • OneMommy says

      January 19, 2013 at 11:17 am

      That math spam plug-in gets more comments! 🙂 Just haven’t found one I like better…
      I’d love to link up! Off I go!

  10. Kim@Co-Pilot Mom says

    January 19, 2013 at 10:53 am

    Such a great idea! So creative!

    • OneMommy says

      January 19, 2013 at 11:17 am

      Thanks — it’s filling up rather quickly lately since Christmas!

  11. Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says

    January 19, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Great idea and a great way to recycle. I just reorganized my girls’ hair clips this week as well … we’re trying a color coded system now!

    • OneMommy says

      January 22, 2013 at 1:41 pm

      I love trying to find a new purpose for things. Can’t wait to check out your idea!

  12. Michelle says

    August 15, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    Great way to recycle! Love the idea! I actually bought an inexpensive glass container that you might put a candle or other decorative things in at HomeGoods and that’s what my daughter uses for some of her stuff. She also decorated an ice tea tin and used that for her hairbands. Visiting from the Lets Get Organized Blog Hop!

    • OneMommy says

      August 16, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      They take such pride in it when they get to decorate it! 🙂

  13. OneMommy says

    August 16, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    She loves her headband holder!

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