Where do you get your best boxes from??? And have you ever had an issue with a used box???

@kailaflower3098

2 жыл бұрын

I tend to use the amazon mail boxes. Except for food we tend to buy online for things we need or want. I mostly make doll houses or doll house furniture with them so no issues. Or some DIY project.

@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore

2 жыл бұрын

@@kailaflower3098 Please watch out for the Amazon boxes if you have kitties around as they apparently spray the boxes with pesticide of some sort (kill bugs/rodents?!?!)

@MSTARGAZER2

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we had a potential problem with a shoe box from the local indoor swap meet years ago. While our son was trying on a pair of tennis shoes, I caught sight of a baby roach 🪳 scurrying inside the shoe box. We bought the shoes. As we were driving, but were still in the parking lot, I told my husband what I saw. He immediately pulled up to a trash barrel, removed the shoes and threw the box away. We tied the shoes up tightly in a shopping bag, drove home, and immediately threw the tennis shoes into the washing machine! Thankfully, we didn't get roaches. And we never shopped at the indoor swap meet again! 🙄

@kailaflower3098

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore Thanks, didn't know. Lately Been more foam board than cardboard doll houses, but our kitty still says thanks!

@dollpartz4u

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’ve used diaper boxes and dollar tree candy boxes. I’ve used the Ty beanie boo boxes from hobby lobby. Those from stores are free. My little ones own beanie boos and those boxes worked perfect for them. ☺️

I also get my boxes from the liquor store. They have a few different sizes and even some with the handles. They are very strong as most carry 12 bottles.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

So true!!! I've used wine boxes before! Thanks for the reminder!!!!

@dawnlittle946

2 жыл бұрын

I was just going to suggest this 😂

Liquor stores have HEAVY duty boxes. Great sizes too. Not to small, not too big.

@lizhoward9754

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip!!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

So true!!!!! I missed that one! :D

@melissadeville1703

2 жыл бұрын

I always use boxes from the liquor stores. One time my movers asked me if there was something they needed to know. I expressions confusion and they chuckled and asked if I was an alcoholic 😀 . I call them Goldilock boxes: not too big, not too small and are made to carry heavy weight items. Love them!

So I worked at a big box store for over 10 years. First of all, it is much easier for us to break down the boxes and put them in the baler than it is to pick out boxes and save them for customers that may or may not show up for them. Secondly, employees get first choice of boxes and customers get the left-overs unless the customers happen to have a good friend or relative that works there. The wonderful paper boxes always went to employees. Also, employees tend to forget to set them aside. Some big box stores actually have boxes that are required to be returned to the distribution center or they will be charged, same with some better pallets. By all means, if you have a friend or relative that works at one of these places, go ahead and ask. I hate to be a party-pooper, but that’s the way it is. I always treated customers with respect and tried to help them when I could, but just because I was extremely nice and said it was no problem, doesn’t mean it really wasn’t a problem. We also didn’t take them to a recycle center. The recyclers would come pick up the big bales of cardboard and pay us for them. I totally agree about not getting them from grocery stores and restaurants though! Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have had more than I can up cycle from my own Amazon shipments. 😂 My daughters also always buy their kids’ diapers in big cases. Those boxes were exactly the right size for my closet shelves. I covered them with faux leather and they look very high end. I love your videos. You always have such great creative ideas.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I always appreciate learning the inside info. Thanks, Tammy!

Love this idea! My favorite storage boxes are paper boxes or book boxes. When I was teaching, I covered them with contact paper and pretty duct tape so they looked nice.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I agree!!! So sturdy! :D

I received my medication in these small boxes that were a little to tall, so I cut them down and started putting my dies on magnetic sheets and clear envelopes and then set them in my little boxes which I reinforced the corners on and covered them with nice card stock so they looked nice in my craft room. Thanks for the bug info. I have silver fish where I live too. I stick down duct tape (sticky side up) and that seems to kinda control them.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Smart tape use for the silver fish!!!!!

@kkrolf2782

2 жыл бұрын

So the sticky side up tape TRAPS them? Or DETERS them?

Best place, office building trash rooms. "But that's trash!" So are the discards at the stores. In an office building, there should not be food. The trash room won't smell, there won't be bugs, and the dumpsters may be rusty but not grimy. They often segregate the cardboard for recycling. The best are the giant boxes the tp for the restrooms comes in. These are usually about perfect. But look for smaller boxes with Styrofoam coolers inside. These are used to ship medicine to doctors in the building. It's a good box and a free six-pack cooler. You can also get those boxes for reams of paper sometimes. I've gotten several bushel plastic tubs full of old papers that I just tipped out. Don't miss any covered platters from sheet cakes, veggie trays, and so on. You hose them out then flip them over. Suddenly, they are plastic boxes with snap-on lids! Lightweight use, though, like bows and pinecones, bubblepack or foam. Not good for paper or wood.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Wealth of supplies!!! I'll have to see if I can get into some office buildings! LOL

@kkrolf2782

2 жыл бұрын

Oooo … V E R Y CLEVER!!!

Great advice. Had no idea about the critters living in used boxes. I will most likely buy new, if and when we ever move. Now, after the critter warning, I have to go fix dinner. Thank you.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy dinner!!!!

@user-mv9tt4st9k

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

You should also avoid boxes from backyard bird shops & feed stores. Bird seed & animal feed can be infested with critters. Mostly pantry moths! I've had to deal with these before. I also had an infestation of tiny flour beetles. Had to throw out all my shelf stable food. Took a good month of constant cleaning, using different detergents etc.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Yikes!!!! Yes, if there is any type of food - I avoid them!!! You are so right!

I always get Banana boxes from grocery stores. LUCKILY none have had critters! I wont look up what critters eat cardboard...I would like to sleep. Thanks for the warning Norrine ❤️️❤️️❤️️ I will stop at office supply stores, I love the lidded paper boxes...thx for the resource.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

You are so lucky!!!!!!!! Yes.... switching to the office paper boxes is a good idea. :D

I like boxes from the liquor store for good sturdy boxes.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to go check mine out!!!! :D

COSTCO, hands down. I am somewhat of a “box aficionado” myself (haha!) and my current favorites are divided boxes used for small oil or spice bottles, sturdy white boxes used to hold six large hair product bottles, oversized flat “boxes” used to hold boxes of disposable masks, as well as (certain) stackable, interlocking berry boxes. I recently FILLED many berry boxes ~with books, homeschool supplies and an overabundance of art this-and-that~ and stacked them ~upwards of 6ft high!~ to store while transforming my old craft/storage room into a homeschool room and creative space for my son and I. 😆 Those berry boxes have been loaded up, stacked, unstacked, shuffled around, sorted through - holding a LOT more than berries, yet they’ve remained sturdy and strong through it all. (Many have even gone on to a fellow crafter. 😄) I sure enjoy your videos, lady. Many ♥️s to you!!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Costco boxes are amazing. Glad you've had success with those berry boxes!!

@kkrolf2782

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve not had much luck w/ Costco boxes. At least in Tucson, our Costco cuts down their boxes to become displays, and so don’t often have all 4 sides.

Thank you Norrine for a very informative video. Never thought about critters or crawly things infested or in egg form. I didn't research them, I took your word on that. Certainly didn't want those images in my mind!!! Liquor stores have very study boxes, especially for holding books or heavy things. Or like your Ana wine or liquor, can't remember but it had dividers for a drawer. Liquor store boxes can probably hold the most weight. Thanks again for a wealth of information. I hadn't seen a video of this sort and it is extremely helpful. You are so awesome❣❣❣🙂

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.... I can't believe I forgot to mention those boxes!!! LOL Part 2! 😘

I recently got some tomato boxes from the pizza restaurant. No problems or creepy crawling things for me. I called and told them that I was a teacher who needed some and would they mind setting some aside for me? Although I'm retired now, I know from personal experience that people are more than happy to help us teachers out. Once a teacher, always a teacher just in the reserves now and no longer active 😀 . Anyhow, they're very sturdy, have lids, are a decent size, and have cutout handles on the sides. If I'm getting boxes from Walmart or Target I try to go in the evenings when they're restocking. That way I'm able to pick the boxes that I want for myself. TFS, be 🙏🏼 blessed and stay 😷 safe.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

If you are ever worried... tie them inside of a large plastic trash bag for a few days... anything that was living in them will be taken care of after those few days.

@melissadeville1703

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizerThanks for the tip which may help others. I myself wasn't worried about it because I frequent the restaurant, am aware of their health code scores, and know that they're a clean restaurant in good standings. I would never get those type of boxes from just any restaurant because of the potential issues.

I work at Costco. It's a craft hoarders heaven. It's so bad when I go home with random boxes cuz I know I can reuse it somewhere lol my husband has stopped asking what they are for 🤣🤣🤣

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

LOL I love that!!!! You'll have to share some of the things you've made with them sometime!!!

@user-mv9tt4st9k

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 That is me, too! 😂😂😂

Excellent information! Don’t need any tiny critters in my house lol!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah.... Only critters I invite are allowed! LOL

I too picked up boxes at the liquor store. I have found that some stores get paid for their boxes so do not give them out. Great list 📝

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I'll have to check mine out - just to see!!!! :D

But wait! I am sitting here looking at a Hello Fresh box. I got a intro box from a friend, and it is a great size for storage. I just may have to ask her to save them for me.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I've not seen those yet! Let me know how it goes! :D

May I add two more possible good box sources? U-haul and small college bookstores. U-haul will charge a buck or two but you get to pick the size. Small college book stores go through a whole lot of copy paper boxes. Small college because they are easier to get to and probably don't have a bunch of red tape to take their garbage away.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

GREAT point!!!!!!! Thanks, Sue!

@user-mv9tt4st9k

2 жыл бұрын

Elementary schools would be a good resource, too. I got several good packing boxes from my son's school.

I have boxes come I. all the time w my business and definitely prefer giving them away over breaking them down& throwing them away

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.... I try to list extras when I get them. People are moving all of the time. No sense recycling if someone can use them.

Excellent video with great advice. Thank you so much. I have had to stop saving boxes. It was stressing me out. But I absolutely love up cycling boxes.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Yes... I was getting quite the collection of boxes to 'do' something with later. LOL I had to let more then half of them go. Very freeing.

@user-mv9tt4st9k

2 жыл бұрын

I keep "good boxes" for three or four months before I recycle. It makes it so much easier to store items in a deep cupboard when there is a box to pull out instead of stacking ten items to get to the thing I need in the back.

@kkrolf2782

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-mv9tt4st9k There is a clever fella out here on youtube who’s come up with a PHILOSOPHY (AND a product: EZStud something) that addresses just that problem. The philosophy being: NEVER store “things” more than ONE item deep, unless they are identical. Bloody hard to do, I know, especially in a kitchen setting, but I pulled a variation on YOUR box in the cupboard. I took a large box; cut off the “front” and “top”; cut down the sides to the point where there was only enough to keep the “back” attached to the “bottom”; attached a loop of packing tape at the front edge of the “bottom”. So, now I have a slid-out “tray” that gives me access to the items at the back, but I can also see most of what I have stored there (mostly plastic storage containers).

Wow! One surprise: you didn’t even mention Amazon! Well, thanks for all the new ideas -and for skipping the specifics on the bugs (and the pictures!).

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Amazon's boxes are great... but because they are so, 'one at a time', I didn't mention them. I was thinking more of a large project, where you needed multiple boxes. Though, the holidays are near - LOL Amazon boxes may be plentiful!

I bought plain white lidded boxes from Amazon. I used them for storage that was out in the open so I wanted them all to match.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!! That's is a great way to go - already look nice, are sturdy, AND are critter free. :D

When I was working there were always boxes available from the paper boxes to smaller office items boxes! I also have picked up boxes from the liquor store. They are usually quite sturdy. Thanks for this video......the "do not get boxes from these places" was very helpful!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

The lidded paper boxes are my favorite. So many possibilities for them!

Thank you Norrine!!! I appreciate all the hard work and dedication you do to help us on here, and if I could I'd be helping you as well... I also appreciate your patrons for helping make these videos possible, I hope to some day be able to help too. I've missed you and I'm glad you're still doing this, you are a special lady and a blessing to me, thanks again and have a blessed night 🥰🙏💖

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

You are so sweet! Thank you, Kathy!!!! xoxox

My biggest cardboard score was for scenery for a show I was directing. I went to the art store and got, for free, the giant cardboard boxes that they got shipments of huge cardboard sheets, foam board sheets, etc. in. It was awesome (especially since they were out of giant cardboard sheets which was my original purpose in going.)

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Yes! I'd be excited about that too!!!

Great video with great tips. My son has just bought a new microphone and stand and it all come in a big box with several boxes inside and all black. They are decent boxes too. xx

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

NICE!!!!!

I found very good boxes at a liquor store! They don't mind if you didn't come in to buy anything. They are happy to give you boxes.

I’m surprised you didn’t mention the liquor stores. I know here in Canada, some of the grocery stores have them at the checkouts as a means to pack your groceries rather than buy bags. I’ve had success with calling the liquor store for boxes to move before. 🤗❤️🙏🏻

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I am too! I used wine boxes in a craft before! Just forgot about them while making my list. Thanks for the reminder!!!! :D

@Babycakes6211

2 жыл бұрын

She lives in California and they can buy liquor at the grocery store. Therefore, liquor stores are pretty much non-existent. 😉

With the pandemic, I have ordered more online. I have had a lot of good boxes to chose from...too many to keep them all. They have been in good shape.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

So true!!!! Bottom line, as long as they are clean, and meet your needs - then it's a GREAT box! LOL

When I worked at the bank, I would grab as many of the boxes that the copier paper came in as I could. They were strong and had lids. Some even had handles. The best part was they were the right size for me to handle. I'm retired now so my supply has stopped.

@melanier7598

2 жыл бұрын

Same here! I still have two I am hoarding for future use.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I always took them home too.....

Oh my gosh! Why didn't I think of it before now! Slip sheets would make perfect smooth flat cardboard for crafting. Any of the places that get product in on pallets will have slip sheets. It's practical for them to keep some but I don't think they'd keep all of them. They recycle them where the hubs works all the time. Thanks, Norrine :)

@oatssettle846

2 жыл бұрын

What are slip sheets?

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!!!! But that ideas is all yours!!!! I'm guessing the slip sheets are the protective paper on the pallet??

@user-mv9tt4st9k

2 жыл бұрын

Slip sheets... Yes! We had a non profit years ago and collected a lot of slip sheets. I am almost through them. They make excellent craft mats when covered with clear shelf paper. I use them for patterns, as dividers in smaller boxes, and to layer inside of small bins.

@user-mv9tt4st9k

2 жыл бұрын

@ Oats Settle: slip sheets are pieces of cardboard used to divide layers of packed items in a box, e.g., between layers of stacked canned goods. The slip sheet is usually slightly smaller than the inside diameter of a box. My husband used to save them, knowing we would find uses for them.

I LOVE my Thrive Market Boxes they are tough, solid and sturdy.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know those!!! But that's awesome!

Thanks, Norrine. I always learn from your videos! Bless you.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, Paula!!! Thanks for watching. :)

Fun fun fun!! I have hit up appliance stores befor…. Super.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! FANTASTIC cardboard to be found! LOL

Hello! I love liquor store boxes. They really work well if you have a lot of paper stuff to organize

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

So true!!!! Not sure how I missed that! LOL thanks for the reminder :D

You are in Southern California? Who knew? I love Costco boxes. The tomato box I just set up for plastic bag storage is perfect. Oh, wait... Let me find a different box or bin, ha ha.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

LOL If you are worried... let the box sit in a closed plastic trash bag for a few days. That will take care of anything that's, um... 'in' the cardboard (shiver)

Very interesting info about the "bad" boxes...I don't want to destroy any critter's housing ;-)

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

It's a sight to see.... just remember, you can't un-see it once you go looking! LOL

Oh dear! The last time I moved, I hit up the produce section at the grocery store for some boxes!!😱 Whew...apparently I dodged a bullet.😬 No hitchhiking buggy things. 🕷🐜🐛🦠🦗 Now I know where to find boxes the next time I move, in addition to boxes for crafting.😁 Thanks for the great tips.👍🏻

@AllieinCali

2 жыл бұрын

I've always used apple boxes and never had a problem.....but I haven't moved since 2003!

@melanier7598

2 жыл бұрын

@@AllieinCali I live in the southern USA. I would never be able to trust a grocery box because all kinds of critters survive and multiply in tropical climates. Ewww.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Allie - I am SO GLAD you got lucky!!!!

My imperfect timing to watch this video Norrine. I bought some new furniture and as I was breaking down the boxes to go in the recycling bin, I saw they weren't small enough. So I grabbed my exacto knife and started cutting. I was halfway through cutting the box my steel bedframe came in when I realized "I should put these on Craig's List. SomeBody will want them." I have a couple of furniture grade boxes; a Mattress box, a box from two dining room chairs and a 24" patio table box. I also have a bunch of assorted shipping boxes from Walmart, Ikea and Amazon. Those are all broken down and inside of a garbage can box that I got from Walley's. Watching this video, I see that I'm still going to put them on Craig's List with the stipulation that you take one, you must take it all. That will be two separate 'take one...', one for the furniture grade and one for the rest. I don't mind braking them down and cutting them up, but I'm sure somebody would want them. I pray you had a nice Thanksgiving Day.

I say hello quite often, but gonna say HI anyway! Thanks for your time, always! 🥰

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Always love it when you say hello. :D Thanks, Angela!!!!!

Thank you Norrine. interesting about the restaurant and grocery shopping boxes...ill take your word for it..im not keen to look at it on the net...x

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I support that decision! You can't un-see it!!!! LOL

This was very helpful. Thank you so much.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

You missed my favorite for moving and projects! The liquor store.. the expensive bottles come in nice size super sturdy boxes. They tend to restock after the weekends. We have had over 16 state wide moves and I've hunted everywhere!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

And I even made a storage unit from wine boxes!!! Guess I'll have to do a part 2. LOL

@lisatemple9389

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizer you should see the looks on the faces of the church members who come help their new Baptist pastor unload the truck..and find it full of liquor boxes!

What a helpful video! Thank you, I'm looking forward to the shoe holder tutorial!!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

I miss you. I'm glad you found your dream job but I miss your organizing videos. I'm deep in messes in 3 rooms right now and could use some inspiration. I like what you do with organizing because you don't just throw everything out like some KZreadrs.

We had trouble with silverfish back when I lived in Pacifica (just a mile from the ocean). Haven't seen any out here in the East Bay...we have problems with earwigs instead....(but also had them in Pacifica...just more outdoors than in the house.)

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Blech! Dislike them both. Hope you were able to find something to shoo them away.

@user-mv9tt4st9k

2 жыл бұрын

Earwigs are a creepshow. My husband uses diotomaceous earth to keep them under control.

You can also use boxes from the post office.

@pamwaldron2566

2 жыл бұрын

If you get a priority or other box from the post office in your mail delivering a purchase or gift, by all means, recycle it. Make it over. Make it pretty. Go to town with it! But please Don't use the free shipping boxes from the post office for anything other than shipping. That's considered abuse of postal supplies and will make them eventually start charging more and more for shipping, or charging for the boxes when you get them instead of when you pay for shipping (part of the shipping charge goes to paying for those supplies) or they may stop handing out boxes at all. Like they did with priority tape. People got rolls of priority tape for free and then used it for other things instead of taping up shipping boxes. Now you can't get priority tape any more.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I've heard many suggest the USPS boxes... but I've also heard some people get in trouble for taking them, which is why I didn't suggest them. If you know your store and they don't mind. By all means, use away.

So much good information here. Thank you!!

Thank you!

Awesome thank you😁🌹

My mom made me a doll house out of four paper boxes and two lids. The lids were the base of the house. She covered the outside in faux wood contact paper. She cut out windows and made curtains!

I’m surprised you didn’t mention Amazon. Also, another advantage to buying new boxes at HD or Lowe’s is you can get the double-walled boxes if you need extra strength.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Amazon is great - but since you usually only get one delivery at a time... I was trying to hone in on where you can get more all at once. :D

Great idea for places to get boxes. Thanks for sharing hugs

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Great topic. Very informative.

Great suggestions TY Norrine. Very helpful. Namaste Sweet friend 🐞

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Lala!!!!

🇦🇺 for other aussies- I get mine from Bunnings. Specifically Paint tin boxes. They are a perfect square and so very sturdy. They originally came with 4 large tins of paint. You can sometimes see them in the ‘box’ section at the checkouts, but not always, so I ask at the paint counter. Hope this helps. Great video Nor 🇦🇺❤️

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Great info!!! Thank you! xoxoxox

Frankly, I would add Wal Mart & Target to the good-but-beware type of store. I don't know about where you are, but here we have the Wal Mart Supercenters, which sell groceries, & even Targets that sell packaged food/groceries. Again, I would just caution viewers about that at those places, to make sure the boxes don't have or won't attract critters. For whatever reason, we have started having a tiny issue with silverfish in our house. I've especially seen them with my scrapbooking & cardmaking papers. As a result, for the 12x12" papers I keep in paper holders on my small shelving unit, I got the 2-1/2 gallon storage zipper bags (Wal Mart & even Dollar Tree carry these) and put my paper into those before putting them in the paper holders. They hold several sheets each. I do leave the zipper seal open slightly to discourage mildew. So far, so good! I keep my letter-size sheets of cardstock in job ticket holders, and the little buggers don't seem to bother those, for whatever reason. Anyway, thank you especially for the tip about the corrugated boxes & all the little "hiding places" in the middle of the pieces. I never would have thought of that! Do you have any experience with the cardboard tubes that fabric stores keep their large fabric rolls on, like 54"-wide home decor fabric? I saw a tutorial for using those to make a cat tree, & would like to try that. (You wrap them in sisal rope and/or carpet for the vertical supports.) We have a JoAnn's fabric & craft store relatively nearby that I am thinking of asking for leftover tubes. I don't believe they're corrugated, so I would think it would be safe. Any thoughts? Thank you for sharing these tips. I hope y'all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. Take care, & have an awesome day! :)

@kkrolf2782

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a clever use of an item that really needs to be recycled! Decades ago I saw a diy project in Better Homes & Gardens wherein they made a floor lamp out of one of those fabric tubes.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Awww!!!! No.. but I'll bet it would be a fun project for my kitty!!!! Thanks so much for watching... and glad you are getting a handle on those little silver fish!!!!

Hallmark stores have some of the best boxes around. Card shipments come in a cardboard box with 2 trays inside which are great. Their Christmas shipments that start around August or earlier come in any range of sizes, especially small boxes inside the bigger ones which have so many uses. You can even get boxes that giftwrap is sent in which is great for storing your own giftwrap. Source: former Hallmark employee for 25 years. And btw, I would avoid stores like Walmart that rely one imports from Asia. You have no idea what tiny pests are in there and a lot of invasive insects have come here that way.

Hello!!!! Love your content!!!! ❤️❤️

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Tara! Happy to have you here.

Post office too. You can actually have some sizes sent to your home for nothing

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to mention that!!! But some get mad if you take the boxes.... didn't want to get anyone in trouble. But they are FANTASTIC boxes!!!!

I now have more boxes that I can use!

Got a new fridge a few years ago. The guys hesitated to leave me the box but one guy had kids and understood! My kids are technically "too old" to enjoy a fridge box, but we had a good time anyway!😉

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

My high-schooler and her friends spent two days designing and constructing the last large box I had. LOL Never "too old". :D

@melissadeville1703

2 жыл бұрын

This irks me because what right do they have to "hesitate" to give you the box from an item that YOU bought and paid for?

In the past I've used the heavy duty long corner pieces that come in appliance boxes as shelves. They are smooth & easy to paint. Works well for smaller kitchy items or decor plates

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Right??? Those are the best! HEAVY duty too!

That was really interesting and good to know!!!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mrs.C B

Hello! What fabulous advice ~ thank you for your hard work to provide frugal storage ideas. Love watching!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! :D

This was an awesome and informational video! I have been keeping shoe boxes for possible storage. I’ve been thinking of way to customize them for my craft room. I had no idea I could paint or decoupage them. As always your are so sweet! Thank u!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!!!!! Watch the Posh Paper Lady - she has the best tips on covering things so they look super high-end!!! :D

I also save the smaller boxes I get. For years now I’ve used them to subdivide larger containers to keep whatever is stashed in them compartmentalized. (An old eye drop box has been put to use keeping my nail file upright and handy in the box near my chair.).

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

So smart.... small boxes are the best interior dividers!!!!

Sue Wolfe- I use my Amazon and other shipping boxes.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Amazon boxes are great. :D

I just found you this week and you really struck a chord with me on so many levels. Do you still work with individuals to help them get organized? Thanks so much for all you do.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Sadly, I am very limited to one-on-one work.... I am hoping to do a few viewer make-overs this next year though.

These are things I never thought about. Thank you for these suggestions. Personally, I rarely need to hunt down boxes since I get sooo many Amazon deliveries. Before retiring, I used to grab those copier copier paper cartons….they are excellent

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I know!!! They are seriously my favorite boxes! LOL

Thanks for the info, Norrine! I see someone has already commented on the liquor boxes.

Great video! I needed some boxes, for home organization, so I asked around in my immediate area. Walgreens said "No," that they never let anyone have boxes. The grocery store, New Seasons, would let me, but only if I got dirty boxes that had fruit in them, which couldn't be recycled otherwise. I tried to use their boxes, but couldn't get over how filthy they looked and ended up buying brand new boxes online that I just assembled one at a time, as I needed them. It was so much better! Absolutely avoid grocery store boxes! I love your idea on getting ream paper boxes! As well as the shoe boxes, but many of those smell chemically--they need a good airing out, and maybe even a spritz of something you like the smell of better.

@brennanarmacost1762

Жыл бұрын

I bought book boxes, because they're not too big and very sturdy. My cat, though, loved to scratch on the boxes until they were completely shredded on one side, so I'd have to flip the box around and when both sides were ruined, I would have to assemble a new box. I wanted cardboard boxes because they're better for the environment, but maybe for my situation, I should have gone with practically indestructible plastic tubs instead.

Best video! I just watched a video where the person was encouraging to go dumpster diving, grocery stores or on Craigslist to get free boxes. Ew!

This video was really interesting and had very good information. Thank you ;) Do you have a video on how to make something to hold folder, or larger books or things like that? I have been learning how to make journals and end up with lots of paper to sort. But I lack shelf areas and was thinking something like the shoe caddy that you showed. Is it possible?

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I have two that may work, depending upon what you'd like. Are you wanting something like a book case?? kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJWBysiMdZCyaJs.html Or a paper organization system??? kzread.info/dash/bejne/lKmt2ZqqlpqZmKQ.html

I was in Home Depot a few days ago, and a worker was taking the "trash stuff out of two nice boxes. I asked what they did with large boxes, like appliance cartons, as I fabricate out of cardboard and other packaging. His reply was, "Oh we just cut them all up into small pieces and toss in the compactor. We sell boxes." And with that, I knew I would get nowhere lol. Apparently, building actual nice things and furniture is a thing in other countries. US, naw. But, I have horded cardboard for a while, so even tho the large nice big panels of appliance boxes would be great, I have methods to use smaller. :)

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Grrrr.... I always take time to say hi to the managers. LOL Then when something like this comes up, I can just ask it I can take it. Don't be afraid to ask the next level up. :D

@melissadeville1703

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizer My mom taught me that the worst someone could say is "No" so give it a try. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

@user-mv9tt4st9k

2 жыл бұрын

@ Melissa DeVille: I actually taught that lesson to my mother. I taught my son to sometimes "Expect a 'No' then thank them for considering."

@kkrolf2782

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-mv9tt4st9k I’ve SO tried to get my husband to “just ask”. Even after 50 years it’s a “no go”!! 🥴 😵‍💫

I love your videos, is there somewhere that you post how you have attached the black handles to your storage pieces in the background?

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I did!!! :) Here's how I added my handles: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i616rcNwj6-ycpc.html

I recently bought from DOLLAR TREE a “File Box” that even has reinforced side panel edges to accommodate HANGING FILES. I’d not rely on the strength of the materials and construction of these to actually store files of any heft, but I do plan to reinforce all sides, and, maybe, cover the whole thing in contact paper or craft paper. A lot of work for a file box? Perhaps. BUT, the aspect that makes it worth my while is that this file box is only 6” front to back (by the standard height & width of files), and so will accommodate my Embossing Folders, and the DVD Cases I’m storing my paper crafting Stamps in.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

THAT sounds like an amazing box!!!!! Please take pictures and share them when you're done!!!! You can share them to my Crafty Organizer page on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/730125317461615/

Great Advice as always! I’m looking forward to the shoe rack tutorial, Wendy!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

I'm working on it :)

I worked in a warehouse and I had bites from some kind of fleas that come from the new cardboard boxes. So be careful around any cardboard. And yes they were flea bites not.some kind of irritation.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Yikes! Thanks for the info!

I know an older couple who saved stamps and the silverfish got into them and started eating the glue on the stamps. they ate the paper too on a lot. can u do a video about correct storing of photos and stamps, etc?

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, silverfish will eat through anything!!!! I would not even try to suggest I know the best ways for storing those important items, I'd pass that to a photo/stamp expert. But I am sure there are well informed videos out there. :D

@curious1366

2 жыл бұрын

What is the best way to get rid of silverfish? My aunt had boxes in her garage that I brought home. Now I have silverfish! Any tips for getting rid of them?

Minnn-eeeee! Excellent vid, I gotta tell ya'! I mentioned before that I have a boat load of boxes here, albeit a small boat, it's a boat load nonetheless. Simply by luck it happens that none of the boxes in my current stash are from places on your no-no list, but must say, I remember getting boxes before, like 20 or 30 years ago, from the grocery store and actively seeking out produce boxes because they were super sturdy and had a lid that was pretty much a duplicate of the box itself, 'member those? Now I mostly have plastic boxes for storing my craft stuff but the actual BOXES boxes that I have for storage in my hall (such as it is) closet I purchased from Walmart because they (1) are sturdy and have the cut outs to facilitate lifting them, (2) they have lids, and most importantly (3) they match the esthetic I've got goin' on here! I'm KIDDING! What?!!? 🤭 They actually fo match but that's just a perk - they really are nice, strong boxes. Just wanna check, did you get my email last Saturday evening? Once I hit [enter] I watched to make sure it went, but when I looked at it today I couldn't find anything telling me for sure that it did indeed leave here and head south and thrn west on the 10!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

LOL I am behind on my emails (you are shocked, I know) I'll look soon!!!! Yes, I used to love the produce boxes that doubled for storage - until I found the families that came with them. Never again for me!!!!

@emmkaa2099

2 жыл бұрын

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@user-mv9tt4st9k

2 жыл бұрын

@ EmmKaa: You are scaring me. 😂

We use banana boxes from the grocery store for moving, with no issues. Have never thought about bugs!!! Yikes.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Be careful!!!! I used produce boxes once - and it took me weeks to undo the damage from those "free" boxes!!!!

@kathlynsteinman3599

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizer i don't think I'll be doing that again! Don't care for bugs.

Target and Walmart sale food too so I’m confuse our Walmart compact them

Hey there my friend.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Hello!!!! Hope you are heading into a week of wonderful times. xoxoxo

Hello, I am doing a little organizing my craft room/spare bedroom. I have a flat storage box with florals pushed under the bottom shelf in my closet of the craft room. NOT enough. Can you direct me to one of the videos that deal with floral storage?

What do you think of boxes from merchants, like QVC, Amazon, Wayfair,etc?

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

All are great! As long as no open type food has been in them - they are wonderful

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You forgot to mention liquor stores. Their boxes even have dividers

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

How did I miss that!?! LOL

What are your shelving units?

Oh you mentioned Target store boxes, *Warning*Targets with groceries and fresh produce and NOT clean boxes!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Should have clarified - non food boxes still. Thanks for the correction. :D

@amypoole30

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheCraftyOrganizer Just love your vids and sending an email later this evening. I have so much to tell you about the room we were emailing back and forth about and all the crazy that has happened.

Just make sure it is a regular Wlamart and not a SuperCenter

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

True! Again, if open food items were present - walk away!!!!

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THANK YOU!!! This will be SO helpful, plus, we're so close to all the places you mentioned!

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!!!! Happy box hunting!

I did ask a few years back and they all said that they cannot give those boxes out that they must be destroyed.

@user-mv9tt4st9k

2 жыл бұрын

Not all stores are bound to a policy like that. When we moved house, I cruised the alleys behind clothing and office supply stores. We got a lot of moving boxes that way.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Some specialty printed boxes do... so sad.

A relative brought some Sam's boxes in my house and caused a roach infestation I will never get boxes from Sam's. I buy mine

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

YIKES! So sorry that happened!!!!!

That shoe organizer if size could be adjusted would be a good paper storage for scrapebookers.

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! I am late getting it out... but am hoping it sparks ideas for other things to use it for! :D

What about amazon boxes

@TheCraftyOrganizer

2 жыл бұрын

They are great boxes.... I just suggested places where you can get quantity. Absolutely use amazon boxes! :D

Buy clean new boxes and forget about problems

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