Record Cover Storage Box:
Supplies:
1. four record albums
2. plastic Rex lace or yarn
3. hole puncher
4. scissors
5. ruler
Cut the fronts of the four record covers from the backs AND save one of the backs. Use your ruler and make marks one inch apart on three sides of the front covers (the sides and the bottom). Use the hole puncher to make holes about ¼ inch from the edge of the covers and make them one inch apart starting at the bottom. You will also make similar holes around the one back cover you saved, and make holes all around this piece, one inch apart.
Leave the ends loose on either side. Use a different piece of Rex lace or yarn to stitch the bottoms of the covers to the bottom of your box.
Inside of the completed box.
Your box is complete! Use it to store reusable grocery/shopping bags, gloves, scarves, toys, etc! You can also put in a plastic bag and use it for trash or as a paper recycling bin!
Elizabeth Holcombe Fedorko, aka Bethsbagz, began her
checkered crafting career when at four she realized using paste on paper was
better than eating it. Inspired by vintage dime store treasures, vintage
fabric, and a no-fear attitude toward color, Beth crafts totes, pin cushions,
wreaths, and corsages into her Dime Store Chic creations. Beth would love you
to take a peek into her whimsical world at her blog.
This project & photos are copyright Elizabeth Holcombe, Vintage Indie. You may not reproduce or copy this project. (Dime Store Chic designs are intended for personal use and not for sale)
Cute application of the old Christmas card baskets.
Posted by: Bird-in-Hand | September 17, 2009 at 08:52 AM
I picked up "Blogging for Bliss" this weekend and have been working my way through all of the blogs featured in the book. I am so glad I came across yours and this project. I have several records that I picked up at the Goodwill. They will make a wonderful little basket.
Thanks!
Posted by: Missie | September 20, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Beautiful idea, Beth! I can't wait to make one with my 7-year-old neighbor.
Posted by: Evelyn in Maine | September 22, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Oh i love this idea....I better get shopping for my album covers....this is so cool.
Posted by: Jen Edmondson | September 24, 2009 at 03:44 PM
That is so cool, I love it! Thanks so much for the fun idea, I'll be linking.
Posted by: Rachel | September 26, 2009 at 04:13 PM