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DIY Kids Art Supply Storage Caddy

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Keeping art supplies on hand for whenever your kids are feeling creative is the best way to keep them busy.

But, if you don’t have a good way to store and organize their art supplies, it can lead to more headaches than not.  So, why not make this DIY Kids Art Supply Storage Caddy?

It was super easy to transform some inexpensive dollar store containers into this fabulous craft supply storage solution!

This DIY kids art supply storage idea is awesome! Learn how to make it in this post, and make creative time less messy for your kids!

Supplies Used to Create a DIY Kids Art Supply Storage Caddy

Here are the supplies I used to create this DIY art storage caddy.  Some of these links are affiliate links.  To learn more, please read my disclosure policy.

  • Wide base plastic bucket
  • Small plastic buckets
  • Lazy Susan
  • Velcro or hook and loop dots
  • Optional: glitter tape and circle craft punch

How to Make a Spinning Art Supply Caddy

I started with a circular plastic container and small plastic buckets that I found at Dollar Tree. See how she turned dollar store plastic buckets into kids art supply storage solution.
I thought about painting the container and buckets because this shocking green color is not my favorite, but decided against it because my kids will likely draw all over this caddy anyway.

So instead of painting, I opted for a quicker method of beautification with some super sparkly glitter tape that I found at Michaels.To decorate the spinning art supply caddy, she embellished it with sparkly tape.
I took my large circle craft punch and punched semi-circles out of the glitter tape.
Sparkly tape semi-circles decorated the art supply caddy.
I then placed the semi-circles around the plastic bin to give a glittery scallop effect.
Glitter tape cut into semi circles embellished the spinning art supply caddy.
After the beautification was complete, I grabbed a turntable or lazy susan that I found at Target.
Use a lazy susan to create a DIY Kids Art Supply Storage caddy.
I stuck some Velcro around the top of the turntable so that I could affix it to the bottom of the plastic bin.
Using velcro on top of a lazy susan to attach a kids art storage caddy.
I wanted to be able to remove the turntable if necessary, so that’s why I chose to use Velcro instead of glue.
Attach a dollar store bucket to a lazy susan to create a spinning art supply caddy.
That’s it.  So easy.

And no joke, this thing has made afternoon craft time so much easier for my kids! Instead of launching supplies at one another from across the table, they just spin their art supply storage caddy to get what they want.
This DIY Kids Art Supply Storage Caddy spins for ease of access!
It also makes for a fun toy in and of itself.  🙂  

I love this simple little art supply storage idea!  If you do, too, please pin it to share!  And then, visit my post on how to create a DIY Pegboard for Kids Creation Station!
A DIY Art Supply Storage caddy is a great way to keep your kids' art supplies organized.

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    • Bre says

      Hey friend! Thank you! Isn’t that glitter tape fun? I wish I could stick it on every surface in my home. But my husband would probably divorce me then, so I will skip it. 🙂

    • Bre says

      Hey, friend! Thank you!!! 🙂 Yes, I am pretty sure the spinning part is the only reason they like it. I am sure they would much rather throw things at one another and make a mess. But whatever works, right?!

    • Bre says

      Thanks, girl! I am so proud of myself that I figured out how to put that video into the post. Ha! It’s the little things. 🙂

    • Bre says

      Thanks, Tara! The littles love to toss their supplies everywhere, don’t they? For some reason mine are really liking this thing and trying to keep their stuff together now. It’s awesome!

    • Bre says

      Thanks, Christina! I’m telling ya, the little ones love it! I am sure your little guy would, too! Have a great night!

    • Bre says

      Hahaha, thanks, Kristi! Yeah, I think it’s a boy thing. My daughter has no interest in spinning it for no reason, but my little guy can’t get enough of the spin action! 🙂

  10. Seana Turner says

    Love these kind of projects. Not only are the results practical and functional, but they get us “invested” in organizing belongings. I’ve been running a Get Organized Challenge over on my blog all month. It’s not exactly DIY, but my heart is in the same place as all you innovative people!!

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    • Bre says

      Hi, Seana! Thank you!! I have been checking out your organizing challenge and it’s awesome!! You always have the best ideas and inspiration for organization. 🙂

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