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!
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.
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.
I took my large circle craft punch and punched semi-circles out of the glitter tape.
I then placed the semi-circles around the plastic bin to give a glittery scallop effect.
After the beautification was complete, I grabbed a turntable or lazy susan that I found at Target.
I stuck some Velcro around the top of the turntable so that I could affix it to the bottom of the plastic bin.
I wanted to be able to remove the turntable if necessary, so that’s why I chose to use Velcro instead of glue.
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.
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!
becky @dempsterlogbook says
What a great idea for corralling the kids supplies! Thanks for linking up to Motivational Monday! Hope to see you again this week.
Bre says
Hi, Becky! Thank you! I am all linked up!! Have a great week!
Nicole B. says
Perfect!! I love anything that can be made from the dollar store 🙂 And I LOVE that glitter tape!!!
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. 🙂
Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says
You’re so clever, Bre!! I love that the kiddos can easily turn and get what they need. Obviously, they reaaaaallly like it based on that ridiculously ADORABLE video! Ha! 🙂
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?!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
I need one of these!! Such a great idea, Bre, and that video is beyond adorable!!
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. 🙂
Breanna says
Such a great idea! I love all your dollar store crafts, so easy for anyone to make and they always look fab 🙂
Bre says
Thanks girlfriend! Gotta love the dolla, holla! 🙂
Tara @ Anything & Everything says
What a great and cute idea! So creative! I need one STAT! I have crayons/markers everywhere and need a storage solution! Loved seeing it in action as well!
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!
Erica says
Aww! So cute and functional and your kids are darling! i can tell they already love it 🙂 What a great idea!
Bre says
Thank you, Erica! 🙂
Christina @ Operation Home says
Um, yeah, I totally need to make this! 🙂 Such a creative and useful idea! Well done, lady!
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!
Kristi says
SUCH a cute idea!!! And LOVE that video!!! That’s exactly what Carson would do with it too 😉
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! 🙂
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!!
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. 🙂