Help me find something similar for cheaper?

[Twoboos]

We have a 12in deep cabinet in the kitchen I'd like to use for the kid's craft stuff like paper/crayons/markers/pencils/glue sticks/etc., etc..

I bought these from Target and they are too deep. I could use them sideways but I want to label them so everyone knows what goes where and there can be NO question of where things should be put away.
http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProduct.html?id=329&view=0&picture=1&tab=Specifications&ProductCategory=186&section=1

Then I found these at the Container Store. Perfect, but they are $17.99 EACH.
http://www.containerstore.com/shop/office/desktopCollections/clearTransluscent?productId=10027354&N=74526&Nao=0

So... any chance of finding something like this for less?

[PMJ]

What if you did a smaller sterilite bin for all the supplies and use a "paper tray" on top of that for the paper. You could probably fit 2 of the smaller sterilite bins next to one another and put the tray on top. Not sure the dimensions length wise of your cabinet.

Another option if you're okay w/ containers are those $1 store shoe boxes (w/ lids) from the 1 store. then you could label the outside of the boxes.

[KrisM]

We use this series: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-2.7-Quart-Latch-Box-Set-of-6/20699631?findingMethod=rr.

I get them at Walmart for $2-$5 each. We have some for papers, smaller ones for makers/crayons, glue, dot paint. They are modular and stack nicely.

[Chitowngirl]

We use these. They are a little more expensive than some of the options, but for the price you get 6 and I found them worth the cost. I'm not sure about the exact measurements but they are just larger than a standard piece of paper so I think it will fit well in your space.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B006VPLR7S/ref=mw_dp_buy_opt?

[Twoboos]

Thanks everyone!


What if you did a smaller sterilite bin for all the supplies and use a "paper tray" on top of that for the paper. You could probably fit 2 of the smaller sterilite bins next to one another and put the tray on top. Not sure the dimensions length wise of your cabinet.

Another option if you're okay w/ containers are those $1 store shoe boxes (w/ lids) from the 1 store. then you could label the outside of the boxes.

That could work, but I feel like we have more than the smaller sterilite ones could hold. Like I'd have to do multiple drawers for markers. I think I need to evaluate what we have.


We use this series: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-2.7-Quart-Latch-Box-Set-of-6/20699631?findingMethod=rr.

I get them at Walmart for $2-$5 each. We have some for papers, smaller ones for makers/crayons, glue, dot paint. They are modular and stack nicely.

I looked at those too, but I didn't want lids. I may have to do this though!


We use these. They are a little more expensive than some of the options, but for the price you get 6 and I found them worth the cost. I'm not sure about the exact measurements but they are just larger than a standard piece of paper so I think it will fit well in your space.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/ol/B006VPLR7S/ref=mw_dp_buy_opt?

I actually looked at these and they won't fit, they'd have to be sideways.

[JanBaby]

Have you tried Michael's or any type of craft store? I feel like they have some good paper storage options and there are always coupons floating around.

[craftysierra]

Joanns had single drawers when I was there yesterday sterilight I think. Also ikea has something similar to the container store one.

[Twoboos]

I will definitely check Joanne's/Michael's, both great ideas.

The nearest Ikea is like an hour away, so I'd have to really want something there. ;)

[Snow mom]

Did you find anything similar at Joann's/ Michael's? I was also looking at those container store drawers and balking at the price. We only have two drawers built into out entire rental house :thumbsdown:

[Twoboos]

Did you find anything similar at Joann's/ Michael's? I was also looking at those container store drawers and balking at the price. We only have two drawers built into out entire rental house :thumbsdown:

Joann's did have some, but they were too big for my odd space. I could go max depth 12in (including any type of handle) and these were like 12 1/2 or 3/4. Something that made it unworkable! ;)I didn't make it to Michael's yet.