Hey hey! It’s time for another Monthly DIY Challenge! With it being January, the month for all things ORGANIZATION, we thought we’d all make something that is centered around organizing. Be sure to check out all of the other projects for this month by clicking the links at the bottom of this post.
I decided to make something from leftover crib drawers I have been saving since my daughter (who is now 5!) grew out of her crib. She had a crib that had a dresser connected to one end. I turned one of the crib sides into a Bulletin Board!
I decided to make a DIY Ladder shelf organizer, but instead of shelves there would be drawers. I already had the drawers so all I spent was under $15 on 1×2’s and screws! I wanted my drawers to be staggered like a ladder, so I had to shorten them since they were all the same size.
I simply unscrewed the pieces, used a hacksaw to shorten the sides, then used a utility knife to shorten the bottom piece that holds items in the drawer.
Next I laid the drawers down on the floor and decided how far I wanted them spaced apart. Then I started screwing in my pre-cut 1×2’s. After everything was screwed in I filled the screw holes with wood filler.
And voila! A ladder shelf from crib drawers!
Now, I know what you’re thinking. It’s not finished! I just COULD NOT decide on what color to paint it so I thought it would be fun to have y’all vote on the color! Sound like fun?! Make sure to vote below and next week I will update y’all with the finished shelf!
Talk about repurposing. Dang! I love this!
Thanks so much Kristine! Not gonna lie, I thought some really bad curse words while making this but it turned out in the end!
Great idea, Leigh Anne! I think black and white would be a fun, punchy, graphic combo! 🙂
Thanks Christina, I think black & white would look good too!
I LOVE it! so resourceful and it turned out absolutely fantastic! Can’t wait to see what the colors will be once the votes are in 🙂
THanks Erica, I’m so excited to get this painted and share with everyone!
I love this! So cute!! I vote all black.
Thanks Leigh Ann!! Right now White & Gold is winning!
You knocked this out of the park Leigh Anne! Great job! I can’t wait to see the finished product and the color that you choose!
Awww, thanks Tara! I can’t wait to share it all finished!
Man, this is SO creative! Great work, Leigh Anne! I can’t wait to see the painted piece, too! I voted . . . we’ll see if my color scheme wins!
Thanks so much Bre! Right now White & Gold is winning!
Eek this is awesome!! I love how you repurposed the drawers and it looks like white and gold is winning! 😉
Thanks Bre! Woohoo for White & Gold!
I seriously love this! Such a neat idea, and I noticed I’m with the majority vote for white/gold 🙂
Super cute, and so practical!! I’d love something like this holding blankets, it’d be adorable! Great upcycle! 🙂
Such a creative way to repurpose those drawers! I can’t wait to see the finished product!
Thanks Nicole! I should have the finished shelf up by Friday. Maybe Monday if GoDaddy keeps messing my blog up 😉
Ooh girl I can’t wait to see the finished project! Those color combos are legit!