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DIY: Cereal Box Magazine Holder

CasaSugar — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:30:00 -0700

With a spare roll of decorative paper from Paper Source, and a stale box of cereal taking up space in my pantry, I attempted a little DIY project this weekend. You know how I love my shelter magazines and all of my paper projects. So I decided to make a magazine holder out of my cereal box, which would have otherwise made its way to the trash bin. To learn how to make one of your own, read more.

I'd seen magazine holders in the past with a diagonal side that reveals the magazines, such as this one. But I just wanted to conceal my glossy collection, so I decided to leave it rectangular. My issues were also a bit wide (Dwell), so I cut off the entire back side rather than leaving an edge to keep it in place, but they stay in place perfectly fine. All you'll need for this DIY is a cereal box, scissors, decorative paper, and rubber cement.

Here are the steps:

Cut off one side of the box (i.e., where the nutrition facts are).
Then, cut off the top flaps of the box.
If you want, you can cut the box on a diagonal, so you'll be able to see your magazine collection from the side.
Lay the box down on your piece of paper, and cut the paper to size. You don't need to paper the bottom of the box.
Spread one side of the box with your rubber cement. Then press the paper onto it.
Spread the rubber cement on the next side of the box, and press the paper onto it. Continue with the third and last side.
Set your magazines in the box. Fini!

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Link Time!

CasaSugar — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:36 -0700

Pretty pinks and fresh greens make this the perfect Spring bedroom.- Desire to Inspire
Make a journal from an old cereal box.- Craft
Check out a tiny, chic kitchen remodel.- Charles and Hudson
I love this outdoor furniture line.- Sunset
Flip for these ceramic clocks.- PoppyTalk
Terrariums get fruity.- Shelterrific
Here are some innovative ideas for holding your mail.- AT:SF

Ask Casa: Plastic Lace Basket

CasaSugar — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:00:28 -0700

Hi Casasugar,
I was recently browsing your site (very nice!) and saw something I hope you can help me get more info on. I saw a DIY on making your own cereal box magazine holder, and there's a pierced plastic lace basket that I love. If you have or can get any information on this, you'd be my best friend forever. Or, how about I would be so very much grateful to you? Thanks in advance!
Your new fan,
Sweetonu

To hear my response, read more.

Hi sweetonu,
Good question; I love my lace basket! The basket is the Design House Stockholm Carrie Shopping Basket. I recently wrote about how the basket is selling at the Container Store for $29.99. It's also available as a bicycle basket with hardware. Hope that helps!
Casa

Link Time!

CasaSugar — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:00:36 -0700

AT:SF's latest small cool has a closet bedroom!
AT:LA proves that cleaning house can be profitable.
Craft:'s DIY transforms cereal boxes into magazine holders!
Design Milk spots calendar wallpaper!
Gawker spots a papal knock-off of artist Shepard Fairey's "HOPE."
Poppytalk turns us on to a Mikasa/Amy Butler collaborating.
Shelterrific reveals a succulent source.
Simply Stated suggests you get your pantry in order.

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