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If you’re craving organization around the house, a large stack of mail cluttering the countertop isn’t necessarily a welcome addition — especially if it includes a bill or two. Regardless, the mailman still shows up, rain or shine, for letters, brochures and beyond. Instead of overstuffing your study drawer or relegating important papers to the kitchen cabinet, think outside the box. Currently on the shelves at Dollar Tree, laundry room storage makes a perfect (and beautiful) solution for what’s really needed. Entryways, or any place where mail piles up.
The creator behind the YouTube channel Which proves that simple things can serve dual purposes, transforming the Dollar Tree Magnetic dryer sheet holder A neat place for your papers. This project is clever, wallet friendly (clocking in at $1.25), and completely customizable depending on how you want your accessory to look. With its magnetic backing, you can hang it on your fridge or any magnetic metal surface, but it also only takes a few command strips to make the holder hangable on almost any vertical surface. Much like the simple Dollar Tree DIY Mail Organizer
Organize mail with a Dollar Tree dryer sheet holder
Taking the everyday DIYer’s approach to crafting, you’ll need a few things to get started. First things first, choose vinyl letter stickers in the font of your choice to place the word “Mail” next to the trinket. Print them yourself, or add vinyl letters . Next, measure the width and height of the holder’s interior space, and cut a piece of a foam board to size using a pencil, ruler, and scissors to create a divider for your letters, using tacky glue to keep said foam board in place.
If you want to get a little crafty with an acrylic box, options abound — just make sure not to cover the magnet on the back. As The Daily DIYer suggests, you can use a paint pen to write on the accessory, or you could find a colorful paint to go over the entire surface. Before doing so, give the surface a light sanding and apply a primer to ensure the paint adheres properly. This DIY also presents a A clever way to use peel-and-stick wallpaper For something other than a wall. Finally, why not consider sticking to a vibrant fabric Mod Podge to the box? No matter which route you take, your personalized mail holder will look adorable — even if it’s hiding a few bills.
