Never be in a mess again. 7+ easy crafts that'll forever make you organized

If you want an easy way to stay organized without thinking about it too much, try creating DIY storage solutions. In the list below, we collect the best organizational DIYs out there. They are fun and easy to make and will make getting organized a breeze.
Most of the projects can be made from materials you already have in your home. For instance, you can upcycle an old picture frame into a new photo organizer or upgrade old toy plastic animals into bookends. The possibilities are endless! Explore the project below, and get ready to be crafty!
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Crate coffee table with storage
Never have a messy living room again! Take old wooden crates to the next level with this coffee table DIY. Crates are a natural storage device, so you can stock this coffee up with books and your favorite magazines. Get the full tutorial here. For more wooden crate DIYs, check out this list here.
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Have tons of pictures, but don't know what to do with them?
How do you show off a lot of photos in a fun way? The following DIY project is the solution. Get the tutorial here. For more picture frame DIYs, check this list out.
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Drawer dividers from old shoeboxes
Do disorganized drawers drive you crazy? If the answer is yes, there's an easy solution: drawer dividers. These organizational tools will keep everything in place, and they'll look good while doing it. Get the full tutorial here.
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Photo holder from chicken wire
If you have a hard time deciding which photos to display, this chicken wire photo holder is perfect for you. It offers enough space for several of your favorite photos, and you can change them any time you please. They are attached with simple clothespins. Get the full tutorial here.
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Jewelry organizer
Jewelry is a wonderful way to brighten up any outfit, but it’s not always easy to keep track of individual pieces. Figuring out how to keep those well-loved chains and clasps from becoming a single, tangled mess doesn’t have to be a complicated task. Transforming a few standard clothespins into a creative organizing strategy is a sure way to keep accessories in order and easy to find. Get the full tutorial here. For more clothespin DIYs, check out this list here.
Hanging wire basket
Vertical storage always comes in handy, especially if you live in a smaller home that's short on space. This hanging wire basket is the perfect way to give yourself a bit of extra storage space without making your home look cluttered. This one is constructed from a very cheap wire basket along with some yarn. Get the full tutorial here.
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Keep your books organized
Bookends are an effective way to give any stack of books a polished look. With these plastic animal bookends, your book collection will look chic in no time without breaking the bank. Get the full tutorial here.
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Galvanized tubs
Give dollar store tubs an upgrade to a galvanized look. Now you will always be able to organize drinks, plants or anything else around the house. Get the full tutorial here.
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Desk or craft organizer
Create a unique desk organizer from PVC pipe, shelf liner and a tile base to place in the kitchen, craft room or wherever you do the taxes. A heavy subway tile is the base for this project, but it's not always easy to find. In lieu of the tile, use a heavy wood or brick paver with similar dimensions. The point is to find something to balance the angles of the holders. Get the full tutorial here.
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End table organizer from wire basket
No cozy corner is complete without a table for setting down books or drinks. Although end tables are shockingly expensive, making a table is actually much easier than you might expect. This DIY table even includes a handy storage area in the bottom, ideal for stashing blankets or magazines. Get the full tutorial here. ​
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Desk organizer from old cereal box
Corral stray pens and pencils while adding a decorative touch to a desk with this fun project that reuses empty cereal boxes. Whether it's Lucky Charms, Frosted Flakes or Cheerios, the logos will be covered by self-adhesive shelf liner, so you don't have to worry about what some might see as a juvenile design. Get the full tutorial here.
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Ribbon organizer
It's easy to end up with too much ribbon. It's also common to have a hard time finding a good storage solution that keeps all the ribbon organized without making it too hard to access when you want to use it. Plastic crate ribbon storage can be an effective solution. Get the full tutorial here.
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Pencil organizer
Popsicle sticks are wonderful for supporting those delicious frozen summer treats. With creative repurposing, popsicles sticks can also contribute to organizational strategies. Say goodbye to desk clutter by transforming popsicle sticks into a charming desk organizer. When paired with a tin can, popsicle sticks add a quaint exterior to a container that will keep a desk in tip-top shape. Get the full tutorial here.
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