Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Dress Up Closet


For the past few weeks I've been having a little 'clutter stress'.
Ever had it?  If you're a mom, you probably have it right now!
Which is kind of my reasoning behind all of these furniture and organizing blog posts (TV console, entry bench, fabric covered baskets).  I was going a little crazy with the clutter going on.  
My brain seems to be more in order when my house is.  
That includes the kids stuff:
Toys.  
Dress up clothes and accessories. 
Those. are. the. worst.

I tried organizing it so many ways and nothing was working.  So I put my handy husband to work (once again).  And since we had leftover supplies and paint; it cost us nothing!  


I added hooks on either side, in the cubbies and a stringline to hang certain things. 


The entire thing is made of plywood, which isn't pretty stuff.  But since this took us just one night to build, prime and paint.  I was fine with it.  Plus, it was a nice surprise in the morning for the kids.


I used the top cubby for tiara's, necklaces and masks. The hooks were simply adhesive hooks from the dollar store (which I also had on hand).


The one side hangs aprons, scarves and long necklaces.


I had 3 plastic bins I used for accessories (jewelry, wands, clips, gloves, etc), purses/bags and the bottom for shoes.


The top holds tutus and the clown wig for now, but I might trade that out for a few more baskets.



The bottom space was perfect size for my existing plastic bin to hold other dress up tops, wigs, skirts, etc.


The side with the larger metal hooks we used for hats and wings.  And the string line is perfect to hang the capes and tails.


I love having a place for things!

Have a terrific Tuesday!!

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54 comments:

Rhiannon said... Best Blogger Tips

This looks awesome! I love that you did it with things you had on hand too. I now feel bad that my kids' things are just in a tote!

Katie Goldsworthy said... Best Blogger Tips

LOVE it!!! You guys have been making some seriously awesome things out of wood lately!

--Katie
@ Creatively Living

Christine said... Best Blogger Tips

How about you make one for me? It's AWESOME!!!!!

Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality!!

Heather @ Raising Memories Blog said... Best Blogger Tips

This is awesome! I would love for you to link it up at my Sharing Time Link Party if you'r einterested! http://www.raisingmemories.com/search/label/sharing%20time
Hope to see you there!
~Heather
www.raisingmemories.com

Akit said... Best Blogger Tips

Wonderful things from you, man. I’ve examine your stuff before and you’re just also awesome. I enjoy what you’ve got right here, enjoy what you’re saying and the way you say it. You make it entertaining and you still manage to keep it sensible. I can’t wait to read more from you. That is really a great blog for baby dolls.

tobecontinued said... Best Blogger Tips

I love it! I need to make one. Right now our dress-up stuff is in a plastic bin, so it gets forgotten most of the time, then makes a big mess the rest of the time! Great solution!
Catherine
tbc-tobecontinued.blogspot.com

Krissy Sherman Bonning said... Best Blogger Tips

I'm so jealous of your kids' dress up collection! And now a super cool organizer for all that great stuff, too. Way to go, Mama!

Jessica said... Best Blogger Tips

This is great! I SO need one of these in my kids' room. Maybe it'll be a summer project :-) Jessica

rebekahdawn said... Best Blogger Tips

My girls would go crazy for one of these! Too cute.

Lindsey {Simply Stylish} said... Best Blogger Tips

This is adorable!! I know exactly what you mean by the crazy clutter! I function so much better when things are in somewhat of an order or at least have a designated space. I love this- too bad my husband is not that handy, at all. :) Buuuuut my dad is, so I will be seeing if he could whip one of these up!! Great job and you have a new follower!

Tara @ Tales of a Trophy Wife said... Best Blogger Tips

Awesome-it looks like she can put on a full production.

Skylar Magazine said... Best Blogger Tips

This is awesome! What a fabulous idea! And, yes I know all about clutter stress. My closet is a disaster and I need to organize my bathroom and also my moms bathroom. I'm going out of town this weekend, but when I get back, I have a lot to work on. I haven't started doing any crafts yet, but I've seen some cool projects I want to try and I'm going to start with organizing projects first.

This looks amazing though. Nice work!

Sarah
http://skylarinc.blogspot.com/

Kara @ Simplistically Sassy said... Best Blogger Tips

I love this! Such a darling idea.

Jenny@daysofchalkandchocolate said... Best Blogger Tips

Brilliant! It's perfect!!

Alison @ Oopsey Daisy said... Best Blogger Tips

I LOVE the organization!! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

Jill @Two Yellow Birds Decor said... Best Blogger Tips

This is absolutely Adorable!!! I love it! Great way to organize it all! Thanks for sharing at Thursday's Temptation.
Jill

Coleen McCrea Katz said... Best Blogger Tips

Is this an old TV console? I love it! Stopping by from Bacon Time blog hop. http://craftyandcookingmomma.blogspot.com/2012/03/suits-me-just-fine.html

ms.composure said... Best Blogger Tips

Stumbled onto your blog via the blog hop and just wanted to show you some blog luv! def enjoyed this post :) new follower!

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Taylor said... Best Blogger Tips

Thanks for linking up to the "Unveil Your Genius" link party! I would have loved to have something like this as a kid (instead of it all thrown together in a plastic tub) ;)

Kelly @ Here Comes the Sun said... Best Blogger Tips

This is amazing!! My daughter soooo needs something like this. I wish we had space in her room for it. Thanks for sharing at Fabulous Friday.

Rachel said... Best Blogger Tips

This is perfect! We need something like this in our house. Thanks for linking up to Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

Lauryn Clemmer said... Best Blogger Tips

this is AWESOME!!! thanks so much for linking up!
{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com

Katie Goldsworthy said... Best Blogger Tips

I'll be linkin' this up to my FB page tomorrow!

Thanks,
--Katie

Jill ~ Jillify It said... Best Blogger Tips

Love the dress up closet!!!

Thanks so much for linking up to my Tuesday party at Jillify It! Hope to see you again on Tuesday!

Jill
www.jillifyit.com

Michelle said... Best Blogger Tips

What a creative idea! Thanks for linking up at DIY Thrifty Thursday....you've been featured! Drop by and grab an "I was featured" button and hope to see you again this week!
Michelle @ www.thrifty101.blogspot.com

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Rhiannon Don't feel bad. Our dress up things were in a tote for the LONGEST time!! Thanks!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Katie Goldsworthy Thanks! We were on a roll.. plus it's nice to be able to use up the leftovers for something so useful!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Christine My hubby was seriously considering selling these!! Thanks!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Heather @ Raising Memories Blog Thanks so much for the invite!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@tobecontinued It's so true.. that's how ours was stored for the longest time. Then the kids couldn't get to the bottom of the bin with all the tiny accessories.. haha! Thank you!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Krissy Sherman Bonning Thank you!! I'm so happy to have it all organized finally!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Jessica Yay!! Have fun with it!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@rebekahdawn Aww, no kidding! Thanks!!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Lindsey {Simply Stylish} Thank you! Hope you get one made, too!!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Tara @ Tales of a Trophy Wife Well with the younger ones included.. they almost do!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Skylar Magazine Thanks! Good luck with all your organizing!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Kara @ Simplistically Sassy Thanks, Kara!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Jenny@daysofchalkandchocolate Thank you!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Alison @ Oopsey Daisy Thank you, Alison!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Jill @Two Yellow Birds Decor Thanks so much!!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Coleen McCrea Katz Nope not a TV console.. but what a great idea!! Thanks!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@ms.composure Thank you! Welcome!!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Taylor So true! Thanks!!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Kelly @ Here Comes the Sun Thanks, Kelly!!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Rachel Thank you!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Lauryn Clemmer Thanks, Lauryn!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Jill ~ Jillify It Thanks, Jill!!

Vixen said... Best Blogger Tips

@Michelle Thanks so much for the feature!!

Tutus & Tea Parties said... Best Blogger Tips

This is the cutest thing ever! My daughter only has one tutu for dress up...but she's getting older and I feel like more dress up clothes are in the near future. HAVE to make this!

Thank you for linking up to A Pinteresting Party! :) Hope to see you again!

Jessica Kielman said... Best Blogger Tips

Oh girl! Guess who has been told she has to make one of these by her daughter now...me!!! You are being featured on 4 Real Friday! Best project ever!

Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

Katie said... Best Blogger Tips

You were featured tonight! Stop by to say hello and grab a button!
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vixen Made said... Best Blogger Tips

@Jessica Kielman So cute!! She has a good eye!! Thank you!

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