DIY Paint Brush Organizer From The Thrift Store

As a crafter, you need a way to organize your plentiful supplies and I discovered a great hack for making a DIY paint brush organizer that’s gorgeous, functional, and oh-so affordable! Follow this tutorial to make a unique paint brush organizer of your own.

How To Make A Paint Brush Organizer

If you’re a crafter, you probably know the frustration of not having a good way to organize your crafting supplies to be able to find what you want when you need it (without searching multiple places).

Recently, I realized just how unorganized my supplies have been. So, lately, I’ve been on a craft supply organizing kick! I’ve put my creativity to work and have come up with some great craft supply organization ideas that hardly cost a thing.

I’m excited to show off my paintbrush organizer! I found something amazing at the thrift store months ago, but the inspiration on what to do with it didn’t hit me until recently. Believe it or not, a letter or desk organizer actually makes a great place to put your paintbrushes.

So, let’s make a paintbrush organizer!

Supplies Needed To Make Paint Brush Organizer

• Letter organizer
• Americana gloss enamel paint
• Paint brush

NOTE: I found this letter organizer at the thrift store for only $2. It has amazing detail, so I had to grab it! I know it looks like wood, but it is actually plastic. Maybe you could call it faux wood? Also, I gave up on the two-tone idea after this picture was taken, but did not go back and take another. I ended up only using the Primary Yellow.

Step 1: Paint The Organizer

I literally just painted many, many coats with my Gloss Enamel and a brush.

The faux wood was so dark that it took a few coats to get it covered. You can still see those gorgeous details, but I think they look so much better – almost playful – in bright glossy yellow.

Step 2: Fill Your Organizer With Supplies

Add your paintbrushes to the compartments! I organized mine by the type of brush (ex: foam vs. standard), but you can organize yours any way that makes sense to you (type, size, etc.).

When I began my organization journey, I started with organizing buttons in mason jars, and now I am organizing paint brushes in a letter organizer! Both of these crafts have gotten my creative juices flowing and now I’m on the hunt for even more unique organizers for my craft space! – I think another trip to the thrift store is in my future!

This is just one of several hacks that I’ve used recently, and it’s made a huge difference for me! If you want even more tips and tricks that you can use in your space, check out my craft room organization ideas!

FAQs About Paint Brush Organizer

If you have questions about how to make this paint brush organizer, I have answers for you! Please leave your question for me in the comments if you don’t see it already answered below!

Do I Need To Use A Letter Organizer For This Project?

No, you can use any thrifted item that has compartments for organizing!

Do I Need To Prime The Organizer Before Painting It?

No, you don’t need to. That said, if your organizer has a large stain on it or is a very dark color, priming it first could be an option so that you don’t need to paint as many coats as mine required.

What Kind Of Paint Is Best To Use For This Craft?

I wanted that shiny look, so I used the Gloss Enamel. However, if you prefer a different look, you can use any crafting paint you want!

5 More Craft Organization Ideas

Did you love this paint brush organizer and are looking for more craft organization ideas? Then check out the projects below!

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