20 Plus Recycled Storage Ideas

Recycled storage ideas are great not only for your home but for your wallet! This is because there are times when we need some organization in our lives, but we simply don’t have the funds for expensive, store-bought storage solutions. So, break out those craft supplies and check out our 20-plus projects below to help you get organized on a budget!

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20 Recycled Storage Ideas

Even though we’re talking about recycled crafts, that doesn’t mean they actually have to look recycled. With some clever crafting, you can have stylish recycled storage for every room in your home. Today, I have rounded up over 20 projects to give you some inspiration!

To make things a bit easier, I divided all of the craft projects by supply, so you can skip to ideas that interest you the most. When you see a project that you like, click the ”read more” button, and you will be taken to that project’s tutorial. Then you can pin or bookmark those that you want to make later!

Jars

You all know I love a good mason jar craft! So grab your jars, whether they’re mason jars or not, and create these fun, recycled jar projects!

Mason Jar Wall Decor: Bathroom Organizer

Add some fun to your home with this mason jar wall decor! You can make this functional mason jar bathroom organizer in no time at all using a few supplies!

Make this make up organizer for your home in a few simple steps! Such a simple idea for organizing make up in the bathroom!

DIY Make Up Organizer

Make your own DIY make up organizer in just minutes! A fun idea using mason jars that will keep your makeup organized and in reach!

Add this mason jar herb garden to your outdoor decor this summer! You can also bring it indoors all year!

Mason Jar Herb Planter

A mason jar herb planter is a great summer project! Some mason jars and a rustic board can become a hanging herb garden that is perfect for both indoors and outdoors!

Mason Jar Craft Organization

Grab all your leftover mason jars and use them to organize all your craft supplies in minutes!

Vitamin Bottle Organization

Transform old bottles into vintage vitamin bottles using kraft paper, baker's twine, and vintage printable labels!

Decorating Glass Jars is a Fun Recycled Craft

Use baby food jars and some fabric to create some fun storage jars to brighten up your craft room!

Recycled Craft Jars

If you have some unique shaped jars in your kitchen turn them into cute storage jars using this tutorial!

Cans

Soup cans, tin cans, and metal cans are the perfect base for creating a variety of organizational storage solutions!

Craft Paint Organization using Recycled Cans

Need a place to store your paint? Then grab some metal cans and make this simple organizer!

Recycle Cookie Tins into Stylish Storage You’ll Use

Transform regular cookie tins into adorable storage containers using Mod Podge and fabric!

Rainbow Crayon Holder

Who says crayons are just for kids?! Make your own crayon holder using mini cans of veggies and scrapbook paper!

DIY Tin Can Organizers

Do you love burlap? Then check out this project that uses burlap and recycled cans to create fun storage!

Cardboard

If you have been saving all those cardboard boxes for ”future crafts”, the future is here! Grab some of those boxes and make these fun and functional storage projects!

Make Your Own Custom Storage Basket!

Grab one of those cardboard boxes that you have been saving and turn it into a custom book organizer!

Fabric Storage for $1.50

If you have a bunch of fabric that needs to be organized, grab some cardboard and create your own fabric storage for only $1.50!

DIY Magazine Organizers

Don't throw out those cereal boxes! Use them to organize your magazines using this simple tutorial!

Etceteras new year organizing {craft box} by Carolyns Homework

Recycled Craft Box

Create your own craft box to organize all those bits and bobs that you need for the current projects you are working on!

Baker’s Twine Storage

Do you have a bunch of baker's twine? Then learn how to turn some mini Pringle cans into the perfect holder for baker's twine using this tutorial!

Recycle Trash To Create Storage

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, or at least a storage solution! Learn how to turn trash into storage by checking out these tutorials!

Doors to Storage by House of Joyful Noise

Door Storage

We always need more storage! Use this tutorial to turn an old door into the perfect storage solution that can be used for a variety of things!

Project Runway-Inspired Colorful Pegboard

Makeover a plain white pegboard into a colorful pegboard using acrylic paint and some painter's tape!

DIY Craft Organization Board

Transform an old painting into a custom organization board that is perfect for holding craft supplies!

Recycle Thrift Store Items To Create Storage

Finally, we can’t forget about the thrift store! If you love thrifting as much as I do, then you know it’s a gold mine for budget-friendly storage solutions. Take a look at some of my favorites below.

DIY Paintbrush Organizer From The Thrift Store

As a crafter, you need a way to organize your plentiful supplies. Follow this tutorial to make a unique DIY paintbrush organizer of your own!

DIY Sewing Thread Organizer

This tutorial will show you how to make your own sewing thread organization in just a few simple steps. Keep your craft room organized!

Old Doorknobs Jewelry Holder DIY by House of Joyful Noise

Old Doorknobs to Jewelry Holder

Grab a piece of wood and some old doorknobs to create this jewelry holder that is perfect for necklaces!

6 Fun & Unconventional Storage Solutions

Check out this post to see 6 unconventional storage solutions that all use thrifted items!

Craft Room Organization

Ideas for craft room organization from bloggers! One blogger's tour along with a variety of other craft rooms that will leave you inspired!

Button Earring Holder

Get that jar of buttons out and use them to create the ideal earring holder for all your dangly earrings!

What are your favorite ways to use recycled items for storage solutions? Don’t miss even more quick cleaning and organizing ideas over at 30 Minute Crafts this week!

70 More Recycled Craft Ideas

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Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}

12 years ago

Great round up, Angie! This is my kind of storage. 😉

Courtenay@Creek Line House

I am drooling over your craft paint storage! It’s a work of art!

Tahira R. Kishore

Great idea!!!

Carolyn

Wowzer Angie – thanks so much for featuring my projects. It’s a great round up and so timely!