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.
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 come up with some great craft supply organization ideas that hardly cost a thing.
I’m excited to show off my paint brush organizer! I made a great thrift store score 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 paint brushes.
So, let’s make a paint brush organizer!
How To Make A Paint Brush Organizer
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.
Supplies Needed
Here’s what you’ll need to gather to make this project:
- Letter organizer
- Americana gloss enamel paint
- Paint brush
Notes:
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?
After I took the picture below, 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.
DIY Paint Brush Organizer Instructions
Y’all, this project is so simple, you’re going to be amazed! Just follow these steps – but it’s really just a matter of painting.
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 paint brushes 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.
DIY Paint Brush Organizer FAQs
If you have questions about making a DIY paint brush holder, 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 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!
More Creative Craft And Organization Ideas
If you love this simple DIY paint brush organizer craft, here are some other project ideas to check out, too!
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Supplies
- Letter organizer
- Craft paint
- Paint brush
Instructions
- Take your paint brush and the craft paint of your choice and paint the letter organizer.Add as many coats as you need to get the look you want. Make sure to let the paint dry in between coats.
- Add your paint brushes! Organize them in any way that makes sense to you and your needs.
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What a good idea! Very chic, too! I may have to look for something similar at the thrift store to make a nice holder for my pens and paintbrushes!
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Now this is such a super idea. I love it. I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me Tuesday party – – -http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2014/01/198th-inspire-me-tuesday.html. Hugs, Marty
Beautiful 🙂
I have that same organizer and its too small for my papers, etc. I need to use it for this!