Thinking outside the box

In my attempt to better organize the house, I've purchased several storage bins, boxes and totes. The cost adds up really fast (even with all bargaining shopping finds). So I thought "why not try to make my own?" I considered sewing boxes similar to the collapsable fabric bins, but decided to start with a regular cardboard box, cover it and line the inside with paper, fabric or both. I also paper mâchéd a few of the boxes to make them sturdier and to cover any print on the outside of the boxes (so it wouldn't show through after I covered it). The process is simple, but does take time to dry. Cost is cheap and now I can continue my organizing mission to give everything a "home" to tidy up our home.