DIY Paper Storage & ANNOUNCEMENT

[@bellesmom2012]

I don't know about you but I found it very difficult to work with foam board the first time because nobody mentions how important it is to cut straight up and down from the top paper to the bottom thru the foam. Any slant means one side is a different size than the other & it won't sit squared. My first project I used cheap razor blades and my cuts wobbled all over! There is a definite learning curve to this stuff! Yours looks awesome!

[@leighwillart1339]

This is so true! I should definitely have made that more clear in this video. Thank you for bringing it up!

[@sincereivan8538]

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[@rileydakota6319]

@Sincere Ivan Flixportal :P

[@sincereivan8538]

@Riley Dakota Thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service :) Appreciate it!!

[@rileydakota6319]

@Sincere Ivan Glad I could help :)

[@courtneywasherefirst]

This 7-year-old tutorial is just what I was looking for! I even have all of the materials needed. Thank you so much!! I might make one with two more levels because I have tons of loose tracing paper and an A3 light pad. It would be very convenient to have easy access to it.

[@NicktasticCandi2011]

Just made this tonight... I'm a high school math teacher and needed a better place to store my colored printer paper in my classroom... So I made all 4 levels divided in the middle. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@jamierehmann3628]

I know this is an old tutorial, but I followed it and built myself a custom-sized paper storage unit for the shelf on my printer cart for around $8! Don't use Dollar Tree foam core. I typically don't patronize Hobby Lobby, but their 20X30 foam core sheets are $1.99. I made a 20x14 five-shelf unit with four sheets. One tip, once you core out the slots for the shelves, use the edge of a small scrap of foam core (the perfect size!) to scrape out the remaining foam. That will give you a better fit. Kudos to you for the great tutorial!

[@IamCanadian1977]

Thank you for sharing. This will work great for all my scrapbooking paper, card stock, sheets of felt and loose paper. I have all those items in different places in my apartment lol. I'm definitely going to build this.

[@TranTheClever]

Probably the best "floating shelves" video I've seen. Thank you for using tools the rest of us can also use, instead of tools and setups that cost thousands of dollars. 3:21

[@janetshaffer423]

Great job on the instructions...Xacto knife and fresh blades are crucial. Congrats on the collective gig!

[@PCHPatti]

Well done. I like your joints, same as a wooden bookcase.

[@prprettyeyes1]

What a cutie, don’t you just love when you see what you had in mind in font of you, great job

[@alexishull6165]

I like what you’ve done here. I was thinking that I need a place to store papers, card stock and tools and you did it. Never thought of foam core, but it’s an excellent idea. Thanks so much for the tutorial. 😍

[@christysmith988]

Good job! I don't usually see people do it the way youl came up with, but I like your style a lot and am going to use it. Thanks for sharing!

[@znycelondon5313]

Great project. Your supervisor came and gave approval.....🐶...... 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😊

[@gunhed76]

Will do this on wood using this same method, thanks

[@Dustycrypt]

This is such a great idea, you're the only person that has done this size on YT. I would love to see you put some together for 12x12s😊. Do you think cardboard could work as well if it's doubled up or just thick cardboard? Great idea ! Merry Christmas ⛄ Julie

[@christyalexia]

I've been searching for something like this!! THANK YOU ❤ paper organizers are just so incredibly expensive and I love to diy! Thank you so much!

[@tharp769]

You. Are. Awesome!💖 And this tutorial is excellent!! I make a lot of DIY storage from cardboard & foam-core( because I'm cheap aka broke😁 & have a crap-ton of delivery boxes😮). You did an amazing job of teaching how to cut the rabbits(or 'channels') for the shelves to rest in. I've always just held them up by basically gluing the "supports" in & just using those. Mostly, because my cutting skills are severely lacking😒 But, I am definitely going to give your method, & fantastic tips, a shot! Ty soooo much for making this tutorial!💖 P.S. I'm sure all you crafty folks know that $tree has those foam-core sheets for $1! They carry poster board too👍 Thx again!

[@leighwillart1339]

Thanks so much for the kind words, and thank you for the $Tree suggestion! Very helpful!

[@janetshaffer423]

Metal straight edge can be had at Wally World for cheap....That is such an important tool! Use a butterfly touch when cutting foam core...Dollar Tree foam core is not the same quality as paper-based foam core. You can not core-out dollar tree foam core. Being an artist entails strategies and sacrifices just like other professions, Coupons are your friend, I never purchase from the big chains unless I have a coupon or coupon code in my hand or on my phone!

[@franl155]

Just wanted to say thanks for this. My problem with bought paper storage systems is that the shelf space is always too tall; so keeping each colour separate would probably need about ten units, using less than an inch of the available height!

[@leighwillart1339]

franl155 It would be awesome to have multiples, I may make more! Thank you!

[@franl155]

lol look forward to seeing future videos!

[@hsiang-lanvelte8777]

OMG!!! I love you! I do the same thing, “The first step here is to find your pencil.” LMAO. Me to a Tee!!!

[@annettesereno9617]

very nice i made some thing like this for my computer paper but this looks so much better and i like the white. I am diffidently going to try it I like your cutting board not sure if i am going to get one because i use a smaller kitchen cutting board but this would make it much easier. jsut like i need more stuff lol thanks for your video

[@yeijiin]

Wow so smart and amazing! I want to make something similar to store stickers! Thank you for the tutorial!! 💕

[@michaelbalabala1076]

AALLLL HAIIILLL FREEEDDOOOOMMM UNITTTSSS!!

[@AnaCristina_89]

Thx so helpful I had to do it myself and I thought it was gonna be hard but with your video it was a piece of cake thx again

[@mrsmiggins6435]

Great tutorial. You've probably already made one with contact paper for sturdiness. Hope your venture went well

[@suzannebeyer5369]

Congratulations! Great news! DONT EVER AIR QUOTE YOUR ABILITIES!! My husband and I lived in Columbia for a year. The people are so nice!

[@leighwillart1339]

Thank you! I do love it here, it just gets SO HOT during the summer!

[@minervamartinezsalgado3083]

Thank you for sharing your scrapbook storage idea! By the way your dog is beautiful!!! :)

[@dawndeluca1647]

Pretty pup!

Thank you so much for showing your process. I've never worked with foam board before, but I'm in dire need of storage, so a few days ago I've ordered a few sheets. Now I can't wait to cut them >

[@leighwillart1339]

Awesome! I love foam board, and this piece is still standing just as well as when I made it!

[@leighwillart1339]

P.S.- I love your videos!

[@lcbjustthat]

Thanks for the idea! I am excited to start working on my organizer!

[@valortjd]

Thanks for putting this out there.

[@prakashbhoi8081]

Wowwwwww it's awesome i don't have words to describe

[@MsHunne62]

If I spent the extra dollar or 2 would it be easier to just cut the 2 inch slats and glued them on instead of making those tiny little cuts? I ask because I know I’m gonna be the one to cut clear through to the other side. Btw, I live in West Columbia. Carrie

[@tharp769]

That's how I've made mine before. It works quite well! The key, as with this method, is precise measurements. Which I fail at...but my cutting skills are worse. Lol! However, it does work well & saves time. I'm still gonna give her method a shot. Good luck!💖!

[@leighwillart1339]

Hello, fellow Columbian! It may be easier but relying on only the glue to hold the pieces in can be risky if you're planning to store anything heavy. The channels are just for a bit of extra support!

[@MANOFKENT149]

On looking at Amazon I see the thickness as 5mm, which is equivalent to 3/16th. Am I right?

[@leighwillart1339]

That is correct!

[@sendingforth]

Great job! Thank you for sharing. The best to you with your creative endeavors.

[@leighwillart1339]

Thank you, I hope it was helpful to you!

[@lechatnakit5433]

I like this very much :) THank you for sharing.

[@leighwillart1339]

Thank you

[@jennyinthewoods7887]

What is the difference between foam core and poster board?

[@leighwillart1339]

Sorry for the late reply! Foam core is basically two sheets of poster board with foam sandwiched in-between. Poster board alone doesn't allow for the support that foam core can give, especially if you want to make channel supports like I did in this video.

[@MiriamKalson]

How did you make the slots on the side pieces ?

[@leighwillart1339]

Miriam Kalson I carefully cut through the first layer of paper with an exact knife and then through the foam without cutting through the second layer of paper. Once you make two cuts you can carve out the chunk to make a space!

[@MiriamKalson]

It look's amazing! and so nice looking! :D

[@NN-up3mq]

great job!

[@nicolascamargog]

i will try this 5 years later

[@chloelaverne4675]

if I want one to be 7 inches tall do I need to make it longer for each 3/16th slots as well?

[@leighwillart1339]

Chloe LaVerne Yes! to make it approximately 7" tall you could make each of the gaps 1.5" high between the slats.

[@unjardinsonado]

I like this very much. Thanks for all.

[@leighwillart1339]

Thank you! I hope it works out for you!

[@thefeatheredhag4279]

You did an awesome job!! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@sc-ez9fz]

maybe this has been address but first why not use wood or particle board and take the drawers out of your storage you just showed and replace with the board. Or you can just cut the ends off of the drawers and slide the drawers back in. thanks

[@leighwillart1339]

Hi Susan! Not sure what you mean by drawers, but I didn't use wood or particle board for this project because I wanted something that I could make easily without any tools or machinery. I know it won't last forever, but it's still holding up well!

[@sc-ez9fz]

You showed what you store your paper in prior to building. Your problem was you could not truly see what you had and you could not pullout a sheet easily. Ok now go to that chest of drawers (storage drawers etc) and follow my ideas. cut the ends off or remove the drawers replacing with the board .it would take you one third the effort and will last longer.

[@sc-ez9fz]

you could use your foam core.

[@maddis6821]

SUSAN COOPER I think I understand what you're trying to say, and it's a really easy/cool idea, but I don't think that's what she wanted

[@nancydurrett9319]

Thanks for sharing!

[@timothygorsuch8373]

Why don't you just add strips of foam board to the back peice so you don't have to do all of that hard work on the back peice?

[@stinkster100]

Wow U are So patient and I am lacking in that area LOL. That freaking dog is so cute and muscular.,,he looked you dead in your eyes like he fully understood.................therefore can you do a video of your dog or else have him in all the videos.........Im so envious of people with dogs........I dont want to pick up there poop

[@leighyostwilliams455]

Chevy Williams haha thank you! I think he is the cutest but he's my baby so I probably should. Luckily we have a yard so I don't really have to do a lot of poop retrieval lol

[@namjiyooseokjimhyungjungpa1431]

Is it styrofoam?

[@leighwillart1339]

Hi! It's foam core or foam board, it's a styrofoam core with paper on either side. You can get it at any craft store or even walmart!

[@lindabeyette1772]

when you do it was like hand of the ink or do all my pencil it’s very hard to see on camera

[@bethlord6460]

Mine is made, but it looks like my 9yr old made it hahahaha!!!!!

[@lindabeyette1772]

it’s a little bit more work it’s make whole lot easier cut wells of softs you making out foam boards

[@lindabeyette1772]

are you go ahead ask you father or if you have any brothers or your boyfriend cut down some wood make it last whole lot longer I’m talking about years yes maybe last fall and no more about two or three years paper is very heavy put on anything lightweight shelving units