How to DIY Inexpensive drawer dividers!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks for watching today's video!!! Let me know how YOU customize your drawer storage in the comments below.

[@reneelarner4315]

Thank you for sharing this Video with us. I'm definitely going to try this. It is a great idea!! I'm not a make up guru either. lol! You had me laughing. I would say the same thing about the price of the make up. lol! You don't need to apologize for the air planes. We are paying attention to you and not them. ♥️ I hope I can do as good a job as you with the dividers. Thank you Again!!♥️

[@aquafina6544]

Thx ms. Norrine. I will definitely try to remember this when i get the energy to tackle those drawers. I love those drawer containers but hate the clutter they create. Some are so deep that i wish i could add a shelf in them lol.

[@reneelarner4315]

In the video you had written that you had glued it to be more secure. Did you glue it at the bottom to the drawer? Thank you!!♥️

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I did end up gluing to the drawer. My skinny eyeliner kept sneaking under the foam core. LOL

[@reneelarner4315]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer lol!! O.k. Thank you!! I will keep that in mind, as I do it. Thank you for writing back and for the good idea.♥️♥️

[@barbarasibley4310]

I love foam-core. I've used it to line metal mesh shelving. I used it to wrap small yardage of fabric into uniform shapes to store on a shelf. So useful!!

[@DavidJB99]

After perusing through various KZbin videos on this topic, this way is definitely the way to go -- if your goal is SIMPLE, easy-to-make dividers, and it is a fairly no-muss project. Sure enough, all it cost me was $1.25 at some dollar store for the foam core board, which easily cuts up for the desired lengths you need for the divider sections. Why go thru all the hoo-ha of cutting up lengths of boards with a saw? This simple foam core that Norrine describes is great because none of the pieces you cut out need to be load-bearing -- they just need to cause separation between your various objects. You can easily customize the slot sizes and adjust them if you make any quick mistake. One good tip is to NOT to make the pieces TOO DEEP; 1-1/2" inches is just fine as all you need is separation without having to dig too deep into the space to retrieve your object. Made of foam core, they won't look fancy, but really all you need is the functionality, right? Less stress now, for-sure, reaching into our junk drawer in the kitchen. Nice job, Norrine!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you! So glad it worked well for you!!!! You can always make them look better with some contact paper. They even have wood grain - so it would blend if you have wood drawers! :D

[@ziggiezag938]

Brilliant! I am going to use this not just in my craft/sewing/studio room, I'm going to use it in my kitchen, my bathroom and anywhere else that gets sloppy!!!!! But I'm starting with the first room, it is the one that is in the direst shape. Thank you!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay! Let me know how it goes!

[@rockngrannyroadwarrior8807]

Many 🙏🙏🙏 for demoing such an easy fix to messy drawers. Love your use of overhead camera too. Your presentations are the best I’ve seen for clarity in directions. You certainly know what you’re talking about cause you’ve done it and your voice is so clear and info precise. Obviously appreciate your sharing. ❣️🥰

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you for the kind words♡♡♡

[@TM15HAKRN]

Good idea Customised divider.. Simple too..

[@dawnlittle946]

I LOVE this - I’ve always been a bit frustrated because organization trays never quite work as well as I want them too 🤔 this is perfect- thank you

[@maureenboisvert2778]

Thank you for sharing this simple but very effective idea, I love that it’s so adaptable and changeable. I also wanted to say how much I appreciate these videos, your open honest and transparent approach to your business and videos makes me, and others in your audience, feel comfortable and more open to trying some of these ideas. You make it all seem attainable and that is a gift in and of itself. Btw, you always look terrific and it’s not easy to look good for the camera, so whatever it is you are doing for your make up routine is working. Remember, make up should only enhance what is already naturally there - and you are doing exactly that, so you have no need to worry at all. Thank you again and keep teaching - you are needed.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

What a wonderful comment to wake up to!!! Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@margaritagerman]

I have used cardbI really appreciate your videos. I always learn. and more importantly, You don't fareak me out or scare me off, or guilt me because I am so very messy. You are helping me. Granted, I am only makeing small steps each week. But it is in the organized direction.

[@christinabo63]

Even with small steps you can reach your own milestones 🏆

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Every step is progress! Celebrate each and every one! xoxox

[@1972COLBERT]

I’m binging your videos right now. I’ve subscribed about a week ago, I believe. I made drawer dividers with the foam boards back in April/May. I live in a rental so I placed drawer liner on the bottoms of my drawers and lined the perimeter of the drawer with foam board too. I didn’t cut mine like yours though. Too impatient and I’m just not crafty like that. I measured and cut the foam pieces pretty much on my kitchen counter. I quickly covered the foam with contact paper just to kinda/sorta pretty it up with some color and hot glued the pieces together. The liner on the bottom of the drawer and the perimeter foam prevented any glue getting on the drawers for when I move.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Welcome, Angel! And I love that you made the drawer dividers! I am still really happy with mine. No issues at all - how are yours holding up?

[@cheryllynn9004]

Great ideas! I might go a step farther and make a tray bottom from foam core & attach the dividers to that, especially if some dividers are different heights.

[@kimberlywalker1015]

I used to "poo-poo" these foam core dividers...but after spending waayyy TOO MUCH time trying to organize a drawer in the wee hours of the morning....I decided... GREAT IDEA, THERE!😀 OH...YES INDEED..EASY TO GRAB!..THIS IS A MUST!!...FINALLY...FINALLY figured out WHERE to put my Cuttlebug so that it IS "EASY TO GRAB!😀" I ALSO REALIZED...I had stuff in a drawer...most of it...expired..outdated...you get the picture...WHEN, I let go...the space appeared for one of the tools I use the most in my crafting. Appreciate your videos..they are as helpful as they are inspiring! 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

YAY!!!! This comment makes me so happy!!!!!! It's so exciting to have easy access to your items! I am so excited for you! Thanks for giving the foam core a chance. 💛🌻🌞

[@JulietheMakeupartist]

OMG - I love all of your suggestions and ideas - You're amazing👏👏👏👏

[@andrealavigne7824]

This is brilliant! Some years ago, when my brother got married & moved out of our house, my mom & I turned his room into a craft/sewing room. I built a desk to put the sewing machine & serger on, as well as have drawer storage for sewing patterns & various notions, tools, etc. I came across a divider solution somewhere (maybe an organizational solutions bookazine?) that I used to divide the pattern drawers so I could have 2 rows of patterns in each drawer. Basically, I cut a piece of plywood to size for each divider (I'd put in 2 drawers). I got some foam weather stripping insulation at the home improvement store, adhered 2 strips to each end of the inside of the drawer, & wedged the plywood divider so the ends were held in place by the weather stripping. Works like a charm, & I didn't have to try to figure out another way to attach the plywood dividers inside the drawers. The insulation material is about 1/2" wide by maybe 1/4" or 3/8" thick and packaged as a roll. It's really supposed to be for around the inside of a door frame to "fill in" any gaps between the door & frame. But it works great for supporting drawer dividers as well, if you don't need a grid system like you made. I have a drawer unit now that I need full-length dividers (front to back) for, so I think I'll do the same thing for those, but use foamcore instead. Much less hassle, I would think--as long as the foamcore holds up, of course! Thank you for this awesome tip! Hope you have a wonderful day! :)

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Great solution you came up with! No need to make things difficult. Glad you and your Mom have a space you can enjoy together. 💙

[@shannonanissa]

Luv your content and your delivery. Were you a teacher, counselor? You have a calming effect. Rock on!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Neither... just been through a few things in life that have given me a broader perspective. :) Thanks for being here!

[@therealjenniferrr]

I'm glad to see you are making videos again, hope you are feeling better and that life is more relaxing!

[@darlenesye1609]

I already told you about my efficiency apartment. I had already bought two of those sterlite underbed boxes and was going to buy more. Not Now. I did double stack my bed lifters so if needed, I Could have 16 of those under my double bed. I may need a case of foam core. I'm not going to just start building them but plan what goes in them first. Thanks So Much for your inspiration. If you have small living space ideas, bring 'em on

[@patcox8745]

So clever and economical! I had given up on drawer inserts because they were too expensive and never were the right size. I am definitely going to try this! Thank you ❤️💕

[@sarairizarry248]

This is exactly what I have been thinking about to organize my drawers. Something simple, inexpensive and super practical. Love it!

[@DCB14u2do]

This gives me inspiration! I have tried ready made dividers, but all it did was frustrate me more! You have presented the perfect solutions. Some of the viewers comments have helped as well. So glad I found you! Blessings!

[@bethhill4383]

I'm going to attempt to make these dividers for my kitchen cooking utensils and in my daughter's dresser drawers. Thank you so much. It looks so simple.

[@karlaloves2garden]

Great tips for using foam core...love your videos and your tips! Thank you!!

[@alyciawieler2800]

Great idea, you don't need to worry about make up you are beautiful as is 😊

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you!!!! xoxox

[@nuvoclassic]

I made drawer dividers to store my washi tapes using toilet paper rolls cut in half lengthwise. Then I used washi tape to adhere several to the bottom of the drawer. I adhered them at a slight angle to store different graduated sizes of tapes.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

What a GREAT storage idea!!!!!! I'd love to share this with viewers!!! Can you send me some pictures?? [e-mail]

[@janellebociung3296]

Thank you! Cant wait to do this for my nursery dresser! Thanks!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Thanks Norrine. I think I will be giving this a go. 😊

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Please do! All the dividers I've made are STILL holding up perfectly! Such an inexpensive way to get custom organizers :)

[@suzum.9713]

I look forward to doing this. I tried to buy gift boxes and use those as dividers in my five drawer cabinet, but that's not working out well. To be honest, it sounds like fun to lay everything out, separate into groups, and cut the foam into the perfect sizes. :).

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

It is SO satisfying! :)

[@kimadamson67]

So happy to see you back! You were missed!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you ❤️

[@ajarofpotential]

You are adorable and i love your narrative, so natural 💕

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much!!

[@melissamccoy5243]

Your doing a beautiful job, and your also having fun with your craft I enjoy watching you keep doing what your doing it's great. Thank you

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much!

[@madelinecruz7590]

Great 👍😊👍 adding another foam board to my list !!! TFS. Hugs 🤗 and blessings 🙏. Maddy NY 😎

[@wendyzilli9735]

Love your ideas! You always have a place for everything. Love, Love, Love it! As always, thanks for sharing!! ❤️

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@annwarren6597]

Great ideas! I am using a couple of plastic cutlery trays in my drawers. Only cost a £1 each from Pound stretcher, here in the UK. Been great for my erasers, pens and pencils. Thank you for sharing. Regards, Ann.

[@StitchinGranny]

Thank you so very much for sharing this!!! I just bought a new sewing table with drawers that are only 1 3/4 inch deep. The drawers are perfect for my spools of thread but all of the dividers I have looked at are too tall and very expensive! I’m subscribing to your channel!

[@StitchesbySharonH]

Great tip! I’m organizing my beading stash and I have large buckets that used to house library books when I was teaching. Now, I’m using cardboard covered in pretty paper to divide them into sections so I can have multiple sizes in one large box! 💜

[@kckid68]

Have you thought about switching your screens? Maybe make the project the bigger pic and you the smaller? It would help to see what you are doing better,

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Great suggestion! It was my first "2 camera" shot. I'll definitely do that next time. 😘

[@cathywillis6780]

Great idea. I’m definitely doing this for multiple drawers. My catch all drawer pencils, scotch tape etc. will be first. Thanks for the video.

[@darlenesye1609]

Thank you for a better expression than using the 'j word'

[@Elemiriel]

This is wonderful! I am about to organize my makeup/hair things by cutting up cracker boxes & poptart boxes to start out. If I like the arrangement I might switch to foam core, or just line the cardboard. Great tips!

[@darlenehoward4634]

I have several drawers I need to do. Why I have never thought of this “I don’t know”. Great video. Thanks

[@debbienorris4343]

I have an old rectangular, sectional sandwich box that lost its lid. Instead of throwing it away I recycled it by inserting in my bathroom drawer to hold my makeup. I have even less than you do and it shares a drawer with my hairbrush and comb. So the container keeps my makeup organized and prevents it from rolling around in the drawer and there is room next to it for my brush and comb.

[@georgiagaydos6876]

So cool. Love foam core

[@nancybenner2496]

Good idea using the foam core. It is cleaner looking than cardboard and you don’t have to decorate if you don’t want to. I am currently organizing my underwater and sock drawers.

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

Wow...great video. You made it look so simple.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I promise it is as easy as it looks!! 😉

[@colettedoss4563]

Great way to organize "on the cheap," while also feeling like your doing a craft. You have wonderful ideas and I've really been enjoying your videos. (:

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Colette!

[@loramcclamrock5549]

I agree. Very practical and economical ideas!

[@cv6442]

I just found your channel and I am binging your videos! You have such a lovely disposition, and I love your ideas!!! Wishing you nothing but the best, Miss Norrine 💜

[@wilmaburns9678]

Wow. I love this idea. I will definitely use this for my "junk" drawer.

[@SuzyB0901]

This is another one of your super-useful videos! Thanks so much!!

[@NancyLynn]

This is FANtastic....TFS!!!

[@anncorsaro1895]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! How simple and not expensive! Keep up the good work!👍🏻❤️👏🏻🎉

[@thevictorianedge5465]

I will definitely be trying this method!! I have so many crafting supplies and they need organizing.

[@autumn3499]

So helpful! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I often have success using bins of different sizes, but things that are weird shapes and sizes (I can totally see for craft stuff and Christmas decorations), this is such a great idea! And even the very basic squares drawer dividers are ridiculous prices! And customizing to acrylic fit what you need is so much better.

[@bettystandiford5631]

I have a room in my attic for my computer and paper crafts. I have to work with slanted ceiling walls. I hope I can use some shorter bookcases. Thank you for this great tutorial. Love Love ❤️

[@IMOO1896]

The cutting hint to fold foam ore away from the cut is genius.

[@lindatheodore9314]

Such a great idea and he video was great, I didn't even hear any noises! Love your work, thanks for sharing with us 😀

[@sunflower6153]

I love the sound of planes and trains! I live in the flight line of our airport. 😊 I like your drawer dividers! I'm planning to do that soon for my craft drawers. Thank you! I also bought corregated plastic sheets to make "shelves" in my 2 coolers. I make organic products and take them in coolers to the farmers market. But I've had issues with them not sitting level. So I'm making my own dividers. 🙃 Thank you! ❤️

[@nadinefrandsen6087]

Hi there🙋 So glad to see your video this morning🌷🌷 . I purchased a piece of this foam core a couple of weeks ago for the purpose of creating dividers for my kitchen drawers. I have so many different gadgets and types of utensils and I'd love to corral them to keep things much more tidy. I will be covering mine with contact paper so as to keep them wiped clean. I may also put some dividers in my sock drawer and also in my craft room:) Love your videos! Have a wonderful day!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Please share your finished project!!!

[@ETCer4075]

Thank you so much for this video. I have already compiled several places I can use this idea: the bathroom vanity drawers, my craft area, kitchen, laundry area and my desk/office area. This is a game changer. I just found your channel today and I have watched many of your videos and have subscribed. Looking forward to getting notifications.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Wonderful! So glad I could help! :)

[@donnaswain9623]

I’ve been making organizer boxes out of cardboard boxes...but since cardboard isn’t very attractive, I do cover mine with fabric, contact paper or whatever. I am going to use some foam core to make dividers like you have here, as soon as I can find time!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Please share when you are done! Would love to see them!!

[@shelbyhaase9754]

I have used the boxes from the post office. The foam board would be much more sturdy! I never really thought of using it!

[@rhondaeaton4708]

Video content was perfect for me. Info was just what I was looking for!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I'm so glad!!! :)

[@cheryl2455]

Love this project! Yes I have a bunch dividers that I am not liking! Funny I am just now reorganizing my craft drawers. I have the foam & I have the glue! Yup tomorrow! Charge......thanks for sharing! You are adorable. Don’t need makeup sweetie!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are too sweet! Let me know how your drawers go!!! If you send me a pic, I will share on a future video!

[@fayeburden4331]

Thank you... that is a great idea. I will give it a try soon.

[@sojeivjo]

Thank you for this video. It helped me soooo much.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

So glad! Thanks for being here!

[@nancyschubert3276]

Awesome idea! I am in the process of organizing my sewing and craft rooms and this will be perfect and save money. We moved and no longer have a basement so I can get rid of duplicates. Before I had things in both the upstairs and downstairs. By the way you look great with no make-up!

[@tinaspigener2102]

Good demonstration thank you very much

[@gloriaeike4973]

Another great idea that I will put to use. Thank you! Dollar Tree, here I come! I know they sell it at AC Moore, but I'll try Dollar Tree first. Got my art room all organized, thanks to your earlier video this week, now for some of my drawers.

[@barbarathompson2314]

This is such an awesome idea. I have been looking for something to organize the drawers and this is exactly it. Thank you so much for sharing

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Please share if you make them! Would love to see what you do!!

[@krislinser7592]

Just discovered your channel and I'm feeling inspired. My kitchen utensil/gadget drawer is in desperate need of a custom organizer.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You can do it!

[@jx1219]

Are these strong enough to use in clothes drawer to organize shirts and pants?

[@scmommy4539]

I love this! I would never have thought of something like this. As usual you are a genius! Thank you! xx

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Wow!!! I need that printed for my kids to see! LOL

[@scmommy4539]

Lol-I can relate to that!

[@SLMain5]

TFS WOW great solution

[@blessinghs0425]

Love all your videos! Great ideas and easy/simple enough for someone like me to do! Thank you for sharing your great ideas to make life/crafting easier!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@jac4YouTube]

I love this idea, I want to organize my sock draw and everything I've seen so far was too deep, so this works for me, thank you

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Send me a picture if you do!!!!

[@marietamura4534]

I hear you. I buy good markup but don't use alot and don't have alot of extras. Your beautiful without a mask 😉

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

😘 Thanks, Marie!

[@slyseyes]

Don't worry about the airplanes. They aren't as loud to us as they are to you. I really like these storage ideas.

[@lisahale6593]

Such a great solution! Thanks so much for tutorial 😀 Nicely done!

[@vayes7958]

Very cool I love your videos

[@andrealavigne7824]

I also don't wear makeup at all. Never have, other than powder when I was in high school because my skin was just sooooo oily. I just think makeup is more trouble (and expense) than it's worth. I think you look great as is! :)

[@cathybourassa9661]

I’m so excited about this video. I’m going to try it . Thank you

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Please share when you are done! Would love to see them!!

[@gypsybelle4757]

This is a great idea! And you are beautiful and adorable just as you are. Love you!

[@deannaaldridge4202]

Love your video's.

[@dibright1445]

What a great video. I realize this is a couple years old, but I hope you will have time to read it. Also, if I was as pretty as you without makeup, then I wouldn’t wear it either. I love the boxes and book holders, especially the color. Your craft room is very pretty and from what I can see you are definitely organized. Just one little tip regarding the square (the L shaped item she used it to measure and get her lines straight. For those who may not know what I’m talking about). If you don’t have one or need a smaller size, you can get them at the $ store. I guess it’s the $1.25 store now. I also appreciate the little close up video you had at the top left side for viewing things that may have been out of the cameras view or to see what your doing just a bit better. Thank you for sharing your talent with everyone. 😬

[@jeannerobins8166]

I e used foam but also look at goodwill for dividers. Thanks

[@mikishealy2849]

Love this! Going to do this ASAP!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Share when you are done! Would love to see what you do!!

[@patriciahoffmaster6760]

The L shaped item is called a square, in framing/construction it helps you draw lines for cuts on plywood, 2x4s ets to be sure your cuts are truly straight/squared.

[@raynaknowlton1239]

I have sterlite storage drawers that needed that to help my craft items.

[@beckyr.3274]

This is a great idea thank you

[@carriewoods7766]

LOL, the airplanes reminded me of our trip to my son's graduation from Marine boot camp. They called it the 30 second stall in a conversation because you could not hear anything no matter how close you were to the person.

[@paulage1art]

Just discovered your channel looking for organization with foam core board. I just subscribed. Thanks for the great ideas

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

I used foam board to help create a shelf for an empty space above my paper crafting. YAY!!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Way to go!

[@cherylannmcguire2459]

I'm really liking your videos and will be using some ideas! The tool you are using is properly called a "right angle square." My Dad built houses for a living and I was the eldest of a horde of daughters. 😁

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I once dated a guy waaaaay too long... because I adored his Dad who would teach me all about wood working. LOL Thanks for the reminder of the tool name!

[@alicetowery4402]

Such a great ideas 💡 !

[@privateprivate8366]

Other materials that can be used are the thin, plastic cutting sheets that Dollar Tree sells, where you can snip and cross sections, without needing a gap and Coroplast, which is like corrugated cardboard, only it is plastic and easily wiped, if it gets dirty.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I need to shop at YOUR Dollar Tree!!!! LOL I've never seen those there!!!! Oh.... the fun things I could make with them! LOL

[@foxysembroideryandvinyl]

That’s awesome thanks so much

[@lemyaknight]

Once I see rulers and exacto knives I get nervous 😵‍💫 LOL but I will watch this a couple of times and try it because I need help with my makeup and other drawer spaces!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You can do it! If you can get one of the Fiskars finger blades... it's safer to use - and just go slow. Better to run the blade across the foam core a few times, then press and get hurt.

[@mamei5221]

Thank I just subscribed ❤

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Welcome!!

[@lindajeanhouse6443]

I've tried small cardboard boxes and cereal boxes and they don't quite work for me. I think for the very same reason drawer dividers never work either. I like this. They will be made according to what I need and they are sturdier than cereal boxes! Thanks.

[@craftylorraine5109]

Noise during your vids is ok. You live in a world with other people. I Love this idea of customizing my drawers. I will come back and let you know how it goes.

[@lilphilphil]

THANK YOU!

[@littlelamb6804]

Subbed! I love that you don't wear make-up. I don't either. God made us beautiful naturally. 😊