DIY Diaper Box

One thing that occupies the time of a home maker is DIY Stuff.

LOL

I have fallen into the pool of DIYs.

Like, seriously.

I have always liked these DIY stuffs, and growing up, I have always

ventured into DIY my own things, 

from own cards, own dolls (yup, I made my own dolls), Barbie's clothes, etc.

But.. as usual, when one grows up, one tends to drift away their hobbies due to commitments,

money, jobs, people, etc..

And being a home maker now, I am using this opportunity to revisit my childhood hobby and

at the same time, ensuring my home is organized.

I like things to be neat. and organized. like seriously.

sometimes i think i have OCD.

but nothing serious really.

just a bit of OCD is good for the home ;)

One of the projects that I managed to complete despite the tiredness that 

I am having at 35 weeks of pregnancy, 

is.. my DIY Diaper Box.

The one u can buy from the store is really not that expensive.

U can get it at RM50 plus. 

But making one is different. I get to play with my imagination and activate my brain's creativity.

Again.

I think my childhood creativity has long been kept and now dusty.

Presenting to you my own DIY Diaper Box,

This is to organize the new baby's stuff.

the previous 2 confinement was quite.. not to say chaotic or a mess, but rather a lil bit unorganized.

Things could have been much simpler and neater if I took the time to organize the newborn's requirement.

I like that the DIY diaper box can fit:

1. Diapers. many many of them

2. Baby wipes

3. Cottons

4. Changing Mat

5. Cotton buds

6. Oils for massaging, baby oil, etc

7. Comb

8. Cloth

9. Body essentials such as lotions, powder

10. Bottom balm

11. Spare of clothes

I put a pair of handle on top to make it mobile.

Easy to carry up or down the house, though most likely the baby will be up 

with me during confinement.

I didnt use any complicated things. I wanted everything to be recycled items.

a. an old box which is still okay to be used. all it needed was a bit of touch ups.

b. small boxes as the compartments inside

c. kain perca,, or leftover cloths. i got these from my mom who is an avid sewer. so she has plenty of them and they are still in good condition. 

d. strong glue

e. stapler

f. scissors

g. pen/ruler

h. creativity

so basically, it started with me wrapping and gluing the big box with cloths. i didnt have a one big cloth, so i used the perca ones.

just glue them. it involves a lot of gluing really. not that hard.

as for the handle, i cut off the unused cloth bag that we usually got for free.

then I wrapped it with a layer of cloth. just to match it with the rest of its body.

then, I stapled the handle to the box.

as for now, they are still standing strong.

It would be good if you can sew them together, but I cant figure out how to sew it on a box. 

Overall, I am quite satisfied with the 1st project of diaper box. 

It doesnt look squeaky neat or similar to store bought, I know.

that was the first trial.

The next one would be much better.

for this, I just wanted to experiment with my rusty creativity. 

and to use it to welcome the little one soon. 

Coming into 37 weeks later, I wish to relax, do a lot of breathing exercise, and enjoy my moments with the 2 cheeky princesses, before the little one comes out.