Don't Toss Your Old Shoe Rack: Transform It Into An Easy-To-Use Gift Wrapping Station
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Shoe racks are made for a niche purpose but are more versatile than people realize. When scavenging online, you'll find all kinds of unique ways to upcycle old shoe racks using clever DIYs. In light of the upcoming holiday season, don't toss an old shoe rack. Instead, transform the piece of furniture into a nifty gift-wrapping station by following Sarah Teresinski's steps on TikTok.
This TikToker's clever idea repurposes a traditional double-tiered shoe rack into a triple-slotted holder for gift-wrapping supplies with very little effort. This upcycle is also more functional than other clever wrapping paper storage hacks, as it holds various supplies, not just paper. It's also more budget-friendly than investing in a $100 wrapping paper storage cart, which takes up unnecessary space around your home outside of the holiday season or occasional birthday.
The other perk of this easy-to-use idea is that it doesn't take much effort. Aside from relocating the shoe rack, all you'll need is a storage basket and shower rings to complete the setup. Ensure the shoe rack you choose has a similar look to the original TikTok. It'll need to have open-style leg supports, so there's room to tuck rolls of wrapping paper. You'll also need to designate a space for this setup, whether it's in the corner of a bedroom, living room, or office space.
How to set up an old shoe shelf as a clever gift wrapping station
Unless your shoe rack is in bad shape and needs paint touch-ups and minor repairs to get it back in working order, this DIY shouldn't take much effort. Flip the shoe rack onto its side, so the shelves are perpendicular to the floor. If it's slightly uneven or wobbly, use furniture pads, like the X-Protector Felt Furniture Pads 48-piece set on Amazon for $10, to help even out the base. Stick a basket in the middle, between the two shelves designed for holding shoes. You can also put matching baskets on either side. These narrow storage baskets will help hold the wrapping paper rolls in place, keeping them from sliding out the bottom.
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Before stocking the shelf with wrapping paper, make sure your rolls are tightly secured, so they don't unravel and wrinkle. There are many household items you can use for this purpose, such as bracelets, hair ties, and old cardboard tubes from paper towels and toilet paper. You can also use shower rings if you have any leftovers from the final step in this hack.
Drop the secured wrapping paper rolls into the three slots of the sideways shoe rack. A pack of shower rings are what turn this design from a standard wrapping paper holder into a full-service gift-wrapping station. Pick up a pack of cheap shower rings, like the 12-piece Home Collection Clear Plastic Shower Curtain Rings for under $2 at Dollar Tree. Hook them on the sides of the shoe rack, and use them to hang various wrapping accessories, such as tape, ribbon, scissors, gift bags, and tags. If you're ready for this DIY because you've whittled down your shoe collection, you can replace your footwear holder with more decorative ideas, like the vintage thrift store find for unique shoe storage.