DIY Redesigned Umbrella Holder

The weather has been pretty crappy this past week and it made me realize something. I don't have a cute little rain gear section in my apartment! Dun dun duuuunnnn.

So off I went to the dollar store and found these simple and cheap things.

The small garbage bin was $1 and the woven string was about $2. However, the glue gun and glue sticks were already part of my Arsenal..... Of course lol.

Ya know I can't leave this bin as plain as it is. Yes I could of painted it, but I wanted more of a textured look that will blend in with my beige walls. So that's where the beige string comes in. This is a very easy DIY and takes about 30 mins to do.

 1) Start buy hot gluing an end piece to the bottom of the bin. You can start at the center or at the edge. I was too lazy to start in the middle.

2) Continue in circular motions around the bin and place hot glue every so often to hold it in place. Remember to hold it tight against the previous row you placed down. 

3) When done spiraling, glue the other end piece. I chose to make this particular design, but you can stop and make your own design! Be creative! 

TADA! Simple and easy way to give your things that extra ooommmppphhh!

 

* Rain Boots from Nine West. 

* I cut up a cheap clear bath mat and placed it on the floor for a place for wet shoes.