Wednesday, 24 April 2013

What's on My Workdesk Wednesday 203? Mac Gyvered Hat box!

Hello fellow Wednesday desk hopper and welcome to my desk (and uncluttered floor)over in Cape Town, South Africa!  There was considerable interest in the box I had on the floor last week which is my Ranger kit box!
Here it is up close and in detail!  This is it closed, just to prove it can all fit!

You can see some extra holes in the top box where I changed the angles of the arms...
I can also flip it forward to get at the stuff at the back of the box in the bottom.

I needed something to be able to transport all my kit to and from the classes I teach at the different stores around town without having to pack a million different containers...I first saw a fishing tackle box and then Tim's boxes, but they were too small for the job.  I also wanted something with a smallish "footprint" when open.  I found this hat box in a second hand store and then realized that the pizza boxes fitted perfectly inside.  This was a great solution, but it meant that I had to pack and unpack the boxes to get at what I wanted.  So I found a collapsible wine rack on a sale and took it apart to get the "arms" of my shelves (pizza boxes) which I attached with nuts and bolts after calculating the engineering required to make them fit.

The box lives on the floor where I can easily reach the top layer of inks or open it further to reach the stuff on the lower levels.

The last thing on my desk this week is the (now full) card stash organiser which I made out of foam core board...I have ordered more foam core to make another one as this one is now full to overflowing!

Thanks for the visit, and I will endeavour to link to my page this week, not back to Julia's!  Now I am off to see what I can see on your desk if you have linked up to Stamping Ground, HERE.

Bella




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40 comments:

  1. sandra de24 April 2013 at 07:26

    Your range kit box is amazing. I hadn't realised you added the step out shelves.... so clever.
    Sandra @13

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  2. Ali H24 April 2013 at 07:34

    Hi Bella how amazing is it to both be linking up next to each other from opposite ends of the world! I was logging on in bed on my new toy! Rich was fascinated to see your room - so much stash but so tidy was his comment (him being Mr Tidy! ) Your box is great ! Impressed you figured out all the engineering! Have fun with all your card making stash !

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  3. Claire24 April 2013 at 07:43

    oh my! i want to come and play - you have such a lovely craft space!! and you are too clever making your own box - i too find the TH/tackle/tool boxes too small, but you've made yours just right!
    happy WOYWW and have a great week :)
    no. 1 - can't believe it!!

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  4. Lunch Lady Jan24 April 2013 at 08:06

    Box engineering out of dismantled bits and pieces and pizza boxes?? You'll be a children's TV presenter next!! That is really clever and something that I admire as I would never have worked out all the angles etc in a million years!
    Hugs, LLJ 22 xx

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  5. sara j24 April 2013 at 09:04

    Thanks for the up close and personal with the Hat Box. I'm with Jan - that is pretty damn creative. I don't know that I would have come anywhere close to getting the pizza boxes on a hinge. Looks like it is just perfect tho. Great work. Glad the linking went well for you this week....;)

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  6. Helen24 April 2013 at 09:27

    So tidy... so organised... I LOVE that box, how ingenious to make the shelves. You are very clever... Helen 2

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  7. Neil24 April 2013 at 09:30

    Hi Bella, I remember seeing this storage when you first did it, it is still fabulous. Foam core is brilliant for building up stuff, I'm running low too, must get more! Hope you have a great day.
    Neil # 27

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  8. BJ24 April 2013 at 09:30

    Ingenious engineering feat there well done. Thanks for visiting me already BJ#31

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  9. Unknown24 April 2013 at 09:38

    Wow...Bella what a clever girl you are!! GREAT idea!! Love your card storage box too! Happy WOYWW.
    Janene #47

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  10. jill24 April 2013 at 10:06

    Morning Bella, Fab box for storage & your file box. I'll have to get myself more organised like you i think. Happy woyww jill #26

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  11. Unknown24 April 2013 at 11:08

    Bella, even Tim Holtz will envy your Hat Box!

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  12. tuesday afternoon24 April 2013 at 11:51

    Wow, what a box of delights, well done. Happy WOYWW

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  13. ria gall24 April 2013 at 13:11

    Love it Love it love it, that hat box is amazing storage it looks fantastic and must make your life so much easier. You seem to have great ideas for storage. Will you decorate the hat box?
    Happy WOYWW and thank you for sharing your desk
    Ria #60

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  14. Neet24 April 2013 at 13:49

    Gosh! I am impressed at your making that case. That's a WOW on its own.
    Thanks for the early visit to me - Hugs, Neet xx 4

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  15. Anonymous24 April 2013 at 14:16

    Gorgeous space! Love the organization box. Happy Wednesday! SueC#93

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  16. Unknown24 April 2013 at 14:45

    Love all your organisation.
    Karen #64

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  17. Unknown24 April 2013 at 14:56

    Hi Bella Thank you for popping by. Love your space and that gorgeous wood floor deserves showing off! Your suitcase is fab. How clever to put the trays together like that. As a craft tutor myself I know how much easier life is made by grab and go storage and yours looks fab too - bonus Happy WOYWW to you from Helen 33

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  18. Elizabeth24 April 2013 at 15:32

    Your Ranger box is ingenious, Bella, a really creative make ... and using pizza boxes too! Your clear floor is impressive too. Thanks for sharing. Have a great WOYWW and an enjoyable week. Elizabeth x #53

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  19. 505whimsygirl24 April 2013 at 16:09

    Hi Bella,

    YAY! I'm here. Your box is wonderful! And holy moly, you really thought outside the box (ahem) to add the two trays! Way to go.

    Thanks for visiting me already!!!
    Happy WOYWW
    Kay (14)

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  20. Eliza24 April 2013 at 16:20

    You are real clever, love the carrier for your tools of the trade. It looks really authentic with it's wear and tare.

    Happy WOYWW
    Eliza & Yoda 102

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  21. Unknown24 April 2013 at 16:37

    You should patent that card stash organizer--love it!! Happy WOYWW! Sandy Leigh #42

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  22. Unknown24 April 2013 at 17:01

    I LOVE your ranger storage box. Happy crafting and thanks for stopping by. #6

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  23. Almo24 April 2013 at 18:01

    Hi Bella, Please forgive me as its the first time I have visited your desk,what a great workspace and that box for your Ranger stuff is a fantastic idea. Thank you for your visit earlier look forward to keep popping back. Hugs Mo x #29

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  24. Carole24 April 2013 at 18:37

    WOW what a great space...happy space...I would love to look through all the draws. The ranger box is fantastic...creative on all levels. Thanks for sharing Carole 115

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  25. shazsilverwolf24 April 2013 at 18:51

    Very organised lady! Love how you made it. Have a great week, Hugs Shaz #114

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  26. Jackie24 April 2013 at 20:13

    You have a great space Bella and I realised I had never noticed the words on your walk till today as I am always in ore of your craft space.... Live your ranger box it's fab
    Jackie 15

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  27. Julia Dunnit24 April 2013 at 20:44

    Well you officially leave me speechless! Your Ranger case is a triumph..I love your engineering skills! aand the box for finished cards, oh my. You've been busy, poductive, clever..

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  28. fairy thoughts24 April 2013 at 22:09

    Hi Bella
    My you have had a tidy up this week. your case is fab I am sure Tim would approve and would probably market it too. a brilliant design and you seem to have sorted out all angels for getting stuff out of it. Have a great week and thanks for sharing
    janet #23

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  29. Tertia24 April 2013 at 22:13

    You made that!?? I am seriously impressed. Tell you what, I will find a hat box and the next time you are in Gauteng, you come and show me how.
    Hope its warmer there than in Boksburg, we are freezing our 'gatte' off!
    Happy WOYWW!
    Tertia #17

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  30. VonnyK25 April 2013 at 00:52

    Now that is very clever thinking. What a fantastic transformation and your room is so neat. Do you do house calls??? I can never keep my room tidy.
    Have a great week.
    Von # 28

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  31. Art Joy of Sharing with Peg and Shel25 April 2013 at 02:33

    awesome carry case!

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  32. okienurse25 April 2013 at 07:31

    Love the kit box! I bought a 3 drawer cabinet thing that sits on my desk and holds the stains, stickles, containers of bling etc. It is a bit heavy to take with to classes but it is all contained so I can pick and choose easier. Hope you have a great week and thanks for sharing. I forgot it was even Wednesday until 11:50pm CDT! so I am a little late getting around. OMG! Memory issues again. Oh well better late then never. Vickie #145

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  33. Jules25 April 2013 at 09:33

    Wow! what a great space to craft! The natural light you have there is just Beautiful!!. Love your vintage hat box, what a great idea for storage. Jules No48

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  34. Anonymous25 April 2013 at 13:16

    SO GLAD I came back - you have totally satisfied my curiousity on that box. Nifty as can be - very clever of you to re-purpose so perfectly.
    Happy WOYWW!

    MA (8) (so very late this week!)

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  35. Val-Belle25 April 2013 at 14:21

    You are so organised. I love that box.... and how you customised it to suit your needs :D

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  36. KatzElbows25 April 2013 at 22:21

    Your kit box is absolutely amazing. The fact that you made the insides just makes it mind blowing. Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring.

    Have a great weekend, Rachel #24

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  37. Unknown25 April 2013 at 22:33

    I just LOVE your workdesk and box...will have to follow you for sure lol. Is your card stash organiser a place for finished cards or bits and bobs ready for making cards? Thanks for visiting my desk too x
    Dawn #30

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  38. Beverley Baird26 April 2013 at 01:15

    Your kit uis ingenious!
    Love, love, love you workspace with all the containers!
    Thanks for stopping by.

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  39. Bleubeard and Elizabeth26 April 2013 at 06:03

    As someone with a real (undergrad) degree in Mechanical Engineering, your box impressed me tremendously. I don't have any of those Timmy products, but if I did, that would be a great way to keep them.

    I realize I'm a bit late getting here, but still wanted to wish you a happy belated WOYWW from #7.

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  40. Deb's Pen Pot27 April 2013 at 14:55

    Love your workdesk space - and your organisation! Time constraints mean I’m Weekend-WOYWW-ing, but hope you’ve had a good one! Deb # 125

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