DIY Dreambox: How I saved THOUSANDS of dollars by making my own DIY Dreambox. Here is a step by step guide on how to make your own.

 

 

Hey everyone! 🌟 Let’s create a DIY Dreambox together!

A couple of years ago, I made this for my studio, and it was such a hit on my Tik Tok Craft page that I decided to turn it into a short blog. As a handmade business owner, my supplies can quickly spiral into chaos. Staying organized is essential for running a business smoothly, so I designed this DIY Dreambox to keep everything in its place.

In this blog, I’ll walk you through the exact tools I used and the step-by-step process to build your own Dreambox. Whether you're a fellow maker or just love DIY projects for your home, this guide is for you! 🛠️✨

Let’s get organized and inspired—check it out!

 

If you want a few video visuals check out my tik tok videos here! Part 1 and Part 2. Also I have a DIY Dreambox supply list on my Amazon Storefront.
 
I was inspired by the original dreambox that most crafters and makers absolutely LOVE! (Pictured below)
 

The original Dreambox that inspired me to do the DIY Dreambox. This is a screenshot of the price I saw at the time and it was a little too expensive for me personally so I was inspired to make some DIY craft storage instead.

If it's in your budget, definitely go for it, if not here is an idea for a more affordable option.

1) Get your bookshelves from Target

Get 4 of these room essentials 5 tier bookshelves from Target. They are usually $40 each. When I first made my DIY dream box in 2021, they were $35 each. They went up a little in price, but this project is still much more affordable than the other craft boxes.
 

 

2) Get some door hinges

You will need 4 door hinges to open and close your book shelves. These are found at any home improvement store. They are an affordable price costing just a few dollars each. There is no specific kind. Just make sure they are for doors and choose a color that you like.

I got mine from Home Depot. Here are some screenshots of a few other examples.
 

 

3) Wheels

You will need 16 wheels to complete the bookshelf.

Here is a photo to see where to place them on the bottom of the bookshelves. There should be 4 wheels on each corner of each completed bookshelf.
 

 

Make sure they are swivel wheels. Amazon has really good heavy duty pack of Caster Wheels.

 

You should also be able to find these at any home improvement store. It's best to use the ones with the square base that you can put screws in.
 

4) Contact Paper

This next item is optional, but if you want a pretty back splash and if you want the front of your dream box to have a pattern you can get some sticky contact paper to put on your Dreambox. This is the peel and stick wallpaper I used from Amazon.
 

 

Here is the  Tik Tok Video  showing more of the contact paper for reference.
 
Now Make your Dreambox!

Once you have the supplies that you need all you have to do is put it together. The bookshelves come with instructions in each box. Once the bookshelves are all assembled, then you add the other details that turn it into the Dreambox:

1) Build your normal bookshelves with the instructions in the box
2) Attach door hinges
3) Attach wheels on the bottom
4) Install your optional contact paper

And thats it! 

Here is a photo of the supplies I used to put everything together. I used a hammer, a drill, screwdriver, and I purchased a box of half an inch screws for the caster wheels.
 

 

Here is the original video of the DIY Dreambox on my craft business page on Tik Tok for reference.

 

I hope this inspires you all to CREATE!