Shelf Divider Craft

Use

• Determine the location and use for your shelf divider to narrow how you will make a craft out of it later. Several locations are closets, pantries, bookshelves and garage. Use the divider to separate clothing, spices, tools, paper and craft supplies.

Materials for Divider

• Several options are available to form your shelf divider. Using wood lets you customize the divider to be the length and width you prefer. Other options are cardboard or plastic divides. You can also use a pre-built shelf divider, such as a wire rack or a rack with canvas bags inside.

Decorating Ideas

• The method you use to decorate your shelf divider will depend on the material you choose and the purpose for your shelf divider. For example, a children's closet shelf divider can contain decorations of your child's artwork and stickers. If you are using a wire rack, you can paint it the color of your choice and hot glue lace around the perimeter of the divider. A wooden shelf divider opens up a variety of decorating options, including the use of stamps, paint, stenciled art, stapled fabric or the addition of decorative contact paper. If the shelf divider is made out of cardboard, you can decorate the cardboard with permanent markers or glue decorative paper or envelopes to the cardboard. If a canvas bag will hold items, use fabric paint to decorate the shelf divider according to your preference.

Additional Items

• Additional items can be added to the shelf divider to add decor and function. Adding a sliding track will allow you to pull out the shelf to conveniently reach the items. Themed items can help the shelf divider match the room. For example, you can integrate branches for a rustic look. Wrap Christmas garland around the shelf divider to match the holiday season. Seashells can be glued to the shelf divider to match a beach theme. Add glass tiles to the front and sides of the divider to match a glam room or create a reflective surface.