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A simple project to jazz up any cube organizer!
Adding fabric to the back of a cube organizer is a fun way to personalize this piece of furniture!

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  • How to make a bookcase / cubby. Jazzing Up A Cube Organizer - Step 1
    Step 1

    Gather all of your materials. You will need:
    - Cardboard squares that came with the cube organizer
    - Fabric (ironed)
    - Nails (the furniture usually comes with nails to attach the back squares, otherwise buy short nails
    - Hammer
    - Stapler
    - Duct tape or masking tape

  • How to make a bookcase / cubby. Jazzing Up A Cube Organizer - Step 2
    Step 2

    Cut the fabric for each cardboard square you want to cover. I had a 9 cube organizer and decided to just cover 4 of the cardboard squares and leave 5 uncovered - you could do this or cover all of them! I cut my fabric to be about 1"-2" larger on every side of the cardboard square.

  • How to make a bookcase / cubby. Jazzing Up A Cube Organizer - Step 3
    Step 3

    Wrap the fabric around each cardboard square and staple it in place. Make sure to smooth your fabric so it is taut and staple close to the edges. I started in the center of each side, then did the corners, and then added staples between all of these. I ended up with about 3 staples per side and 1 in every corner.

  • How to make a bookcase / cubby. Jazzing Up A Cube Organizer - Step 4
    Step 4

    Nail the cardboard squares to the back of the cube organizer. At this point you are basically following the directions that came with the furniture.

  • How to make a bookcase / cubby. Jazzing Up A Cube Organizer - Step 5
    Step 5

    Secure the fabric edges on the back of each square. I chose to use duct tape because my cube organizer is against the wall and the back will never be seen.

  • How to make a bookcase / cubby. Jazzing Up A Cube Organizer - Step 6
    Step 6

    Your cube organizer is officially jazzed up! I love how playful and fun the fabric is!

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