Are you tired of losing socks? It may seem as though your washer and dryer are a black hole for socks to become forever lost in. Well when you create this easy and inexpensive DIY sock sorter, you can easily and effectively keep your mismatch socks organized! It only takes a few supplies, and the finished product is a sock sorter that will help you display those random socks until you can find them a match. Just think, no more throwing lonely solo socks away! Take a peek at how you can make your own.
DIY Sock Sorter
Supplies Needed:
Wood plaque
Spray paint (optional)
Chalkboard labels
Chalk
Wire lined ribbon
Clothespins
Hot glue
Scrap paper (optional)
Scissors
Directions:
1. Begin by painting your wood plaque. This is an optional step. We gave ours two coats of white glossy paint but you can leave yours natural if you wish.
2. Next, once the paint is dry apply the chalkboard label. This is where you will write “socks” or even the name of the person whose socks go on that display. You can make each family member their own if you want!
3. Now, glue a length of wire ribbon to the plaque. Press into the wood until the glue is dry and the piece is secure.
4. You can now decorate your clothespins if you wish. We sprayed ours with more white spray paint. We also took some scrapbook paper and glued strips to the pins. This just makes them a little more decorative. Once the clothespins are decorated, attach them to the ribbon.
5. You can now display your sock sorter. Add a hook to the back or a length of ribbon that you can tie into a hanger. Hang your sock sorter in your laundry room so socks can be attached to it as needed.
This simple sock sorter is not only pretty, it is practical too! Get your supplies together and try crafting your own. You will never have to throw lonely lost socks away again!
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Tatanisha says
Oh what a neat idea! I’m always losing socks!