DIY Brush Holders

DIY Brush Holders

Rectangle Vases from Ikea $2.49 each

Plastic Pellets from Hobby Lobby $3

The plastic pellets hold the brushes in place. You could also use clear or colored beads from a craft store like Michael’s. They may be a bit more expensive though.

Ps. I just got a new setup for my makeup area, an early Mothers Day gift. It feels good to be organized. My new setup is right by the window so I can let in natural light. Natural light is great for doing makeup. The lighting will be perfect for product photos and possibly some upcoming videos too :)

IKEA Malm dressing table

It has a nice large drawer for goodies. I Love Love Love it! If you have been looking for something like this to get you organized, I definitely recommend it :)


11 Responses to “DIY Brush Holders”

  1. GrizelleNo Gravatar said on May 5th, 2010 at 7:41 pm:

    I need something like this in my life! And I love your idea for the brush holders. My Hello Kitty one is getting a little full :) Actually the other day me & my girl Ashley were thinking about going to As You Wish to paint our own brush holders! I thought it would be a cute idea that way we can personalize it. Did you get the plastic organizers at Ikea too?

  2. xoJOxoNo Gravatar said on May 5th, 2010 at 8:33 pm:

    I love it! i need this and fast! do they have it in black?? i have a similar brush holder but i have pink small marble thingys haha! great minds think alike :)
    LUV ur set up Shew!!

  3. miss.alissa.duhNo Gravatar said on May 5th, 2010 at 8:51 pm:

    shew you are the cutest:) diy brush holder on my list to do!

  4. ShewNo Gravatar said on May 5th, 2010 at 9:41 pm:

    grizelle- Yes the plastic inserts were in the same area as the dressing tables and your personalized brush holder idea is adorable :D

  5. ShewNo Gravatar said on May 5th, 2010 at 9:44 pm:

    Jo – My store had it in like 4 different colors. Light oak, Birch Veneer (like mine), Medium brown, and Brown-Black (which looks black) :D

  6. ShewNo Gravatar said on May 5th, 2010 at 9:46 pm:

    Alissa – You could put Hello Kitty stickers on your DIY brush holders! ;)

  7. miss.summerNo Gravatar said on May 6th, 2010 at 1:41 am:

    I love it! Malm anything from Ikea is amazing. Such a good value and looks pricey

  8. JaneNo Gravatar said on May 9th, 2010 at 9:05 pm:

    I love your brush holder idea. I’ve been looking around for a brush roll for the LONGEST TIME. im a bit hesitant to use a holder and leave the brushes standing up because I’m afraid dust will collect on them. Do you have that problem too? Or how do you overcome that? Xx

  9. ShewNo Gravatar said on May 9th, 2010 at 10:18 pm:

    I honestly use my brushes so often that they don’t have a chance to collect dust! But I understand your concern. You can probably just dust them off on a towel every other day if they aren’t being used :)

  10. Deal of the Day | TheFreshFiends (FrrrreshFeeeenz.) said on July 26th, 2010 at 1:27 pm:

    [...] These brushes are made of synthetic fibers and are super soft. If you are in need of new eye brushes, give these a try. You get all three for the price of $35, where as these same types of brushes from MAC would cost you $72.50. Only bad thing about these is that I would feel bad putting them face first into my brush holder! [...]

  11. blanca sosaNo Gravatar said on November 14th, 2011 at 10:10 pm:

    I love this new set. I would love to know where you got your plastic organizers inside the drawer from… Thank you soo much for your help.

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