Organization is key when it comes to keeping track of all your makeup. Still, some makeup cases don't have individual pockets, which makes it difficult to find all of your products. If your items aren't spilling out, they could be buried at the bottom and be inconvenient to dig out. Not being able to find your go-to eyeshadow or favorite lipstick isn't just frustrating, it can add unnecessary extra minutes to your morning routine as you're getting ready. That's why strong magnets are the perfect solution: With a DIY board, they can be used to make all of your products visible and accessible while also saving space.

Supplies Needed

  • Metal sheet (you can even use a cookie sheet or vintage serving tray)
  • Wooden frame
  • Paint/spray paint
  • Glaze
  • Colorful fabric or wallpaper
  • Hot glue gun
  • Disc or ring magnets

Directions

  1. Paint the wooden frame and glaze it. Tip: Match it with decor of your bathroom, vanity, or the room you're planning on hanging it.
  2. To make the background more chic, find a colorful fabric or wallpaper to fit the metal sheet. Then use a spray adhesive to affix the paper or fabric to the background.
  3. Trace the outer edges of the metal with a hot glue gun. Then, secure it to the back of the frame.
  4. While it's up to you what shape and size you use (it depends on the weight of your products), you can use 10 mm x 2 mm disc magnets or 1/2 x 1/8 x 1/8 inch ring magnets. Hot glue the magnets to the back of each product and wait for the glue to dry. While one should be enough for small eyeshadows, you may find that you need two or three magnets for larger products, like blush and bronzer.
  5. Keep in mind that certain items, such as lipsticks or makeup brushes, might not hold up as well on your board. You can keep them organized by gluing magnets to the back of small, lightweight cups and place them to the board. Then, you can place those items inside the cups.
  6. Have fun with arranging your cosmetics on the board. You can place your makeup in the order you would apply it or in a way that's visually appealing.

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