Normally, I prepare for the new school year by ordering school supplies and crafting first day of school signs for the kids. This year, I’m adding face masks and a mask organizer to my back to school project list. Here are some easy mask organizer DIYs to keep your masks handy by your front door.

Option 1: Command Hooks

In March, our family started wearing face masks. I researched different mask patterns and used fabric from my stash to make a mask for each family member. I placed two command hooks by our front door, so the kids wouldn’t leave their masks lying around the house and wouldn’t forget them when we left the house. If you’re looking for a quick and easy solution, the command hooks are great.

The mask on the left is from Vera Bradley. The mask on the right was made by me using a Cricut pattern. Check out these sew and no sew mask patterns and tutorials.

Option 2: Wood Frame Organizer

Five months into the quarantine, each member of our family has multiple face masks. It was time to craft a mask organizer that was functional and pretty, which meant a trip to Michaels (one of my happy places).

To make this mask organizer DIY, you’ll need:

• a wood frame
• adhesive or push pin hooks
• adhesive stencil or permanent vinyl
• paint
• dauber
• twine
• wooden bead (optional)

For this project, I used a floral adhesive stencil from Michaels. I picked colors which match the curtains and decor in my living room. If you have a Cricut cutting machine, you can design your own stencil or add a phrase using permanent vinyl. Get creative and personalize the design to match your style and personality.

Here are the steps I followed to make this orgnanizer.

This mask organizer DIY is a great project for crafters of all skill levels.

• Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the clip from the wood frame.
• Brush the frame with two light coats of paint. Allow each layer to dry between coats.
• Adhere the stencil onto your wood frame.  Use an old credit card or scraper to smooth out the stencil.  You want to be sure all the edges are smooth and flat to prevent the paint from flowing under the stencil.
• Dip your dauber in paint. Remove excess paint using a paper towel. Lightly dab the paint over the entire stencil.  Keep your layers light to avoid bleeding under the stencil.  Allow the first layer of paint to dry completely before you add a second layer.
• Carefully remove the stencil while the paint is still wet. Allow the paint to dry before applying the hooks.
• These hooks are push pins; however, the nails were a little long for the depth of my wood frame. I removed the nails using pliers and used Tacky Glue to attach the hooks to the frame.
• I used twine and a wooden bead to create a loop to hang the mask organizer.

This project was a bit of trial and error, but I love the way it turned out. When masks are no longer needed (I’m being optimistic), I can use it as a key organizer or find another use for it. For now, masks are part of our new normal, so we need to find ways to keep them handy and clean.

I wish you and your family continued health,

Jackie

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