Assembling a ScrapBox WorkBox (Craft Supply Storage and Work Space)

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When I announced that it was time to team up with The Original ScrapBox to get my craft supply clutter under control before Baby #3 arrives, I had some comments, social media shout-outs, and emails asking how the process works. Today, I want to give you an overview of how the shipping and assembly process works. I chose the "Big Daddy" of all craft supply storage units, The WorkBox, so we'll focus on that today. 

When it comes to following assembly instructions, using power tools, and building things, I am at a loss. Not my strength at all. But luckily, I married a super handy guy. However, said super handy guy currently only gets one weekend off a month and prefers not to do large projects on those weekends. I lucked out when T offered to put together my new WorkBox as part of a wedding anniversary gift. He even promised not to throw any "fits of rage" during the building process.

Once my order was placed, I waited for a call from FedEx freight, which would be delivering the packages (yes, there were more than one!) that my WorkBox came in. Shipping is free within the continental U.S.

The FedEx rep scheduled a delivery time with me and also gave me tracking information. The driver even called to confirm that he was on his way. When the truck arrived, I made sure that T was home to help with getting the boxes inside. We don't have a basement, garage, or covered carport, so they came straight into our family room! I don't think that the freight company is obliged to help with this part of the delivery process, but our worker was really nice and helped us out. The boxes are heavy!

To begin with, I hopped online to read some reviews on The Original ScrapBox website and Facebook page and looked to see if there were any helpful hints for assembly. Everyone seemed to recommend watching the DVD that arrives with the boxes and instructions before doing anything. I suggested it to T, who agreed, despite his normal tendency to rip things open and build them from scratch.

T's next step was to open all the boxes and organize the components so that they'd be easy to reach. He was pleased to see that like items were packed together.

There was one piece (an interior door) that was damaged at some point, possibly by a forklift. It was impossible to see until the box was unwrapped, so we really couldn't fault anyone. All it took was one phone call to the folks at ScrapBox and they sent me a new part....no questions asked. It couldn't have been any easier!

If you or your husband/wife/friend/helper is a handy person, you should still plan to spend several hours on assembling this piece. I think it took T a total of six hours because he had to make a run to the hardware store for a dowel rod when one of the included pegs broke off, and he ended up having to redrill some holes in the unit, which is a common occurrence, from what I read online. We were expecting that.

The girls and I left him alone to work, for the most part. There were some things he let the girls help with...handing him tools, lining pieces up, etc. But it was definitely a grown-up's job.

The very last step is to insert the little bitty plastic attachments into all of those tiny holes you see in the photo above, then add the shelves and bins.

Because I am in *MAJOR nesting mode* right now, I forced myself to reorganize the girls' closets and go through their old clothes for resale before I let myself enjoy the fun part of the new WorkBox and start organizing all my crafty stuff. I can't wait to have a space all to myself where my supplies are easily accessible!

Having a handy hubby who was willing to step in and do the grunt work on this project made it a breeze for me. If you're nervous about assembly, I really do recommend watching the DVD that they send with the boxes, and giving yourself a weekend so you can take breaks if you need to. Rome wasn't built in a day, so why should you push yourself?

My next ScrapBox post will be a "reveal" of my new craft storage unit and workspace. I can't wait to share some of the neat design features and show you how it works for our family!

How do you/would you like to organize your crafting supplies?

Looking for ideas for your own craft space? The Original ScrapBox has a page full of inspiration. You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.

More posts about my ScrapBox experience:

• Craft Supply Chaos
• "Before" Tour of Rooms

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Disclosure: This is not a paid post, but I will receive product from The Original ScrapBox in exchange for an honest review.