Even when we’re all going to the same place, everyone travels a little bit differently. Whether you travel light or prefer to bring every last item in your closet, you’re going to need bags to keep your suitcase organized. From travel-friendly laundry bags to DIY purse organizers, here are our favorite make-them-yourself bags for every travel type.
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For The Disorganized
Does it take minutes of digging around to find anything in your messy purse? Get hours of your life back by grouping similar items into hyper-organized pouches. From bandaids to chapstick, keep everything controlled in one place with this purse organizer made from items you can pick up at the dollar store! Learn how to make yours here.
For The Disorganized
Does it take minutes of digging around to find anything in your messy purse? Get hours of your life back by grouping similar items into hyper-organized pouches. From bandaids to chapstick, keep everything controlled in one place with this purse organizer made from items you can pick up at the dollar store! Learn how to make yours here.
For the Hygiene Conscious
Instead of a messy toiletries bag, wrap all of your bathroom necessities in this neat washcloth travel kit. With individual spaces for each of your items, and a ribbon to keep it all together, nothing beats this great DIY project. Instructions are here.
For the Laundry Czar
When youâre traveling for a week or less, you may not always find it necessary to do your laundry. To avoid having to sift through dirty clothes in order to find the clean ones, try bringing along this drawstring laundry bag. Make your own with these instructions.
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For the Easily Bored
Do you constantly find yourself looking for entertainment while youâre traveling? These busy bags have everything you need to keep the boredom away. Fill yours with arts and crafts projects and games to keep you amused for hours. Ideas are here.
For The Beauty Queen
How are you supposed to look good in all of your travel selfies when you canât bring all your makeup and accessories? If youâre the type who likes to tote your entire collection of concealers, blushes, eye shadows, and cover-up, youâre going to need this makeup brush case to keep everything in order. Steps to create your own are here.
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