I found this project idea while pouring through Pinterest. If you’re like me, those mixer attachments were a constant fight. I would just throw them inside the mixer bowl when not in use, but it always looked cluttered and I had to move them out of the way each time I wanted to use the mixer. But this little miracle idea turned out to be just the trick I needed.

All you need to start is a scrap piece of wood. You’ll want something with a flat bottom to it. An old piece of “one by”, old molding or handrail, or anything you have laying in your scrap pile. I had a piece from an old cutting board that I kept hanging on to thinking, “there’s gotta be something I can do with this.” Yes, I must confess, when it comes to those little scraps, I’m a bit of a hoarder. But hey, on this one, I can say I was right, so I feel a little vindicated! (love those small victories)

 
Next I had to decide if I wanted it upright or flat with my particular piece of wood. I chose upright so that it had a more narrow profile on the counter top.

You will use a dowel to hold the attachments so choose one that just fits inside the mixer attachments. You want it large enough that the attachments don’t wobble around, but careful that it’s not too big. You want your piece to slide off and on without any struggle. Find your drill bit that matches the size of your dowel. Lay your mixer attachments out on the base piece to determine the proper spacing and make mark where you want to drill your holes. Drill holes about a half inch deep. Put some wood glue into the hole before placing dowel in the hole. You might need a hammer for a little extra tap to get your dowel into the hole if you have a tight fit like I did.

Let dry, and, voila! A cool little storage holder for your attachments. It only took about 30 minutes to make. Feel free to send any questions you may have about this project, and have a great day!