In the spirit of getting organized, I found these adorable boxes at Target. You can't get organized without the proper tools, right? Knowing me, though, I would quickly forget what I put in these boxes. It would probably be years later before I remembered I already had enough ribbon to run circles around my house.
So I put a chalkboard label on each box. I like the versatility of the chalkboard so that I can change the name if I want to switch things up a bit and make the label as big as I need.
This is probably the easiest DIY I've done yet, so I won't even bore you by writing out steps. Here are the supplies I used:
--Chalkboard tile sticker (I found mine here)
--Cute box (I found mine at Target, but I couldn't find a link for them)
--Scissors
--Chalk
For the box that contains all my beads, I chose to just use a small, simple label that says "beads". Pretty straightforward, huh?
For the box that contains all my product packaging supplies, though, I wanted to add more detail so I would know exactly what the box contains. All too often, I rummage through a box and overlook what I'm searching for and spend hours looking for it. It gets really frustrating, so I wanted to clearly specify the contents to try to save me time in the future. I don't get orders all the time, so trying to find everything when I did was a mess.
How do you make sure you remember things you store in boxes?
I did not even know that chalkboard stickers existed! thank you for enlightening me. And just yesterday I was opening boxes in order to remember what was in them...so, no, apparently I have no such system of label organization! :P
ReplyDeleteThey have been very useful since I got them, and they were pretty cheap. The hardest thing for me is actually writing in chalk:) Hope you're having a great day!
DeleteI didn't know you could chalkboard stickers either until you found them for me, they're a great idea. You've reminded me of a video I saw a while back of someone writing on a chalkboard in beautiful calligraphy, but you're right, it's beyond ordinary mortals. I've looked for the video, it was amazing, but I can't find it now. It was all speeded up, and after every sentence she'd rub it out and do the next one. Oh I wish I could find it!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a fun way to organize! I usually use clear plastic tubs, but these are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jessica!
DeleteWhat an awesome way to get things organized! This is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alyx!
DeleteSuper cute and such a great idea! I always put some random obscure label on my boxes like (craft supplies) and then have about 5 boxes of the same thing. I should try this out!
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You should! It's so easy, and I think it will work well. Thanks, Becca! Hope you're having a great night!
DeleteOoh I like this.. what a good idea! I can never remember where I put anything if I recently stored things away lol
ReplyDeleteThanks, Crissy! I'm like that, too, so I'm hoping this helps:) Hope you're having a great night!
DeleteThis is a great idea! It is hard to remember what you have in your boxes. Love the chalkboard idea. Most of the time I just buy clear boxes and hope I can see whats inside!
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