Easy DIY Chalkboard Labels {from laminate samples}
Today I can’t wait to share this simple and frugal way to make these easy DIY chalkboard labels from (wait for it…) laminate samples! The great thing about these is that they come in the perfect size, with a little hole at the top that makes them easy to attach to baskets.
I’m still working on some organizing projects for our bedroom closet. The other day you may have seen our new chevron hook rack for the closet and you may have noticed the beautiful baskets that I found to use on our top shelf . They were a major score at $3.99 a piece (75% off sale!). Well once I got everything stored away neatly in them I knew I needed to figure out a way to label them since about two minutes after I put the baskets away I had already forgotten what was in each one (I guess it is getting a little late to blame baby brain now that my “baby” is three).
To make these I started with some laminate samples and some of my DIY chalkboard paint…
I painted the back side of them rather then the laminated side…
To add a little color I added a strip of washi tape along the bottom edge and then labeled them using my chalk paint pen….
Lastly I tied some twine through the holes so that I could attach them to the baskets…
Done!
Wasn’t that easy? You can always pin this to remember it…
Now I won’t forget what I have so neatly stored away in each of these baskets…
A few more projects and our closet should be fully organized – then the task is just to keep it up!
Have you been up to any organizing projects lately? What are you purging? Organizing? Repurposing? I would love to hear about it!
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What a clever idea! These are so cute Krista! Chalkboard labels are the best, nice touch with the washi tape!
Thank you Mindi!! I thought the tape gave a little hint of brightness- and it can easily be switched out. So thrilled you came by!!
Great project !!
I would love you to come and share @ Craft, Create & Inspire linky party !!!
Look forward to seeing you there 🙂
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Claire x
Thank you so much for the invite Claire!
Awesome idea Krista! I love it! And the washi tape makes it even more fun! Thanks for bringin’ it to the DIY Sunday Showcase!
cheers
Thanks Therese- and thank you for hosting!!
Who knew you could store your taxes right next to your yard clothes? Lol…this is a fantastic idea and I love those baskets…what a score!! Have a fantastic weekend! 🙂
LOL Christy! That is pretty much what my sister-in-law said… she laughed at our taxes next to all that kind of stuff too. For some reason my husband likes to store our previous years stuff (that we need to hang onto for seven years or something….) in our closet. Oh well, I go with it:) At least it is in a pretty basket now! That makes all the difference – haha.
wow…..you are so smart!!! I luv this…..pinned
Thanks Christine- so easy!! Thanks for coming by!
You are BRILLIANT! I am doing this, this weekend!
Thanks- good luck with your labeling project!! I am thrilled with how easy they were:)
This is a super cute label idea Krista!
Thank You Mary! And thanks for coming by!!
Great idea! I think I’ll try this as I am doing a lot of organizing these days! Thank you!
Great Lynn! Me too on the organizing front… I have so many areas I want to tackle this winter. Good luck with your projects:)
Krista, what a great idea and so cute! I make the mistake of putting things in bins and baskets and forget to label it! Pinning and sharing! Hope you have a happy Friday!
Hi Cindy! I can’t count the number of times I have done the same thing and then it all starts to get mixed up and you have to go back and reorganize… Labels make such a difference! Have a great Friday yourself:) Thanks for your visit!