Let's Craft Something!

What is organizing without things having labels?  I honestly don't know!  (Unless you're using all clear containers.)  I don't like having to rummage through boxes, storage totes, or what have you to figure out if I even have the right box or not.  I like labels.

My problem is that I don't have storage that I feel like I could really use labels on.  If you're like me and don't like to spend much, there are several ways that you could make cute storage for cheap -- then label it with its contents!

For example, if you're a sewer -- er, seamstress -- you can always sew pretty storage boxes such as this.


If you're a little less nimble with a thimble, you can always use cardboard.  There's even the option to cover it with fabric once you've made it.  (Don't worry, it's no-sew).




If you're a fan of mason jars, there are many different ways to turn those into storage.



There are the things I linked in my "Organizing with What You Have" post, where I encouraged you to look around.  I have a pencil holder on my desk that I made from an empty oatmeal container.


Once you have your storage created, get some pretty paper and start labeling!  Find a template you like for your labels and print the contents on it.


You could always laminate the label and then write on it so it's erasable.  Don't have a laminator?  Use clear packing tape; it's been my go-to for years.

Now, you can just paint a little chalkboard paint on there and then change it as the storage does.  Don't have chalkboard paint and don't want to shell out for it?  You can always make your own!


Now then, go and get label crazy!  Do you already use pretty little labels?  Which method is your favorite?  Send some pictures and show off those labels!