Monday, January 13, 2014

Wooden Chalkboard Labels


I came across these adorable Chalkboard Labels while searching on Pinterest from Simply Organized. I was so excited I had to make them.

So a quick run to Home Depot and I picked up two pieces of Poplar hobby board which cost me about $5 after tax.


Got out MY measuring tape (yes I have my very own measuring tape...no sharing), a pencil and a speed square. (nice straight lines make me happy.)



My boards were 24 inches so I decided to make each chalkboard 3 inches.


All measured out and ready to cut with the miter saw. (if you don't have a saw the guys at Home Depot or Lowes can cut it for you.)


It's been really cold outside lately so I set up in the garage with a space heater.



16 chalkboard labels ready for the next step.


I pre-marked all my holes to drill.


Then I picked a drill bit slightly thicker than my twine for the holes.




I got to paint outside since we actually had a somewhat warm and sunny day instead of being stuck in the garage. 




 For a project like this I would prefer to use spray paint for a quick even coat but I found this can of chalkboard paint returned and marked down for $3 a few months ago. Since I already had it on hand I decided to go ahead and use it. 


I'm in love! What do you think of the gray?




If you happen to count you'll only see 15 boards. My 2 year old stole one when I wasn't looking and was using it to dig up mulch.


I was painting downwind of a shedding dog...I can't even tell you how many times I had to pull fur out of the paint....maybe I should have stayed in the garage. 


 Personally I love getting a little messy when painting.





 Final coats are done now time to let them dry and clean up. 


 After I let the boards dry overnight I brought them in to start labeling and adding them to bins.


 My supplies. Some twine and pastels (I like to use pastels for my chalkboards since I tend to change them rather often and these are leftover from my days of doing chalkboard art in local restaurants...bonus!) Once I've finalized I like the way things are then I'll get a chalkboard pen.




Threaded the twine through the first hole and secured it with a knot then I'll feed it through the handle of the bin and tie to the front of the board and repeat on the other side. If you have a bin with a sturdy handle you can just tie it off on the other side. 



















(This is a bookshelf in our linen closet that I am converting to all things crafting since I do not have a designated room in the house. 
But that will have to be another post.)


Did you notice that these are the bins I got at Target on clearance! You can see that post here.



Chalkboard Labels

2 Poplar boards: $5
Chalkboard paint: already owned
Twine: already owned
Pastels: already owned

Total: $5 for 16 labels. (15 actually my son won't give me back #16)

How do you like to organize and label your home?

10 comments:

  1. Cute idea :)

    Sophie x

    Your-girl-is-lovely

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  2. Neat project! Thanks for sharing! I've been searching everywhere for the right mini chalkboard labels - think I just found my solution! Visiting from a house full of sunshine.

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  3. Karen thanks for coming by! Hope they work out for you!

    Erin

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  4. Those tags are just perfect! I love them!

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  5. It turned out great! I really love this wooden chalkboard labels idea!

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  6. I absolutely need to do this! My youngest is now reading and this would look so much better in our playroom!

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    1. Hi Amy. My son loves them in his room and the playroom! He know where things are supposed to go.

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  7. My teacher friends would love these. I think these would work well as educational accessories as well.

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