Make Your Own Chalkboard Tags
Using chalkboard tags is all the rage in home decor, but what I love to use them for most of all is for organizing my home. These easy DIY Chalkboard Tags were so easy to make.
As a military wife, I decided to face the daunting task of organizing my home like – well, a Marine.
Right after the first of this year, I sat down and created an “EPA.” Evasion Plan of Action.
The Hubbs said I needed something more along the lines of a CAP. Crisis Action Plan. 🙂
As you know, we just completed our Laundry Room and Pantry demo. Can I just say LOVE!
Here is a quick peak at what this looked like before…
I tackled the pantry area through the eyes of someone who loves to cook. It may not work for everyone, but my system – thus far – has been a tremendous blessing in helping me menu plan and grocery shop. Like I said… LOVE!
My POS {Pantry Organization System} was categorized by cuisine.
Instead of adding the canned tomatoes to the veggie stack, it was placed in the {Italian} Basket.
I also have an {Asian} and {Mexi} basket. Any food item which falls into this category was placed in these baskets. So far, so good.
I used chalkboard labels from Leen the Graphics Queen on some of the baskets, but on others – I wanted to make my own chalkboard tags.
I also recruited my favorite DIY Helper (aka The Hubbs)…and he cut out some wood plaques from luan paneling.
– and I drilled holes in each corner while he cut.
… and some simply jute twine hangers later, I had these…
These cute little chalkboard tags make everything easy to recognize and find. Best part, if I find a particular categorized basket isn’t working out, I can simply erase the little chalkboard tag and write whatever I decide to refill the basket with.
Such as…
- – snacks I crave at 1am.
– sooooo not diet foods.
– Wine!
– Foods I am Hiding from the Boys!
– More Wine! 🙂
So, that’s it. Organized Pantry. Check.
Oh, and as for that Army of Dust Bunnies that are trying to take over The Everyday Home…
I spotted their elusive leader. I think “Lt. Lily” was in full military planning mode to stage her coup.
Good thing I “disguised” the kitty treats in a safe place. 😀
Resources to Make This Project:
Other Organizing Projects from The Everyday Home:
10 Must Have Pantry Organizing Tips and Ideas
10 Ways to Organize a Laundry Room
Organizing a Dry Goods Cabinet with Labels
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Oh my goodness!!
View CommentYou need to come over ASAP and help me!! my pantry is screaming every time I open it! good job!
What an amazing pantry you have created Barb, so organized, and I love that everything is somewhat hidden in cute labeled baskets, You must smile every time you go in there, I know I would, Kudos to you my dear friend, I am totally impressed!
View Commentxo Kathysue
So neat and customized to you. What are the burlap containers?
View CommentWhat a cute idea! May have to make some chalkboard tags this weekend!
View CommentI love your new pantry storage. That is next on our list. By the way, I can feel your husband’s pain! I am going through a major purging in our home, and nothing is sacred! Cupboards, library shelves along the fireplace, closets, you name it! Add to that we are trying to finish our “short list” for our kitchen. Oh, the fun never ends, does it? By the way, I love that idea for chalkboard paint in a spray can. I didnt know it came that way. Then again, maybe it doesn’t come that way where I live in New Brunswick, Canada. Ugh…most things don’t come our way here…sad I tell ya’! Just plain sad!
View CommentThe Marines would be proud (to include my hubs)! I’m jealous of your amazingly organized pantry, Barb! The baskets are awesome … as are those fabulous handcrafted labels!
View CommentWell, aren’t you all neat and organized? Want to come help me for a few days? That is what I am going to do as soon as the weather has eased up a bit- I really need to take a bunch of stuff outside- xo Diana
View CommentLooks great! Love the labels!!!
View CommentWay to fool the cat. Wonder if writing Cafe on my snacks bin would fool me?
Bliss
View CommentThese are adorable! Pinning now (not like it’s on my to do list or anything!)
View CommentWow..you are certainly the organized one!…Looks great!!
View Commenthilarious, love the tags! Especially the wine tags and the food I am hiding from the boys…perfect!
View CommentJenna
I think POS is a military term. Something about a personal vehicle, right? Or piece of ….
Wait a minute, I may be confusing my acronyms.
I know you are loving the new enlarged pantry. So much space and so organized. You put the rest of us to shame.
As for dust bunnies, I’m adding ribbon to mine and calling them Easter dust bunnies. Think I can fool anyone?
View CommentBetter to have POS than be PCS’d – haha!! Love your organization here and those tags are so adorable! Thanks for sharing at project inspired Barb! Pinning to our group board!
View CommentGreat ideas – thanks.
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