Today is all about organizing handbags! Check out the new area of my closet dedicated just to purses, handbags and backpacks:
Hanging Metal Storage Bins (A Tutorial)
I loved some aluminum bins I spotted on Pinterest that Beneath my heart had hung on the wall and knew they’d be the perfect solution for a blank wall in my pantry. I found these large aluminum beverage tubs at Michaels recently:
To create holes for hanging I took a large nail and punched 2 holes in the back of each tub about 10 inches apart:
Once the holes were punched I used them to mark the wall and then used a level to make sure the hole marks were at the same height. Then I used matching aluminum screws to attach each bin to the wall:
The top bin holds “unopened snacks” like chips and pretzels…..and the bottom two (that Boo can reach) are snacks that are open and ready to eat!
Many more posts to come! I’ll show you shelving, tips, electronic storage etc in my new series:
Make sure to check out how to make the chalkboard labels….free template downloads included:
DIY Chalkboard Paper (and Free Download)
Boo and I have been working on organizing her toys as part of our “Getting Organized” project. It was too hard to find chalkboard paper around here for labels so I made my own using chalkboard spray paint and regular adhesive shelving paper.
First, I had my Silhouette machine cut out the labels onto a piece of contact paper (you can download the Silhouette template file further down the post):
Next I sprayed a light coat of Chalkboard paint across the labels not entirely covering them. Once that was dry I sprayed a second coat to fill in all the thin areas:
(Note: to keep your paper from curling you can use a glue stick to tack the backing of the labels down onto cardboard or cardstock)
It’s easy to make a large batch of labels at once!
When the labels are completely dry, carefully peel them from the backing and apply where you like:
Click below to download my label template for the Silhouette machine:
If you don’t have a Silhouette machine you can download these vintage labels and use them as a template:
One of my first projects was organizing Boo’s closet and toys. I like to use clear containers when organizing so that I can see what is in them. Chalkboard labels keep everything organized with a specific “home” for each type of toy….and as Boo outgrows toys we can easily change the labels to reflect her new ones!
Stay tuned for more as I get my household in order!
This post is featured on Babble’s The New Home Ec.