As T:ime Goes By: A Little Organization

Monday, August 17, 2009

A Little Organization

Today we are joining Kim over at Twice Remembered for Make Your Monday. I've already been visiting some of the other gals that linked up and there are some fabulous makeovers over there. If you don't know Kim's blog you will be pleased to find a gold mine of information and major eye candy.

As is often the case I was all set up to start and then almost forgot to take a before picture of my project.

I found this wire organizer at a yard sale over a year ago for $1.00.

Last week while over at Apartment Therapy's Ohdeedoh site, I found this fantastic inspiration picture that immediately sent my mind whirling. Isn't it great. Love the clothes pins in the picture, but didn't get that done and probably won't.

I made a template and traced the shape onto thick cardboard and then painted them with chalkboard paint.

A quick coat of Dover White spray paint and a little tape, and we have a new organizer for school papers.

After

Christina

18 comments:

Traci@ Beneath My Heart said...: Those are adorable! What a great idea. Perfect for organizing school papers. Thanks for sharing. Love it.
Traci; August 17, 2009 at 10:03 PM
Embellished Bayou said...: Great job! You are sure to keep everything nice & neat with that.; August 17, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Cindy said...: Excellent! yay!; August 17, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top said...: I love this! I *NEED* this! School starts Sept. 8th for us. I must get something like this. The papers during the school year are enough to put me over the edge.; August 17, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Six in One Hand said...: I really like this!!! Good idea!!! The chalkboard name tags are too cute!; August 17, 2009 at 10:28 PM
Kitty Scraps said...: What a great idea! I'm loving the chalkboard tags too. You did a great job and I'm sure this project will make life easier once school starts again *smiles*; August 18, 2009 at 4:21 AM
Empty Nest Full Life said...: Great organization baskets! I like your chalkboard labels. Are those mini chalboards, and if so where did you find them? Jackie; August 18, 2009 at 7:20 AM
Kim @ Twice Remembered said...: I love this! The chalkboard tag is just the perfect finishing touch. Wonderful job!; August 18, 2009 at 8:38 AM
jamie said...: Very nice! The wire organizer is such a great find! I love the chalkboard tags too!; August 18, 2009 at 8:48 AM
Victoria said...: Love the organizer! What a great idea. I could use a little organization around here!; August 18, 2009 at 9:01 AM
Maisy said...: that is so stinkin' cute. wow...you did a great job. thanks for sharing~; August 18, 2009 at 9:03 AM
Julie said...: Looks great!!!; August 18, 2009 at 9:15 AM
Darlene said...: I LOVE that idea. It turned out great and perfect for organizing all those school papers!; August 18, 2009 at 10:29 AM
The Pleasures of Homemaking said...: That's so adorable! I love Apartment Therapy -I check that site everyday!

This is such a cute way to organize!

Manuela; August 19, 2009 at 8:37 AM
Sarah said...: Love it! God's blessings on your day, Sarah :D; August 19, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Britt said...: Great project! This is so cute now! I love your little cardboard cutouts turned chalkboard tags!; August 19, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Its So Very Cheri said...: I love all the chalkboard projects out there.
This is my first time to your blog. I hope you will come by for a visit and stay awhile.
Its So Very Cheri I also have a party on Mondays called the Knock Off Knock Out go check out some amazing projects.

Cheri
Its So Very Cheri; August 19, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Shannan Martin said...: Oooh, I love this! So crafty, you are!; August 22, 2009 at 9:54 AM