I am linking up with Tara over at 4th Grade Frolics again for wonderful Made It Monday!
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For the past couple weeks I have been ewwing and ahhing over the toolboxes many teachers have been creating. It was on my list of 1000 things to do before school starts. But honestly, I didn't think that I would shop and start the project at 11 p.m. I was over my teacher friend's house, (Odette), and we were drooling over the ones we found on Pinterest. Even though we had chicken in the oven and pasta in the pot, we turned the oven and stove off, and headed to buy the supplies we needed. We picked up the toolboxes from Home Depot and they were on sale. Yippee! They were $17.47 a piece.
Then we ran to Walmart and Target because Michael's was closed.
When we got home we ate and then got to work!
We couldn't find scrapbook paper we liked and we didn't want to print digital paper since it would use so much ink. So as we were walking through Walmart and I found my best friend.... DUCT TAPE! Why didn't I think about this earlier!!?? In the picture above you can see that I took small strips of the duct tape to figure out how I would organize the colors of tape. I highly recommend this! I used duct tape on the drawers, letter stickers for the large drawers, and for the small drawers I printed black backgrounds and white text on labels.
Here is my final project, which I can't stop staring it! I love it!
I hope my version inspires you!
Very soon my blog will be looking much different! Jumping Jax Designs is working to redesign it for me. I can't wait! :)
SO FREAKING CUTE! I LOOOOVE IT!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am inspired! :) I want one now!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ladies!
DeleteThat turned out ah-dorable! Duct tape is quickly becoming my new best friend (sorry hot glue!) ;)
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Teaching Maddeness
I still use hot glue A LOT.. but I agree!
DeleteI have no idea what this 'Duct-tape' is, but you have used it brilliantly on your toolbox. You could make a fortune selling these...
ReplyDeleteIt is similar to masking tape but has a stronger hold. They use to only make it in a silver color and it was used around the house. But now they are making it in all different colors and designs!
DeleteI had absolutely no intention of doing one of these toolboxes. None. Until I saw your post. Incredibly clever and totally adorable. Honestly, best I've seen out of all the posts and pins being shared. I've used mini drawers in my cabinets for years and this would be perfect. Thank you so much for sharing. :)
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Catherine
Kinder Cuties
Thank you so much for your awesome comment! It brought a smile to my face :)
DeleteWhat a great idea! I really want to make one of these tool boxes for my classroom as well! I might just have to make a trip to Home Depot!
ReplyDeleteSweet comments! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a good idea and SO cute! The duct tape was a good call! I may have to snag that idea! I'm your newest follower. :)
ReplyDeleteNesli
The Teacher Wears Prada
http://www.secondgradewiththeteacherwearsprada.blogspot.com/
Thanks so much! I love your blog name :)
DeleteIf you make one and have questions just ask!
Love your toolbox!
ReplyDeleteShelly
Smiling and Shining in Second Grade
GREAT idea!! :) I really love the white letters on black labels, too!!
ReplyDeleteKristen
A Day in First Grade
THanks Kristen!
DeleteI love this!! I just may have to use your idea!
ReplyDeletePlease do! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!
DeleteNice tool box.Glad I found you. I'm your newest follower. if you get a chance please visit my blog @ Calling Plays in 2nd Grade.
ReplyDeleteI love your toolbox! The duct tape looks great!
ReplyDeleteNichole
Craft of Teaching
Love it! Every time I see one of these I want to redo mine... Maybe someday!
ReplyDelete✿Lynn
Inside this Book
omg i absolutely love it !! im your newest follower ...drop by ..i see your getting close to 100 followers...id love to be apart of your giveaway and help donate...let me know
ReplyDeleteJust Wild About Teaching
This came out AMAZINGLY! I'm jealous of yours!
ReplyDeletedede
A Series of First Grade Events
Yours came out fabulous! Love it! I also love the re-do you did on your cabinets. May need to have you come decorate my classroom for me :)
ReplyDeleteOMG...another fabulous use for duct tape...and I'm all about duct tape at the moment! BTW...I'm your newest follower. :)
ReplyDeleteClassroom Capers
I love how it turned out! It really pops! I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDelete✪Crystal✪
Strive to Sparkle
LOVE! I did a few duck tape projects last week as well....I may have to use my left over tape to do this project! Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDelete~Sara~
Ramblings of a Deaf Ed Teacher's Mind...
WOW! That looks fabulous! I love how you have the name of the item on the part you pull. Too cute!
ReplyDeleteAngie
The First Grade Scoop
Absolutely Love THIS! Now, I need to run to Lowe's (we don't have a home Depot) and get everything I need. I like the duct tape idea rather than scrapbook paper. Duct tape is sooo much easier! BTW, I am now a new follower. Come check out my 2nd grade blog sometime!-Kristi
ReplyDeleteLucky in Learning
I LOVE this! I am going to run out and get the supplies now so I can make one too! :) Thanks for posting pictures!
ReplyDeleteSara
http://firstgradefuntastic.blogspot.com/
Let me know if you need any how-to help!
DeleteIt does inspire me!! My room theme is neons with black and white! I love it!
ReplyDeleteGinger Snaps
Love it! The colors are AWESOME! Can you give me a rough estimate on how tall this actually is? mkunst@grantspass.k12.or.us
ReplyDeleteLove this!! Did you tape the duct tape on the outside of the drawers?! I want to re-do mine and I am loving this look!! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteYes I did duct tape on the outside!
DeleteTHis is great! Love it! Could you post on here what the dimensions are? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHere is the link to what I used!
Deletehttp://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100023878/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=hardware+organizer&storeId=10051
Love it!! Did you use black spray paint?
ReplyDeleteDo you mind posting a list of what all of your drawers are labeled?
ReplyDeleteDo you mind posting a list of what all of your drawers are labeled?
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