Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Jumped on the Bandwagon & Made it Monday



I am linking up with Tara over at 4th Grade Frolics again for wonderful Made It Monday!
Made it Monday!


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! :)


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40 comments:

  1. Lyndsey (A Year of Many Firsts)July 18, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    SO FREAKING CUTE! I LOOOOVE IT!!!!

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  2. Penny LundquistJuly 18, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    I am inspired! :) I want one now!

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  3. Amanda MaddenJuly 20, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    That turned out ah-dorable! Duct tape is quickly becoming my new best friend (sorry hot glue!) ;)

    Amanda
    Teaching Maddeness

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  4. JudithJuly 21, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    I have no idea what this 'Duct-tape' is, but you have used it brilliantly on your toolbox. You could make a fortune selling these...

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    1. UnknownJuly 21, 2012 at 11:40 AM

      It 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!

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  5. catherineJuly 21, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    I 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. :)

    Your newest follower
    Catherine
    Kinder Cuties

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    1. UnknownJuly 21, 2012 at 11:40 AM

      Thank you so much for your awesome comment! It brought a smile to my face :)

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  6. UnknownJuly 21, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    What 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!

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  7. UnknownJuly 21, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    Sweet comments! Thank you!

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  8. UnknownJuly 21, 2012 at 3:45 PM

    Such 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. :)
    Nesli
    The Teacher Wears Prada
    http://www.secondgradewiththeteacherwearsprada.blogspot.com/

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 9:56 PM

      Thanks so much! I love your blog name :)
      If you make one and have questions just ask!

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  9. Shelly SitzJuly 22, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Love your toolbox!

    Shelly

    Smiling and Shining in Second Grade

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  10. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    GREAT idea!! :) I really love the white letters on black labels, too!!

    Kristen
    A Day in First Grade

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  11. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    I love this!! I just may have to use your idea!

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    1. UnknownJuly 22, 2012 at 9:55 PM

      Please do! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 23, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Nice 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.

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  13. The Craft of TeachingJuly 23, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    I love your toolbox! The duct tape looks great!

    Nichole
    Craft of Teaching

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  14. Inside this BookJuly 23, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Love it! Every time I see one of these I want to redo mine... Maybe someday!

    ✿Lynn
    Inside this Book

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  15. Just Wild About TeachingJuly 23, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    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

    Just Wild About Teaching

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  16. DedeJuly 23, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    This came out AMAZINGLY! I'm jealous of yours!

    dede
    A Series of First Grade Events

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  17. KellyJuly 23, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    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 :)

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  18. AnonymousJuly 24, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    OMG...another fabulous use for duct tape...and I'm all about duct tape at the moment! BTW...I'm your newest follower. :)

    Classroom Capers

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  19. AthenaPhoenixJuly 24, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    I love how it turned out! It really pops! I'm your newest follower!

    ✪Crystal✪
    Strive to Sparkle

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  20. SaraJuly 24, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    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...


    ~Sara~
    Ramblings of a Deaf Ed Teacher's Mind...

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  21. AngieJuly 24, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    WOW! That looks fabulous! I love how you have the name of the item on the part you pull. Too cute!

    Angie
    The First Grade Scoop

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  22. Kristi LuckenbaughJuly 25, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    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

    Lucky in Learning

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  23. First Grade FuntasticJuly 25, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    I LOVE this! I am going to run out and get the supplies now so I can make one too! :) Thanks for posting pictures!
    Sara
    http://firstgradefuntastic.blogspot.com/

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  24. Ginger SnapsJuly 26, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    It does inspire me!! My room theme is neons with black and white! I love it!

    Ginger Snaps

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  25. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Love it! The colors are AWESOME! Can you give me a rough estimate on how tall this actually is? mkunst@grantspass.k12.or.us

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  26. AnonymousAugust 1, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Love 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!!

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  27. AnonymousAugust 15, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    THis is great! Love it! Could you post on here what the dimensions are? Thanks!

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    1. UnknownAugust 15, 2012 at 12:09 AM

      Here is the link to what I used!
      http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100023878/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=hardware+organizer&storeId=10051

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  28. AnonymousMarch 9, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Love it!! Did you use black spray paint?

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  29. MarisaJune 29, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    Do you mind posting a list of what all of your drawers are labeled?

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  30. MarisaJune 29, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Do you mind posting a list of what all of your drawers are labeled?

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