Wooden Chalkboard Labels

I came across these adorable Chalkboard Labels while searching on Pinterest from Simply Organized. I was so excited I had to make them.

So a quick run to Home Depot and I picked up two pieces of Poplar hobby board which cost me about $5 after tax.

Got out MY measuring tape (yes I have my very own measuring tape...no sharing), a pencil and a speed square. (nice straight lines make me happy.)

My boards were 24 inches so I decided to make each chalkboard 3 inches.

All measured out and ready to cut with the miter saw. (if you don't have a saw the guys at Home Depot or Lowes can cut it for you.)

It's been really cold outside lately so I set up in the garage with a space heater.

16 chalkboard labels ready for the next step.

I pre-marked all my holes to drill.

Then I picked a drill bit slightly thicker than my twine for the holes.

I got to paint outside since we actually had a somewhat warm and sunny day instead of being stuck in the garage. 

 For a project like this I would prefer to use spray paint for a quick even coat but I found this can of chalkboard paint returned and marked down for $3 a few months ago. Since I already had it on hand I decided to go ahead and use it. 

I'm in love! What do you think of the gray?

If you happen to count you'll only see 15 boards. My 2 year old stole one when I wasn't looking and was using it to dig up mulch.

I was painting downwind of a shedding dog...I can't even tell you how many times I had to pull fur out of the paint....maybe I should have stayed in the garage. 

 Personally I love getting a little messy when painting.

 Final coats are done now time to let them dry and clean up. 

 After I let the boards dry overnight I brought them in to start labeling and adding them to bins.

 My supplies. Some twine and pastels (I like to use pastels for my chalkboards since I tend to change them rather often and these are leftover from my days of doing chalkboard art in local restaurants...bonus!) Once I've finalized I like the way things are then I'll get a chalkboard pen.

Threaded the twine through the first hole and secured it with a knot then I'll feed it through the handle of the bin and tie to the front of the board and repeat on the other side. If you have a bin with a sturdy handle you can just tie it off on the other side. 

(This is a bookshelf in our linen closet that I am converting to all things crafting since I do not have a designated room in the house. 
But that will have to be another post.)

Did you notice that these are the bins I got at Target on clearance! You can see that post here.



Chalkboard Labels

2 Poplar boards: $5
Chalkboard paint: already owned
Twine: already owned
Pastels: already owned

Total: $5 for 16 labels. (15 actually my son won't give me back #16)

How do you like to organize and label your home?