When paging through the Ballard Designs catalog a few years ago I came across little enameled re-writable name plaques. They were white and outlined in black. They were Oh, so French, and Oh, so expensive! I thought of so many uses for them, but knew I couldn’t afford them. Not wanting to feel deprived of adding this stylish detail to my things, I created a less expensive, practically free alternative using paper and self-laminating sheets. They will make it easy to find everything. The hardest part will be gathereing all of your “stuff “ to put into your new labeled boxes.
If you want to be able to wipe the writing off the label, use dry erase markers, otherwise use permanent markers. I have included a pdf. document of my designs for you to print out. You can easily resize them by taking them to a copy machine that enlarges and/or reduces.
Gather:
Label Pattern (download link below)
Cardstock
Laminating Sheets- any kind with or without a laminator
Brass Fasteners
Dry Erase Marker or Permanent Marker
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1. Print pattern on cardstock on your printer.
2. Cut each label out.
3. Following manufacturers directions, laminate each label.
4. Trim excess, but leave a small border of lamination.
5. Punch 2 holes on either side of label, then attach with brass fasteners.
6. Write on label.
You can print out onto clear acetate sheets, paper, or cardstock. You can re-size on a copy machine , if necessary.
Attach to presentation folders
Use a cookie cutter to cut out a flower pattern to use as a gift tag.
For another use – See the label on the lidded basket in the center photo in my blog header
I am linking this post to:
Blue Cricket Designs
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I love this! What a great way to stay organized!
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This is one AWESOME idea…thanks sooooo much for sharing it!
Blessings,
Linda
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Well knock my socks off, I love this idea. It is so simple and out of things, I already have. You my dear have made my day. I can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing.
Cha Cha
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Thanks for the love on my site, you now have a new stalker. I have been loving your site for a bit now, the kitchen remodel was amazing, How did you do the painting on the floor? Can’t wait to see what you wow me with in the future.
Cha Cha
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Hi Cha Cha-
I painted the stencil on the floor 13 years ago with little pots of oil based stencil paint that I bought at AC Moore. When we moved into the house the hardwood was uneven, so the manufacturer came in and re-did the floor. The night after they spent most of the day sanding it smooth, I stayed up all night and painted the stencil around the kitchen and painted a rug in my mudroom. The next morning the workman came back and put the polyurethane on the floor. The floor is very worn and we hope to get it re-done soon. When that happens the stencil design will be sanded off.
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This is great. Love the idea!
Blessings,
Debbie
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How adorable – thanks for sharing!
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Love your labels and I love the storage boxes, too!
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What a great idea… thanks for the links.
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I’m a sucker for labels – these are so great!!!
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Nothing better than having your stuff organized and labeled. Lezlee
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This is such a Fabulous idea…thanks for sharing! And thanks for being the very first to link up to Frugalicious Friday!
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soo cute! thanks for sharing, please check out some of my cleaning tips…
http://creatingahouseofgrace.blogspot.com/2010/01/different-way-to-clean.html
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Love it, thank you!
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I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don’t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
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Thank you so much for leaving me such a nice comment. It makes me happy to know you are enjoying my blog. You really made my day. Thanks Diane
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I am trying to download labels (LOVE THEM!) and I keep getting 404′d page. Can you help?
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These are so cute and such a good idea! Thanks for including the pdf file!
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I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I linked to this post today from the new Home & Garden channel at Craft Gossip. :) My hope is to share many of the fabulous projects I see everyday with the vast CG audience. I hope you will not only stop by and subscribe to CG, but will tell your friends about the new category! Hope you see some traffic from it!
Your feature will appear in the main Craft Gossip RSS feed, on the main home page and can be found directly here
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I’m hosting We’re Organized Wednesday this week and would love for you to join the party. This is such a great idea. There’s a giveaway also. Hope to see you there!
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I am going to make these. They look great. Thanks for sharing them at We’re Organized Wednesday. I hope to see you again at the next party. You’re entered in the giveaway too.
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