Teachers have so much going on day-to-day in the classroom and we are always in need of good organizational systems to keep everything running smoothly. After seeing a post by Tara from 4th Grade Frolics where she gave a toolbox a makeover, I decided I was in desperate need of a similar organization system!
So, off to Home Depot I went to pick out an organizer!
I knew I wanted to spray paint it white, so I got this grey one because I figured it would be easier to cover up than the navy blue one (which was the only other choice)!
I sprayed it with a plastic primer first, and then a couple coats of white spray paint.While the paint was drying I cut out scrapbook paper and printed the labels, which were made by Rebecca at Create, Teach, Share. She is the original inspiration behind the toolbox makeover! I attached the labels to the scrapbook paper with a removable adhesive and then I put the paper into the drawers, which I attached with a small piece of tape on the top and bottom. After the paint was dry (well, pretty dry) I brought it inside and put in the drawers!
Not only is this the perfect organizational system for all those small items I need throughout the day, but it also brightens up the counter behind my desk!
Love it! That looks great!
Elizabeth
Fun in Room 4B
Too cute girl! Thanks for holding off on the post until the linky:))))) Now what's next???? You better text me and keep me in the know:))
4th Grade Frolics
This looks great! I think it's moving up on my to-do list quickly 🙂
~Stephanie
3rd Grade Thoughts
Cute Toolbox!
Barrow's Hodgepodge
I just made mine this past week, too! I love love it and can't wait to use it next year! I found you through Tara's linky! I'm a new follower!
Nicole
Rowdy in Room 300
So CUTE!! And I REALLY need something like this too! (My desk needs some help to get organized!) Love how it looks on your counter, by the way!
Primary Inspired
I need something more than baskets full of junk, so this might be a great summer project. I never knew you could spray paint plastic, but it's nice to know you need to prime it first. I have some crates that could use a makeover!
❤Pat
A Time to Share & Create
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Fabulous 4th Grade
I LOVE LOVE your tool organizer-I have been seeing them on other blogs, but haven't gotten up the courage to make one for myself. I do have an old toolbox though…… 🙂
Shannon
http://www.irunreadteach.wordpress.com
Super cute! Multi, bright colors are always fun.
April @ The Idea Backpack
Oh! I love this! I have been wondering what was in all of those drawers and now I know. I can now go and get one and pretty it up. YEA! So excited.
Misty
Think, Wonder, & Teach
It came out great!! I am updating mine to look prettier this summer (it's boring blue and orange right now). And I love your quote at the bottom – love multi-color!
Sara 🙂
Smiling In Second Grade
I must add this to my ever growing summer bucket list. Yours came out fantastic!
Lori (luvyorkies@gmail.com)
Teaching With Love and Laughter
I am SO adding this to my to-do list:)
Tonya
Tonya’s Treats for Teachers
So cute!! Is that scrapbook paper that you measured and cut or did you make it all on the computer to print and cut?
Kimberly
The Learning Tree
I LOOOOOVE your organizer! It is so pretty!!
Marvelous Multiagers!
I love that toolbox!! That is on my pinterest to do list for the summer! 🙂
Lisa
Learning Is Something to Treasure
Love this! I could desperately use one in my classroom. Super cute!
Colleen
Totally Terrific in Texas
Your toolbox came out so cute! Definitely on my summer bucket list!
Brandi
Success in Second Grade
I love it! Adding it to my to do list for sure! PS. I was inspired to purchase class t-shirts from Whitney Daniels Designs after seeing your class' adorable ones! Come check them out in my latest blog post!
-Krista
The Second Grade Superkids
Love what you did with yours! I am actually working on mine now! 🙂
Hey! I'm just working on my tool box! Do you find that the white is hard to keep clean?
Okay, so this has been floating around long enough and I'm going to cave in to the peer pressure, or pinterest pressure! That is absolutely adorable and I just found one online…thanks for sharing and I'm your newest followers!
Haley
Following Optimism in 2nd Grade
Did you have to purchase dividers to come with it? As I've been looking online, it seems like a lot of people have to buy dividers for it separately?
Courtney
3rd Grade Sprinkles
courtneyice1@gmail.com
Plastic primer and then spray paint…genius! I am off to buy mine now 🙂
~Stephanie
Teaching in Room 6
Just bought mine! So excited to be able to not shuffle through my desk everytime I need something!
So Cute!! Love the idea. Heading to the store tomorrow! Walmart or anywhere that sells spray paint also sells spray paint for plastic items. I know this because I just repainted my plastic chairs that sit on my frount porch. Alot cheaper than buying new chairs. lol! One $4.00 can of spray paint did the job. Just look for the paint for plastic!It comes in several colors! FUN STUFF!!
So cheerful & cute!!
So cute! Wish the drawers were deep enough to hold pencils. Great idea!!!
Hi! Could you share how you got the text boxes around the labels? Did it allow you to edit the Google Doc? I love the look of the bold line around the words! Thanks!
Leanne 22.lrosloniec@nhamail.com
Hi Molly! I love this idea, but your pictures for some reason are not loading 🙁
Emily,
They should be loading now! I don't know why, but they weren't showing for a couple days! Let me know if you still can't see them!