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Colorful Toolbox Organizer

June 4, 2012

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!
 Colorful Toolbox Organizer - Lessons with Laughter
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)!

Colorful Toolbox Organizer - Lessons with Laughter

Colorful Toolbox Organizer - Lessons with LaughterI 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!
Colorful Toolbox Organizer - Lessons with Laughter Colorful Toolbox Organizer - Lessons with Laughter
Colorful Toolbox Organizer - Lessons with Laughter Colorful Toolbox Organizer - Lessons with Laughter
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!

 

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  1. Elizabeth says

    June 4, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Love it! That looks great!

    Elizabeth
    Fun in Room 4B

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  2. Tara says

    June 4, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    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

    Reply
  3. Stephanie @ 3rd Grade Thoughts says

    June 4, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    This looks great! I think it's moving up on my to-do list quickly :)

    ~Stephanie
    3rd Grade Thoughts

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  4. Mechele says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Cute Toolbox!
    Barrow's Hodgepodge

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  5. Nicole says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:16 pm

    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

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  6. Brenda says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    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

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  7. Pat's Paper Passion says

    June 4, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    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

    ♬ MY WEBSITE

    Fabulous 4th Grade

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  8. Shannon says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    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

    Reply
  9. April Walker says

    June 4, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Super cute! Multi, bright colors are always fun.

    April @ The Idea Backpack

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  10. ThinkWonder Teach says

    June 4, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    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

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  11. Sara S. says

    June 4, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    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

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  12. Lori Rosenberg says

    June 4, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    I must add this to my ever growing summer bucket list. Yours came out fantastic!

    Lori (luvyorkies@gmail.com)
    Teaching With Love and Laughter

    Reply
  13. Tonya says

    June 4, 2012 at 11:36 pm

    I am SO adding this to my to-do list:)

    Tonya
    Tonya’s Treats for Teachers

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  14. Kimberly Santana says

    June 5, 2012 at 12:06 am

    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

    Reply
  15. Jill says

    June 5, 2012 at 12:50 am

    I LOOOOOVE your organizer! It is so pretty!!

    Marvelous Multiagers!

    Reply
  16. Lisa R. says

    June 5, 2012 at 1:36 am

    I love that toolbox!! That is on my pinterest to do list for the summer! :)

    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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  17. Mrs. Alaniz says

    June 5, 2012 at 2:39 am

    Love this! I could desperately use one in my classroom. Super cute!
    Colleen
    Totally Terrific in Texas

    Reply
  18. Brandi says

    June 5, 2012 at 3:02 am

    Your toolbox came out so cute! Definitely on my summer bucket list!

    Brandi
    Success in Second Grade

    Reply
  19. Krista Carlson says

    June 6, 2012 at 11:41 am

    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

    Reply
  20. Janaye says

    June 10, 2012 at 2:23 am

    Love what you did with yours! I am actually working on mine now! :)

    Reply
  21. April Orr says

    June 11, 2012 at 4:12 am

    Hey! I'm just working on my tool box! Do you find that the white is hard to keep clean?

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  22. Haley says

    June 11, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    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

    Reply
  23. Miss Ice says

    June 18, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    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

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  24. ~Stephanie Moorman says

    June 27, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    Plastic primer and then spray paint…genius! I am off to buy mine now :)

    ~Stephanie
    Teaching in Room 6

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  25. Brooksie Berry says

    June 28, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Just bought mine! So excited to be able to not shuffle through my desk everytime I need something!

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    July 6, 2012 at 2:29 am

    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!!

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  27. Amy @ Are We There Yet? says

    July 12, 2012 at 7:18 pm

    So cheerful & cute!!

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  28. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2012 at 6:57 pm

    So cute! Wish the drawers were deep enough to hold pencils. Great idea!!!

    Reply
  29. Leanne says

    July 18, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    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

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  30. Emily says

    August 6, 2012 at 12:59 am

    Hi Molly! I love this idea, but your pictures for some reason are not loading :(

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  31. Molly says

    August 6, 2012 at 7:33 am

    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!

    Reply

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