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Sunday, June 29, 2014

Monday Made It (June 30th 2014)

Finally!! I'm so happy to be able to link up with Tara at 4th Grade Frolics for another Monday Made It! I must admit I am addicted to crafting and it causes my house to suffer...the 1st step is admitting you have a problem!!!
Anyways, onto the fun.This week I made the VERY popular teacher toolbox. However I didn't settle for one....I made two! I bought them at Home Depot on sale for $16!!!

Although gray is one of my favorite colors (in home decor) it's not a color in my classroom. So I decided I would use some bright pink and lime green spray paint to brighten them up a bit.
After I chose my colors I got to work. I'm not the best spray painter but I'm pretty sure my Kindergartens won't even notice! 
Next up was label time! I searched for the perfect labels that would match my room but in the end decided to create my own so that they would match all my other decorations. I printed them out on shiny photo paper and cut away!


Once the cutting was over I used double sided tape to adhere them inside the drawers. You really can't see the tape unless you look VERY close. I really love the way the both turned out and can't wait to organize my desk at last!




Now it's pretty obvious what the pink toolbox is going to be used for but the lime green one is a little different. I plan on keeping this one accessible to the students. I will use the bottom large bins for extra/lost crayons. Then the top small bins are labeled A-Z to keep my letter cards for word building! The table drawers will hold that days letters paper clipped together for each student at the table. As the year goes on the table captains will be in charge of clipping the letters together as a morning procedure. I'm really hoping this will help to keep those letters organized!

Now for the EXTRA fun! One of you lovely readers can enter for a chance to win the labels I created! The bundle includes pre-made and editable labels for both the 22 and 39 compartment drawers. Enter to win by using the rafflecopter below!
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You can also purchase the labels by clicking the image below or here.


Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed it!!!


32 comments:

  1. What a great idea to use the second toolbox for your letters and crayons. I have seen everyone make the toolboxes for themselves, but not for the letters. I finally found a toolbox last summer that was black at JoAnn's fabric. This was after I had stalked Home Depot and Lowe's in Florida AND Georgia! LoL! I like the bright colors that you chose. Those are two colors I use in my room! :)
    Alison
    Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'

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    1. Hi Alison!
      Thanks for the sweet comment! I almost spray painted mine black because I love the way it makes the bright colors pop!

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  2. I love this! I just may have to revamn my letter storage with some fun spray paint! Looks great!

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  3. Looking good Kristen!!! Love those toolboxes.
    Take care, Amy
    mrslabrasciano.blogspot.com

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  4. Cute! I love the idea of using the toolbox for your alphabet cards!
    Erin
    Short and Sassy Teacher

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    1. Hi Erin,
      Thanks! I really hope it helps to organize them and keep them from getting lost!

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  5. I love the idea of storing crayons in the toolbox! I made little drawers for crayons last summer... your colors make me want to redo mine. And don't worry, my house suffers because of my crafting too! You are not alone!

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    1. Hi Erin,
      I'm SO happy to not be alone. Can you share this with my husband!!! Haha

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  6. I am trying to make one of these but the spray paint is splochy. How did you get it to look nice and smooth and all one color?

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    1. Hi Lena,
      Well like I said they are NOT perfect! Lol. I did learn a little trick with spray painting last year. You should do quick-short sprays in a left to right direction. I hope that helps!

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  7. I have seen a lot of tool boxes, but I LOVE how you spray painted yours. In my favorite colors!!!!! I also love the idea of having one for my students. BRILLIANT!

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    1. Awe! Thanks!! Spray paint is a miracle worker!

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  8. I found one to use for my letters, but I love the idea of having the colored crayons right underneath it!

    Linda
    Down the Learning Road

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    1. Thanks! I've seen the crayon boxes everywhere and this seemed like a perfect 2-in-1!

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  9. Thanks. Just bought the toolbox last week and was wondering how to label all the boxes. Love the way it looks.

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  10. Oh I love the idea of the two boxes! Nicely done :)

    Anisa @ Creative Undertakings

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  11. I love those organizers and your spray painted ones look great!

    Brandi
    Swinging for Success
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    1. Thanks :) I love that you added a link to your facebook! So easy!

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  12. Where did you find your toolboxes??? I LOVE those! SO cute and functional! Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Thank you! They are both from Home Depot. I had to ask for help to find them! Haha

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  13. Hi Kristen! I love the bright colors! I just bought both of those colors, as well as "seaside" yesterday! I'm loving the drawers to organize the crayons! Right now, I just have one giant tub that the kiddos have to dig through! Awesome idea!

    Ashley
    One Sharp Bunch

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    1. Hey Ashley!
      That was so me last year and for some reason brown crayons were impossible to find! My kiddos would "try" to stand there FOREVER! Not anymore!!

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  14. What a clever idea. Love the colors you chose. I am all about pink and green! :) I have a toolkit for me on the "must buy" list and I think I will need to get one for my kiddos supplies! Thanks for the great idea.

    Cassie
    Funky in Fourth

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    1. Thanks!! I can't wait to see what you come up with!!

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  15. Super cute! I have a tool box, but I think it needs a makeover after seeing this!
    Jen
    Endeavors in Education

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    1. Thanks! I LOVE giving old things a new look! Have fun!!!

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  16. Hi there! I can't wait to start my toolbox :) How do you add text boxes to the editable pdf version? Thanks so much!

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    1. Oh silly me! I meant to upload the PowerPoint version so all you need to do is insert a text box. I'm so sorry! I just changed the product and you should be able to download the new version. Let me know if you have any trouble at all!! :)

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