The Happy DIY for today:Organizing Kitchen Labels
So, this post is packed with some great things. First, I’m a part of a blog hop so, welcome from Leanna, Of Faeries and Fauna Crafts. At the end of my blog post make sure to visit all my friend’s awesome websites.
Secondly, I’m giving away a set of these cool labels. So, make sure to read to the end for the details.
Organizing Kitchen Labels
So, now that we got all that taken care of some of the business, let’s get onto this fun post.
It wouldn’t be January if we didn’t attempt to organize our home and lives.
I admit that I’m guilty.
Last year, I organized our pantry. You can view my pantry post.
But, these gorgeous handmade labels have been calling my name. So, what better time to apply them to my kitchen containers!
My great pal, Sam from Raggedy Bits provided these lovely organizing kitchen labels.
A little backstory about Sam. We met on Facebook about two years ago and we decided to help each other with blogging. She lives in Australia and we have seriously talked almost every day since we met.
You can say we love to chat.
So, here is a bit of our conversation.
Interview
Happy Happy Nester: What inspired you to make kitchen labels?
Raggedy Bits: I had been wanting to get some organisation going on in my pantry for some time. So after finally getting around to gathering up the all the jars from Ikea the labels were then designed and made.
HHN: Are all your kitchen jars covered with these labels?
Raggedy Bits: Almost! I have just recently added a dried fruit collection to our pantry and am working on all of the other goodies like snacks and baking items.
HHN: Since you are located in Australia, do you sell mostly to Australians or Americans?
Raggedy Bits: It’s currently about half and half. Always happy to swap out labels for different products that are in each country.
HHN: What style of kitchen would your dream kitchen look like?
Raggedy Bits: Vintage Farmhouse!! So lot’s of white, black and neutral colours with a mix of old scales, galvanised goodies, wooden painted signs and vintage finds. That way I can add pops of colour to the kitchen with flowers and accessories as the seasons change.
HHN: What is your favorite meal to make?
Raggedy Bits: With it being Winter here at the moment it would have to be my Slow Cooked Lemon Pepper Chicken with roasted veggies and gravy.
HHN: You have mailed your labels to people around the world, which is the most interesting place you have mailed to?
Raggedy Bits: I recently had an order from France and that was fun finding all the French words for pantry items.
HHN: Is it only you who fills orders? What is your turn around time from receiving the order to mailing it out?
Raggedy Bits: Sure is just me. I am hoping in the not too distant future to have someone come and help. I try to post the next day after the order comes through. Sometimes this may not happen due to high volumes of orders but that is my goal.
DIY’s on Applying the Label
1. Here is Sam’s link to buy her kitchen labels. Measure and mark your container the exact place you want to place your label. So, I just placed lines in the corners of the label as shown in my photo. I used a dry erase marker that wiped off easily.
2. Peel away the white backing to separate the plastic and black type. Now, this can be a bit tricky. So, sometimes the black print does not want to peel away with the clear plastic, so make sure to rub the type to the plastic sheet. Also, the white paper will hold onto the black type, just peel away with your fingernails. Sorry that the labels can be a bit touchy to work with during this stage of the process.
3. So, once the label is on your container, use a credit card edge to get rid of air bubbles. Also, this pressure will help adhere the labels to the surface.
4. Pull back the plastic layer to reveal the black label. Just wipe away your marks and enjoy.
5. Do not wash your container in the dishwasher. Handwash in warm water.
Cheers.
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Katrin
Janine, these are so pretty, I really need some in my kitchen! I don’t have a lot of room in it, but these are too much fun to not have on my counter-tops!
happyhappynester
My whole family loves these new labels. I had the pantry open and each of my family members were amazed at how they turned out! Sam is so talented and I’m so happy she took my containers to a new level! Thanks for your visit and for participating on this blog hop!
Karina
I would love to win. It looks so lovely and nicely organized! Something I Definitely need for my kitchen!:)
happyhappynester
Karina,
Thanks so much for popping over and leaving a lovely comment! Good luck!!!
Mary
Seeeing this great post really makes me want to get organized. I have lots of jars but no labels. I’m sure they would really help out. Thanks for sharing your organizing ideas Janine. And it was nice to learn about yours and Sam’s friendship.
happyhappynester
Hi Mary,
I seriously love to organize, and I assure you my home still needs more organizing. But I love it when I do get an area under control and years later it still looks good and is working. Really think out and measure your space and be mindful of the containers you use. I love mine and so, I’m using them 2-3 years later. Thanks for your lovely comment and visit!
Coco in the Kitchen
My pantry is a sheer disaster and organizing it is my next project!
I must get these labels!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Janine!
happyhappynester
Colette,
You’re so sweet! Just a little organizing magic and you’ll love your pantry again!!!
Colette
I’m ordering them from Sam right now! I already ordered the containers from the Container Store.
So grateful to you for the inspiration!
Wish you were here to help me put it all together.
When you come to my house, I cook for you? xo
Carolyn fredrick
Love the look Of a well organized clean pantry and the labels are a great touch
happyhappynester
Carolyn,
They just add so much to my pantry! I’ll have to place the others on containers where people can see them!!!
Mindy McHugh
I really, really like these labels! They would make my pantry so nice and organized!!
Thanks!
Mindy
happyhappynester
I’m so happy how pretty they are! Good luck and thanks for the comment and visit to the blog!!!
Blanca
Love your pantry!!! Labeling is a great idea specially when you don’t have a pantry and have to use cabinets.
happyhappynester
Yes, I so love my pantry and now with these beautiful labels, I’m loving them even more!
Deborah Fischer
These labels are so pretty and fun! I love the look and the fact that labels help organize the kitchen and pantry!
happyhappynester
I know it is so cool how pretty and useful they are!!! Gotta love that! Good luck!
Diane Durfee
These labels are lovely! I would love to use them in my pantry! So beautiful!
happyhappynester
They are so amazing on containers! They just fancy up my pantry so nicely! Good luck!
Kelly Cardenas
Love love love your pantry!! I would love to have mine look just like it!! ????????????????
happyhappynester
Ah, thanks so much, Kelly!!! Thanks for the comment and the visit to the blog!
Cindi
Love these labels. Where are the containers from. The labels are the perfect size for those containers.
Leanna
Great interview, I recognized these fun labels right away. Congrats on the organizing. It is so much nicer to work in the kitchen when you’re able to easily find your supplies.
Kellie
These are amazing!! I will be contacting our amazing friend Sam to get some for my pantry!!
Terrie
I LOVE THESE LABELS. CAN I ORDER THEM SOMWHERE?
Susan
These are super cute..
Love these!!
Deidra
This is exactly what I need! The labels look so nice in your pantry!
Crystal
I need these in my life (aka pantry!). Also thinking about adding a wallpaper in there as well, am I crazy? Well, anyway, loving these labels and I would happily show them off in my pantry.
Voncelieet
Those labels are exactly what I need! I also love the containers! Great giveaway!
Lori
Lovely! Maybe they’ll help me to (re) organize my kitchen pantry cupboard. That and a lot less hoarding 😉
Kathleen
I love these labels! Our home in Houston was completely flooded and we lost everything on the first floor. We are remodeling and adding a pantry. These labels are exactly what I’m looking for!
Jennifer We2
Oh my how pretty. These are perfect. Maybe my hubby could figure the difference from the sugar and flour. Flour in coffee…. Not good.
Jessica
Pretty cool. It’s been a long time sense I use labels
Maria Alb.
I just started getting serious about organizing my closets, laundry room and pantry. This is so beautiful and such an inspiration. Indeed, one of my favorite IG accounts. 🙂