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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I’m so delighted that you and your family are enjoying the labels!!! They look awesome on your containers! And your pantry is amazing!
It’s so nice to think that there is something that I made for you in your house!! I can’t believe it has been 2 years of chit chatting and blog growing!! Am very grateful to have met you through blogging and value our friendship every day!
Jo
I love these labels… Where can I order some?
Lisa Rocco
Loved this blog post! I’m in the process of organizing my cabinets since we don’t have a pantry! I live the clear containers to stack and the labels are so pretty in the script!
Judith Gibson
These are super cute !!!! I hope I can win so I can use them in my new house soon 🙂
Kerma Wilson
Oh how I need these . My husband and I both said at the beginning of the New Year we need to clean out and organize our pantry. Winning these would give us the kickstart we needed for this daunting task. Also thank you for the recipe for the roasted Brussel sprouts. I can’t wait to try them.
Pam
These labels are lovely. I would love to have them in my kitchen.
Susan Roberts
Wow, those labels make such a difference. My pantry really needs help and those containers and labels certainly do the trick. Thanks so much for the peak into your pantry as well as the suggestions!
Susan
Beve
Although all our kids and grand kids are living elsewhere, I’m still reminded that my hubby and I live here and I want to make my home a cozy, lovely environment. That doesn’t mean spending a lot of money…it does mean attention to detail. What a sweet surprise it would be to open the pantry and smile when you see these. Thanks for offering us such great ideas and options!
Martha
I love these. Think because they are so elegant. I am on a year long quest to simplify my life and home. The would be perfect…
catherine fagan
These labels would make it worth organizing my pantry! They’re beautiful!
Bethany Fee
Love these labels- they are pretty and so useful too! Perfect tool to jump start my spring cleaning and get my pantry in order!!!
Kathleen
I think your labels are awesome, and would use them to get a huge start on pantry re-organization! They are just my style, and I already have some cool jars I have used to store many colored ribbons in the past! I am moving them to become a mannequin “skirt” … a “borrowed” idea, too!
Thanks for this wonderful giveaway!
Belinda Wash
I love to organize everything and those labels are so pretty and practical!
Christine
These are perfect! I have some un-labeled cannisters that could use some pooping up with some smart looking labels! Great Tutorial, thank you.
Aly
Simply Amazing…Love, Love, Love!
I need those containers and labels!!!
Nancy K
I need help! These labels would get me started. Thanks for sharing and caring in making organizing an art form!
ANNA KENNEL
Those pantry labels are way tooo cool. That font adds real style!! I’d love to have a set for my “farmhouse” kitchen.
Donna Belcher
Love the labels but love reading the exchanges between the two of you! Interesting to learn about others! Thanks
Lori Jenkins
Love them. I also love your containers. I have XOXO Containers but I really like the narrow flat ones. Where did you get them?
Marcia Bidwell
These labels are lovely. I’ve been working on organizing my home and hope to finish this year with the last of the projects. Would love to win these!
Judy Piland
Love the labels. I have some on my large jars for sugar,flour etc. would love some others to change out .
Kris Beck
I absolutely love these labels. The font is wonderful. I am moving into a new house the first of March and have a huge pantry that I can’t wait to organize. These labels would look so good on my containers.
Julie Shahan
These labels are so pretty and a great way to keep track of what’s in the pantry and fridge. I would love to win some for my home!
Heather
I love those labels and your organized pantry! You always make everything so pretty. ???? So glad you are feeling better now!
MJ Santos
I was just looking at my pantry today…these would be amazing to get me started in organizing it asap!
happyhappynester
These labels are the best and so beautiful!