School Days File Box

School is starting soon and it is time to think about how to organize your kid’s school papers.

This idea is a favorite of mine- and I can’t take the credit for it as I saw it first from my sister in law. But it is the system we have been using for 3 years now and it is brilliant!

Simply purchase a plastic file box (you can find them around back-to-school time for $2 or $3!)

Add some hanging file folders and label it with each grade.

Then embellish it with your child’s name in some vinyl lettering, or print a label from your computer.

Weave some ribbon in and out for some added embellishment.

These boxes are durable and can stack on top of each other or fit nicely in a corner on the top shelf in a closet to save space.

And they are super cute-

 

I AM IN LOVE…

About Stephanie

Stephanie is the creator of Somewhat Simple. She is married to her her best friend and together they are raising 4 sweet kids who keep them busy, but make life fun! They are Orange County transplants who are now enjoying life in Phoenix, AZ. She enjoys traveling, shopping, organizing, and creating simple projects in her "spare time."

Comments

  1. Oh I like this…I am still looking for a great system for school stuff and this might be it! Thanks for sharing…came over from Tip Junkie.

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  2. Laurie Turk says:

    OMGosh those are so darling! I just love how you turned black plastic into something so cute!

    Thank you so much for playing with us on Talk To Me Tuesday.

    Hugs!

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  3. What a cute idea. I LOVE those boxes! Could you tell me where you got them? Thanks gelswood@aol.com

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  4. mom2triplets04 says:

    This is adorable. I am going out to find those boxes. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Allyson/HBMomof2 says:

    I am almost weeping with joy! I have a Kindergartner and am having trouble managing what I want to keep. I will now limit it to the best and put it in a file. This is such a great idea and simple enough for me to do! I actually have 3 of these boxes in the garage right now. Can't wait to do this tomorrow. Thank you for this. (My hubby just said thanks too.)

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  6. Michelle@Somedaycrafts says:

    This is such a great idea! I am totally doing this. I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com

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  7. Love this! Could I have directions please on how to put the filing boxes together thanks? I am going to make these for gifts:)

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  8. Cute. Cute. Cute.

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  9. That is such a great idea! My son is only six and I already have a bunch of papers and pictures that need to be organized. This would be perfect. Thanks!

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  10. I absolutely love this! My daughter is going into second grade and my son is entering Kindergarten. I have pretty much kept all of their school/preschool papers. I know I need to cut back and organize them and this looks like it will be a great way to do just that. I found the file boxes and some cute ribbon, however I cannot find cute/large font vinyl lettering. I have looked at Hobby Lobby, Michaels and Walmart. I cannot find what I am looking for. I am not a crafty person, so maybe I am looking at the wrong places. Can you tell me where you got the cute vinyl lettering.

    Thanks! Jennifer

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    • Hi Jennifer, thanks for the compliment!
      I actually made the letters with my vinyl machine. If you know of anyone with a cricket or silhouette they can make them for you very easily. The other thing you could do is print them off in a cute font and color on your computer and then cut them out and glue them to the box. I am surprised to hear that Michaels and Hobby Lobby don’t carry them though- I’ve never looked for them but I could’ve sworn people said they carry these types of letters. Good luck in your search!

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      • Thank you for the info Steph! I had a feeling they were made on a cricket or silhouette since I did not find them in the store. Michaels and Hobby Lobby did have some, just not the size, font or color that I wanted. I guess I am too picky! LOL

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