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…
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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.
OMGosh those are so darling! I just love how you turned black plastic into something so cute!
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What a cute idea. I LOVE those boxes! Could you tell me where you got them? Thanks gelswood@aol.com
This is adorable. I am going out to find those boxes. Thanks for sharing.
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.)
This is such a great idea! I am totally doing this. I am featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
Love this! Could I have directions please on how to put the filing boxes together thanks? I am going to make these for gifts:)
I’m not sure what you mean- you buy the boxes already assembled and just add your own ribbon then fill it with hanging file folders- one for each year. Does that make more sense?
Cute. Cute. Cute.
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!
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
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!
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