Sparkle Craft: Kid Made Dresser Drawer Labels
In the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays! story, “The Organizing Bug”, Sylvia and Martin catch the organizing bug, using 3×5 notecards to sort and inventory various areas of their home.
The best kind of organization is the sort that the little ones can get behind. If they’re invested – especially when it comes to the various spaces that they use – they are oh-so-much more likely to use the system in place.
For little ones, whether they are just becoming independent in getting dressed or they are starting to help with the laundry, labels for their dresser drawers can be a big help. A little visual reminder of where things are and where things go.
You Will Need
Craft Wood Circles
Acrylic Paint and/or Sharpie Markers
Command Strips
What To Do
If you’re planning to use paint, first paint a solid layer onto one side of the craft circles. Let it dry.
Paint or draw the design onto the wood circle – short sleeve shirts, pants, pajamas, etc. You can do it yourself or enlist help from an older kid.
Stick the dresser drawer labels onto the dresser. 3M Command strips are nice here, since they make removal easy and don’t damage the furniture.
Explore More & Make Connections
Where else have you noticed labels with pictures? Why were those labels there? What did they tell you?
About the Authors
Andrea Folsom
Andrea Folsom describes herself as a writer, editor, creative maker, and eternal optimist. She is passionate about learning and sharing new creative techniques, making beautiful spaces, and talking about the social-emotional benefits of creativity and art. She runs Crafting Connections - a website providing inspiration, practical advice, and projects for creative families - with her close friend Danielle Reiner.
Danielle Reiner
Danielle Reiner describes herself as a creative, a maker, and a mama. At the heart of her story is creativity, though that hasn’t always been the case. She rediscovered her deeply hidden creativity early in adulthood – with a ball of yarn and a couple of knitting needles – and hasn't stopped since. Danielle also runs Crafting Connections - a website providing inspiration, practical advice, and projects for creative families - with her close friend Andrea Folsom.
