The "Teacher Toolbox"

I am a huge Pinterest-er (not sure how else to say it)... I mean I am like THE Pinterest Queen. I am so addicted, it's actually a problem. Phew! Now that that's off of my chest... I am sure you all have seen the DIY teacher toolbox. There are many versions of it, but basically it's a 18 or 22 drawer toolbox that is decorated and labeled for a teacher. I had pinned a few different examples of it for myself and my future classroom, but I decided to make one for my internship supervising teacher, Mrs. C. She has been so wonderful and I have learned so, so, SO much from her. I am really going to miss her and my second grade babes!  Here is how I made Mrs. C's teacher toolbox. I started with this 22 drawer plastic organizer from Lowes. I read that they  can be found elsewhere but it was only $17 at Lowes and I had a coupon!

To start, I took all of the drawers out and spray painted it a bright purple color. It's by Valspar and it's called "Purple Fury". 

love the color!

After that, I used a PowerPoint to edit Chevron labels and I used the font HelloDotStick to type up my labels. I borrowed ideas from other Pinterest users, but I tried to think of what items she had a lot of in her desk.

Using my $12 Scotch laminator. Thanks, Tar-gey! 

These letters were purchased at Michaels. I had to buy two packs to spell her name, but they were only $4 each and I had a coupon! I also purchased the scrapbooking stickers for some extra flair and used my hot glue gun to enforce them!

Drumroll please...

The final product:  

P.S: A lot of Pinteresters decided to stick the labels on the inside of the drawer using Mod Podge or double-sided tape. My wonderful boyfriend came up with the idea of using my laminator and putting them on the outside so the colors were brighter. He's so smart :-)
She loved her teacher toolbox and now I can't wait to make myself one!