Chalkboard Tape labels

Shalae
Feb 19, 2019
1 min read

Updated: May 10, 2019

One question I've been asked many times lately... is "what label maker did you use?" (on organizing jobs). Is "Rachel" an acceptable answer? Haha! Rachel is my labeling girl and her handwriting is so perfect... it fools people into thinking I found a label maker that prints on extra large label tape. I do wish I could get my hands on such a machine... but I haven't found it yet!

Chalkboard tape labeling — Organization by the AZ House of Order team. Believe it or not, those labels are hand-written!

Hand-written labels for a pantry organization job — This is Rachel, making the magic happen with chalkboard tape and a chalk marker!

Here's my favorite product to use for black sticker/tape labeling:

Chalkboard Tape by Scotch — I usually buy these Chalkboard Tape rolls (by Scotch) on Amazon. I've also seen them at Office Max! They work great because they stick well but are completely removable if necessary!

Most of the bins/canisters we label hold a 3" or 4" (in length) label well. I use my paper cutter to measure the length and line it up for a straight-line cut:

The width of the chalkboard tape roll sometimes works well for labeling (proportionately speaking); but sometimes it doesn't. To get a "skinnier" label, measure the width and just cut that in half. Make sure to use a paper cutter for a straight cut!

Cut Chalkboard tape down to size to get the best size labels for your project! — We always arrive on the job with a few sizes of labels available to see what looks best and works best!

Rachel uses a chalk marker on the chalkboard tape, and offers a variety of fonts:

So, there you have it! Find yourself a roll of chalkboard tape, a paper cutter, a chalk marker, and a "Rachel"... and you can duplicate the label-maker look on your own organizing projects!

Other products seen in the picture above:

OXO cereal dispenser — Good Grips 4.5 qt. POP Cereal Dispenser from The Container Store

wood crate with metal trim — Wood crate with metal trim, Better Homes & Gardens brand from Walmart

chalk markers for labeling — Crafty Croc liquid chalk markers from Amazon (used to write labels)

Happy organizing (and labeling)!

2 Comments

Ron Harry

4 days ago

Love this approach to labeling. Handwritten chalkboard tape adds warmth and flexibility to organized spaces. It’s inspiring to see simple tools create such polished results. Details like consistency, neat cuts, and even branding touches similar to custom packaging tape really elevate professional home organizing projects for modern households today everywhere.

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