Get organized and add a bit of style to your baskets, crates, and bins with simple DIY distressed wood number tags.
With spring break, Easter, thrifting adventures and furniture makeovers I almost forgot to share a project for this months Dollar Store DIY. If you are new to the blog, I post a Dollar Tree makeover on the first Monday of every month. It's a fun challenge and a great way of sharing how inexpensive items can be turned into beautiful home decor.
Last month, I transformed Dollar Tree jump rope carrots into spring decor and this month I'm turning a tumbling tower game into numbered wood tags.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR DIY DOLLAR TREE WOOD TAGS
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- Mini "Jenga" game from Dollar Tree (I bought this during Christmastime when they had extra toys out for stocking stuffers)
- Chalk paint (I used the color Plaster)
- Everbilt small gold washers
- Sandpaper
- Drill and drill bit
- Paintbrush
- Black adhesive numbers
Back in December, I came across a Tumbling Tower Game at Dollar Tree and knew right away the wood pieces would make perfect tags. I had most of the items needed for this project in my craft stash but did have to run to Home Depot and get small brass washers.
I started by rubbing antique wax over all four sides of the natural wood pieces.After the wax was dry I added chalk paint (Plaster is the color I used) over the front of the tags. You want a distressed look, so just slap on some paint and don't worry about being neat.
I let the paint dry then used a drill bit and drill to drill holes in the top of each tag.
Once I had all the holes drilled I sanded all four sides of the tags with fine grit sandpaper.
For a more finished look, I like to add washers over the holes when I make tags. I wasn't digging the brass look for these tags, so I added a bit of metallic pewter craft paint to the washers.
I could have just added jute to hang the tags, but then I remembered I had a pack of brass binding rings that I bought from Michaels months ago. They matched the washers almost exactly and were a nice change to using basic string or jute.
I added adhesive number stickers to a few of the tags and left the rest blank for later use. You could always number them all or if you want to get really organized, grab a black marker and label your tags.
Aren't these Dollar Tree game pieces turned number tags perfect for labeling baskets, crates, and bins?
What would you use them for?
I love your projects! You have such creative ideas!
ReplyDeleteKatie those tags are cuter than cute! I've turned Jenga blocks into a dozen different things but not these (yet). They are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI have some Jenga blocks, but they have Jenga embossed on them. What do you think, should I fill them in before painting or just turn that side to the back?
ReplyDeleteLOVE your Dollar Tree projects!!!! Thanks for sharing another great idea!!
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