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Wall Pocket

August 5, 2009 by Chris

Everytime I say that, I sing it like “Hot Pockets”.  You do too, right?  Maybe not.  Well, I picked up this little do-hicky at Salvation Army a couple of weeks ago.  I’ve been looking for something like this since last fall, but I could never find what I was looking for.

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Right now you’re thinking, “Uh…that’s what she was looking for?”  It was $1.99, and it had the clean lines I wanted.  Plus, it looks great sitting on my washing machine. 

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I went to my local craft-booking store and bought some labels.  These are the ones I did not use.  The ones I went with were white with iridescent glitter all over them.  I, of course, forgot to take a picture of them.  They were only $2.00, though.  .1 cent more than the wall pocket cost, mind you.

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I used the paint I had from my mudroom cabinets because I like it all matchy matchy.  Well, that and it was free.

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I simply spray painted the tags from white with glitter to stone—with no glitter.  I typed out my kids’ names on some paper, glued the tags on, and stuck the paper inside.  Voila!

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Conveniently placed at the back door, I will continue to misplace their school papers anyway no longer misplace any important papers or library books during the school year.

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Not bad for $3.99, eh?

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Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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About Chris

Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...

Comments

  1. Jen says

    August 5, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    Love this! Now only if I could find something like that – looks better than the ones Ballard sells. PS: Now I have that jingle in my head 😉

  2. southerninspiration says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:00 pm

    Cool idea!! perfect for 3.99!!!

    Suzanne

  3. Janene says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:01 pm

    I wonder if I can find one with 8 pockets in them?
    Maybe I will just have to settle for 4 with 2 pockets.
    What a fantastic idea though! I will definately have to keep a lookout for these now.

  4. captkangaroo says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:08 pm

    You kill me….you are so awesome!

    Karen

  5. ~ Lisa @ AbidingThere~ says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:08 pm

    Where's mine?? How come you never make ME anything??! heehee 🙂

  6. Tammy of Yarborough House says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    Love it -anything organizational is good. Like right now if I had that I wouldn't have lost my decals I am looking for- arrrghhh

    ~tammy

  7. Courtney Baker says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:12 pm

    What a great idea! I love it.

  8. Courtney says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:19 pm

    Love this! Great idea!

  9. Jenglamgirl says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    LOVE YOUR fnds and IDEAS! it turned out so cute, way to go mom! I need to do a chalk board and paper holding board… THANKS for sharing!

  10. Bay says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    Not bad? Pretty smart I'd say. Love the clean lines and the simplicity of it. Love every project you do and I wish I could shop with you at your GW. You find the best stuff!

  11. Jamie says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    I love it! What a great project. I love the personalized labels!

  12. Astrid says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    Hmmmm….Now I'm going to have to be on the look out for that at our thrift stores! Awesome makeover! Wayyyyyy better than any of the new stuff you can buy for $$$$$$$$$!!!!!

  13. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    Excellent! Love the project and it looks totally different with your paint and tags.

  14. jociegal says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:36 pm

    You have inspired me. I am serious. Nice work.

  15. Amy Bennett says

    August 5, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    Love that!

    You come up with the best projects!

  16. Denissa says

    August 5, 2009 at 7:02 pm

    I love it! I need to start thrifting regularly!

  17. Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says

    August 5, 2009 at 7:13 pm

    not bad at all – love this!

  18. dotti white says

    August 5, 2009 at 7:19 pm

    This is great! It really helps kids to have a place for their stuff and it helps us when it looks all matchy-matchy and cute! Awesome job!

  19. Adorably Distracted... says

    August 5, 2009 at 7:20 pm

    love this idea!

  20. Elsa Hagner says

    August 5, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    That is so cute! I love reading your blog. You have such a wonderful sense of humor. I have a permanent smile on my face while reading your posts. 🙂

  21. Stacie says

    August 5, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    We used to have something similar in my office and every time my assistant would use it, she would sing the Hot Pockets song, too! Super cute!

  22. arkie says

    August 5, 2009 at 7:31 pm

    Love the trash to treasure!

  23. Tracey says

    August 5, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    Great job! I love the color and the way you labeled them. I've been looking for a wall pocket too, and your right,,HOT POCKETS,, it just comes out, for my daughter going to college. They are harder to find then I imagined! Thanks for the inspiration!

  24. FOR THE SAKE OF TIME says

    August 5, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    Great idea. As a retired teacher, I wish the parents of some of my students had been so organized. Good job!

    Charla

  25. Paula says

    August 5, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    Great idea! You have such an amazing eye for these things 🙂

  26. christy says

    August 5, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    Awesome! Love the way it turned out, now I iwll be scouring my thrift stores. 🙂

  27. Emily Anne Leyland ( Art-n-Sewl) says

    August 5, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    Holy crap!! You are the coolest 😉

  28. Momma to Bug says

    August 5, 2009 at 8:15 pm

    That's awesome! I wish I could find as good of stuff as you do at our Goodwill/Salvation Army but I'm not so lucky 🙁

    Thanks for sharing!

    -Desiree

  29. Kayleen says

    August 5, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    OHH lucky you. This a great find. I have my eye out for this kind of thing always. . . but no luck for me lately. Great idea

  30. Shauna says

    August 5, 2009 at 8:28 pm

    What a great idea. I need to go find me some wall pockets. Oh, btw, I didn't say it like Hot Pocket, but now I forever will. It's stuck in my head.lol

  31. Dawn@Embracing the Ordinary Life says

    August 5, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    ok…first off…now I have that Hot Pockets in my head…Second…GREAT idea…cute and cheap, Me Likey…

  32. Laura Ingalls Gunn says

    August 5, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    This looks great! The pb catalog would charge like $40 for it. Well done.

    I made a customized typography basket to contain my sons library books in the hopes of no more tears. Come by.

  33. foxy says

    August 5, 2009 at 8:55 pm

    I must confess, I am a constant LURKER 'round these parts… but I just wanted to tell you that 1) you have the best design/craft ideas of anyone I've seen, 2) you have an uncanny ability to spot a diamond in the rough when it comes to thrift stores, and 3) you get better bargains than anyone I know.

    Thanks for sharing all your great ideas and finds!!

  34. ashley morgan says

    August 5, 2009 at 9:07 pm

    Love it! I've been looking for something similar, but no luck yet.

  35. The Momma says

    August 5, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    Yes. Yes. Very lovely. It reminds me how ready I am for school to start up again..

    Probably how NOT ready you are huh?

  36. Jill says

    August 5, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    Ok, totally love it! You are the Queen of the quicky, functional and cute projects!

  37. To The Moon and Back says

    August 5, 2009 at 9:27 pm

    Love this idea! Now if I could find something similar and had a rockin' mudroom like yours to hang it in!

  38. Girl with the Curlz says

    August 5, 2009 at 9:51 pm

    You find the most amazing things and make them look so cute. Love it!!

  39. Kristi says

    August 5, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    You are awesome!

  40. Mandy says

    August 5, 2009 at 10:04 pm

    I feel like Wayne & Garth at an Aerosmith concert…

    not worthy!!!

    😉

    You're awesome!

  41. Carmen says

    August 5, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    Awesomeness! That's exactly what I need for my kids' papers!!!

  42. Jamie says

    August 5, 2009 at 10:46 pm

    Yikes! It looks amazing! Great idea!

  43. Shell says

    August 5, 2009 at 10:48 pm

    Your talent of turning "trash" to treasure honestly amazes me. It is a talent to be proud of.

    We have several thrifty type stores in our town. Inspired by your makeovers I perused one of these shops the other day – the only thing I left with was the heebie jeebies.

    *sigh* Someday I'll find that magic thrift store with all the "good stuff". In the meantime I'll continue to stalk your blog and drool on my keyboard dreaming of what could be.

  44. 3 Blessings says

    August 5, 2009 at 11:06 pm

    I LOVE it! Such a clever idea.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Blessings,
    Amy

  45. ~Mommy+Me~ says

    August 5, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    LOVE IT! You have such great ideas. I need some of your "vision" and creativity. 🙂

  46. Chrissie Grace says

    August 5, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    Yes, it looks great! I love the clean lines too.
    I have a Jackson too;)
    Chrissie

  47. Elizabeth (blue clear sky) says

    August 5, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    Perfect. There will be crowds at Thrift stores all across North America while we search for something similar to work some magic on. You come up with so many great ideas. You have VISION!

  48. Kristen says

    August 5, 2009 at 11:54 pm

    Next time find one for my house – I need one with 3. Hurry it up lady – I'm a stack of papers mess around here.

  49. BeautifulWreck says

    August 6, 2009 at 12:06 am

    Wow! That looks fantastic. Potterybarnish for sure. Great find!

  50. Domestic Engineer says

    August 6, 2009 at 12:32 am

    What a transformation! I was at the thrift store volunteering today and saw stuff similar but did not have the vision you had. Lucky you.

  51. Kimm at Reinvented says

    August 6, 2009 at 1:16 am

    LOVE IT! I've been looking for something like that to improve my miserable organizational skills too! not that your skills are miserable or anything, I totally meant just me…:)

  52. Kris says

    August 6, 2009 at 1:39 am

    I normally read and don't comment, but I said…hey…why not?! I love that idea. I do not have kiddos, but I DO have a mail sorter. If I didn't have one of these I would be major jealous of yours and have to find one just like it so I could make one too. Mine would say something to the sound of…"PAY" and "SEND" or just simply "MAIL". 🙂

  53. the undomesticated wife says

    August 6, 2009 at 1:52 am

    Very clever sister friend!!

  54. Jodee Leader says

    August 6, 2009 at 2:00 am

    Wow! You are giving Pottery Barn a run for its money nowadays! This turned out sooo cute!

  55. Sandy Toes says

    August 6, 2009 at 2:09 am

    That is just wonderful..amazing!

    I would pass that up and never think twice…
    sandy toe

  56. Katrina Chambers says

    August 6, 2009 at 2:16 am

    Looks great. But like you, I will still misplace things, no matter how organised I try an be! Haha.

  57. Erika says

    August 6, 2009 at 2:36 am

    I love it! I want one so bad now.

  58. Amanda@Imperfectly Beautiful says

    August 6, 2009 at 2:38 am

    Oh yes…pure love! It looks like absolute perfection now. I have 2 of these for my kids and I STILL lose their school stuff ALL.THE.TIME.

    ~Amanda

  59. Stephanie says

    August 6, 2009 at 2:50 am

    What a great transformation. I wouldn't have even given that a second glance at the thrift store. But just look at it now! Great choice of hardware too.

  60. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:04 am

    Looks like you spent $60 on it at Pottery Barn! Great job! 🙂 Visiting from Kimba's party. 🙂

  61. Your cool friend Cheryl says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:23 am

    Looks super!

    Stopping by from Kimba's…

  62. Heidi says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:27 am

    niiiiiice!!

  63. Tales From My Empty Nest says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:31 am

    This turned out great!! Love it!!! Hope this will help with organization. Love & blessings from NC!

  64. Joy says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:49 am

    What a pretty and practical project!

  65. HeathahLee says

    August 6, 2009 at 5:32 am

    That turned out great! My problem would be not wanting to fill it up with stuff because it's too pretty! : )

  66. The Bargainista says

    August 6, 2009 at 5:47 am

    wow, I LOVE this project…good will here I come! 🙂

  67. Leanne says

    August 6, 2009 at 6:28 am

    I love it! Looks great and what a great price. Good goal-to stay organized this school year.

  68. Kitty Scraps says

    August 6, 2009 at 11:39 am

    Now I know what to do with all my MM metal *smiles* This is awesome, great job!

  69. Susie from Bienvenue says

    August 6, 2009 at 12:56 pm

    Thank you…I will now be singing "Hot Pockets" all weekend! hehe..love your idea!

  70. ellischainker says

    August 6, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    Love it!

  71. Jaime @ A Place Out West says

    August 6, 2009 at 1:47 pm

    I love it! Now we'll all be out scouring the thrift stores and garage sales for the same thing.

  72. Lil' Woman says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:00 pm

    You ae on e cafty mama…I love you blog! : )

  73. Tiffany says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    Looks fantastic! I don't think I have the gene that lets me see what a thing will look like sanded and painted, but when I saw the finished project I thought, "Oh yeah, now I get it!"

    Nice work!

  74. Kari says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:47 pm

    That is awesome, very cool!

  75. queenbee says

    August 6, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    AWESOME, Looks like it came from Pottery Barn. You are sooo talented.

  76. Robin says

    August 6, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    Nice Job! I have always love wall pockets and your version is very Pottery Barn'ish. Wonderful

  77. Cyndi says

    August 6, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    Sooo cute…love this idea!!

  78. Mrs. McB says

    August 6, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    Great idea! I love it!!

  79. Kristin says

    August 6, 2009 at 6:49 pm

    That is such a great idea. I love how it turned out. I wish that I could look at things that started off at goodwill and know what it could look like.

  80. Finding Home says

    August 6, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    This looks like it could have come from Pottery Barn. What paint did you use?

  81. Pink Stitches says

    August 6, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Love, love, love it!!
    I have something similar but it is a flimsy cardboard thing from Ikea – will be on the lookout in Charity shops now! :o)

  82. Kathy C. says

    August 6, 2009 at 11:07 pm

    That's an impressive overhaul – very nice!

  83. Becky says

    August 7, 2009 at 1:06 am

    This is a great idea. And it is so pretty too. I wish I had seen this those many years ago when we were trying to keep track of our boys' school projects and permission slips and supplies. Very great idea!

  84. ~♥Sonya says

    August 7, 2009 at 1:36 am

    Wow, this turned out great. Creative and very professional looking. I'd pay $20 for it! Very nice blog too.

  85. Restyled Home says

    August 7, 2009 at 2:09 am

    Every time I come here I get a good laugh and a great idea! I guess that's why I love it here!!

    Cheers,
    Linda

  86. Raelynn says

    August 7, 2009 at 2:09 am

    Seriously…$4 bucks…there's NO WAY this could have gone wrong…It looks great!!

  87. gallaghergfam says

    August 7, 2009 at 2:20 am

    Organization! Plus it looks great and dirt cheap! That's the teacher in you! I have 4 more weeks and then I start back. Nancy from OHIO

  88. Amanda says

    August 7, 2009 at 2:58 am

    that rocks! i'm so jealous.

  89. carriecaribou says

    August 7, 2009 at 2:59 am

    Love it! And I'm so excited to see the label holders! I've been looking for those for a looong time, but kept thinking they were called label frames, so now hopefully I can find some! Especially because I see the brand of the ones you got! Thanks!

  90. cupcake studio says

    August 7, 2009 at 3:13 am

    This is a GREAT project…love it!

  91. Pauline says

    August 7, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    That is great. I am with Janene, I need one with 6 pockets (4 kids and mom and dad). I can't WAIT till my Goodwill opens up. They are still building. But I can't wait to see what good find's will be finding there:) And it just around the corner. Honestly, I am not much of a thrift shopper but you are turning me into one. GREAT FINDS!! I want one of those flat files. That is REALLY cool.
    Thanks for inspiring me. I didn't know you could all that stuff with SPRAYPAINT!

  92. UPrinting says

    August 8, 2009 at 2:54 am

    That's wonderful! And all for under 5 bucks too. Love how you kept it simple and matching 🙂 These wall pockets are a great way to keep one's papers, documents, and letters organized, perfect!

  93. Jodi @ Simply This and That says

    August 8, 2009 at 4:53 am

    Way cute !!!

  94. Jessica says

    August 8, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    This is a really great idea! It turned out great!!

  95. Dawn says

    August 9, 2009 at 2:23 am

    Love it! Darn! Now I've got to add this to the list of things I need to look for!!!

  96. Kim says

    August 9, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    Very cute! And you're right, it looked awesome on your washer! Love, love, love your blog!

  97. LoriLyn says

    August 10, 2009 at 1:34 am

    Not bad at all! I think it's fabulous!

  98. Mrs. D Lightful says

    August 24, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    That is such a good idea! I hope you don't mind if I feature it?

    Sarah

  99. The Little Red Shop says

    September 4, 2009 at 4:08 am

    I love wall pockets and have been looking (in my own storage) for just the perfect one for a spot in my kitchen. You did such a sweet job with yours!!! Love it! Isn't it amazing what a couple of coats of paint can do!

    : )

    Julie M.

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