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creative projects Cricut organization · Written by Randi Dukes

Craft Closet Organization with Magnetic Labels

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Are you in organization mode this month?  Once I put away all the Christmas decor, I just want to clean everything and get the whole house completely organized.  Since I recently moved, I don’t really have crazy spots that need reorganizing but I do have a long list of projects to tackle.  One of those projects is my craft closet!  These simple magnetic labels can be written and cut with your Cricut machine and it’s a great way to create some craft closet organization … or organization in any space at all!

craft closet organization with magnetic labels

With five kids, space is often at a premium.  This house is quite a bit smaller than my last house and while I love the smaller size, it means there’s no area for a dedicated craft room.  I’ve never had a craft room and can easily live without one but I do need an area to keep my craft supplies.  The solution?  I took over a second linen closet and turned it into a craft closet.  The craft closet has a door that opens out {and I may add some shelving to the door at some point} and the closet shelves extend about two feet beyond the door on both sides, making it a great storage spot.

I used galvanized bins and small locker-style wire baskets for storage but I wanted to label the bins so we all can find supplies quickly.  Magnetic labels seemed like the perfect solution!

I knew the shape I wanted but couldn’t find it in Cricut Design Space so I played around and made my own tag.  I added the image below …

tag image in cricut design space

.. and deleted all the extras, leaving just the basic tag shape.

cricut design space

I duplicated the shape …

how to create a label in cricut design space

… then flipped one around to face the opposite direction.

how to make magnetic labels with cricut

I slid one tag over the other until the size seemed right, aligned them with each other, and welded the two pieces together.  That gave me a symmetrical label that matched the idea I had in my head.

how to make magnetic labels with a cricut

Then all I had to do was add the text.  I’ve never used the writing feature of my Cricut before and I was a bit nervous about how it would work but it was so easy and I love the outcome.  Because I used a light colored pen and a thin font, the text is a bit hard to see in these photos but it’s exactly what I wanted.

I do have a couple of tips for any other first-timers.  Use the align feature to center the text both vertically and horizontally.  And instead of changing the size of the font on each label, just duplicate the text from your first label and edit it for the second label.  That way all of the formatting will remain.  Also, be sure to select each label with the text inside and attach them together so they’ll write and cut as shown on your screen.

labels for craft closet

But the most important thing to remember is this: make sure all the text has writing selected under layer attributes.  If not, you’ll have perfectly cut lines where the text should be.  I may have learned that lesson the hard way {smile}.

cricut text

Once you have everything prepared the way you want it, send it to your machine.  Load printable magnet paper.  The Cricut will instruct you to insert a pen next to the blade and it’ll write the text first then cut out each label.

how to print and cut on cricut

Once the labels are all cut, separate them from the negative space …

magnetic labels made with cricut

… and you’ll have labels that are completely ready to use.

magnets to label craft closet

I attached the labels to the metal baskets …

magnetic labels for craft bins in craft closet

… and now my craft closet is not only organized …

magnetic label craft organization

… but perfectly labeled as well.

DIY magnetic labels

It’s appealing perfectly to my very Type A personality …

magnetic labels for craft closet

… and I’m thinking about adding some similar labels in my pantry, maybe using sticker paper.

craft closet organization ideas

Have you tried writing with your Cricut?

craft closet organization

For more closet organization, be sure to check out this linen closet organization and grab the free printable labels!

linen closet organization


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Jenny says

    January 26, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    I love my Cricut and this is a fabulous idea. What a great way to label and store your supplies. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty

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