Want to make some organizer labels with your Cricut for organizing around your home? I have a great tutorial below on how to use print-then-cut to do just that! You can use my file for the organizer labels plus make a cute shelf organizer that will work for your craft supplies and so much more. Printable label stickers are a great way to use the Cricut Explore Air 2 in Wild Rose. Plus you don’t want to miss the Natalie Malan materials that I am using for this project as they really take it over the top.
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DIY Organizer Labels Video
Want to see the entire process on video rather than reading the steps below? You can watch our how-to video that covers all of the steps below.
Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? Just keep reading!
Where To Buy Materials For DIY Organizer Labels
I am using a few exclusive to JOANN stores products on this project so I wanted to dive into those first so you know where to pick them up! Then, I wanted to talk briefly about expressing creativity.
Cricut Vinyl And Cricut Explore Air 2 In Wild Rose
Three incredible ladies with amazing #fearless stories and unique designer styles will be part of a new exclusive designer series launching at JOANN throughout this year. That means a ton of new and exciting patterns will be coming to a JOANN store near you.
First up is Natalie Malan whose line is in JOANN stores now. You can find it in-store or online. I am using some of that gorgeous patterned vinyl in the project below.
So, what inspires Natalie? Natalie Malan sees the world in watercolor — sharp edges softened. She dreams in watercolors and florals and is inspired by the art all around her. Her designs are meant for you to take risks and to bravely be the boss of your own art.
As I mentioned before, she is just one of the incredible ladies whose work will be shared. So, be on the lookout to connect with these ladies throughout the year. They will be teaching you how to craft with new projects, doing in-store events, and be sharing inspirational projects (free for everyone) in Cricut Design Space. This movement of fearlessness and empowering women is what the Cricut Explore Air 2 Wild Rose is all about.
Expressing Creativity
For me, expressing creativity and embracing fearlessness is my job but you can do both of those things as well!
It has become my passion over the years to show people that everyone has time to be creative. You can make something in as little as 5 minutes. And guess what? You crafted! Take time for yourself and your own fearless creativity! Look around and grab inspiration from wherever you can.
You might just be inspired by the watercolors in Natalie Malan’s line. They are bold but subdued at the same time. I was really inspired to add some of these designs to my craft room. After all, I need daily inspiration to be as creative as possible.
So, I made a fun organizer that I will be adding to my wall. Use the same idea or come up with something completely different for these floral patterns. You really can’t go wrong either way! If you need to see more, there are six inspirational projects made by Natalie using her new materials that are free on Design Space. So, you can grab up her materials and start crafting.
Supplies Needed To Make Crafter Organizer
- Unfinished wood shelf
- Unfinished wood boxes (4)
- White chalk paint
- Patterned Vinyl
- Cricut Printable Vinyl
- Cricut cut file
- Paintbrush
- Cricut Explore Air 2
- Printer
- Cricut Scraper
- Cricut Trimmer
Note: Below are a few notes about the supplies used in this project.
- The unfinished wood shelf and boxes that I used in the project are no longer available. However, you can check the unfinished wood area of your local craft store for something similar.
- The Cricut Explore Air 2 in Wild Rose is no longer available but you can get the Cricut Explore Air 2 in other colors on Cricut’s website.
How to Make a Simple Craft Organizer With Organizer Labels
Step 1: Paint Your Shelf And Boxes
First, you will need to paint the shelf and the boxes with white paint. The boxes actually come with lids but I set those aside for another project and just used the open-topped boxes as four of them fit perfectly on the shelf.
You will then need to give both the shelf and the boxes a couple of coats of paint.
Be sure to paint all visible surfaces including the insides of your boxes and the bottom of the shelf.
Allow to dry in between coats as well. I used two coats over all surfaces for my project.
Step 2: Make Custom Printable Organizer Labels
Step 1: Upload File To Design Space
While everything dries, you can start on your printable organizer labels. You can access the cut file by clicking here. I have four labels already made for you but I also have a fifth one that you can use to customize this project. Just pick all three elements on the fifth label and duplicate them.
You will then have something that you can edit.
Step 2: Customize Text Layer
Pick just the layer with the text and customize it to say whatever you would like. You may have to move the boxes to make it easier to select. You could also change the font here if you wanted.
Step 3: Add Layers Back Together
Then put all three layers back together. Pick them all and click align.
Step 4: Center Label
Click “center” and you will have a gorgeous label once again but this time it says whatever you want it to say!
Step 5: Flatten Label
Click flatten in the lower right-hand corner to make this a print-then-cut label and it is ready for your machine! Be sure to delete any labels you don’t want to use before continuing.
Step 3: Make Printable Organizer Labels With Print Then Cut
Now it is time to use print-then-cut to actually make our printable organizer labels. I am using the Cricut printable vinyl for my labels.
Step 1: Print Organizer Labels
Click “make it” in Design Space and you will be prompted to print your design. It will look like the image below once printed. That box around the outer edge is for your Cricut machine to locate itself. Just put the design face up on your mat.
Step 2: Load Mat Into Cricut Machine
Then put it in your Cricut Explore Air 2 once prompted. Be sure to turn your dial to custom and pick printable vinyl from the custom materials list.
Step 3: Cut Organizer Labels
The machine will first find the edge, then it will cut each of your organizer labels.
Step 4: Remove Cricut Printable Vinyl From Mat
You are left with perfectly cut labels that can be used on any project!
Step 4: Cover Boxes In Vinyl
Like I said, I was inspired to add some of the gorgeous Natalie Malan florals to my craft room so I picked my favorite roll of patterned vinyl. It was hard choosing! You will also need something to trim the vinyl to size.
I am actually going to use a trimmer for this but you could use a knife and self-healing mat as well or even lay it out in Design Space and use your Cricut machine.
Step 1: Measure Wood Box And Cut Vinyl
Measure and mark for length and cut to size.
Step 2: Add Vinyl To Wood Box
Peel back the liner and stick it right on your painted wood box.
Step 3: Smooth Vinyl With Scraper
Use the scraper to help smooth out the vinyl and get out any bubbles.
Step 4: Measure, Cut, And Add Another Piece Of Vinyl
The vinyl will not wrap around these boxes, so I did add a second piece to completely cover them.
Step 5: Add Organizer Labels To Wooden Boxes
Then peel off your printable organizer labels and add them to the front of each of the boxes to complete your organizer.
Your craft supply organizer will look great with your Cricut Explore Air 2.
You can also decorate your craft room with these custom DIY letter board accessories that are made using some of the Natalie Malan materials as well. I told you I couldn’t get enough of them! You can also watch the video on making those here.
Add in whatever craft supplies you want to the organizer. Again, you can use this same idea for making printable organizer sticker labels for any room in your home. For example, you could make the same organizer for the kitchen or the bathroom.
The boxes hold so much and you can hang the entire thing on a wall or set it on the counter.
Printable organizer label stickers are so easy to make with your Cricut machine and the print-then-cut feature!
So, use these organizer labels to organize your entire home. They don’t just need to be on these boxes. I could see them on jars, drawers, plastic bins, and so much more.
Will you be making some printable organizer labels with your Cricut machine?
I can’t wait to get this project up in my craft room and fill it up with even more supplies!
I hope you enjoy these organizer labels as well as the craft organizer I used them on! Head out and be fearlessly creative on your own. I can’t wait to see what you create!
FAQs About DIY Organizer Labels
Here are the answers to some common questions I often get about this project.
Can I Use Any Cricut Machine For This Project?
No. The print-then-cut feature only works with the Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore series, Cricut Joy Xtra, or Cricut Venture.
Do You Have Free Font Recommendations?
Yes, I do! Check out my video title The Best Free Fronts For Your Cricut! In the video, I share my favorite free fonts in Cricut Design Space and share my favorite resources for finding fonts outside of Cricut.
Can I Use Any Type Of Vinyl For This Project?
No. Cricut makes a wide variety of vinyl, however, for this project, you will want to use their Permanent Vinyl.
Can You Give Me More Label Ideas For A Craft Room?
Absolutely! If the labels on the cut file don’t fit your craft room supplies, you can easily change them to what you need. However, if you need a few crafty words to get those creative juices flowing, below are some potential labels you can make for your craft room.
- Crayons, Markers, Glitter Pens, Pencils
- Fabric, Thread, Knitting Needles, Crochet Hooks, Embroidery Thread
- Scissors, Tape, Glue Sticks, Erasers
- Beads, Buttons, Brads
- Cricut Blades, Cricut Cords, Cricut Pens
5 More Craft Room Organization Ideas
Do you love these organizer labels, and are looking for more ways to organize your craft room? Then check out the ideas below!
- Craft Room Pegboard: How to Organize Your Space
- Cricut Craft Room: Ideas for Organizing
- Organized Cricut Craft Room Tour – Angie Holden 2022
- Take Your Craft Room Storage to the Next Level
- Craft Room Organization: Ideas From A Craft Blogger
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I love the style of your labels!! Now i’m new to all this just bought mine last week and i’m unable to access your label file into my cricut design Can you guide me on this process?
Sorry! This post is older and Cricut changed some of the links. I will try to see if I can go back and find this!