Organizing Emergency: Storage Bin Label Pouches

"I am a Wardrobe Consultant for TV and Commericals here in Hollywood.  Can you recommend any products to hold Polaroid pictures on the outside of clothes boxes, shoes and garment bags?  I’ve used mailing pouches from Fed Ex, but they’re too disposable and flimsy.  — Signed, Wanda Wardrobe"

Wanda– How_to_organize_a_garage_3Label It Now offers incredible storage bin labels– you should use these.  Even though we only recommend clear or opaque storage containers to Clients, sometimes we’re stuck with what they already have, or we’re forced to use cardboard boxes for unusually shaped items (like a baby carriage or small Christmas Tree.)  Problem is, tape always falls off a few months later, and duct tape is ugly.  Of course you can always write on the box with magic marker, but you won’t be able to re-use the box.

Because we really feel once the clutter is cleared, part of the fun in organizing is making things look beautiful– even in utility areas.  To aid that, weLabel_it_now_cabinet_label_organizingla searched this product out.  These organizing labels are heavy duty and they come with card-stock inserts and genuine 3M sticky on the back.  Just pull off the paper tab and stick onto your your garment bag, slipping the Polaroid inside the pouch or labeling the card.  Our secret tip is to tag your melamine cabinets in the garage (or your wardrobe trailer) too– like we did for this Santa Monica, California garage pictured in our post.  You’ll save time opening up each cabinet looking for your stuff.

Obviously, you won’t want to use these in your butler’s pantry or media cabinet, but for pure utility needs, Label It Now labels will work nicely.

If you have a reader comment, please post it below in comments, or e-mail us.  We’d be honored to hear from you!

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10 responses to “Organizing Emergency: Storage Bin Label Pouches”

  1. decor8 Holly Avatar

    Great blog…okay, I have a possible solution for your reader with the polaroid photo question. Try these:
    Peel & Stick – 4 x 6: Self-adhesive photo holder lets you attach photos to files, binders, reports… almost anywhere. Holds Polaroid, 3-1/2″ x 5″ and 4″ x 6″ photos. Archival quality polypropylene. $19.77 for a box of 50. Available online at:
    http://www.office1000.com/discount/holders-photo.html
    Hope that helps!
    Best,
    Holly

  2. Susanne Phelps Avatar

    I can second the recommendation for Label it now. They also have a phone number: 1-866-693-8567.
    Susanne Phelps
    Clutter Tamer
    Hollywood, FL
    http://www.cluttertamer.net

  3. Lissette Avatar
    Lissette

    Just saw a commercial for Post-It photo paper that might be helpful — it would require a digital camera, etc. But you can stick the photos anywhere and it’s removable, just like a post-it.
    You can get a free sample at the link below
    http://capps.zt03.net/custapps/agency/stick1/reg_stickpaper.php?lc=stick1&GCID=S17159x009&KEYWORD=Post-it+photo+paper

  4. m Avatar
    m

    not sure how big polaroids are, but these library pockets are pretty cool, plus they’re only about $18 for 100.
    http://thelibrarystore.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay

  5.  Avatar
    Anonymous

    I totally agree

  6. bag manufacturers Avatar

    I appreciate your post, thanks for sharing the post, i want to hear more about this in future.

  7. Airtight Storage Containers Avatar
    Airtight Storage Containers

    Labeling storage containers are the best. It keeps things really neat and you can find whatever you need in their proper places!

  8. Airtight Storage Containers Avatar

    Personally, I would print out labels on the computer, laminate them, and stick them onto the box with double sided tape. This keeps them safe from moisture, but also easy to remove if you need to change the label!

  9. Helen Aoya Avatar
    Helen Aoya

    Just saw a professional for Post-It picture document that might be beneficial — it would need a photographic electronic camera, etc. But you can keep the images anywhere and it’s detachable, just like a post-it.

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