Organization is about 10% method and 90% convenience. You can have the best organization systems in place but if they aren’t convenient they will fail. Keys are a prime example of an item in your home that probably has a specific place in your home but it isn’t convenient when you walk through the door. Therefore, it isn’t utilized (not that I speak from experience or anything… ahem.)
Key hooks make a great storage solution but if you don’t like the look of them you put them where no one will see them (the back of a cabinet door, for example). If no one else can see them, neither can you which means you won’t use them. This DIY chalkboard key organizer totally solves that.
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Materials
Step 1
Prepare your frame by removing the glass and all inserts.
Step 2
Prop your frame on its side (landscape style) and glue 4 picture hooks to the bottom, evenly spaced.
*You can measure if you want to be exact but I chose to just eyeball it.
*Your props also don’t have to be fancy (like my awesome tissue box and water bottle above).
Step 3
Allow the glue to dry 24 hours.
**This is important. Do not skip this step or you will compromise the strength of the adhesive and it won’t hold your keys.
Step 4
While your glue is drying, measure your chalkboard using the paper insert included in your frame. Place it at the corner of the chalkboard paper and cut out your piece using the paper insert as a guide.
Step 5
Remove the backing from the adhesive chalkboard and place it directly onto the glass from your frame.
Step 6
After allowing your glue to dry completely, spray paint both sides of your frame with the metallic spray paint (including the added hooks). Allow each layer to dry completely before adding another or turning over the frame.
*The color of your frame will determine the number of coats you need. For the frame I used, it took 2 coats.
Step 7
Once your frame has finished drying, reassemble and hang it by the door you normally enter/exit your home through.
Now you have not only have a convenient place to store your keys but also a place to write reminders for yourself and your family. Change up the style easily by choosing a different paint color. You can even buy adhesive chalkboard paper in multiple colors. The combinations are endless so that you can make your organization fit your home decor!
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