3. The Apothecary-Style Label Drawer Bank
Channeling vintage charm, this design utilizes a multi-drawer cabinet outfitted with antique brass cup pulls and custom-stamped cardstock labels to meticulously sort tiny crafting elements like beads, googly eyes, sequins, and brads.
- How to Make It: Find a vintage or newly distressed apothecary-style chest of drawers that fits standard cabinet dimensions. Sort small-scale embellishments into clear glass or BPA-free plastic sorting trays that slide directly into each shallow drawer. Slide handwritten or stamped parchment labels into the front brass label holders of each drawer to identify contents instantly.
- Tips and Variations: Line the interior base of each shallow drawer with patterned oilcloth or vintage sheet music for an unexpected pop of pattern every time a drawer is opened. For younger children who cannot yet read, attach small photographic icons of the supplies onto the label slots.
- Supplies Needed: Multi-drawer apothecary cabinet, clear compartmentalized drawer inserts, antique brass label pulls, parchment cardstock, rubber stamp set.
