Masking Tape Works for Me

Posted on September 30th, 2008 by Amy

I love to use storage containers in my pantry. (And, well, pretty much anywhere else in the house, too.)

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But sometimes it’s tough to tell what’s inside of those containers. And I certainly don’t want to confuse the sea salt with the sugar.

At first I used a fancy schmancy label maker to make everything look all nice and pretty. But then I ran out of tape and fell in love with a different type of tape: masking tape!

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Using masking tape and a good ‘ol Sharpie makes labeling (and finding) anything in my pantry a snap. Plus, when the contents of a container change, it’s easy to change the label. And I can add Weight Watcher points to each container just as easily.

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Masking tape has made its way out of my pantry and into the rest of the house, as well. All the art supply containers are labeled with masking tape… it’s easy to switch when I need a change and it’s helping the kids to put the words together with the supplies.

When we travel I often bring a roll and a Sharpie with me for labeling on the fly for kids clubs or indicating whose toy is whose.

But, back to the kitchen: I couldn’t use those storage containers without my masking tape. The pre-printed stickers never cover everything I want and then what happens when you wash? Masking tape is cheap, easy and very versatile. It works for me!

For more Works for Me kitchen organization solutions, check out Rocks in my Dryer.

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16 Responses to “Masking Tape Works for Me”

  1. Whitney @ Baby Tunnel Exodus, on September 30th, 2008 at 10:59 pm Said:

    I LOVE this. I bought a fancy schmancy label maker too, but you’re right, wash it and weep, its all money down the drain (sorry, couldn’t resist). Masking tape it is! Blessings, Whitney

  2. Melissa, on September 30th, 2008 at 11:02 pm Said:

    testing testing

  3. Happy Mommy, on October 1st, 2008 at 7:44 am Said:

    Great idea! I will use that one!

  4. Cindy, on October 1st, 2008 at 9:04 am Said:

    Great tip! I especially like the idea of writing the WW points on it (do I really want that snack right now?) :)

    Thanks for stopping by.

  5. Blue Castle, on October 1st, 2008 at 10:22 am Said:

    The simplest way is most often the best way. :)

    Great tip!

  6. Jerri, on October 1st, 2008 at 10:51 am Said:

    Gotta love that masking tape – it’s right up there with duct tape!

  7. Audra Krell, on October 1st, 2008 at 12:03 pm Said:

    I love the part about taking it in the car, we’re going on vacation next week and I just might take me a roll.

  8. Rhen @yestheyareallmine, on October 1st, 2008 at 12:26 pm Said:

    Simple, easy and fast. Great tip!

  9. Megntally, on October 1st, 2008 at 2:32 pm Said:

    Love the masking tape! You can even get it in lots of cute colors, don’t ya know! I’m thinking I’m going to do a revamp of my cabinets and use your idea. Thanks!

  10. Nikke, on October 1st, 2008 at 3:40 pm Said:

    I also use masking tape and a sharpie in the fridge for labeling left overs and the date or in the freezer for same thing. It works great. When left overs are gone, I rip off tape,, wash and re-use!

  11. Sherry, on October 1st, 2008 at 3:58 pm Said:

    Duh! Hitting myself in the head. I have been thinking about getting a label maker, but you have definitely made it cheaper and so much easier. :D

  12. marigold, on October 1st, 2008 at 5:43 pm Said:

    Your pantry looks very organized with those containers! Love them! And the tape works so well!! Great tip!

  13. Barb Szyszkiewicz, on October 2nd, 2008 at 11:43 am Said:

    I too am a big fan of the masking tape! Works great on those Rubbermaid bins of hand-me-downs I am saving until my little guy fits into the clothes.

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  15. susieshomemade, on October 4th, 2008 at 7:47 pm Said:

    Coming to you by way of Happy to Be at Home. This is a great tape. I use the expensive labels but that’s my anal retentive disorder. Masking tape is a good tip. I also mark expiration dates on things that I don’t go through quickly to make sure that everything is still good when I got to bake or cook something:-)

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