tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post5956359538752796688..comments2023-07-21T03:00:15.795-07:00Comments on Jeri’s Organizing & Decluttering News: Reader Question: Brightly Colored Bankers Boxes?Jeri Danskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-86267216913862506702011-04-28T14:28:51.170-07:002011-04-28T14:28:51.170-07:00I bought 2 really cute, colorful bankers boxes fro...I bought 2 really cute, colorful bankers boxes from Target sometime last year or the year before, and of course, now that I need more they apparently aren't selling them anymore. I'm still keeping my eye on Target's stock though...Sarah T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07285407744459481355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-11955519373722774822010-01-30T14:20:06.921-08:002010-01-30T14:20:06.921-08:00I painted mine back in July and they are still hol...I painted mine back in July and they are still holding their shape and have not warped or bent at all.<br /><br />The one thing I have noticed is the paint on the bottom of the boxes rubs off onto shelves. Nothing a few black felt rounds couldn't solve.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912613215263333517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-63842746322933124992010-01-30T13:32:09.877-08:002010-01-30T13:32:09.877-08:00do the boxes warp or bend after being painted? or ...do the boxes warp or bend after being painted? or spray painted?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08767225506834604220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-8608392864519188942009-07-17T13:24:20.804-07:002009-07-17T13:24:20.804-07:00I painted 6 bankers boxes and lids with black acry...I painted 6 bankers boxes and lids with black acrylic and pasted some gorgeous photos I cut from "W" magazine in one afternoon. Next: A little fabric for color, some modge podge and sealer, and I'll have one of a kind boxes for my bedroom. I also use rubber dishpans to hold the items under the sink in kitchen and bath. It makes it so easy to find things when you can pull out the whol dishpan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-13178068510733771412009-07-14T03:08:54.471-07:002009-07-14T03:08:54.471-07:00Jessica and Kate, thanks for pointing out the &quo...Jessica and Kate, thanks for pointing out the "paint it yourself, whatever color you want" option!<br /><br />Julie, as always, I'm delighted when you find my posts to be useful!Jeri Danskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647833266269245240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-68242343147115661232009-07-13T22:44:46.155-07:002009-07-13T22:44:46.155-07:00My solution?
Plain white banker's boxes and ...My solution? <br />Plain white banker's boxes and acrylic paint. Took me just an afternoon to paint a ten-pack of boxes.<br />Then I used paint chips in complementary colors to create labels.<br />Awesome, and all for under $15Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912613215263333517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-83203203860424357022009-07-13T21:04:43.808-07:002009-07-13T21:04:43.808-07:00As always, Jeri, you are a credit to our professio...As always, Jeri, you are a credit to our profession. The big advantage of Bankers Boxes is that no glue is used, so it doesn't unduly attract insects, but I've often bemoaned the lack of colorful alternatives. Thanks so much for pointing these out.Julie Bestryhttp://www.juliebestry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4238401484560614586.post-18475994287671951582009-07-13T18:02:56.538-07:002009-07-13T18:02:56.538-07:00If the reader can't find suitable pre-colored ...If the reader can't find suitable pre-colored boxes, a can of spray-paint can do wonders to making the boxes colorful and attractiveJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959420171908695909noreply@blogger.com