The Art of Labeling

Even in this digital world of computers and the Internet, a household's paperwork can get out of control. When this happens, bills, receipts and statements can get easily misplaced, misfiled or worse-lost. Recently I've been helping a client streamline her household paperwork. She actually has a really good filing system, but gets frustrated in the stacks of "to dos" and ends up procrastinating.


To help her stay on target, I created an Action Plan that breaks up her paperwork project into small more manageable tasks. So far so good! My client is more motivated than ever to tackle those piles of paper and has already completed several of the tasks. Yippee!

To make filing fun and creative, I often suggest a stylish label. Having files labeled is a must and saves loads of time when trying to retrieve paperwork at a later date. Paper Source has a great selection of beautiful labels that can be used for lableing just about anything - gifts, books/notebooks, shelves and storage boxes.

At See Jane Work, I found handy reusable Clip-On Label Holders. These spring lock clips easily attach to binders, notebooks and file boxes. I will be purchasing some of these beauties! In addition, the online store has self-adhesive label sets that include 52 assorted labels in four different designs - all packaged in a re-sealable vinyl zip pouch. Love the cute dot pattern - above right.

Label makers rock! I've had a Brother P-Touch label maker for years and love it. One of my good friend's used to tease me about it, until she got one for herself. It's incredibly easy-to-use and great for labeling just about anything. I have used it to label items such as cameras, mobile phones and kid's water bottles.

There are many label makers out there and they can get a bit pricey. I like this PT-1280 home & office label maker by Brother because it is a very affordable at $39 and feature-packed. It can print laminated labels up to ½” wide and up to two lines. In addition, this hand-held device has six auto formats, five framing options and nine type styles. It also has three type sizes which automatically adjust the text size according to the tape width. A fabulous features is the “Favorite Keys,” which allow you to save and print your favorite labels in seconds. The PT-1280 also uses the new “super narrow” (3.5mm) black on white non-laminated tape for labeling CD spines. It can be purchased at most office supply stores or online at Image Supply.

Tacking household paperwork may not be fun, but it can be done in style!

*images from See Jane Work, Paper Source and Image Supply