The Chalkboard Paper Solution That Keeps Measuring Cups Organized

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When you're cooking and baking, it can be an outright pain to locate the right measuring cup. Fumbling around in drawers and losing the exact one you need is all too common. You may be wondering where some of the best places to store your measuring cups are to keep them more organized and easy to access in the kitchen. Well, look no further; you've come to the right place. There is a clever and inexpensive solution to your measuring cup problem. Simply turn the inside of a cupboard door into a custom, labeled chalkboard paper station to keep your measuring cups visible and within reach for any cooking or baking job.

This idea builds on the popular cabinet organization hack of hanging your measuring cups using hooks. Hanging your measuring cups with this simple hack keeps them out of the messy drawer and keeps your kitchen less cluttered. This particular DIY takes things to the next level by using the chalkboard paper as a background for labels for your hooks so you know exactly which cup lives where. The best part is that the chalkboard markers are erasable, so if you want to change things around at any point, you can.

You'll need some peel-and-stick chalkboard paper, like this Artbits Chalkboard Adhesive Paper Roll. You'll also need scissors, some chalkboard markers or chalk for labeling, and some adhesive hooks for your measuring cups to hang on, like these Movelyst Small Hooks with Removable Strips.

First, measure the inside of your cupboard door. You don't necessarily have to cover the whole door, depending on how you want to hang your cups, but doing so can give it a nice, clean look. Cut your chalkboard paper with your scissors to fit, and carefully apply and stick it to the inside of your cupboard. Smooth out any bubbles or uneven surfaces. You can do this with a small spatula or something with a flat surface, running it up and down against the paper so that it sticks well on all sides. 

Next, place your hooks where you want them to go over the paper. You can use measuring tape or a level to evenly space them horizontally and vertically. Then, take your chalkboard markers, and carefully label each hook with the cup size that will hang there. Hang your measuring cups according to your labels, and you're good to go! If your measuring cups don't have holes for hanging, simply invest in some new and affordable ones that do, like this Farberware 5-Piece Measuring Cup Set. Then, you can find clever ways to repurpose the old measuring cups around the house.

You can get creative with some variations of this measuring cup method, such as using chalkboard paint instead of paper for a more permanent solution. You can also attach some decorative trim across the cupboard door for neat, visible rows for your hooks. You don't need to hang just measuring cups here, either. Feel free to hang measuring spoons or other utensils you use often for easy access.