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What's your best scrapbook storage solution?
Origami Boxes
This is a picture of the origami boxes I use to organize my scrapbook embellishments.
I like to make origami boxes and store my supplies in them. I figure out the size of the drawer I want to organize and then make the right size box and fill up the drawer with lots of paper boxes. By making the boxes I solve 2 problems. I have a great way to store embellishments of various sizes and I use up some of my otherwise unused paper stash.
 Ribbon Storage solutionI have collected a small fortune of ribbons and fibers and am beginning to find it difficult to store in a manner that allows me to find the them when I want them. I started by storing them in baggies, advanced to cute little jars, then I went to putting the spools on a dowel rod in my closet. It all just became so overwhelming. |
| I have recently changed to this cute card idea. I took some cardboard or chipboard and cut it down to a size that will fit into a plastic shoebox. I chose 3 x 7 inches. Next, I created a a color scheme for each card. Now I can easily find all of the fibers and ribbons at a quick glance. So much easier and much more organized. |
When I recently moved into my husband's old house I found these old miniature lockers in the garage that, when turned on it's side, was four perfect shelves for storing and organizing my scrapbook stuff. After some cleaning, a paint job and shelf paper, I was able to stackboxes filled with chipboard, stickers, paper, etc... It's right next to my scrapbook work zone so I can easily grab stuff. When I'm done, I just close the little locker doors and the mess of chaos is gone. It'll still be there when I'm ready to do major organizing!  |
| My best solution is to have a LOT of space!!! In our new home I repurposed some furniture that we needed for additional kitchen storage at our old house. A bakers rack houses stamp sets, ribbons, pucnhes and other tools, a buffet makes a great surface for storing boxes and books and tons of paper fits inside. A large old dining room table is my work surface and I used some storage cubes to store all of my magazines (I never toss a scrapbook magazine!) I also use rolling carts for portable storage. I'll post some photos tomorrow when we have better lighting! |
| I buy sewing pattern storage boxes (about $3 at Jo-anns). I cover them with pretty papers that match the decor of my home (my scrap space is in my living room). I cut down file folders to fit inside and then label each folder for a holiday, special event or whatever. On the outside of the folder I jot down my thoughts or important details. I put the corresponding photos and any other memorabilia inside. Then when it comes time to do that page everything is together & all I have to do is pick paper and embellishments. |
| I have a small area we called the "panic room" it is a small area unser our stairs with the hot water tank but a ton of storage space. Hubby gave me that area to store. we bought (4) 4 drawer storage cases at wally world really cheap like 4 bucks a pop and then at joanns I got a tiny 3 drawer for papers and storing tiny things. I went through EVERYTHING i have and there is a lot... we also bought 4 storage buckets that are really cheap this time of year for christmas storage and in those I used a file folder system to file all my stickers in one box, another my larger tools andother large tools and one for shipping stuff and paper. I have everything marked as to what's in it so now I know where my gromets are and where the kit to put them on is as well. I also have a small box of all my must haves when I crop anytime. also one spot just for christmas. Kinda sounds like a lot but we spent at most 50.00 and it's all sorted and in one spot. I'll take a pic tomorrow and post it here for you to see. OHOH AND I have TONS of medication containers....I store all my little things in they are GREAt and they are being recycled rather then thrown away. Scrappinjenn |
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| I am a big fan of the cropper hopper vertial storage for my papers. I put them in plastic pouches by brand and by theme. That way when I'm ready to work, whether in my room or at a crop, I can just grab the paper pouch I need and get to work. -playswithglue  |
| When we finished our basement I had my husband build a 10ft long closet in my scraproom/office. One half is entirely floor to ceiling storage for my scrapbooking supplies...and there are plenty of them! The plastic storage on the upper shelves have boxes that close and I can pull them out and take whatever matches my project with me when I crop. I have one set of drawers that is organized by color and another set organized by themes. The best part is that I can just close the closet doors and the room is tidy in an instant! -playswithglue  |
| I store all my scrap pattern paper and card stock separately in large plastic bens. I don't organize them because I like to plunder and discover. I only keep paper that is the size of my hand or larger. I also use glass jars to keep embelishements in. If you can't see you, you forget you have it. I also have a tension rods fixed horizontally between two shelves. I use these for ribbon storage. ~ Stacy A. |
| I would like to add something; some/most of my storage containers is in the tools/ fishing area (where you get tool boxes for men or fishing rods). they have some pretty neat containers in all different sizes and very cheap. Christy |
 I love this peg board. Although my scrapbooking room is a work in progress I thought that I would share this pic. I like to have some of my favorite accessories and embellishments out in the open to keep me inspired. |
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| ldscraps | My Best Storage Solution | 2 | Jul 14 2009, 9:50 PM EDT by msplantladi | ||
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I like to make origami boxes and store my supplies in them. I figure out the size of the drawer I want to organize and then make the right size box and fill up the drawer with lots of paper boxes. By making the boxes I solve 2 problems. I have a great way to store embellishments of various sizes and I use up some of my otherwise unused paper stash. .
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| stacia_hamidi | Scrapbook Magazines | 0 | May 30 2009, 7:06 PM EDT by stacia_hamidi | ||
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After a few years of reading, Scrapbooks Etc. I had quite a mountain of magazines. But I didn't want to throw them away because I am huge scraplifter. So I (gently) tore out each page idea, product listing, and project idea and put them in page protectors. Now after I have read the magazine 10x over, I can keep the pages I love and recycle the rest. The best part is that my sheets are organized in 1, 2, 3, 4 photo layouts (projects/cards with their own divider) so when I have 3 photos I can immediately find 50 ideas of 3 photo layouts. It is wonderful!
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| annaljanise | whats my best storage solution | 0 | Mar 30 2009, 9:10 AM EDT by annaljanise | ||
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I use a bakers rack to store my scrapbooking supplys, I have containers and decrotive boxs for my elements, ribbons, and such, also a magazine holder for my scrapbooking magazines, everything is right handy next to my computer and printer, for easy reach.
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