| Finding space for your scrapbooking endeavors can | | | | Walmart, etc. for approx. $1 each). BUT, I actually |
| be trying, to say the least. But, if you get over that | | | | found a small stack of 3 drawers that work |
| hurdle, the next one is organization. (ugh). Here are | | | | perfectly. They cost about 5.99 each and stack on |
| some ideas for organizing all of your scrapbooking | | | | top of each other. I bought 12 sets (so far...) and |
| supplies, and still leaving room to scrapbook! | | | | found them to be perfect! I store scissors in one |
| If space permits, consider purchasing a banquet style | | | | drawer (about 8 fit in a drawer), adhesives in the next |
| folding table: Multi-Use Long Folding Table This will | | | | drawer, paper punches in the next, smaller |
| allow plenty of room, not only for space to scrap, but | | | | embellishments in another, fibers, waxy flax, and |
| to keep everything in arm's reach. | | | | thread in another, pens in another, the list goes on. |
| | | | | The other drawers I store all of my rubber stamps, |
| Next, purchase rolling plastic stacked drawers. These | | | | stamp pads, etc.. These drawer bins work |
| are great for storing your paper (just make sure that | | | | perfectly, because they stack and look nice and neat, |
| the bottom drawer is the right size to hang file folders | | | | they keep things organized (which forces me to be |
| in to organize your paper). You can organize your | | | | organized), and they are so convenient when I am |
| paper according to colors, seasonal categories, etc. | | | | scrapping, to just grab what I need (without digging). I |
| How do you organize your stickers and die-cuts, you | | | | found mine at my local Meijer grocery store, on sale |
| ask? Well, the best solution that I have found is the | | | | for 3.99 each. |
| 'Crop in Style' paper/sticker binder. The one below | | | | As far as storing small embellishments, such as, |
| comes with 2 each of Standard, Strip and 12''x12'' | | | | eyelets, brads, beads, and the like, use a fishing tackle |
| insert to hold different kinds of paper craft items. | | | | box or a bead organizer. |
| This is wonderful because it keeps your stickers and | | | | For storing ribbons, use the old fashioned one-piece |
| die-cuts, organized, prevents them from becoming bent | | | | push on wood laundry pins. Wind ribbon onto pins |
| or torn or dirty, and can easily be toted to your next | | | | and safety pin the end. Store in glass jars by color or |
| crop. | | | | theme. |
| An economical way to store all of your scissors | | | | Once organized, you will find it much easier to enjoy |
| adhesives/embellishments/etc. is to purchase small | | | | your scrapbooking endeavors clutter free. |
| plastic containers with lids (shoeboxes at Target, | | | | |