If you aren’t a fan of paperwork, handling mail, paying bills — this week’s challenge is just for you. Let’s make those pesky little tasks a bit more fun with a file basket decorated with ribbon labels for your folders. You’ll be organized and motivated to tackle that paperwork in no time!
Head on out to Wal-Mart and pick up a wicker basket. This one is sized perfectly for 8 1/2 x 11 file folders and comes with handles, allowing you to transport your paperwork to a cozier work space. Next, make some fun “labels” using scrapbook ribbon, rub-on letters and paper clips. Simple and fun — what could be better than that!
Remember, let us be inspired by you! If you take the challenge send me your pics or links to your blog so we can see what you’re up to! Your projects are so fun for me to see — and they inspire me! Check out this great clipboard project by Gretchen (fellow Big Picture Scrapbooking instructor.) Isn’t it just fabulous?
And then look how busy Jeanette has been taking the challenge!
And be sure to check out the photo album of all the projects … more to come soon!
Love the basket Aby! Thanks for posting the picture. Gotta head to Wal-Mart now! What kind of file folders do you use? I like the clear file folders.
I would also like to know what folders you used… I LOVE this idea !!!!
Hi … thanks for your comment! I’m so glad you love the project.
The folders are from http://www.discountofficesupply.com. The part number is CEB10187.
Hi Aby
this weeks challenge is also SO GREAT!! I’m gonna do this too…
BTW: I cleaned my refrigerator and labeled it… Like you did.. I can’t believe how much space I have now and how organized it is…
Here’s the link to my blog:
http://eminepala.blogspot.com/2006/04/i-cleaned-my-refrigerator.html
Thank you for the inspiration
emine
What a GREAT basket idea! I am going to have to do this one! Thanks!
I love this challenge. I have mail and paperwork that just pile-up on our kitchen counter and want to get it organized. So I’m going to work on this challenge this week.
And I love the idea of using rub-ons on ribbon.
You sure are keeping me busy!!
So I saw your clipboard and knew I needed to do one….here is my clipboard!!
http://paperprincess.typepad.com/photos/treasures_by_tammy/clipboard_kristydigipaper.html
Tammy
Here is my basket:
http://blog.scrappa.nu/archives/2006/05/07/700/
Aby,
I saw your basket, and ran to Walmart and picked one up as well as plan manilla pocket folders. I have labeled everything, and I working on sorting through all my papers. I have so many things that I save for various reasons, and I cannot tell you home much its helping me already! I have 3, yes 3!!!! areas that always get stacked with papers, and its amazing to see them cleared out. I need to get some more paper clips to tie on the ribbon, but I am so thrilled with my new file basket. Thanks for the wonderful idea.
Traci
I did one too!
Although I think I may have to track down those clear folders. When I see the junk, it inspires me to clear it out.
Thanks for the challenge Aby. This was fun!
http://carrieb.typepad.com/oneclick_glimpse/2006/05/paperwork_baske.html
Thank you, thank you, thank you. You just SAVED my kitchen counter top beside the phone. I’m leaving my house right now to get the stuff to do this. Why didn’t I think of this before? It’s so adorable!!!!
You would not believe how excited about paperwork this challenge has got me!!! I can’t wait to get started with the mounds of paperwork wating to be ordered after our house move! And what a great little invention a paper clip is- so many uses! :o) Thankyou so much for your inspiration
Hi Aby! I just wanted to let you know that I changed my blog address so the link to the clipboard is now – http://gscrapbooks.blogspot.com/2006/04/altered-clipboard.html
LOVE the site! 🙂
I LOVE those clear folders!!! Have you bought any lately and where? Thanks so much for all of your great info!!
I have actually found some file folders I like even better. They’re from Office Max. It’s the InPlace by Peter Walsh line. I like the folders that open all the way like a regular file folder. Makes it easier to keep things inside while looking through the folder. With the two sides closed (like the ones in this blog post) you have to take everything out to go through your papers…which can become quite messy.