Keeping your scrapbook tools and supplies organized is a huge factor in how often you scrapbook and how much you enjoy yourself in the process. If it takes you hours to dig out all your gear and get it set up ... you'll be less likely to scrapbook unless you have hours and hours of free time on your hands. And, if you're like me, that rare event comes around only once in a blue moon.
With a few simple organizing strategies and handy storage solutions, you can strike this obstacle to scrapbooking happiness off your list! Using just a little bit of creative ingenuity and a fresh eye on some everyday storage containers, you'll have your gear organized in no time!
Who needs clothes? You've got scrapbooking to do! OK -- maybe we do still need some of -the basics like food, clothing and shelter -- but after that's taken care of it's all about scrapbooking ... so ladies, if you're scrap supplies are taking over your house, how about clearing out some space in your closet? Here are some storage ideas for using everyday closet organizers to store your scrap gear. Aren't you clever?
(If you're a happy scrapper reader ... below is more info on some of the storage ideas in the happy scrapper. Not a happy scrapper reader? You're missing out on all the fun! Join in the fun today!)
simple storage solutions for scrapbooking
1. What's hiding under your bed ... nothing? Gone are the days of worries over monsters ... now, having nothing under your bed simply means: storage opportunity! Under-bed storage solutions abound so find one to hold your scrapbook supplies. Visit the container store and search for "under bed."
2. Use over-the-door shoe bags to store stamping supplies, decorative scissors, punches, and other small items used for scrapping.
3. Store essential scrapbook supplies in your garage, basement or closet near your scrapbook workspace using drawer systems with removable bins. The removable bins make it easy to transport your supplies from your storage area to your work area.
4. Repurpose kitchen organizing products for a higher purpose: scrapbooking! Use a kitchen tool organizer, like the tool turn-about from pampered chef to keep often used scrap tools such as markers, scissors, pens and glue stick in easy reach.
5. Carve out extra space in your closet to store scrapbook tools and supplies. By freeing up 12" of hanging space, you can add six shelves to store cardstock and other scrapbook supplies. Look for canvas shelf organizers to put the vertical space in your closet to great use!
6. Invest in storage products designed specifically for scrapbooking. Two great lines for setting up an organized scrap space are crop-in-style and cropper hopper. Look for 12 x 12 file cabinets, 12 x 12 vertical file folders and dividers, plus paper holders designed specifically to hold your 12 x 12 products.
The organizing products by Making Memories® includes small, magnetic tins, perfect for keeping all your tiny scrapbook essentials organized and in view! The line also includes paper storage boxes ... all of which are coming soon to simplify 101!
7. Retrofit a galvanized tote or wicker baskets to create a stylish storage system your scrapbook paper and cardstock. Look for a basket or other container large enough to hold a 12 x 12 hanging folder frame, like the one by scrapbook solutions. Add some 12 x 12 file folders and your papers will be organized. Plus, you’ve added a classy touch to your scrapbook space.
8. Shop online organizing retailers for storage solutions just for scrapbookers. The container store's scrapbooking storage includes a 12 x 12 paper storage case - perfect for storing everything you need for your in process scrapbook project.
9. Organize your ideas! The scrap central binder is the perfect solution for keeping all your scrapbook ideas and inspirations organized and at hand. It's the cousin of the popular command central binder offered by simplify 101 and it's coming soon! Want to be notified when this product is available? yes, notify me!
10. Shop eBay for stylish storage solutions for all your scrapbook gear. Look for vintage and unique containers to add a touch of flair to your dedicated scrap space or scrapbook storage in a shared space. Here are some items to search for:
• metal lunch boxes
• wire locker baskets
• Petri-dishes
• pottery and glassware
• antique mail sorters
• metal boxes like lunch boxes, mail boxes, or tool boxes
• old suitcases
• vintage hat boxes
• wooden boxes like vintage wine crates and soda crates
• enamelware and refrigerator glass containers
• steel film reel canisters
• antique card catalog file
• glass jars
11. Keep your digital photos organized using digital image management software packages. These software packages will help you edit, organize and share your digital photos. Just follow the links for more info!
12. Store your digital images using services provided by Photo Max and Shutterfly. Storing your photos off site offers added protection from natural disaster, computer viruses or computer malfunction.
13. Label your supplies to make them easy to find! Use bin labels for an easily customizable (and changeable) labeling solution. Using opaque storage containers with labels gives you a streamlined look while still knowing exactly where everything is!
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