Organizing Your Scrapbook Supplies

Copyright 2009 by Laurie Reeve w/ www.SimplyInOrder.com

Organization is a key factor for creating enough space for working on layouts while keeping supplies within reach.  Following are some cost effective tips for keeping supplies neat, orderly, and at your fingertips:

Tip #1: Ways to Organize Paper.

â—Â�       Keep papers sorted by color in unused pizza boxes.  You can paint the boxes to match the colored paper inside for quick identification.

â—Â�       Sort papers by color using 2-gallon sized zip topped baggies.

â—Â�       Sort papers by color in accordion-files or paper organizers.

Tip #2: Ways to Organize Ribbon.

â—Â�       Keep ribbon sorted by color in jars.

â—Â�       Use an over-the-door shoe organizer for sorting ribbon by color.

â—Â�       Keep ribbon on a paper towel holder.

â—Â�       Repurpose a CD holder for holding ribbon.

â—Â�       Use a shoe box and stand ribbon on its end.

â—Â�       Safety pin ribbon by color and hang on an over the door storage hooks.

Tip #3: Ways to Organize Stamps & Stickers.

â—Â�       Use photo boxes for keeping rubber stamps or stickers organized by theme.

â—Â�       Keep stamps & stickers organized by theme in a 3-drawer organizer.

â—Â�       Store stickers in photo albums sorted by theme.

Tip #4: Ways to Organize Embellishments.

â—Â�       Sort embellishments in an upright toolbox.

â—Â�       Empty medicine containers are also great for sorting small embellishments.

â—Â�       Magnetic containers can keep embellishments organized as long as they have tight fitting lids.

â—Â�       Repurposing a spice rack makes a great organizer for small embellishments.

â—Â�       Repurpose baby food jars for storing embellishments.

Tip #5: Ways to Organize Tools.

â—Â�       Use an over-the-door shoe organizer for storing rulers, cutters, markers, etc.

â—Â�       Store often used tools in buckets, baskets, mugs, or on a pegboard.

â—Â�       Keep tools sorted in a 3-drawer organizer.

â—Â�       Use commercial photo boxes for storing tools.

For more organizing tips or a chance to win Laurie’s new book “5-Step Organizing, the Proven Process to Organize Anything!” visit www.simplyinorder.com and tell us why you want to get organized.