Tina's Storage

Organizing and I do not get along so well. We mingle but we've never had a long term relationship. Not that I don't work at it, it just always end up to be a nasty break up.
My tip is more for scrappers like myself who don't really have a rhyme or reason to their madness.

When I really got into scrapping and crafting, I found that having a desk with lots of storage to be my biggest workhorse. I only stumbled upon the one I have now by a sporadic garage sale stop. It seems when I'm not looking for something, it magically appears. And there he was amongst used pots and pans and old copies of National Geographics. A huge, solid wood desk with 7 nice sized drawers and a large surface area. My craft room is fairly small and this desk took some coaxing to fit in thanks to my patient husband. It was total and complete love once it was placed by the window.
It took some time to get the drawers filled to my best advantage and it does change overtime. Currently one occupies all my punches.
One is dedicated to all my adhesives. The others are filled with other favorite "go-to" items such as well loved rubber stamps and mixed media supplies. The reason why I love this system of organizing is because I'm a dumper. I basically just "dump" things in boxes, bins and drawers. I also like my mess sort of hidden. That's why my large desk with lot's of storage works for me.
I also like to keep smaller bits and pieces in glass bowls that sit on top of my desk. I try to clean these out every few months to keep things fresh.
Organzing, especially when it comes to scrap supplies is such a personal thing. You have to do what works best for you and that may take some time figure out. Don't be afraid to change things up if somethings not working for you. You'll eventually find an organizing system that suites your needs.

Comments

[Helen Tilbury]

Thanks for the great tips! I also have a big desk/counter that I had made at standing height as I always stand when I scrap. It has TWELVE easy-to-slide narrow drawers & works great for me 'cos I'm also a dumper & like to have things outta sight. As you say, things need constant re-assessing & re-organising as we evolve & our needs change.

[Katie]

I love this so much. This is exactly what I need because I too am a 'dumper'. I actually used to have the perfect desk when I was younger. Just like this one except it was white, vintage with scroll edges. Beautiful. Something if I had now would have been a fun project to give new life too... sadly my mother sold it :( Oh well, here's to the next diamond in the rough!

[Kathy Eddy]

Thanks for the tips Now do you have any tips on how to find space ??? LOL