Nik's Storage

Hello SC friends... Nik H. here, sharing a few storage tips with you.
 
Storage/organization is HUGE for me. Without it, I tend to get lost looking for just the right embellishment... or that stamp I love... or my favorite border punch. You get the idea, right? And when I feel overwhelmed about that stuff, I just don't feel creative. So here are a couple of things that have helped me out:This handy 3-tiered beauty was found at a Pottery Barn Outlet last year on my way to April's house for a visit... and into my trunk it went. (thank you to the sweet gal who offered me her additional 30% off coupon!) It is just to the right of my desk, and holds my Slice cartridges, bottles of brads/buttons/findings, an old pin cushion to store those fun pins that keep popping up, paper tape...basics. Stuff I reach for over and over. I break down my kits as soon as I'm done with them... otherwise, all of these goodies would be lost in bags, never being used for future projects. That's just how I roll!
To the left of my desk, this handy metal napkin holder. With all of my favorite 'go-to' stamps in it. I reach for these over & over... why would I hide them away?! They stand up nicely and look cute, right?
Aaaahhh... border punches. I love them. Let me repeat, I LOVE THEM. But if they're sitting in a jumbled mess, it's a total pain to fish through looking for the one you want. This handy drawer unit + organizer from Ikea simplifies everything for me.
 
Hopefully I may have sparked an idea or two for you... and I promise that you'll enjoy being crafty that much more just by staying on top of the organizational stuff.

Comments

[amy tangerine]

brilliant! i am looking forward to getting home and getting more organized!

[Michele H.]

Love your punch storage Nik. Mine just sit in a basket right now but it's starting to overflow. I need something like this.

[Janna]

great ideas, i want your days of the week stamps, so sorry i missed out on those and the months

[Wendy]

I LOVE that stand from PB! What a great way to keep your faves visible. I must have one! :)

[{vicki}]

Thanks for the napkin holder tip----just this week I was wondering of a better solution for my clear stamps!

[Jessica R.]

Love your ideas & your storage areas! TFS!!

[kelly b]

Nicole, what is the name of the ikea storage? I am making my annual trek next week and want to look at this! Thanks for sharing your great ideas!

[Nicole]

Kelly, the storage carts I use from Ikea are from the Antonius series...they are SUPER reasonable to purchase and I love them to bits!

[Heathyr]

For anyone wondering, I have seen the galvanized 3-tiered organizer at HomeGoods as well for a fraction of the price at PB. I have seen it again this year in PB's catalog and it was in my local store as well. It really works great for summer BBQs as well- but like I said, I have seen a replica at HomeGoods for those that have one in your area!

[kelly b]

Thanks Nicole! I put it on my list!

[diana]

i am making my very first trip to ikea in march and will be sure to look for some organizational items. i am afraid that my VISA will hate me after the trip!!!

[GretaB]

Fun storage ideas! I would have never thought of a napkin holder. And I had to go check out the IKEA Antonius stuff. The price is right for me! I think I'm going to check it out if I ever get back to IKEA. Thanks for the ideas. :)