Here is how I organize my paper:
Cardstock: By Color (I have a specific order that I use for all of my supplies)
**Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Black, Grey, White, Cream, Brown
Patterned Paper:
1. Random PP is sorted by my Color Order System
2. Paper from Manufacturers is sorted by the Manufacturer (I usually buy stacks/kits and just keep them together)
3. I do keep some of my paper sorted by themes:
**nature, boyish, typography, Christmas, school, fall, Halloween, Valentines
When I first started this
As I got more paper, I moved on to Cropper Hoppers. I liked that I could easily flip through my growing stash to find what I needed. I loved the dividers, too, so I could begin a sorting process.
The more my stash grew, the more Cropper Hoppers I collected and the less places I could find to keep them. LOL They get pretty heavy with lots of paper in them.
I was very fortunate to move onto this:
I can't imagine having my paper any other way. It is right above my desk and SO convenient! Everything has a slot and I always know what I have. I do use one Cropper Hopper for my MME paper stacks...they come with ALOT of paper and it is easier to flip with them standing up. I also use a second C.H. for my scraps until I utilize them, but you will have to hear about that another week!
So how do you store your paper? Pictures please!!
My CS is sorted in rainbow order. As I am still in the process of redecorating my scrappy room, my PP is all in boxes. That is the biggest problem. How to sort? I have kept it together by manufacturer so far, but am considering sorting by color when I move it back in the room. Hoping for this week! Oh, and Cropper Hopper paper holders for me.
ReplyDeleteFor me it's card by colour, s/s paper by colour, d/s paper by manufacturer - and a few themed things in separate boxes. I keep my paper and card in those plastic divided carry cases - a bit of a pain to put them in but it keeps them dust free :)
ReplyDeleteI have most of my precious BG sorted by collection in horizontal tray as well as a few other faves - Passport by MM, Mr Campy by Cosmo, For the Record by Echo Park etc. Then I have a Cropper Hopper of paper sorted by colour - more or less, and one of cardstock again sorted by colour. New papers get put on my desk to keep in view until I feel like it's time to sort it back to my regular stash. I have a separate drawer with Halloween stuff (even though I don't even do much Halloween!) and two drawers for Christmas which I use all year round for my Jingle Belles cards as well as scrapping. This pretty much works for me and most of the time, I can find what I'm looking for.
ReplyDeleteI have a dump in box for scrap paper and another one for scrap card - these need to be rethought as they aren't very effective and are getting out of control!