For those of you that scrapbook, you know how many di
fferent types of items there are to use in scrap booking. I was at a loss as to how to store these items so they would be readily available for use and be easy to store and see. I find that if the scrapbook items I have are out of sight, they don't get used.
fferent types of items there are to use in scrap booking. I was at a loss as to how to store these items so they would be readily available for use and be easy to store and see. I find that if the scrapbook items I have are out of sight, they don't get used. A few 
years ago, I cut up some stiff cardboard I got from the back of the girls notepads. I made it about 2 1/2 inches long and about 1 1/2 inches wide. I then started winding all my larger pieces of different laces, cording, edging and ribbons around them and stored them in a large clear plastic bin. It is the size of bin just larger that the shoe box.
years ago, I cut up some stiff cardboard I got from the back of the girls notepads. I made it about 2 1/2 inches long and about 1 1/2 inches wide. I then started winding all my larger pieces of different laces, cording, edging and ribbons around them and stored them in a large clear plastic bin. It is the size of bin just larger that the shoe box. I did this with all the rick-rack and any other type of lace
or ribbon. I placed them by color and type. I ended up with three of these bins allowing for eyelet, edging and ribbons.
or ribbon. I placed them by color and type. I ended up with three of these bins allowing for eyelet, edging and ribbons. For the smaller fibers, wi
re, colored string (I use for tatting flowers etc) and floss. I use the small embroidery floss plastic containers you can get at any craft store. They are $2 at WalMart and have little plastic cards you wind the thread around.
re, colored string (I use for tatting flowers etc) and floss. I use the small embroidery floss plastic containers you can get at any craft store. They are $2 at WalMart and have little plastic cards you wind the thread around. For eyelets, ri
vets, glitter, gems, brads and any other small confetti, I use the same type of embroidery floss holder but it is the larger size. I go to the craft section in WalMart and buy the 100 count of small bags (which I also use for my homemade suckers and jewelry findings and bead storage.) These bags cost $1 for 100. A penny a piece is a deal in my book. The sucker blog is here: http://thesecretisgratitude.blogspot.com/2010/10/suckers-lollipops-and-flavorful-treats.html
vets, glitter, gems, brads and any other small confetti, I use the same type of embroidery floss holder but it is the larger size. I go to the craft section in WalMart and buy the 100 count of small bags (which I also use for my homemade suckers and jewelry findings and bead storage.) These bags cost $1 for 100. A penny a piece is a deal in my book. The sucker blog is here: http://thesecretisgratitude.blogspot.com/2010/10/suckers-lollipops-and-flavorful-treats.htmlThe jewelry blog is here:http://thesecretisgratitude.blogspot.com/2011/02/making-jewelry-beading-part-1.html
I place all the small items by type and then color in t
he different sections. I have really enjoyed using this method as everything I need is very easily seen and used. I only have to open the top to remove the needed item rather than digging in a file or bin looking for it.
he different sections. I have really enjoyed using this method as everything I need is very easily seen and used. I only have to open the top to remove the needed item rather than digging in a file or bin looking for it. I cut off a small piece of fiber from my yarn and wound it on the plastic bobbins at first but now that I have my yarn so easily available, I don't need to do that anymore.
I keep my eyes open at yard sales, second hand store
s, discount sections at stores and clearance bins for cute ribbons, bindings and lace. All the rick-rack you see in the pictures and most of the lace and eyelet was purchased that way. I used to use eyelet ribbon lots on baby quilts so most of that I bought on sale new but the rest came from always checking the discount places.
s, discount sections at stores and clearance bins for cute ribbons, bindings and lace. All the rick-rack you see in the pictures and most of the lace and eyelet was purchased that way. I used to use eyelet ribbon lots on baby quilts so most of that I bought on sale new but the rest came from always checking the discount places. I like having this on hand for any project. I never know what I will need and it was fun having all the items available and organized for when I made the aprons last week. Apron blog:http://thesecretisgratitude.blogspot.com/2011/03/overall-cutest-aprons-part-2.html
How blessed I am to have the place to store it and to have found it all at a discount. I rarely have to go to the store when I am doing a project. I usually have everything I need at my fingertips.
Happy organizing.
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