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Post by Linda on Apr 25, 2024 13:34:38 GMT
Thank you dewryce - I'll have to see how many I would need but those do look good. I typically just get the collection kit with maybe one embellishment pack so those should be sufficient size wise
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Post by Shakti on Apr 25, 2024 15:03:51 GMT
Pondered some more.
I have four bins of durable goods (stamps/dies/stencils/embossing folders). Two are narrower and two are wider. The narrow ones are nominally normally sized stamp/die sets and standalone die sets -- all the things that fit in little square or 5x7 storage envelopes/sleeves. The wider ones are nominally for oversized stamp/die sets (the ones that fit in the really big pockets), stencils/background cling stamp (things that fit in the larger square pockets/sleeves), and embossing folders (which don't need pockets at all). They are (again) nominally separated into categories (general stamps, sentiment stamps, dies, embossing folders, background stamps, stencils, oversize stamps) and alphabetizes by manufacturer/set name inside the categories.
I am now wondering whether the categories make any different at all. Maybe the four bins should just be one each for tall wide things, short wide things, tall skinny things, short skinny things, all alphabetized....
As of right now, it's only four bins and I do have a relatively good memory for what I have and who makes it. I feel like it might work.
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Post by Shakti on Apr 25, 2024 21:52:46 GMT
So far, way more tall skinny things than short skinny things. Altenew, C&9th, & HA Infinity tall skinny things are currently behind the short skinny things. I think my brain adjusted and found things I was looking for this afternoon.
Next up: tackle the wide things. Including moving skinny embossing folders that are only in wide things due to category.
Kinda wingin' it; kinda likin' it....
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Post by dewryce on Apr 26, 2024 0:16:22 GMT
Thank you dewryce - I'll have to see how many I would need but those do look good. I typically just get the collection kit with maybe one embellishment pack so those should be sufficient size wise I hope you like them! I wanted to make sure you realized that it is a multi color pack, 4 white, 2 blue, 2 green, 2 purple. Very deep colors so you can’t see well through them. I didn’t the first time I got them and probably wasn’t clear in my post! I use them for everything. And keep buying another pack every now and again.
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Post by Linda on Apr 26, 2024 2:11:42 GMT
Thank you dewryce - I'll have to see how many I would need but those do look good. I typically just get the collection kit with maybe one embellishment pack so those should be sufficient size wise I hope you like them! I wanted to make sure you realized that it is a multi color pack, 4 white, 2 blue, 2 green, 2 purple. Very deep colors so you can’t see well through them. I didn’t the first time I got them and probably wasn’t clear in my post! I use them for everything. And keep buying another pack every now and again. Thanks - as I continue to clean my scrap space and move things around - I realised that I actually HAVE some of these or something similar (all clear though) so I'm going to use what I have and see how it works and then if it works, get some more.
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Post by Linda on Apr 26, 2024 20:52:21 GMT
It's not perfect but it's more organised (and labelled) than before. I didn't bother taking photos of the Alex drawers under the desk or the 3 cubes (smaller - not Kallax) next to the desk (with Cricut cartridges and idea/sketch books/binders) Recollections cubes hold cardstock and paper Kallax has (top row) scraps, clear stamps, albums (middle row) dies, some collection kits (in the envelopes) and more albums (bottom row) albums, cards/envelopes This is behind me when I sit at the desk cart has themed embellishments, alcohol markers (grouped in colour families), and stamping up stamp sets I couldn't get the desk in one picture (not enough space between it and the Kallax) drawers have larger themes such as Christmas, travel, military, next to the drawers are alpha stickers by colour, the container to the right (in front of the Cricut) is stuff I'm currently working with
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Post by 950nancy on Apr 27, 2024 3:17:52 GMT
Earlier this week I decided to purge some of those things that I just no longer use for storage. They are still in great shape, but I don't need to store my stuff the same was not what I have more space. I filled four large Amazon boxes. I also donated an old sewing machine and three wooden cassette boxes. Dumped it all off at the second hand store today. Felt good. Watching those videos was a good motivator to say goodbye.
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Post by Linda on Apr 27, 2024 3:39:18 GMT
great job 950nancyI ended up filling a goodsized box with donations - I agree - the videos are motivating for organising and purging
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Post by joblackford on Apr 27, 2024 21:01:53 GMT
Linda your space looks really functional! Really lovely and bright too. I love how everything seems to be in easy reach from your chair.
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Post by wordfish on Apr 27, 2024 21:13:05 GMT
Linda, it looks great! I'm having a glorious Saturday in my cleaned-up studio. The HVAC people come on Wednesday, and after that I will get more intense about sorting and finishing things up. I priced out how much it will cost to redo my desk area with the Michaels Simply Tidy furniture I chose and it's less than I thought as long as I hit a sale. I'll work on that soon. So far today, I've worked a bit on my WITL project and done a bit more tidying and micro-organizing. Tomorrow, I will have to get prepped for the HVAC guys. In order to get to the AC unit, they have to go through a sort of secret door in the bathroom. It is the back of the linen closet in the bathroom, so I have to remove the shelves and move everything out so they can get to the attic where the AC unit is. The closet is built so the shelves unhook pretty easily, and we store things in bins so it's easy to do this, but still it will make a bit of a mess. Old houses...
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Post by Linda on Apr 27, 2024 21:43:03 GMT
Linda your space looks really functional! Really lovely and bright too. I love how everything seems to be in easy reach from your chair. Thank you - yes I can reach everything except the very top row of paper from my chair
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Post by Linda on Apr 27, 2024 21:43:59 GMT
Thank you wordfish - sounds like your space is coming along well.
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Post by FurryP on Apr 28, 2024 23:23:10 GMT
Also - how does everyone store sequins? The little baggies they come in are fine until they are opened and then they are a mess. I loved the bloom flower container Laura shared on her video but I need something more compact - hopefully that'll fit in an Alex drawer. I don't have a ton but I would like them better contained. I somehow bought this thing based on a bunch of recommendations from YT organizing videos. I don't have this many types of sequins or other little doodads but I figured it was enough for any future needs I'd have and the whole thing can tuck away pretty neatly in a cabinet or alex drawer. It says it's no longer available but I'll try to find something similar. Sequin/Bead storageI think this is the same thing, seems pricier than what I paid? ETA: I checked--I paid $32.99 on amazon. This one is around $45 but is 25% off, so pretty similar pricing I guess. Elizabeth Ward storage trayI got mine at Joann with a coupon (in store). It's ok. It's a little bigger than I needed, but it was cheap enough and pretty.
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Post by lcomfy on May 1, 2024 23:00:23 GMT
From my post a few mins today...So far I have tossed into trash...about 3 large tote full of scraps and other things that are not good to go to anyone..
Ok ...get this..so far I gave to goodwill 25 large totes of everything...from papers to bits and bobs that I have sorted....
I found out ,,,the more I got rid of the easier it was to just let it go!!!
my reward is to have my craft room with more wiggle room..and to stay away from buying those paper packs from micheals.....
I think ill need to get rid of another 5 totes to call it done....hopfully by next week...then I can enjoy!! These are full sized rubbermaid totes!!
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Post by alleyscrap on May 5, 2024 16:07:25 GMT
I have my 6x6 and 6x8 paper pads in a clear fridge bin from Target. I spent so long looking and had the same issue as you, everything was either 6 in and the pads were too tight, or it was way too big. I got mine a few years ago now but I am pretty sure it is the Brightroom (Target brand) fridge bin that is listed at 7in across. They have a few lengths but mine is the 14in one. The pads fit perfectly without bending and it takes up the least amount of space in your craft space because the bin itself is just slightly wider than the pads. I love it and highly recommend! Let’s see if I can post a link: www.target.com/p/7-34-x-14-5-34-x-4-34-medium-fridge-38-pantry-bin-clear-brightroom-8482/-/A-85318242I just wanted to say how much I appreciate you! I finally got myself to Target over my lunch today and got this bin that you linked for 6x6 paper, and another one that will work perfectly for my remaining matstacks and 4x6 papers. Like a dork I never thought to look in the kitchen stuff at bins, just the totes, etc for the Brightroom stuff. This has made a world of difference, thank you alleyscrap ! Yay, I’m so glad they work well for you! I picked mine up so long ago that I forgot about them so I’m glad to see Target still carries them. I’m looking for stamp storage so I think I will try to pick up a few more for that. Thank you for reminding me!
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