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Post by cmpeter on Dec 5, 2020 19:58:13 GMT
What do you use to corral your most used tools on your desktop. I've been using a fabric kind of tote, but it's more for taking your tools to crops and I'd like something a little nicer to keep out all the time.
Talking about tools like pens, glue, scissors, tweezers, erasers, pencils, etc. The things you reach for every time you create.
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Post by hop2 on Dec 5, 2020 20:10:26 GMT
I have a table tidy from tonic and that holds a lot of glue & adhesives. I bought bar magnets to go around the outside to hold metal things. Then I have a wooden ‘cup’ for pens & brushes
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Post by mom on Dec 5, 2020 20:20:46 GMT
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Post by caangel on Dec 5, 2020 20:48:01 GMT
My desktop is a counter top on cubes. My DH added a slim drawer under the counter for me. Love having all my stuff at my fingertips and hidden away.
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Post by kkrenn on Dec 5, 2020 20:55:15 GMT
I have a magnifying OTT Light that has attached bins around the base, that hold my scissors, bone folder, etc. Then I have a few small boxes I made from cardstock that hold blender brushes, pens, rhinestones, etc.
I'm interested to see what others use because I'm always looking to improve!
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Post by PaperAngel on Dec 5, 2020 21:12:18 GMT
The organizer on my primary work surface is a Pottery Barn Kids Art/Craft Lazy Susan, bought probably 15 years ago (like this, but in white). Check out Pottery Barn/Teen/Kids/Outlet, Ikea, Michaels, Joann, HomeGoods/Marshals/TJMaxx, etc. for similar (& other styles of) desktop organizers. HTH. |
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Post by msliz on Dec 5, 2020 21:37:46 GMT
I have a small plastic box for my small tools. It's one of the sort that snaps to other boxes so you can use the bottom of one box as the lid for the one beneath it ( I forgot who makes them. )
It was really handy when I went to crops every month, so I just kept using it when I scrapped at home because I was too lazy to unpack and repack every time.
Sometimes I think I'd rather have something pretty, but it's more important to me to have something portable.
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Post by cmpeter on Dec 5, 2020 21:47:13 GMT
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Post by songbird on Dec 5, 2020 21:52:29 GMT
I use a black plastic Pampered Chef rotating tool organizer for most of the things I want at my fingertips. I also have a pink metal cat one from PBK last year I think? I love that they rotate.
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Post by GiantsFan on Dec 5, 2020 22:55:41 GMT
I have this one from IKEA, but in white. The back section holds my score board and stamping platforms. In the middle section I keep pre-cut card fronts and on the right side scissors and snips. The front holds stamping blocks, post-its, glue tubes, tape runner, tweezers, pokie tool, craft knife, etc. |
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Post by steakgoddess on Dec 5, 2020 23:07:44 GMT
I have this one from IKEA, but in white. The back section holds my score board and stamping platforms. In the middle section I keep pre-cut card fronts and on the right side scissors and snips. The front holds stamping blocks, post-its, glue tubes, tape runner, tweezers, pokie tool, craft knife, etc. This is what I use to build a monthly kit with! It’s perfect sized for it. I am using it to hold my December Project stuff right now. |
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Post by steakgoddess on Dec 5, 2020 23:11:37 GMT
I use a Totally Tiffany Tool Tower to hold rulers, scissors, pokey tools, blades, scissors, crystal katana, erasers, etc.
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Post by PaperAngel on Dec 5, 2020 23:31:54 GMT
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Post by cmpeter on Dec 5, 2020 23:39:31 GMT
See...I checked PB Kids and regular PB, but not Teens! I like that one too and that they also have the rotating one with the same design. I also like the gray, my walls are gray.
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Post by CeeScraps on Dec 5, 2020 23:41:00 GMT
Get a kitchen shelf from Walmart. It's a wire shelf. It will give you more space to put things beneath the shelf and on the shelf. I use one at home and when I go places to scrap.
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Post by quinmm14 on Dec 6, 2020 1:00:25 GMT
I bought the metal chicken feeder container from HL but I haven't set it up yet.
I'm going to use mason jars inside the divided compartments for scissors, etc.
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Post by aj2hall on Dec 6, 2020 3:59:56 GMT
I bought the metal chicken feeder container from HL but I haven't set it up yet. I'm going to use mason jars inside the divided compartments for scissors, etc. I've seen it used for embellishments but small tools sounds like a great idea. I wish they had something similar, but in white. |
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Post by vexedangel on Dec 6, 2020 5:14:43 GMT
I have a tool tote/caddy from Archiver's (RIP). I love it, although it's almost too big/bulky.
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Post by vexedangel on Dec 6, 2020 5:18:11 GMT
I have this one from IKEA, but in white. The back section holds my score board and stamping platforms. In the middle section I keep pre-cut card fronts and on the right side scissors and snips. The front holds stamping blocks, post-its, glue tubes, tape runner, tweezers, pokie tool, craft knife, etc. This is what I use to build a monthly kit with! It’s perfect sized for it. I am using it to hold my December Project stuff right now. Ooooh, does that mean the back section can hold 12x12 paper?? |
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Post by steakgoddess on Dec 6, 2020 5:37:34 GMT
This is what I use to build a monthly kit with! It’s perfect sized for it. I am using it to hold my December Project stuff right now. Ooooh, does that mean the back section can hold 12x12 paper?? Yes! 12x12 fits perfectly! |
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Post by vexedangel on Dec 6, 2020 5:52:34 GMT
Ok, that's on my list, love it. Thanks!!
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Post by lisacharlotte on Dec 6, 2020 13:10:34 GMT
Ooh, now that I see that IKEA organizer is 13” wide, that’s a came changer. It’s so hard to find options that fit 12x12 paper.
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 6, 2020 13:39:12 GMT
I use this 2 tiered tray from Hobby Lobby. I have coffee cups/jars in the top to hold pens, scissors, etc. I also use binder clips on the edge to hold random stuff. The bottom holds my 4x6 trimmer and a small basket of little stuff. link |
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Post by mamagidget on Dec 6, 2020 13:42:21 GMT
The organizer on my primary work surface is a Pottery Barn Kids Art/Craft Lazy Susan, bought probably 15 years ago (like this, but in white). Check out Pottery Barn/Teen/Kids/Outlet, Ikea, Michaels, Joann, HomeGoods/Marshals/TJMaxx, etc. for similar (& other styles of) desktop organizers. HTH. This is what i use too, although mine is from HL I think. I've seen them at Tuesday Morning, and I think Hobby Lobby still carries them too. |
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 6, 2020 17:18:11 GMT
I use a fabric tote to sit on my desk and I have a spinning 360 clear organizer fro SB.com to hold additional supplies that sits close to my desk, but doesn't take up space if I don't need those items. They are B Squad items.
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Post by joblackford on Dec 6, 2020 19:01:36 GMT
I have an old Martha Stewart desk organizer similar to the IKEA one. It holds my stamping platforms, small score board and a small cutting mat standing up in the back, and glue, acrylic blocks and scissors in the other spots. I really like having those things standing up and easy to grab. I have my pens and pen-shaped things in a mug. That was free. Everything else lives in drawers. I have had my eye on a little pen/tool organizer that Layle by Mail uses and sells, but it's doesn't have enough bang for my buck to beat the free/already owned pen mug. laylebymail.com/collections/tools/products/aqua-stash-n-store |
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Post by msupea on Dec 6, 2020 19:42:30 GMT
I have this one from IKEA, but in white. The back section holds my score board and stamping platforms. In the middle section I keep pre-cut card fronts and on the right side scissors and snips. The front holds stamping blocks, post-its, glue tubes, tape runner, tweezers, pokie tool, craft knife, etc. I have been stalking their site to catch it in stock. No luck yet. It wasn’t available in store when I went 2 weeks ago. Nice to know it holds 12x12. |
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Post by FurryP on Dec 6, 2020 21:07:35 GMT
I have an old Martha Stewart desk organizer similar to the IKEA one. It holds my stamping platforms, small score board and a small cutting mat standing up in the back, and glue, acrylic blocks and scissors in the other spots. I really like having those things standing up and easy to grab. I have my pens and pen-shaped things in a mug. That was free. Everything else lives in drawers. I have had my eye on a little pen/tool organizer that Layle by Mail uses and sells, but it's doesn't have enough bang for my buck to beat the free/already owned pen mug. laylebymail.com/collections/tools/products/aqua-stash-n-storeI found one like that at TJ Max last year. But they sell these on Ali Express also... linky but you kind of have to shop around to see who has the best price + shipping cost |
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Post by quinmm14 on Dec 6, 2020 22:33:04 GMT
I bought the metal chicken feeder container from HL but I haven't set it up yet. I'm going to use mason jars inside the divided compartments for scissors, etc. I've seen it used for embellishments but small tools sounds like a great idea. I wish they had something similar, but in white. I'm wondering if you could spray paint it? That might work for you. |
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Post by cropelf on Dec 6, 2020 23:36:42 GMT
Still use my old spinning Tote-Ally tote which live on top of my Raskog next to my desk.
I find a lot of items similar to those listed above at TJ Maxx/HomeGoods/Marshall's. TJ's prices are the lowest of the three. TJ Maxx also often have the fridge bins at a very good price.
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