I do not know about you….but when a holiday is on a Monday – I am always saying “what day is it?” – it totally messes me up but I will take the “mess up” as it was a fabulous time with the peeps!
Today is a Tuesday Tip for you and one that I hope helps you as it is a LIFESAVER for me. Please remember, if it works for me…it might not work for you and guess what ~ that is TOTALLY o.k. as when it comes to organizing, we are all different!
One thing that I will say…if you have a method that works for you – please leave a comment so we all can share and learn…and perhaps I will swoop it up and change what I am doing currently. That is what I love about what we do, help ~ learn~ share & grow!
Stampin’ Up! has paper in a 6″ X 6″ size and in the Annual Catalog there are (3) offerings ~ A Little Foxy , Playful Palette & Serene Scenery. I am sure, (well I am hoping) that there will be more additions in the upcoming Holiday Catalog so I really feel the need to have a system for this size to “WORKS FOR ME”
In addition to this type of paper, I like to cut my DSP paper Stacks into the 6″ X 6′ size as that is a perfect size for me to work with as I use this a bunch with envelopes. I adore this paper and it is always so popular with my Product Shares….if you missed the Annual Catalog share – I will offer the Paper Stacks when the Holiday Catalog rolls around!
I admit, I will share/show you (2) different containers for the 6″ X 6″ paper…one that is very affordable, the other more pricey…it is all about options.
We all know that there are certain times of the year that certain retail items are on sale….so be on the “LOOK OUT” for BACK TO SCHOOL” sales as this post is one that it pertains to.
I have both and I use them for different things but I will say that the clear acrylic one I have on my shelves as it matched the other containers that I have in my work area.
Here is the “low down”
The dividers that I use are plastic/vinyl folders that I purchased at Office Max (you will find them at many stores) and yesterday I “scouted” them out and they were 60 cents piece. I cut the to “work” for me.
I cut them to 7″ X 6 1/2″ and this fits perfect in both containers. I can get (2) per folder and you might think – “you are wasting a lot” but the way that I look at it is…it is an investment to helping me stay organized and being organized….makes me happy 🙂
I used (2) different colors to help me in a glance see what I am looking for. The one color (yellow) is for the paper and the other (blue) is for the scraps! The P-Touch Label Maker is my “true blue friend”
We need to be organized to make what we do work with ease….(o.k – Chris R. ~ I am sure that you have a “funny” comment for us) but seriously folks, we are all happier when we have a system.
The Clear ones are from a Company called InterDesign and you can find them at Bed, Bath & Beyond…the Container Store and yep, good old Amazon….Here is the one that I have. They are basically Refrigerator/Pantry organizers but I love the durability if them, very high quality.
The Black one I picked up at Walmart and if you go in a couple of weeks when it is Back to School, you will find them in all sorts of fun colors and I have seen them for $1.00 a piece when running a great sale. The also can be found in the storage/office section and I am sorry….I tried to find a link for you but I am not finding one anywhere 🙁
I know that this post is long (and I am sorry) but I just want to try to help you stay organized! As I said above, I use the clear one but I do have several of the Black ones as I love the fact that you can stack them on top of each other and they are a perfect solution for “stashing” things and using minimal storage space.
For those of you that have purchased my shares before, I have the black ones to keep my ribbon organized and clean after I wrap it around the white chipboard, when I am working on my monthly kits, I use them for each card etc…..what I am trying to say is…these are a very affordable option for you!
For those of you that missed the post yesterday…here is another “fur baby” picture for you. John put a bird feeder out to be nice to the birds and we have squirrels ….and more squirrels! We usually do not have a problem with them because of the dogs chasing them but now they have become “SMART SQUIRRELS”
Look at poor Charlie, (I do not think his elevator goes all the way up) but he is patiently waiting for his squirrel friends to make a wrong move!
Update on Milo – I had several emails about this one….I was SHOCKED, he is up about 7 feet. He is so funny. To date, he has proudly caught 2 squirrels…he was very proud of himself, the squirrel not as happy.
He was like a little kid that was given a new toy…..he graciously brought his “manly work” to the back door….I screamed, he dropped the victims! I wasn’t sure if I was to say, “good boy” or not….poor squirrel! 🙁
Hi Susan, What a weekend for sure! MD was beautiful, the weather was great and the Wedding was perfect. Our fur-baby Killian survived his three nights in the doggy-hotel. Oops, I mean we survived. Ha. Ha.
I too keep my 6 x 6 paper in the InterDesign containers. They do work great. I also keep my stamps in them. I have seven containers of stamps on a shelf I can reach while I’m sitting down. I keep them in alphabetical order. I’ll sent you a pic.
Have a great day and I do love Tuesday Tips!!!
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Hello Susan,
I have also started storing my paper like that. I read on someone’s blog (might have been yours) that it could be a way to get out of the hoarding mode. I don’t know if I was was hoarding or just impulse buying but I had many unopened packages of DSP in my craft room. I eventually cut these into 6X6 pieces and that has helped. Of course, as soon as I did that, I needed a 12X12 sheet. LOL.
Thanks for the tips on organizing. I need all the help I can get so I can actually use the paper instead of spending all my time searching for what I want.
I love your pictures of animals and just saw this video this morning. Thought of you and how much smarter Milo is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-a-XRjHLYQ Hope you can see the video.
Your tips are always appreciated. I can always use new ideas on organizing. Love your dog pics.
I always love your tips and just ordered the clear one for my new SU! papers. Milo just keeps me giggling, Susan! Love the tales you tell! 🙂
Thank you for the great tips! I love how you always include WHERE to purchase the items, even including a link. I’ve never thought of cutting my 12×12 DSP into 6″ squares, but it makes so much sense to me as I never use a full 12×12 sheet for anything. I have all my DSP in magazine holders on a shelf in an armoire and I truly believe that I would gain room by using your 6×6 storage method. And the DSP names would be so much more visible in the small containers, saving me “searching” time.
Thank you so much for yet another useful tip.
Nancy
Thank you so much for sharing your great storage tips. I am definitely going to use this one. Love your dogs!!
Marty
Charlie is so patient and Milo is quite the hunter! Love seeing your pics and the Tuesday Tips are fantastic! I keep my 6×6 paper basically the same way as you do. I also have a small filing cabinet for my 12×12 paper which is perfect since I do not have as much of this size paper. I cut most of mine down to 6×6 as well. Enjoy the day!
I really need to find an ideal solution for my 6×6 papers. I tried little crates like the black one you showed (they were sold as CD case holders btw, and I got mine at Office Max) but I don’t like things open like that. I live in a dusty environment plus I have cats who would happily add tooth marks to the dividers or papers. Of course now I have a lovely file cabinet and that might work for me now because I could the container and all in a drawer. Of course, I gave my crates away already… ah… heck.
Amazon has a 12 pack of similar crates in clear. Twelve might be an excessive amount for some folks.
https://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-16958612-Crate-Clear-12-Pack/dp/B002BA5F16/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1467740897&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=plastic+square+CD+crate
Such a nice way to store DSP … I do not use the 12×12 size, either. I have cut a number of packs of DSP into 6×6 per your previous suggestion. I also try to order the 6×6 packs whenever SU! offers patterns I want. Thank you, too, for letting us know where you purchased the InterDesign containers. ???❤️
Thanks so much for your 6 x 6 paper tips! I am having a hard time remembering what I have and I think a container as you suggest with file dividers would be perfect. A question….do you take the paper out of the bound pads and keep them loose in each section? I am always torn with whether I should take them out.
They are working on the sewers and knocked out the cable to most of Pella again. But I am back. Oh my, the pressure is on to think of something witty to say about organization etc. Sorry, to disappoint but I actually have my 6×6 and I think another size similar in a box! It even has a lid that latches and a handle! But, woe is me, no dividers saying what is what. Most of my pads are still with their cover telling what they are (the hoarder in me) but I do have some from shares that are not marked. I had better get with it, huh? I can’t have total chaos! Chuckle, if you all could see my room, with it’s little pathway to walk in! Actually, I guess what I could do is have a divider for the old stuff and the new shares 6×6 pieces in the front so I do know what is current not that it really matters to me I guess. Who knows I might cut up some of my 12×12 sheets sometime but that scares me too much, I just never know when I need to use a 12×12 sheet for something. I am sure I used at least one last year!
OK. Don’t cut all your paper to 6×6 as I just watched a video on making the popcorn box and you need i to be 6×12 since you need to cut out two pieces to make the box. At least if there is any of the 12×12 paper that would look cool as a popcorn box or whatever you want to put in it – not popcorn necessarily. I am going to watch one that is made to look like the Cookie Monster which is just too cute. I am sure there will be more to come closer to Halloween and other holidays!
These containers are great but we have a feed store and get all kinds of stuff in boxes and I get the perfect size to use instead of buying a container and the cardboard box works awesome and is right price. Nothing.
I love your comment as you are so right….use what works for you and I would swoop the containers/boxes if they work for your needs…and the extra bonus – FREE….love that word! I know that I love the size of the Amazon Prime boxes as I keep all of them – PERFECT for many uses!