Yes, there IS a better way to store your scrapbook paper than just stacking it up to the ceiling! Check out this nifty (and pretty) scrapbook storage system from Paper Lust. I love how easy and accessible the paper becomes by storing it in ziptop bags hanging in a closet. This is just ONE of many brilliant craft room storage ideas Briana has! Another of my favorites: storing stickers in files in a drawer. [see paper lust’s amazing organized craft room]
For this tip, you will have to special order 2 gallon ziptop bags, as the common grocery store 1 gallon bags are not large enough for 12×12″ scrapbook paper. The best price I found was for 13×15″ ziptop bags on Amazon in a 100 pack for about $16, which comes out to about 16 cents per bag. You can find packs of pants hangers at your local big box or organization store, or online, or shop around at your local thrift store for low-priced pants hangers.
EDITED to ADD: A lot of people have since told me that Dollar Tree carries 2 gallon ziptop bags! They come 6 to a pack! So, yay for that!
Project Estimate:
- 13×15 Clear Zip Lock Bags, Pack of 100,
$16
- OR, a 6-pack of 2-gallon ziptop bags from Dollar Tree, $1
- Clear Plastic Pant Hangers,
$1 each
Total: Starting at $2
I will admit, am organizationally challenged. I try to organize my craft supplies, but somehow between the crafting, the blogging, and the cleaning up, the organization doesn’t happen. When I look at my stacks of craft supplies, I just blank out. I don’t know how to tackle them to make them organized, useful, AND attractive. It is truly overwhelming!
Come join me for a live chat at Coffeetalk tomorrow at 8pm Eastern! My co-host is Amanda from A Few Short Cuts and we’re talking about Organization, Spring Cleaning, and Home Decor. I need to hear your best tips for organizing!
When: March 7th, 2012 at 8pm Eastern
Where: International Delight Coffee Talk Community
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11 Comments
MeganM.
I did something similar with my scrap paper, but I just put them in 2 gallon bags and then in a basket under my desk. I found my bags at my local Dollar Tree. 6 in a box for $1. And no shipping. I don’t know if other dollar stores carry them, but I was lucky enough to find them in mine. Love the hanging storage idea! :)
Briana Johnson
Wow, THANK YOU for sharing the zip lock hanging idea! I’m so glad you like that. It’s really been the best system for me – I receive/buy lots of scrapbook kit club kits and this is perfect. So happy to see this!
love2dream
Our Dollar Tree occasionally has 2 gallon bags– I’ve bought them before. Perhaps you could just use the 12X12 page protectors that the dollar stores sells too– just not as many pages will fit. Maybe use binding rings to clip bags (with holes punched under the zipper seal) to regular hangers.
heather
@love2dream – you are AHHHmazing!! Such good ideas. I will have to look for the 2 gallon bags at my dollar store!
Mae
I am organizational challenged. I don’t know where to begin.
Pam Shultz
I have found “school project” bags at my local Office Depot in the clearance aisle, 1 box for $1.50, about 15-20 per box. They have a big old picture of a school bus on them or something, but they sure do work in a pinch. I love your idea about hanging them up. I hang up themed stickers in a closet, all in one bag. Thanks for sharing!
Letticia Smith
My old record cabinet is just perfect for paper and my cats can’t get into it.
Lauren
Great idea! For hanging, you could always use clothespins and regular old wire hangers… a lot cheaper!
Theresa
I’ve been trying to find an inexpensive way to organize and store the ton of 12×12 scrapbooking paper I have. These are some very helpful tips….THANK YOU!!!! Happy scrapping!!! :)
Krisha
You can also get the 2 gallon bags at Smart and Final Store if you have one near you.