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Get It Organized

© Julie Rayl

In a previous article we learned how to organize photos, paper and scrapbooking space. Now it's time to organize the embellishments used on our pages. It's very easy for these types of products to become disorganized. When this occurs three things happen: one, they get lost; two, they get ruined; 3, you forget what you have and buy the same product twice. So sit back, grab a drink and get organized.

STICKERS

Organizing stickers can be quite a challenge because of the quantity scrapbookers usually have of this product. To conquer that let's take it in two steps. First, organize the stickers into categories. Stickers are generally organized by theme, but they can be organized based on size or manufacturer. Second, pick a storage system that will work well for all your stickers. The following are some viable storage options.

1. Use old baseball card dividers.

2. There are sticker binders made especially for the various sizes of stickers. Check your local scrapbook store for them.

3. Three-ring binders with page protectors are a great way to organize your stickers.

4. File folders in a box divided by category is a good option.

DIE-CUTS

Organizing die-cuts can be complicated also because of their various sizes. With a little ingenuity a simple storage system can be found. Generally, it's best to organize die-cuts by theme. The following are some inexpensive storage containers.

1. Music or computer cd holders/sleeves.

2. 5 x 7 index card holders with tabbed dividers.

3. Clear expandable 81/2 x 11 envelopes.

4. Three-ring binders with page protectors.

STAMPS

Stamps are becoming the latest embellishments for scrapbooking. Stamps can be extremely versatile, but their various sizes can be a challenge to organzie. Storing your stamps by theme is the best way. Following are some great storage ideas.

1. There are some fabulous products designed by stampers to hold stamps. Check for them at your local craft store.

2. Photo storage boxes are roomy and perfect for holding stamps.

TEMPLATES

Templates have to be the easiest supply to organize. Categorize your shape templates by theme and your letter templates by letter size. Here are some storage ideas.

1. Small embossing templates fit well in cd holders/sleeves.

2. Most templates are hole punched and fit well in three-ring binders.

Getting organized will save you time and money. Be sure and invest a little extra time and get your supplies organized. Till next time, keep on scrappin'.

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