There's paper piled up here and there and that stack on the buffet is sort of organized although the corners are starting to curl up, could be that you need some sort of storage. Does this sound like you? Figuring out how you aim to have everything organised will help you have a better idea of what you are going need in the way of scrapbooking storage.
You need to consider several things when choosing a scrapbook paper storage system. For instance, will your paper storage system be dustproof? You could also store your supplies by color themes or just plain color code your papers before placing them in your storage system, making it easier to locate specific papers.
Scrapbooking storage doesn’t cost much and can really help keep the desk you use for scrapbooking organized as well. For scrapbook artists, paper storage is a significant concern. Most filing systems you find in
office supply stores are specifically for 8 x 11 or legal size papers and will not usually work as paper storage for the typical scrapper. Before you begin searching for a paper storage system, you may want to take a look at your current supplies and see what type of organization you need. Many storage units work not only for paper but also for pictures, stickers, die cuts and other bits and pieces. If you intend to use your paper storage for more than just paper, you'll need to make sure that what you are going use will work and that you have enough dividing tabs for your various projects.
There are two levels of storgae really. There is the storage for the projects that you are currently working on and then for want of a better word your bulk storage This is where you will keep your fresh supplies. The large plastic storage boxes found at the big hardware stores are perfect for this and hold those 12 X 12 sheets of paper nicely. They lids with hand grips for carrying them and are usually stackable. You can also find them online at places that will ship. Scrapbook paper storage doesn’t cost much and can really help keep your desk for scrapbooking organized as well.
Be sure to use the space under your desk for storage as well; a small cart with drawers is usually affordable and can easily stay next to or under your desk for easy storage access.