Many scrapbookers start to amass such a variety of supplies that they become overwhelmed by disorganization, and a once-enjoyable hobby suddenly starts to feel more like a chore. Scrapbooking host Michele Gerbrandt offers some suggestions for cutting the clutter and getting everything in order. - Serious hobbyists can convert a small closet into an organized work space with storage, shelving and work areas. A professional scrapbooker's desk (figure A) looks like an armoire but uniquely accommodates scrapbooking supplies.
- Templates can be stored in top-loading pages in binders.
- Baseball-card holders have small pockets that are the ideal size for storing and organizing stickers.
- A photo storage box keeps photos convenient in a central location, while pull-out, stackable drawers can separate supplies into categories (figure B).
- Binders, organized by themes, can house all supplies for that particular type of project. For example, a holiday binder can organize holiday stickers, die-cuts, templates and more.
- Cropping bags (figure C) provide organization for guys and gals on the go. Cropping bags, which include special pockets that are properly sized for different supplies, have wheels for ease of movement.
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