I got published on About.com Scrappbooking by Rebbeca Ludens

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 Organizing Scrapbook Paper Scraps

Reader Stories: Scrapbook Paper Organization Ideas

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How I Organize My Scrapbook Paper 

Scraps are one of the biggest challenges I had. The drawer system took up way to much room if I wanted to sort by colors. Folders in a filing cart was not working due to them sliding out the sides of the folders, and when I taped the edges, it made it very difficult to see what was in the folder without taking every thing out.
I went to using zipper baggies which was great for sorting, but again, putting them in draws or in a folder cart kept them out of sight. So I found these Magazine holders and stacked the baggies inside them and placed them next to my crafting table. They are seen all the time and organized.

How I Did It 

First was the sorting of the colors one baggie for cardstock and another baggie for pattern paper. Then organizing the cardstock baggies in color order and then the pattern paper. The most time consuming part is the sorting into color groups. As a long time quilter I went back to my old "Color Wheel" and sorted according to this wheel. Everything is in a color group and easily available.

Lessons Learned 

• That I use my scraps more often.
• I waste a whole lot less paper.
• Being organized has made me more creative and productive in my craft.