I wanna share a little something with you that I found at Office Max. We popped into the one my daughter works at and while strolling through the store I saw this...
I was first attracted to the black n' white pattern and while walking around I kept wondering if I had a need for it. Then like all fine ideas, a lightbulb went off and I knew what it would be PERFECT for!
NO MORE plastic BAGGIES for me! LOL I am sporting some style when I take my images on the road, and have them all in 2 of these little boxes! Yeah, I grew outta the first one when I came to filling with my Bella images. I took scissors and even expanded some of the slots, and carefully cut some out. So cute, so perfect and no baggies laying all over my floor!
Now I have to say I don't know about Staples or Office Depot, maybe they have something like this?? My hubby, daughter and sister-in-law all work for Office Max and I can't go into the other stores! I will tell you we could not find these online... they are part of Office Max's DiVoga line. Hubby says made for them, but he could be just telling me that, lol!!
My BFF Dana bought one too and if you have any need for better organization, give them a look. They have other black n' white patterns as well.
Since I am sharing this info I might as well show you how I have come up with my storage solution for nesties...
Now this binder ring/"S" hook idea is borrowed from Shannon, Mrs. Mac on SCS, when she invited me and a friend over for some coloring fun. She had the cutest room set up for her studio. I say she HAD, because a couple weeks after we visited her...she moved her whole room downstairs, to her main living area! Not seen it yet, but this sister had some awesome ideas and is ultra organized! {{Here is her post on her studio room swap}} Back to me...I love IKEA and could not figure out where I could easily put up some more rods to hold the "S" hooks. It is the same rods that I use to hold my pencils...so I came up with the idea to drill into my tall plastic drawer unit. It sits right next to me no matter how I have rearranged my room, so it seemed perfect! It works for me and when it's nice and I open the window they turn into small wind chimes!
Paula, what an awesome idea for storage. I have done the file folder, but am so EXCITED to see the nesties!! I was literally sitting here moments before I logged onto your blog thinking: How can I better organize my nesties!! Thanks for sharing your discovery of Shannon's method!! Sorry to hear about your step down from Elzy's, and WOW I think I'm gonna have to watch and see when your classes are and make a trip to Michigan!! I have ONE card on my SCS gallery that is "Paula Tracy style" and I love it and am so proud of coming somewhat close to your style which I LOVE...
Posted by: Michele | May 28, 2009 at 09:40 AM
Great tips - thanks for sharing. I have already put my Nesties on hooks too... it is SO cool and I was so glad when you shared this ides, cause it was driving me insane. Now I have to look for such an organised folder goody for my images too.
Posted by: Meahni | May 28, 2009 at 11:12 AM
The accordian box is so pretty. You are stylish! I love how you hung your Nestibilities. I think that's what I want to do too now! Way easier to get to than how I have mine. Thanks for sharing your ideas and projects!
Posted by: Shabby Horse Creations | May 28, 2009 at 03:35 PM
GREAT storage lady!! Love that gorgeous file folder. You kill me....I laughed at the "back to me". Heehee!
Posted by: Charlene Austin | May 28, 2009 at 07:08 PM
The items you put in your accordion...was that images already stamped?
I love the box and the idea for the nesties! Can't wait to get those hooks!
Posted by: Julia | May 29, 2009 at 02:15 AM
Awesome organizing ideas! Someday I will be organized too...at least that's what I keep telling myself! Great box! I tried using the Little Monkeys system, Tim Holtz binders, scrap folder/bin thingies...I have so many different storage options going on at once that I am still disorganzied!
Posted by: Danielle | June 01, 2009 at 12:09 PM