Here are some organizational tips from Scrapbooks Etc. for organizing your papers!
An Inexpensive Solution
Need a neat space but don't want to spend a ton of money? Try hanging your papers from basic clothes hangers. Use Cropper Hopper's Page Planners or Paper Files. If you want to keep your paper portable for cropping gatherings, sort your paper bundles into page kits i.e. matching patterned paper and coordinating cardstock.
Vertical Paper Sorters
I like to store my papers vertically. With papers stored upright, each sheet is easily accessible, and it's simple to slide an unwanted sheet back into its sleeve. Use rigid containers or dividers such as Cropper Hopper's Vertical Storage Units to avoid creasing the papers.
Consider placing the vertical storage containers on an adjustable bookshelf so you can minimize the amount of wasted space between shelves. Warning: Paper stacks can be heavy, so don't put too much on one shelf.
As inexpensive substitutes for upright shelf dividers, consider stackable plastic sorting trays found at office supply stores. They're designed to hold 8-1/2 x 11" paper, and stack on top of each other. Stack them vertically side by side and use packing tape to attach them to the back of the shelf for rigid shelf dividers.
Stackable Clear Containers
Whichever storage method you choose, look for see-through containers. It's much easier to work if you can quickly identify the contents inside your bins. Cropper Hopper, Pioneer, and Creative Options all offer great products for this use.
To really cut down on searching time, label your containers as well. Computer-print or handwrite a label on a strip of card stock or a tag and attach to the box front. Even when using see-through containers or open, vertical storage, an easy-to-read label will make finding things at a glance easier.
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