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Organizing Tips for your Scrapbook Supply

Seperate scraps and paper by hues. Have a scrap system that you can leave at your scrap space at home at all times and one that can go with you to a crop. You'll always have enough scraps to keep two locations brimming! Consider two sizes of containers. One for smaller scraps and another for mid to large pieces.
Use page planners or page protectors for projects you plan to scrap. Place photos, papers, embelllishments all in a planner for a layout ready to go when you sit down to scrap.
Consider containers with lids that snap or lock shut for packing to take to a crop so you can grab it by the handle and not worry about spills.
Consider how you can put supplies you bring to a crop on wheels such as Craft Crates that you can fill and stack on top of to wheel in your containers.

Organizing and Packing for a Crop:
by Rockester, Scrapbook Organization Editor
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Cropper Hopper's Top 10 Organizing Tools Tips from Seasoned Scrappers

Label Everything!
Organize your paper scraps by color and make them easily accessible so that you can reach for them first before using a new sheet.
Organize only as much as you can keep up with. If the organization laone is overwhelming, it won't be useful to you in the long run.
Everytime you shop for scrapbook supplies, pick up some of your favorite adhesive. No matter if you need it or not, having a stockpile of adhisive ensures that you'll never get caught without vital supplies in the middle of a project.
Recycle Tic Tac boxes for tiny embellishments and Priority Mail boxes for 12x12 papers. Examine bookcases, dressers and closet organizational storage with new eyes. Look around you for storage inspiration - if it works for you, use it!
Whether your scrap space is an entire room, a closet or a dingin room table you can be organized. It is just a matter of finding what works best for you. Use your imagination, you can do it!
Use baskets to keep organized while scrapping. Have a basket on top of the table in front of you and simply place all scraps in it as your are done with them, including stickers. This way you can keep your space clear.
As soon as you buy something take it out of the package and put it into it's designated area. Throw out the packaging and you'll be amazed the space you save.
Have a spot designated for everything. Lable your drawind in your scrap space to help with this and work to keep your area clean up after each project.
Use what works for you. If you try to use someone else's system and you can't maintain organization then it's not the right answer for you... try something different.