Hardware Store Marker Storage That's Versatile AND Affordable!

I'm bringing you another DIY - Check out this Hardware Store Marker Storage That's Versatile AND Affordable! **NOTE - I am finding the Copics are a little tight on the bottom tier for my liking - please test before making yours, to make sure you will be happy with it!!!**
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[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

***NOTE - I am finding the Copics are a little tight on the bottom tier for my liking - please test before making yours, to make sure you will be happy with it!!!***

[@lynneclark5313]

AWESOME!!! Love being able to SEE the colors and graduations, Especially if you mix our brands together.

[@tompetty3742]

I missed this 2 years ago. So glad you shared "Coloring with Parkinsons video.

[@lealea3364]

I love your top!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you! I just got it from Khol's! :)

[@julie4613]

Amazing Noreen it should be your name I'm always amazed by your ingenuity creativity and problem solving you have an amazing brain I absolutely love this idea thank you so much for sharing I hope your day is filled with beautiful moments You've really made my morning

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

And you just made my day! Thank you for the very kind words. Hope to see you again. xoxoxox

[@CocoRio]

Yes, please show the notebook/pen organizer!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You bet! Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZKmlH94ibebjc0

[@CocoRio]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer thank you so much!! ☺️❤️

[@pcfloresnm]

Excited for your collaboration with Posh Paper Lady!

[@angelcalico8663]

BRILLIANT IDEA!!!!!! Thank you! Love your videos!! 💜

[@nattyw495]

Yes I'd like to see how you made pen storage in the 3 ring binder

[@alicenenigar843]

Yes to the notebook idea. I may try this for all of my markers.

[@lalagamma4452]

Love this Noreen!!! Happiest Mother's Day Sweet Friend!! 😘🐞🤗

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you! Same to you too! 🌺💜💐😘

[@cindyhowery7959]

Absolute BRILLIANCE! ❤

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Why, Thank you, Cindy!!!!

[@debbiemarkgraf6901]

What a fantastic idea!!! TFS!!

[@floief]

Now you've got me thinking about what else I can do with those panels.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

;) There are lots of uses!!!!!

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

Hmm...now YOU got ME thinking about what else I can do with those panels.

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

Ooo, I got one....you could use them in a foam core shelf/dresser to add structure while still keeping it light. It would also help to cut the foam core square. :)

[@wendyzilli9735]

Fantastic ideas Norrine!! ❤️. As always, thanks for sharing❤️

[@mecheledunlap4301]

Long O sound for copic, interested in the notebook storage idea

[@cswan1541]

My paint brushes now will have a home! FINALLY,

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

YAY!!!! Please take a picture when you are done!!!! I'd love to see how it turns out!

[@jennieadamsMM]

I’d love to see the notebook pen storage❣️ 🤗💕🦋

[@emilysragz]

Me too!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay! I'd love to share it!

[@jennieadamsMM]

@@emilysragz 👍🏻💖

[@jennieadamsMM]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer 👍🏻💖

[@emilysragz]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer Yay!!! 💖

[@lesliecahill4962]

Love this too!❤ I just watched your stamp pad storage video also. Another very clever item. Thank you.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That one is still holding up!!!! Thank you! 😊

[@sandracedar368]

I love all of your ideas & projects. THANK YOU💝

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you for watching!

[@livewellmarypolanco]

This was such a creative and innovative use for this material. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us!

[@turksangel906]

How many thumbs up can I give?!?!?! And then you share that you are going to collaborate with The Posh Paper Lady?!?!!?😲😄😲😄😲😄 Did you hear me screaming from the east coast?!?!?!!?❤❤❤

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I was screaming when she said yes!!!!! LOL I'm so excited to work with her! She's absolutely amazing!

[@emmkaa2099]

...and I was excited to tell you about the pretty-much-the-same-thing-only-round pencil and brush organizer from the Dollar Tree (affectionately nicknamed "The Tree" by moi. No one I'd rather be out smarty pants'd by. 😘😄😁❤🌞🌵

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Wait! I still want to know!!!! You can't beat a DOLLAR!!!!

[@emmkaa2099]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer I actually picked up my third one just yesterday. It's 5" across by 5.75" tall and has 49 holes top and bottom, just like yours. I actually thought you may have seen theirs, cuz what you've created is so similar. It's by Crafter's Square, but of course!

[@pattidomingo6994]

Love your organization ideas. I will do the vertical hanging on for versital equipment needs. Thank you.

[@CocoRio]

This is awesome! Thank you!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You're so welcome!

[@karenwalker1255]

Genius!!

[@auntiesash]

Knitting needles & crochet hooks - COOL!!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Right??? So many options!!!!

[@auntiesash]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer I love using found or heirloom items to hold stuff, but trying to refit them so they WORK as well as being cool - it can be a challenge. For my straight knitting needles, I have a cool wooden box designed to hold 3 big bottles, but all my smaller needles get lost in the bottom, & the tall ones fall over. With this I can customize the compartments so everyone stands up straight AND I can glue a bottom on half of the lower grid, so my DPN's have the boost they need. I can use a leftover piece to pop my circular needles thru. They can hang from the cable & not get twisted or kinked in some bag. I'm quite excited about this.

[@wordscrafter]

Oh. My. Gosh! This is brilliant!!!!!!!

[@mslaterva]

I think using a dream would be easier to cut and smooth the edge at the same time.

[@katsleggsful]

OMG!!! TWO of my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE KZbinRS in a COLLAB?! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!!!! YAY!!! I'm so exited Noreen! I love you both so,so, so,So ooo ooo much!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay! Thank you! I'm so excited to work with her too!!!!

[@CarolynMcBride0220]

They're my favs too..

[@tammygant4216]

THIS!!! I've been looking for this! Thank you!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yay!!!! So glad I could help!!!!

[@CountYourBlessings]

Hey dear wonderful video🎥 BTW your looking very pretty😍✨❤ and your top looks very pretty😍✨❤. Take care, stay safe and God bless🙏

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much 😊

[@Jewels.by.dija.lifestyle]

I just love your sweater in this video 💖 would love this patrn in scrapbook paper 😉🤭🙈

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you! I love it too - If I could figure out how to do my walls like this.... I would!

[@Jewels.by.dija.lifestyle]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer maybe iron it really flat and thake a good picture if you scan the picture on the computer the options are endless 😂 here i belgium we can order wallpaper from a picture. So we send in a picture and they create the wallpaper so it must be posible 😉

[@RosieCarl]

Wow! Great idea, especially the idea of using a box with slanted sides to get the spacing between layers of the egg crate.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Glad you liked it!

[@phyllismonroe8603]

Such a great idea!

[@kathylovesnicole1]

Love all your ideas.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks so much!

[@pinkmosquito22]

Great ideas!!! And a collab with the PPL!?! Yay!!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Right?? I am SO excited!

[@lalascrafts-phyllis280]

Hi there .. I just came from Sherrys channel and now I can’t wait to you you both together.. hugs from Maryland...

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

So nice to meet you!!!! I'm so excited to work with her! :)

[@teresarobeson4222]

I LOVE this idea 💡💡💡

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Teresa!

[@marcydobbs1653]

Great ideas. Keep them coming.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you! Will do!

[@teaseatables]

You are a genius!!!

[@marciamusiak4103]

very creative, necessity is the mother of invention

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks, Marcia!

[@deborahselgrad7750]

I have tons of tubes of seed beads, this would be perfect! Love all your videos!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

OH!!! I hope they fit! That would be so awesome!!!!! Take a tube with you to the store and please let me know!!!

[@geriann4755]

Hello, there's something called test tube storage that may also work for your idea but they are pricey!!! Thanks for posting...

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Oh - that is the 'out-of-the-box' thinking that I love!!!!!!! I'll look into them! Thanks, Geri!!!

[@heiditate6989]

Great idea! I want to see the notebook idea!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Coming soon!

[@prayersquad3391]

Noreen, you are GENIUS!!! Love this idea.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you! 😊

[@JessacaRedd]

I’ve made one with and old drawer and pvc pipe. Had hubby cut pipe for me and Wal Lah! Had perfect pen, markers, paint brush storage.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That is awesome!

[@lindacooper7416]

Totally brilliant. Can’t wait to get to the hardware store. Looking forward to you collaboration with The Posh Paper Lady.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Me too!! Thanks, Linda!

[@elisevautour6292]

Very clever Norrine. 🥰 Very excited about the collection with Posh Paper Lady as well. 🥰🌞💚

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thanks so much 😊 I am so excited to work with her!

[@lollyb6342]

Great marker storage idea. Wish I had known this before I spent so much on Spectrum Noir Marker Racks. Thanks!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Oh no!!!!

[@megansampson]

I love the notebook idea!!!

[@MsShanarun]

I use the light panel system for my Copic markers. (Using only 1piece of panel.) I have it set up in a box with a hinged lid that I bought on sale at Michaels. When I use them, I have it set upright. When I put my markers away, I set the box on it's side. Works very well for me. I love your ideas too!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Perfect! Easy to use... but stored for best use! Brilliant!

[@nuvoclassic]

brilliant tip! tfs

[@wdesigns44]

What Great ideas!! I can't wait for the collaboration with Posh Paper Lady, you both are AWESOME!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

May 15th!!!!! 😍

[@stamperssecret5379]

I love the Posh Paper lady.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Isn't she the best??!?!

[@katsmith8263]

👍👍👍

[@deeaguilar2183]

I'm with word crafter, this idea is amazing. Must buy and use, thank you Norrine.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You’re welcome 😊

[@nancyvanderhart9018]

Can't wait to see a collaboration with you and the Posh Paper Lady......two of my favorite KZbin sites ❤ Great idea for markers, pens, pencils and paint brushes. Will definitely try it out. I look forward to all your video contributions....thank you so much for keeping us inspired. I have FINALLY (after a year of CoVid interruption) reclaimed my craft room (my son, whom I love dearly has found his own place....Yaaa) and now I am trying to organize it properly....with your help through your KZbin videos....I can't thank you enough 🥰🇨🇦

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

YAY! So excited that you've reclaimed your space!!!! Way to go! And I am super excited about this collaboration too!!!! Thanks for watching! 🌺

[@sarahchh]

Genius!!! I love it, I love to color in the adult coloring books and have tons of pens and markers. This is perfect. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!!!

[@ArtyAntics]

I was told by the art store that it’s fine to have your markers upright for transit but if you have a dual tip nib and you want to use both nibs then you need to store them flat so the ink is distributed across both nibs. So short term storage, either is fine, long term storage is best flat 😊 I have had my alcohol markers over 10 years laying flat and none have dried out other than the ones I used up! If you have Distress Markers they have to be stored flat... and they still dry out which sucks. They were such a disappointment.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

That was the feeling I got too..... use then store flat! Thanks!

[@rachelburgener819]

Thank you for sharing info from the art store! ❤️😀

[@cathygreear2598]

Oh my gosh this is an answer to my search! Thanks!

[@oxxomartha]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!! come make a few for me please!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

It's easy!!! I promise!

[@craftsNstuffBamma]

Gosh! You are so creative!. I love watching you make things for us to save a lot of money. Everything in the crafting world is expensive and some of it, ridiculous. You have the best ideas and simple solutions for our crafting supplies. I'm really grateful I found your channel. Keep up the good work.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much, Cathey! I appreciate you being here 💜

[@fredadunne5382]

I had a hefty chuckle when toward the end you mentioned “it’s just a game of Tetris!” I recalled trying to explain to a relative my organization system for the temporary storage unit in the driveway and furniture placement in the one room of the house I had to live in while rebuilding from a storm. “It’s just Tetris. A giant game of Tetris.”

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

When I first began organizing I used to tease my parents saying, 'See! And you said all those hours playing Tetris was a waste of time!" LOL

[@ponicehartman3043]

Yes!

[@verlamurphy5586]

Love it

[@rikinut2274]

I found you looking for organizing and storage. Immediately I hit the subscribe button (you were at 50,000 I think). Talk about a going down a “rabbit hole!!!” Your presentation is perfect for me and always informative ❣️❣️❣️ Thank you 👍🏻

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you for being a part of my family and growing with me!!!! 💜

[@deborahstone5564]

I’m waving my arms in the air!!! Lordy-Lordy. I’m so happy to hear that two of my absolute favorite ladies on KZbin are going to do a collaboration. OMG...this much talent together, I can hardly wait!!! 😄👀😍

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

😊 It's how I've been feeling too!!!! So excited to work with her... it was REALLY hard for me to NOT announce it right away! LOL

[@robinmckenzie4142]

Love this idea !!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you!!

[@johnibrazzell764]

Love this idea and I love you and the PPL!

[@darahoffman7969]

I love watching your various videos. Your voice is clear and pleasant. Thanks!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

So nice of you! Thanks for watching!

[@michelleweems318]

Yes please!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Coming soon!

[@tammystreasures8766]

I have no idea if you read the new comments on old posts, but I hope you do. I don’t know how I missed this one when it first came out, but I did. I went to your channel this morning to specifically find ways to store pens, gel pens, marked, etc. I have hundreds and I want to be able to see them always. I do have the carrying case for my tombow markers, but I’m order to store them flat, I unfold the case and lay it flat beneath my monitor. That way I can keep them in numerical order, store them flat, and always have them at my fingertips. I have bought numerous storage things that sit on my desk for other pens, pencils, etc. the problem with that is, I’m running out of desk space! I just purchased a new set of 120 gel pens and have nowhere to put them 🙄 Thank you so much for this brilliant and inexpensive idea!! As far as copic markers go, my daughter and I both pronounce it with a long o sound as in hope. One other thank you. I also have an obsession with stickers. I saw your post about putting them in 3-ring binders. This has been great. Most of mine will fit in the page keepers designed for sports cards. The are 9 slots on each page. I also purchased sleeves with 3x 5 and 4x6 slits for the larger ones. I put the stickers in small ziplock bags so they slide out of the sheep protectors. It took a while to do it, but it is so worthwhile. I no longer make a special trip to bu specific stickers, because I probably have ones that will do. I sorted them buy subject, like all my flowers are in one binder, my animals are actually in two binders. I said I was obsessed - I now have 12 binders of sorted stickers that I can find and use! I’m sure I have over 10,000 stickers 😬. Thank you for your wonderful content!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I try to read and reply to ALL of my comments!!! KZbin likes to hide them on my sometimes though. LOL I am so glad you liked this video and it was helpful! 10,000 stickers!!! That is amazing! I am so happy you've found a way to store and organize them!!!!

[@reginaelliot1482]

I have so many pens here there and everywhere Great idea Very doable I like your favorite stripes. . . Now with flowers and scallops. . . Very springy 💐💐

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much!

[@rhondabarlow860]

Nice video

[@susanrose1967]

Very excited to make some of these...thank you for sharing

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You are so welcome!

[@michelegourd5742]

WOW!!! What a totally awesome idea!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@sofiazolota8412]

You are such a lovely, positive person. I am actually not a crafter but I enjoy watching your videos. Besides the cheap and smart ideas that you bring, your voice and smile just instantly relaxes me. Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much for watching, Sofia! I appreciate your support 💜🌺🍷

[@leaamherst]

Really practical and economical! Thanks!

[@artisttree9586]

I have been wanting something like this for a long time . my requirements were : That it was somewhat square , th That it had individual compartments and it had a handle. I also wanted to lay it flat on my shelf. And be able to label it. BRAVO AND THANKS. You have Met a lot of my requirements. Dear One, could you plz make it travel ready. maybe with a top. Luff luff luff.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Just make it to fit in a storage box that has a lid - AND a handle!!!! There are tons of storage boxes like this... just need to know the size of the box, and cut to fit. An inexpensive tool box may work too! Depends on the length of your pens/markers. Let me know if you need help finding the right container! xoxox

[@suekruse6779]

What an excellent idea! I’ve been buying individual cheap holders and now will get these and be done! Fantastic!

[@susansmith255]

Your top is real nice

[@kayalford6746]

This is a great idea.

[@mirathompson9078]

I would LOVE to see the binder! Love you, Norrine!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Coming soon!

[@glenannhuneke642]

It is pronounced "COpic". I love my markers!!

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

This is a pretty neat idea. That last bit made me wonder if you couldn't use a spade bit and custom cut some thin plywood or Masonite for this purpose, so you could store multiple sizes of markers together. Ooo...or even use acrylic!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Love the way you think!!!!

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

@@TheCraftyOrganizer I know, right?!?!

[@sherryy1743]

Great job on the pen holder. I'm going to try that! And, it's CO-PIC. You're saying it correctly.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Yes! Thank you! LOL I've messed up names before.... ;)

[@barbiejobonnett7473]

What a clever storage idea!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much!

[@noreenmulder5255]

Hi Norrine, I've just subscribed to your channel. This is a brilliant idea. TFS. Love from another Noreen from Cape Town, South Africa. 🤗💖

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Oh, I just love your name!!!!! It's not common at all! Welcome to my group, Noreen! I am so happy to have you here. ( And not just because we share the same name 😉)

[@allijmccoy]

Oh wow!! I love this!! You are Queen of the best DIY’s!! I’ve got the same problem/pens that need to be stored on their side but in a regular pen box, I’m usually digging for much longer than I have to actually crafting!! 😅 anyways tysm for your great work!!

[@826313sherry]

Oh my, my hubby told me NO MORE PROJECTS. Well, what he doesn't know won't hurt me. LOL. I want to get one of these grids, for a totally different idea. If it works like I hope, I will send you a pic. THANKS so much for sharing this.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Fingers crossed it will work. I can't wait to see what it is!!!!!!

[@sylviakenner]

I love this idea!

[@sandyduell2396]

Clever!!!

[@SewKnot.in.time2012]

Brilliant, thank you!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

You're very welcome!

[@diannamangrum68]

So many great ideas! Thanks❣

[@nans969]

You can also find the grid panels like this for fish tanks. If you have wider markers, the holes are a little bigger.

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

I just learned that!!! Going to try one out! Thanks!!!!

[@joyceburwell5744]

Wow! That is a great idea! I like your shirt too ....very pretty! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

Thank you so much!

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

You are SO clever!

[@anglstampr1]

What a great idea, and cheap too...

[@TheCraftyOrganizer]

It really is! Thanks for watching!

[@patriciadolinsek6112]

This is awesome!

[@stamperssecret5379]

Your marker storage is fabulous.