Organizing paper scraps | When Craft Organization goes wrong

[@MistressQueenBee]

looks EXACTLY like my room right now. Sorting my scraps and makin' those piles!

[@pattychambers1070]

Thanks for sharing! I think a lot of us struggle with scraps. I can't bear to throw away paper I use the small random scraps to make a variety of embellishments. KZbin has lots of embellishment videos for inspiration! 😊

[@carolstern3647]

New subbie..and I love your ideas for paper scraps..well done!!👌💞🤗

[@071619571]

Thank you for the idea. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SunshineInMyPocket1]

Glad you like it! Thanks for your comment...it made me smile with all those exclamation points!! :)

[@DiamondsandDobermans]

Cutting your patterned paper into toppers is a great idea. I donate my odds and ends of leftover papers to our local library for their after school programs. Every couple of months I drop off a huge pile and they always seem happy to get it. It makes me feel good and it’s so nice to see the bottom of the scrap bin once in awhile 😀 But but I totally understand the desire to hang onto every bit of paper because, ‘ya just never know...’ Great video 👍

[@SunshineInMyPocket1]

It's so difficult to let any of it go when you love paper as much as I do!! Lol. But it does feel so good to have this drawer tackled, and I love having it cut down to card sizes. I can still use it for die cutting, too and it's definitely more manageable. I love that you donate your extra paper! What a wonderful thing to do!! :)

[@mzp6620]

This is exactly what I did with my paper chaos in Feb. this year. I only allowed myself one folder for patterned paper and then for the scrap card stock I organized by color family. I pull from there first if I can, and then if I have scraps that won't fit in the folder--in the trash it goes! Such a relief to get rid of the mess. I'm a casual card maker so it's silly for me to hang on to all of these scraps. Unnecessary angst. ;) I'm glad you found your way. :)

[@SunshineInMyPocket1]

Lol...so great that you did this! I know, all those scraps....who even knew they were there? I like your folder idea for the patterned paper, too...that sounds like it would really work for me, too! Thanks for your comment!

[@mkhuber1151]

I was just thinking about how to do my scraps. This was very timely for me. I like the concept.

[@SunshineInMyPocket1]

Yay! Good luck in getting those scraps in order!

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Great organizing ❤ thanks for sharing and happy crafting Hugs xx

[@chrislawlorcreative2955]

Great idea! And good job in getting it done! I don’t have as many, but I need to organize my scraps better,

[@SunshineInMyPocket1]

You can do it! It took me a couple days to go through it all, give myself a pep talk in throwing out all the little pieces, and re-organize it, but I love it so much now!

[@myozbubble]

When your scrap paper is more than your unused papers. LOL I have to have my scraps organized vertically to make it easier to rummage through. And, I make myself give up those little scraps like you did. I never use them in reality.

[@SunshineInMyPocket1]

All too true!! Lol. I really do like it much better this way. Don't miss the scrap drawer at all!

[@barbborja1910]

I keep my scraps in an accordion folder. When it gets full, I try to make cards just using scraps or I have to toss some. It keeps my scrap piles in check and limits the amount I can keep. I hope your new system works well for you.

[@SunshineInMyPocket1]

That's a great idea! When mine gets way too full, I'm going to give this a try! Thanks for your comment :)

[@darlenedesario2811]

Where did you get the file folder you are utilizing for your scraps?

[@SunshineInMyPocket1]

I use the clear project folders from Staples...you can probably find them at any office supply. I will try to find some and link them for you!

[@RainorShine1]

Girl use your scraps wow