Quilling Paper Strips - Organize and Store 1-11 inch length with Easy Pattern

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

What's your current way of storing quilling strips? Please share your idea so we can all learn too!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

@suzarraelizabeth That's a great re-use of those tubes! I just love making things out of nothing! Can't wait to see your new organizer!

[@Bright-It]

Hello, Cecelia: I think the pockets folder is a good idea! I did the tubes ... For the tubes, I used the 12x12 inches stencil sheet, cut in 2. I rolled to the size and secure it with a clear heavy duty tape, then on top, my adhesive label with info about size, paper and colors. For the caps, I used the caps from one gallon spring water (1.75" ID). The bottom cap is glued in place.

[@Nobodyknowsreally]

Thanks for all your info cecelia. I have decided to continue to buy my strips for the time being. If you are in Australia, Officeworks have 4- drawer clear plastic storage containers. Each is about $17. It has 3 shallow drawers each big enough for several packets, and the 4th drawer is deep enough for lots of tools.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

@@Nobodyknowsreally I'm happy to hear you're taking your time to decide - it's certainly a big decision. Thanks for letting me know about the drawers! Australia is on my bucket list!!!

[@Nobodyknowsreally]

@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie 😀 when Covid has settled down come to Perth! Let me know and my husband and I will show you around.

[@abbasdot8645]

What a wonderful idea! I don’t have a sewing machine but i just noticed in someone else’s comment that she suggested hand sewing. Thank you so much!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

You’re very welcome Nancy! I’m happy to hear you like my idea and hope hand sewing does the trick for you (I’m terrible at hand sewing myself). Thanks for watching!

[@jennyreynolds30]

How easy is this and what a fantastic idea. I was racking my brain trying to think of a safe and tidy way to store my strips. I'm very glad I found you... thankyou

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I’m happy to hear that Jenny! I’ve been racking my brain for over a decade and now that I figured it out I can’t believe it took me that long!!! I have another video showing how to store the longer conventional strips here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qajOeZ-wdr-tkJY Are you new to quilling?

[@Bright-It]

Design is about to solve problems and create solutions ... you are in my team!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yay! Love being on a team! Yes my brain loves to tackle problems. Have you been doing anything else to organize your strips?

[@nadurkee46]

Thank you for sharing this! Such a fantastic idea you have created. I marvel at creative genius, and in my book this fits that definition. YOU are the person who has actually motivated me enough to finally take my sewing machine out of the box and use it! It’s been in its original box since I first purchased it five years ago. I am mentally doing a little “happy dance” just thinking about making one of these, or two or three or four or more. So a big T H A N K S to you once again.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

That’s so sweet of you! I’m thrilled to hear you’re going to enjoy 2 crafts in 1 project - that’s the best feeling every time you look at your finished organizer.

[@DebS0725]

Thanks for the video! I had to improvise with a wood burning tool b/c I don't have a sewing machine but it still worked! Your template was a huge help! Thanks again!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Glad I could help!

[@Centralmassmedia]

Hello, I've been quilling for over 4 years and I have tons of paper in small craft drawers as well as 4 separate travel boxes (with their own projects). The paper gets bent and is a pain to find easily. This is the first idea I have found that I love and can actually use! I love to sew and I have access to lots of plastic page protectors! Thank you for posting this!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

That's wonderful to hear Paris-Renee! I'm happy to hear you like my storage idea! 😀

[@mwong604]

I love this idea. Normally, I hand-cut my paper, so I store paper mostly as sheets. However, as I'm doing more quilling lately, I have found that I cut a bit more than I need. In the past, I just throw the excess out, as it's just a little bit of paper. Finally decided to make 3 of these storage pages, and now I can save excess strips between projects in a binder with other paper stuff.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Glad you're able to sort and save your quilling strips - these organizers make a huge difference in my craft room!

[@MrsPearson3]

I learn more from you than all the other tutorials! I made this and it turned out perfect! Thank you so much for sharing. :)

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Awesome to hear that Mrs Pearson! It really inspires me to make more videos when I know it helps others! Happy quilling to you!

[@lavernmelanson8889]

gave this a try and works a treat..love this idea..so easy and to keep sorted..thank you.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yay! So happy to hear my organizer idea helped out you stash! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rachelkeir6823]

What an ingenious idea! Thank you very much for letting the world in on your fantastic creation. I'll definately be using this method of storage from now on.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yay! I'm happy you like my idea Rachel! I hope it helps keep your quilling storage tidy. 😊

[@bob-kathyserrahn7423]

Awesome idea!!!!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Happy to hear you like it Kathy! Thanks for watching! Lemme know how it works for you.

[@judybesta8042]

Awesome Idea! I can't wait to make my own. I just started quilling & my strips are quickly getting out of hand. Thank you for sharing!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Welcome to quilling Judy! You’re welcome and I’m happy to hear it helped you!

[@juliadromania]

Just discovered quilling! God, I love your tutorials! Keep them coming pleeease! :))

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Welcome to quilling Luliana! I hope it gives you as much joy as it has for me. Remember to simply have patience with yourself and you will see improvement with every project. Happy to hear you enjoy my tutorials. I have many other resources and free patterns for newbies on my blog too.

[@juliadromania]

Thank you for the gluing tips and tricks! I copied your style entirely and it works perfectly, as seen in your videos! Thank God I searched a little before starting and didn't get too frustrated with gluing. I love Letter quilling but I still have to master this art. You are a veteran though so...baby steps :)

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I'm so happy to hear that Luliana!!! YOU are exactly who I've been wanting to help with these tutorials, so I'm thrilled that you've taken the time to reply and let me know. Yes, you nailed it! I have been quilling since 2006, and my first projects were not very hard - letters are definitely not "easy", so yes - small steps will get you there!

[@juliadromania]

May I show you the things I've done so far? Maybe have your professional opinion? @@PaperZenCeceliaLouie

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

@@juliadromania Sure Luliana. You can email it to me [e-mail]

[@vickidavis1501]

Excellent idea!, Adaptable for other treasurers.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I'm so happy to hear that Vicki! Please tell me how well it works for your other stash - never know if it'll help my craft room too!

[@vickidavis1501]

Paper Zen - Cecelia Louie Haven’t pulled out the sewing machine as yet, however have cut varying sizes to house my stencils, stamps & die cuts

[@melodycoulson]

I have been struggling trying to figure out how to store my paper strips. This is fantastic. I will definitely be doing this if I can get my sewing machine to work.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

That's great my storage idea might help you out in your craft room Melody - hope you can revive your sewing machine!

[@mignonnesmith2796]

Extremely INGENIOUS of you!! Thanks so much for sharing!!! ❤️ It looks, and works brilliant!! Glad I discovered your channel my dear!! ❤️👍

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I’m thrilled to hear that Mignonne! 🥰 have you been quilling for a while?

[@mignonnesmith2796]

Dearest Cecelia, I am at the moment binge watching. I have not bought anything yet.. 😜🙈 I am so tempted to just go an buy all and everything, but on the other hand, I want to get myself sorted first too.. 🙈😂.. Hello Monica.. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I’m SO Monica!!! Before you buy a kit, maybe you might already have some tools around you. I just made this video showing how I got started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXylpXyif8t1hac

[@candilabonte4386]

I absolutely loved this tutorial... I have been struggling since the start of the pandemic to find a way to store my paper strips... This was so useful wish I would have found it earlier...

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I’m happy you found it helpful - I wish I thought of it 10 years ago! LOL 🤣 if you buy pre-cut strips I have another tutorial showing how to organize those types of strips too.

[@lisapalmer3050]

Oh my goodness, Cecelia. This is awesome! I won't be using this exactly, but you have so confirmed something I was thinking the other day! I use sideload page protectors that I then stand into magazine storage boxes laid on their side. These boxes hold color groups (reds, pinks, greens, blues, etc) and line my quilling area. The page protector holds long strips, short strips, all length strips and it is a mess to dig out the smaller strips. Now I will add a few short places on one end of the protector! I'm also sharing this on the North American Quilling Guild member only facebook page!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Hey Lisa - we're on the same page - hahahhahaha pun intended! Yay! Happy to hear you'll be able to add this to your great solution. Thanks so much for shouting out my tutorial. I hope it helps all our birds nests!

[@celestemcdonald5984]

Your videos are so helpful and informative! You explain everything so nicely with such great tips! I loved this idea for storing the quilling paper in plastic page protectors by sewing lines down the page to make multiple pockets per page. I wanted to share an alternative method you might like! I used a roll of vacuum seal plastic for food storage / freezing and my vacuum sealer. I loaded the roll into the vacuum sealer and sealed a line every 1/2” to1” pockets. No sewing needed and can make as many pockets as you like in one continuous plastic roll!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

😊 thank you!!! That’s wonderful Celeste! I wish I had a machine like that - would have saved me lots of time. Glad you found a way to make your quilling supplies super tidy too!

[@americ9597]

Thank you so much! I have been searching for ways to store the crazy gaggle of strips! I thought of the negative holders but wasn’t sure they would hold many strips. And you’re right, why buy what you can make even better?!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I’m happy to hear you liked my tutorial - thanks for making my day!

[@kla18252]

Awesome. I’m so going to do this. Thanks

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yay! Happy to hear my tutorial is your solution!

[@patschwab4083]

I love this idea for storage. Sheet protectors are great. I use them for recipes and important papers and also to store rolled out clay in.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I'm happy to hear you like my storage idea Pat! I agree - I love using sheet protectors for SO many different purposes.

[@KBQuillholic]

Thank you for this wonderful storage idea. You just saved me $120 that I was planning to buy storage containers with.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

woohooo! That's awesome to hear! I'm so glad you found a storage system that works for you!

[@VampyRagDoll]

Great idea.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Thanks so much! I hope it works for you!

[@bluejeansangel52]

Love this. I am definitely going to try this one. Thank you.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Wonderful! You’re very welcome!

[@kristenschmidt7172]

I love this organization idea!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I'm glad! 😄

[@sookieheath7528]

Great idea! My strips are currently mixed in an old laptop box and I cringe every time I need to look for something! I will definitely be making these folder sheets and am very excited to have my strips finally neat and tidy 👍 Thanks so much!!!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

You’re very welcome Sookie! That makes me happy to hear! It gives me a thrill each time I see how organized my supplies always are now. 😄

[@rebeccawaldmann3700]

I love this idea and will be using it for my iris folding papers! I've been keeping them organized by general color/prints with cardboard separators in a large flat clear storage case so I'm always ready to go. My problem is that whenever I teach a class on iris folding, leftover shorts and extra strips that weren't used never end up back in the same spot with their mates. This morning I was thinking there must be a sheet protector idea out there somewhere involving sewing that I could adapt. Thank you so much! This is the perfect solution! I'll also be sharing this idea with a friend who does quilling. :-)

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

That’s wonderful to hear this method is useful in other paper crafts too Rebecca! 😄 the more craft stashing can be done well, the better!

[@DressYourHorse]

Super plan. Similar to how I keep mine - I use binders with sheet protectors - I don't have all the divisions. Love your idea and the portability as well.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yay great minds think alike Heidi! Glad you like the divisions as well! Let me know how well it works out for you!

[@jshaw609]

Thank you. I am going to storage my quilling paper using your method thank you. :-) stay safe

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Wonderful! Safe wishes to you too!

[@maristelalima9021]

Magnífico! Simplesmente uma grande ideia! Estou começando e meus papéis já estão uma bagunça! Agradeço você por compartilhar uma idéia tão original!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Você é muito bem-vindo! Fico feliz que meu organizador de tiras de folhos seja útil para você!

[@bridmccann8644]

I love this can't wait to try it. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Hey Brid, you're very welcome! Please let me know if it works for you, ok?

[@nightangel0515]

Great idea! Thank you for the template! TFS

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Happy you like my idea! Please let me know how well it works for you!

[@24yellowroses]

This is a great storage idea 😊

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Thank you! 😊

[@aranzareyes3593]

Wow! This is so genius ! I cant believe you thought and created this, goes to show what we can do when we put our minds to it! I love your videos

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

LOL! I can’t believe it took me so many tries to figure it out!!! Thanks so much for you enthusiasm Aranza! Your energy keeps me going!

[@melindagibson8606]

Love this idea!!!! TfS!!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

You’re very welcome Melinda! Do you cut your own quilling paper too?

[@sandrafrancis8075]

Great idea - just discovered quilling and will definitely make these ! Thank you

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Welcome to quilling Sandra! Glad you enjoyed my tutorial!

[@jwall6006]

What a marvelous idea. Thank you for providing a template. So this means I can organize the drawer and bag full of quilling paper. That will stop me from having to iron paper, and have someone say, well if you’d organize that.... He says this as he’s searching for pieces for his percussion equipment.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

You're very welcome J! LOL! I've never thought of ironing my strips - great idea! Please let me know if it helps you with your paper!

[@conniebueche3989]

Great idea! I like how you thought it out and came up with a great plan, much better than my paper storage... gallion ziplock bag LOLOL

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Thanks Connie! Let me know if you try it out - I wanna hear how it works out for you!

[@MsBounser]

Thanks!! I am a newbie and really like this idea

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

You are so welcome!

[@lindaramos1]

Excelente!!! De Portugal

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Thank you Linda!

[@moogarner374]

Ty for showing us how to make these....

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

You're very welcome! If you give it a try, I hope you'll let me know how it works for you!

[@rothmy1]

Very clever. I’m going to try it!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Let me know how you like using this system Myrtle!

[@rothmy1]

@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie I’m 79 and new to quilling. I’m blessed to still have nimble fingers. I made your paper sorter so I wouldn’t forget but so far most of my paper is way too long and flimsy. I’m finding, though that 12 inches is the best length for me so I’ll be using it more.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Never too late to discover quilling! I hope my eyes will still let me enjoy paper crafting forever. If your paper strips are longer, then perhaps this organizer would be better suited: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qajOeZ-wdr-tkJY

[@222jenl]

love it! thinking that I have an extra 12x12" scrapbook cover - maybe I will try it similar but using the 12x12" plastic page inserts.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

That would be great! Let me know how it goes for you?

[@valeriegehling4358]

Super idea, hope to try soon

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Glad you like it Valerie - have fun organizing your quilling!

[@siteshkulkarni5924]

Amazing, I liked the way you created this organizer by your own from a simple paper holder 👍🏻

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Happy to hear you liked my tutorial Sitesh! I hope it helps you organize your stash!

[@mazmain9248]

What a fantastic idea, thank you for sharing. I currently have a hook board on my wall, I store my paper in the bags it comes in by colour. I struggle to cut straight regardless of what I am using and I find a pasta cutter leaves a turned up edge on my paper that I don't like.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yay! Happy to hear you like it Maz Main!!! Ugh! I would not enjoy an upturned edge either. If you have an electric cutter, I offer free SVG files for importing here: paperzen.blogspot.com/2018/01/diy-cut-your-own-quilling-strips.html

[@shamaradollimore8852]

This is genius!!!!!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yay! I thought so too! I’ve been using it for over a year now and still love it.

[@nbeaumonte1]

Thank you so much for this. I will make these because I NEED organization; especially, when working on a project (your accordion tutorial!!) . I also like the box you made out of foam board. Do you also have a video or template for making the box? I tried to make the box on my own from the photos on your blog. It worked out, but I realized I needed to invest in better tools for cutting the foam board. Scissors were NOT working. All your tips are amazing and I really appreciate them.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yay! Happy you like this new idea. Unfortunately, I didn't know how to film video when I made that foam box, and I don't need another box, so I won't be making another one any time soon. Yes, definitely using a sharp x-acto knife is key. Let me know how this new organization method works for you!

[@jakefritts8889]

This is Brillant!! :)

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Heeeheeehee thank you so much Jake!!! 😄 you made my day! Are you new to quilling?

[@areyoukiddingme6741]

Although this is a fantastic idea, it’s far too advanced for me. Mine are in their original packages stored in a bin along with all of the other paper. The smaller pieces are in a little folder for easy access. This is a great idea that I will keep for future reference of course. Thank you so much Cecelia for my prize, I did not expect it to be what it was. I feel like I won the lottery lol. I can’t wait to start my first project🙂.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Keeping your strips in their original package is also a great way for storing paper quilling strips and using a folder is perfect too! You're very welcome - I'm so glad you persevered through my brain fog!!!

[@cynthiavalverdi]

MUY BUENA IDEA , MUCHAS GRACIAS !!!!!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Estoy tan feliz de que esta sea la solución adecuada para ti Cynthia I'm so happy this is the right solution for you Cynthia

[@lavernmelanson8889]

This is so awesome ..thank you for the great idea..

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yay! Glad you like it Lavern!!! Lemme know how it works for you, ok?

[@Bacardibev]

Brilliant. I don’t have a sewing machine, but am going to try this using a heat tool. Will let you know how it goes. Wish me luck lol

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

YES PLEASE!!! I’ve been so curious if a heat sealer for food preservation would work?!?

[@bevsambridge95]

@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie I did it! Took a few attempts learning to get the right amount of pressure and knowing that in the thicker 4 layer parts, you need to go a bit slower. Did do a video of final result but can’t post it as a reply or comment

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Oooooh! I’d love to see it Bev! If you’d like to email it to me, my address is Paperzeninfo (at) Gmail.com

[@Bacardibev]

@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie it’s not a brilliant video but I sent it to you via messenger. I followed your instructions exactly. The only bit I changed was using the heat tool instead of sewing. I thought of using a thinner tip but The seal was too weak. So I used the triangular iron shaped one instead. I used the tip but sideways on. Perfect. Not too much pressure tho lol thanks for your videos and templates. Much appreciated. X

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Thank you! So cool to find other ways to achieve the same thing!

[@vickywood9589]

I'm telling you...you truly have a gift for teaching and creating. Thank you so much. I've spent the last two day reorganizing my paper strips. So much so that I've got really bad 1/4" grooves. I've had these mats for some time but have never seen the grooves this bad. Is there a to get them out? Just wondering. It really seems to mess up the cutting. Thanks in advance for any advise you may have. I know they're suppose to be self healing but they're not. Anyway have a great day and stay safe. Vicky Wood

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

LOL!!! Thank you Vicky - you're too kind! If only you knew how much I have to poke and prod myself to make videos - it's truly not my forté. Ah yes, getting grooves in your mat is a dangerous thing. What I try to do is move the position of my cut just a smidge, so that it cuts in a new spot. Or I turn my mat around so it cuts from the bottom. I also try to adjust my blade depth to be just enough, and not too deep. What they mean by self healing is really just a term that means it won't fall apart like a piece of cardboard, but I'll do anything I can to make mine last and last! Happy quilling Vicky!

[@marshaenglish1981]

I did something like this but I staple instead of sewing. I am now going to sew. Thank you for sharing.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

You’re very welcome Marsha! I hope it works well for you too!

[@annettewhitman3666]

Awesome idea. I have been looking for a perfect storage/organizer for my Strips. This looks like an idea I can get behind. Until I can get my Strip Caddy Built. Only problem, I do not have a sewing machine. Is there another way to be able to make the 1in intervals, on the sheet protectors (11.5in-w x 14.5in-h)? Thanks for the ideas!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I’m glad you like this idea Annette! Some people have used a bag sealing machine to achieve the same result.

[@iksherman12]

Thank you

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

You’re welcome Irene! I hope it helps you keep all those strips straight!

[@deliajennings9733]

This seems to be a great idea to store wider strips of quilling paper but any ideas on how to store the 1/8" thin quilling paper? Currently I have them stored in a clear plastic box but get all tangled up.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Hi Delia, great question! If you cut them your strips by hand, I suggest leaving a margin on the ends so the strips stay together as a sheet. Here is a video showing how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaCZhKaMrbuDmdE If you buy them pre-cut, then I assume they are already attached on the ends - then here is a video about storing that type of paper: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qajOeZ-wdr-tkJY Hope that helps! Cecelia

[@americ9597]

This is awesome. I’m trying to do the 3 sized columns but it’s unclear to me how you made 2 openings in the smaller sheet protector. Are there 3 layers sewn together? Thanks for the tutorials. Love them and I have shared a few times.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Hi americ9597, thank you for watching! At 4 minutes into the video, I show step by step how to cut and sew the plastic sheet. I sew through 4 layers of plastic to achieve 3 pockets.

[@DianaYeeIng]

Love this, can't wait to try it. I have a sewing machine but what if you didn't?

[@DianaYeeIng]

I would suggest handsewing the vertical lines and taping the side and bottom seams.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yes, hand sewing is a great option too

[@inesmartel9852]

Great job with this storage solution! I'll definitely use it, after researching a lot on quilling storage solutions. Just a question. As a newbie, I recently bought a multicolored pre-cut set of strips (1/8" x 15"). Is it better to store them separately by color or to keep them in their original package? Thank you and keep up with great ideas!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Thanks Ines, glad you like my idea! That’s a really good question. This storage method is better suited to 11” strips because I think 15” strips would end up hanging out of the slots too much. If only they made 15” protective sleeves!!! When I first started quilling, I also used to order the multi coloured strip packs. I tried to keep them together as much as possible but eventually when you start using up all the colors of that pack you have to get another pack or choose to buy all of one color. And then it begins... you become a QUILLER!!! LOL!!! But seriously, as for the longer strips, I prefer to keep mine straight so built a box for them. It was hard to make so I won’t be making a video about it. I can give you a link to my blog post about it though. paperzen.blogspot.com/2014/01/quilling-paper-storage.html?m=1 And this is another older method I used which was quite easy if you have the storage for it: paperzen.blogspot.com/2010/06/quilling-strip-storage-with-corkboard.html?m=1

[@angelaporch2984]

Great idea does it work with longer strips? I have a lot of quilling strips from kits

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I wish it did! I haven’t tried it with longer strips because I assumed it would be hard to insert them into the channels and the channels would not be long enough to hold them securely. But if you try it let me know how it goes!

[@nadineoconnell5142]

I originally bought a 12" x 12" clear storage box. But then you start getting more strips different sizes, and leftover bits. I bought a sewing machine and heavy duty protectors and have made my first today, of likely many.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yay! I’m glad you found my solution to storage to be a hit! I’ve been using it for a couple years now and have not found a need to improve it. I also have another video showing how to store longer precut strips.

[@nadineoconnell5142]

@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie I just cut all mine to 300mm. I bought some in 630mm strips and I find them too difficult to work with as a beginner, and they are curled to fit in bag.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yes it is annoying when precut strips won’t lie flat! It’s great we can make our own.

[@ElizabethSanchez-kt2jr]

Thanks! I’ve been doing a lot of research and this seems very space and cost efficient! Will this work well with typical 1/8” strips or will they not have enough weight to slide in easily?

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Yes I do love this method because it fits in my tiny cubby hole easily and didn’t break the bank to make. I have not yearned for a better solution since. As long as the ends are glued together, 1/8” strips would slide in. However the sleeve is not really long enough for most commonly sold strips which are usually at least double the length of a typical sheet protector. However, I have been working on something for exactly your question! Stay tuned and you’ll see what I’ve come up with!!! I’ve been very eager to tell everyone! 😄

[@miriamm.2889]

Great idea! Thanks so much for sharing! I had been thinking lately of making a better storage system for my quilling strips... but didn't yet get the chance to do anything. Your idea is very interesting and I hope to try it out in the future! :)

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

That's wonderful to hear Miriam! I hope you'll tell me how it works for you!

[@miriamm.2889]

@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie Sure, I'll let you know how things have turned out once I'm able to get something done :).

[@penelopefp]

Don't be surprised if a craft company takes this idea and markets it!!

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

hahahahahahahaa then all of us quillers will be better off with a neat and tidy room (finally)! 😆 stay tuned to my channel because for YEARS I've been looking for a solution for the long strips and haven't been happy with any of them... until now.

[@jenharvey390]

Do you have a video of different paper brands and what’s better for what?

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

No but I have a web page that has more details: paperzen.ca/pages/quilling-paper

[@ibexcharlie8851]

Nice

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Thanks!

[@ljs7017]

Hi when you sew your sheet protector do you put a thread on your sewing machin or is it just the needle

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Hi Lise, I do have thread in the sewing machine and treat the sheet protector as if it were fabric.

[@janetfigelski9417]

i'm watching your quilling sheet oranizer video and i don't see how to print the pattern can you help

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Hi Janet, Under each video, you can find the words "SHOW MORE". When you click on that, the video notes will appear. Then you would find the link to my blog, which I've included below. When you visit my blog post, you'll read a section called "Materials". There you'll find the link to download the free PDF pattern for printing. I hope that helps you? paperzen.blogspot.com/2020/02/quilling-strip-sheet-organizer-step-by.html

[@lavernmelanson8889]

There’s no link to the template down load..

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Oh sorry, it's kind of chicken and egg thing. I can't post my blog until the video is live, and I can't have a link until the video is uploaded. Thanks for your patience! Anywhooo, here you go: paperzen.blogspot.com/2020/02/quilling-strip-sheet-organizer-step-by.html UPDATE: paperzen.ca/blogs/news/organize-quilling-paper-for-1-11-inch-strips

[@SelenesCreationsByTheSea]

that is an absolutely awesome idea !!. i have everything cept the sewing machine lol ut i am thinking of just hand sewing it that should work just as well ?:) atm with my just beginning mine are just kept in bundles in my drawer so yeah not the best way this be so much easier and cheaper :) Just need to work out if i just need normal cotton and what size sewing needle to use ....

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I’m happy to hear you like my idea Selene! I’m sure hand sewing will be fine too (I’m just really bad at that). As you saw, I had to test 4 times to achieve my final happy result. I still plan to use the first 3 anyway because I don’t want to waste plastic, but I’m glad I could share my own experience so others can benefit.

[@Bacardibev]

I don’t have a sewing machine either, so I used a heat tool instead. Took a few practises but it worked! Hope this helps

[@musictime6440]

Thats a brilliant idea, too bad I don't have a sewing machine 😱😐 (don't even know how to use it neither). I'll ask friends if they have one. I don't see what else could be done to replace the sewing machine step..

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

I'm sure your friends will have a sewing machine and it doesn't take long to do. I've tried and tried to think of other ways too because I'm not a very good sewer myself, but I managed on my mom's old machine. Someone used a bag sealer and it seemed to fuse the plastic together. I do LOVE LOVE LOVE how it helps me keep them all separate though so it's worth the effort.

[@musictime6440]

@@PaperZenCeceliaLouie Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful tips with us! Can't wait to watch all your videos :)

[@dbrixius1]

I can't find the template for printing the template.

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Hi there, it’s in the video description. Here’s the link: paperzen.ca/blogs/news/organize-quilling-paper-for-1-11-inch-strips

[@dbrixius1]

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I'm having trouble downloading the template. It is way bigger than one would need and take 5 sheets of paper to print. It's the same left half of the template, 5 times. I think I will be able to jerry-rig it and use it as is. We'll see. It's a great idea. BTW, I'm using it to organize papers for iris folding, which uses wider pieces but the idea is the same. Thanks. Daniel

[@PaperZenCeceliaLouie]

Hi Daniel, The file is designed to be printed on a single sheet of paper, as shown in the video. Perhaps your settings have been enlarged. I also prefer to use Adobe Acrobat for printing PDF files. It’s a free program to download.