uses for small peices of paper

Hi, I am an avid scrapbooker who is researching for an article. I am
curious (both for the article and for myself). How do you store your
scrap paper so that you can easily see it, as I have found that I have
used the same color twice each time from a new piece of paper. I am
positive it is due to a lack of proper storage and would welcome all
suggestions.
Lastly, what ideas do you have for the scrap paper that is not
big enough to really do any matting with etc.? I know about punching
and diecutting, and have just recently learned about serendipity
squares which are wonderful, but would like to know of any more.
Websites, pictures or explanations will be greatly accepted.
If it is of any help to anyone out there, I have used diecutting
machines to make small phone books (which are perfect for teenage
girls) I use a tag shaped diecutter and cut 10-12 pieces. I laminate
the outer two to give support. Then I string them into a decorative
paper clip and viola, instant mini phone book.
So again, I appreciate any help you can give.

I use eather a disgarded sheet protector or a large baggie.I put all the
blue scraps in one,red in another
and so on and so on and so on. That way I can go to the color I need to see
if I have a scrap the
right size. It works for me !---------Kathy L.-------------



"Ophelia" wrote in message
om...
Hi, I am an avid scrapbooker who is researching for an article. I am
curious (both for the article and for myself). How do you store your
scrap paper so that you can easily see it, as I have found that I have
used the same color twice each time from a new piece of paper. I am
positive it is due to a lack of proper storage and would welcome all
suggestions.
Lastly, what ideas do you have for the scrap paper that is not
big enough to really do any matting with etc.? I know about punching
and diecutting, and have just recently learned about serendipity
squares which are wonderful, but would like to know of any more.
Websites, pictures or explanations will be greatly accepted.
If it is of any help to anyone out there, I have used diecutting
machines to make small phone books (which are perfect for teenage
girls) I use a tag shaped diecutter and cut 10-12 pieces. I laminate
the outer two to give support. Then I string them into a decorative
paper clip and viola, instant mini phone book.
So again, I appreciate any help you can give.

Ophelia,

I just read in article in the winter 2004 issue of Scrapbooks, Etc. It's
called Wasting Away and it's about little scraps of paper! It suggests
storage options: accordion files, envelopes, hanging files, zipper bags,
page protectors, and plastic storage drawers.
The author said accordion files didn't work for her because the smaller
pieces fall to the bottom and are never seen again.
If you get plastic storage drawers, get ones that the drawers pull all the
way out so you can hunt easily. She said her favorite set of drawers holds
pieces of paper up to about 5"x6".
If you are short on space, try the page protectors or resalable bag
approach. Store them in a binder or hang them on a metal ring.
Last, sort them by color families for added ease when searching.

Hope this helps!
--
Patty in FL
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Thats a great idea, Kathy!
--
M-C in FL

"Kathy Lincoln" wrote in message
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I use eather a disgarded sheet protector or a large baggie.I put all the
blue scraps in one,red in another
and so on and so on and so on. That way I can go to the color I need to
see
if I have a scrap the
right size. It works for me !---------Kathy L.-------------

I use my File Mate from Creative Memories. I put the large sheets in the
accordion section by colors. Then I put all the small pieces in the folder
by colors. It's easy to pick it up, open to see what I have, then put it
back.

Lynette in AL

"Patty H" wrote in message
m...
Ophelia,

I just read in article in the winter 2004 issue of Scrapbooks, Etc. It's
called Wasting Away and it's about little scraps of paper! It suggests
storage options: accordion files, envelopes, hanging files, zipper bags,
page protectors, and plastic storage drawers.
The author said accordion files didn't work for her because the smaller
pieces fall to the bottom and are never seen again.
If you get plastic storage drawers, get ones that the drawers pull all the
way out so you can hunt easily. She said her favorite set of drawers
holds
pieces of paper up to about 5"x6".
If you are short on space, try the page protectors or resalable bag
approach. Store them in a binder or hang them on a metal ring.
Last, sort them by color families for added ease when searching.

Hope this helps!
--
Patty in FL
***********************************
subway4sureatyahoodotcom
mhetrick1atsedotrrdotcom
***********************************
http://community.webshots.com/user/elmo1063

I have the accordian file thing from CM I'm thinking it's the file mate
mentioned here by Lynette. I have it label for all my solid colored and I
had one slot left I labeled "Scraps" I put all the colors in one section.
When I need small pieces of a color I just peak in there and pull out all
the pieces of the color I want and figure out which is the appropriate size.
It's also great for the kids. I don't really want them using a whole new
sheet and they love digging in the scrap section and finding little
treasures to be creative with.

Lynne

"Lynette Peete" wrote in message
...
I use my File Mate from Creative Memories. I put the large sheets in the
accordion section by colors. Then I put all the small pieces in the
folder
by colors. It's easy to pick it up, open to see what I have, then put it
back.

Lynette in AL

"Patty H" wrote in message
m...
Ophelia,

I just read in article in the winter 2004 issue of Scrapbooks, Etc.
It's
called Wasting Away and it's about little scraps of paper! It suggests
storage options: accordion files, envelopes, hanging files, zipper bags,
page protectors, and plastic storage drawers.
The author said accordion files didn't work for her because the smaller
pieces fall to the bottom and are never seen again.
If you get plastic storage drawers, get ones that the drawers pull all
the
way out so you can hunt easily. She said her favorite set of drawers
holds
pieces of paper up to about 5"x6".
If you are short on space, try the page protectors or resalable bag
approach. Store them in a binder or hang them on a metal ring.
Last, sort them by color families for added ease when searching.

Hope this helps!
--
Patty in FL
***********************************
subway4sureatyahoodotcom
mhetrick1atsedotrrdotcom
***********************************
http://community.webshots.com/user/elmo1063

i use an accordion type file for larger cut pieces and file them under
colours...and the smaller pieces i put into a shoe-box size container and
they are all mixed up in there but easy to find...anything REALLY small goes
into a small box for handmade paper that I'm gonna try to do sometime this
year!


"Ophelia" wrote in message
om...
Hi, I am an avid scrapbooker who is researching for an article. I am
curious (both for the article and for myself). How do you store your
scrap paper so that you can easily see it, as I have found that I have
used the same color twice each time from a new piece of paper. I am
positive it is due to a lack of proper storage and would welcome all
suggestions.
Lastly, what ideas do you have for the scrap paper that is not
big enough to really do any matting with etc.? I know about punching
and diecutting, and have just recently learned about serendipity
squares which are wonderful, but would like to know of any more.
Websites, pictures or explanations will be greatly accepted.
If it is of any help to anyone out there, I have used diecutting
machines to make small phone books (which are perfect for teenage
girls) I use a tag shaped diecutter and cut 10-12 pieces. I laminate
the outer two to give support. Then I string them into a decorative
paper clip and viola, instant mini phone book.
So again, I appreciate any help you can give.

What a great idea Kathy!
I use shoe boxes (1 for larger pieces & 1 for smaller) but I like your idea
better. Saves going through everything just to find something you don't even
have!!:)

Thanks

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"Kathy Lincoln" wrote in message
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I use eather a disgarded sheet protector or a large baggie.I put all the
blue scraps in one,red in another
and so on and so on and so on. That way I can go to the color I need to
see
if I have a scrap the
right size. It works for me !---------Kathy L.-------------



"Ophelia" wrote in message
om...
Hi, I am an avid scrapbooker who is researching for an article. I am
curious (both for the article and for myself). How do you store your
scrap paper so that you can easily see it, as I have found that I have
used the same color twice each time from a new piece of paper. I am
positive it is due to a lack of proper storage and would welcome all
suggestions.
Lastly, what ideas do you have for the scrap paper that is not
big enough to really do any matting with etc.? I know about punching
and diecutting, and have just recently learned about serendipity
squares which are wonderful, but would like to know of any more.
Websites, pictures or explanations will be greatly accepted.
If it is of any help to anyone out there, I have used diecutting
machines to make small phone books (which are perfect for teenage
girls) I use a tag shaped diecutter and cut 10-12 pieces. I laminate
the outer two to give support. Then I string them into a decorative
paper clip and viola, instant mini phone book.
So again, I appreciate any help you can give.

I had never thought to use my old page protectors that I had bought when I
first started. I now use CM albums so they are good for nothing except
putting my dies in now.

--
Mel Jansen

Pages done in 2004: 17
Recipie pages: 0

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"Kathy Lincoln" wrote in message
news:SLcKb.66216$xX.424688@attbi_s02...
I use eather a disgarded sheet protector or a large baggie.I put all the
blue scraps in one,red in another
and so on and so on and so on. That way I can go to the color I need to
see
if I have a scrap the
right size. It works for me !---------Kathy L.-------------



"Ophelia" wrote in message
om...
Hi, I am an avid scrapbooker who is researching for an article. I am
curious (both for the article and for myself). How do you store your
scrap paper so that you can easily see it, as I have found that I have
used the same color twice each time from a new piece of paper. I am
positive it is due to a lack of proper storage and would welcome all
suggestions.
Lastly, what ideas do you have for the scrap paper that is not
big enough to really do any matting with etc.? I know about punching
and diecutting, and have just recently learned about serendipity
squares which are wonderful, but would like to know of any more.
Websites, pictures or explanations will be greatly accepted.
If it is of any help to anyone out there, I have used diecutting
machines to make small phone books (which are perfect for teenage
girls) I use a tag shaped diecutter and cut 10-12 pieces. I laminate
the outer two to give support. Then I string them into a decorative
paper clip and viola, instant mini phone book.
So again, I appreciate any help you can give.





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I is very unorganised so have them all in one place... i use them all for PP
so i waste nothing at all lol i so cheap i even keep tiny things!

Tracy


"Ophelia" wrote in message
om...
Hi, I am an avid scrapbooker who is researching for an article. I am
curious (both for the article and for myself). How do you store your
scrap paper so that you can easily see it, as I have found that I have
used the same color twice each time from a new piece of paper. I am
positive it is due to a lack of proper storage and would welcome all
suggestions.
Lastly, what ideas do you have for the scrap paper that is not
big enough to really do any matting with etc.? I know about punching
and diecutting, and have just recently learned about serendipity
squares which are wonderful, but would like to know of any more.
Websites, pictures or explanations will be greatly accepted.
If it is of any help to anyone out there, I have used diecutting
machines to make small phone books (which are perfect for teenage
girls) I use a tag shaped diecutter and cut 10-12 pieces. I laminate
the outer two to give support. Then I string them into a decorative
paper clip and viola, instant mini phone book.
So again, I appreciate any help you can give.