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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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Thats a great idea, Kathy!
-- M-C in FL "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.------------- |
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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 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 -- Trish http://community.webshots.com/user/trishirvine http://www.geocities.com/marshalldouglas2001/ "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 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 http://community.webshots.com/user/melmac1026 "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. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.556 / Virus Database: 348 - Release Date: 12/26/2003 |
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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. |
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