We’ve all done it. We’ve all put something down somewhere with the intention of going back to it and putting it away somewhere. Imagine doing that with all of the scrapbooking materials you use for every project…. it would be absolute chaos!

Organization of your tools, stamps, inks, paper and your completed projects are very important for several reasons:

• You always know where things are when you need them
• Materials are always stored properly
• The time you save in looking for something can be used to creating something

What’s the perfect solution for you? This will depend largely on the size of the area you are using for your projects and the number of supplies you have to store. If you’re into embossing, you may have lots of smaller things you need to store. If you’re into cutting machines and computerized creations, you may need larger needs.

Sit down and visualize what your work area will look like:

Do you want an open look with all supplies and tools in clear view?

Do you want storage cabinets to keep some things stored away and out of sight while you aren’t actively working on a project?

Do you want a combination of both open and storage cabinets to achieve a neat appearance while actively working on a project

Once you’ve decided on a functional style, then determine how much room you actually have to work with, and what will be practical for your work area.