Organizational Tip #1 - Marker Storage

[Steeler Girl]

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I started storing my markers in the trays (third picture). Ouch! those are expensive. I needed 6-8 more and my collection is still growing. So I found something online I wanted to try. So off to Home Depot I went. I purchased a 10' gutter downspout (all white) for $9 dollars total and proceeded to the lumber area to cut them down (yes by a hand saw) to 5 1/2 inch pieces. Most of the edges were uneven and rough. Then my father came over and said " I have an electric saw to cut these down for you". LOL So he returned the next day with 20 nicely cut pieces. I love it and I have lots of room to grow. What do you think?

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[1whoscraps]

Wonderful idea. Cheap too! I am using plastic containers like those we used to store our Beanie Babies in (you remember those right). They run about $5 ea. I have pictures on my blog about a week ago that shows them.

[Steeler Girl]

love your blog.. and girl you have alot of copic markers. Must confess I am wanting the set you have.

[patp]

when I saw your picture I thought it was the plastic containers that Crystal Lite (2 qt size) came it. I use those for storing smaller tools in my tote and think anyone with a smaller collection of Copics might be able to use those for free - and I tried one & the lid would go on if that is important to anyone for transporting.

[1whoscraps]

love your blog.. and girl you have alot of copic markers. Must confess I am wanting the set you have

Thank you and yeah a small fortune in those copics. I asked my dh one day what he would do with all my sbing supplies if I suddenly dies..and ack!!! He said probably just throw it away...NOOOO!!..Let me tell you he got a fast lesson about what to do with my items and how much stuff was worth.

when I saw your picture I thought it was the plastic containers that Crystal Lite (2 qt size) came it

patb, that is an awesome idea and love the lids because when you are going to a crop or what not I like everything to stay in place.

[Steeler Girl]

Mar 7, 2014 11:35:06 GMT -5 patp said:

when I saw your picture I thought it was the plastic containers that Crystal Lite (2 qt size) came it. I use those for storing smaller tools in my tote and think anyone with a smaller collection of Copics might be able to use those for free - and I tried one & the lid would go on if that is important to anyone for transporting.

I did see an image of those being used too. Great idea. My friend had told me she recycled about 15 of those the other day. wish I had known. These I think are more sturday and definitely larger but what a great idea and no costs..