Reference paper is the easiest to process because the action that needed to be taken has already been done. You bought the toaster, this is the manual. You had the car’s oil changed, this is the receipt. You took your dog to the vet, this is the bill. Instead of hoping you will complete the pile’s tasks and eliminate the pile, embrace the physical reminders of routine tasks. Trend Enterprises File N Save System Bulletin Board System Storage Box– for large poster sized paper I created the tabs for each file folder using my Cricut Explore. The tab design I used is available in Cricut Design Space. You could also cut these by hand or cut a rectangle of each paper and insert it into the clear tabs the file folders come with.

The key to making an active paper-management system work is to set aside a specific day and time to work through your paper. Do your sorting on the same day each week, and defer the tasks you cannot complete until your next session. Rexel Aquarius, Centor, Ecodesk, Easy Touch, Gazelle, Long Arm, Matador, Meteor, Polaris 1420, Taurus, Torador, Wizard Since 85 percent of the contents in our filing cabinets could be shredded or recycled, let’s start there. Go through five to ten files each night and discard as much as possible. To store all this wheat, we'd need 40 slots of inventory space — that means we'd need at least one double chest. In this post I’ll show you the ways I have found to organize all of my different types and size of paper including scrapbook paper of all sizes, chipboard and even oversized poster board!

To see some of my storage solutions for my entire craft room, visit my Craft Room Storage Ideas post! How to Organize 8.5″ x 11″ Scrapbook Paper and Scraps Rapid Eco Mini, E12, E14, E15 Freeze, S30, K45, FM22, FM20, F30, F18, FX Stand Up, Ultimate StandUp, S1, 20EX, S17, S27, Eco Staplers The paper is sorted by color and then also by pattern; including stripes, polka dots, plaid, floral, Christmas, wood grain, and print. Print covers all of the printed paper that doesn’t fit into one of the other categories. I also have folders for specialty papers like vellum and textured paper. When I realized I would never be paperless, I changed my goal from eliminating all paper to having less of it. How the Paper Pile Starts

Paper is here to stay, but not all paper is created equally. Understanding the difference between active paper and reference paper will make management easier. Finally, I keep all of my large poster-size paper in a cardboard box designed to hold bulletin board pieces for teachers. I was so excited when I discovered this since it is perfect for holding all of my large sheets of Canson paper and keeping them from bending and folding.Almost all of your reference paper can be shredded or recycled. In the reference paper category, you can get close to paperless if you want to. Then you can digitize what is left or make binders. How do you organize your crafting papers? Paper is something I hate throwing away because even the smallest scraps can come in handy – plus nice scrapbook paper is pricey! I hope seeing how I store all of my paper is of use to you. Looking at how others organize their craft spaces has been a huge source of inspiration for me. My next big organizing task is fabric….but that really seems daunting! :) Legal-sized hanging file folders– I used these to create file folders large enough for 12″x12″ paper Just like laundry, dishes, and cleaning house, your active paper pile needs to be managed each week. A weekly paper-management system (and culling your files into a few select binders) will reduce your paper anxiety and lighten your load. How To Organize Paperwork: Next Steps