Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Getting organized


I really enjoy organizing, whether it's one drawer, a closet, or for me this time, the top of the desk that sits in the kitchen.


I had papers stacked on top of the desk and was just sick of seeing them out in the open. It was time to find a home for all these papers, before the kids go back to school and bring home more papers. I decided to buy the really cheap magazine/file holders from Ikea. They come in a pack of 5 for just $1.99. They were just a plain white cardboard so I added some thick muslin fabric, glued right to the front. I got out my scrapbook stash and attached round metal tags to the front with brads, then stamped the contents of each cubby.

After completing these, I realize I could use a few more, one for each kid, and a few others, but first I'll have to make some more room on my desk.

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12 comments:

  1. DeniseSeptember 7, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    Very Cute storage idea! I hopped over from the CSI project. I'm your newest follower:) If you'd like to visit me you can find me at:
    www.pitterpatandstickycat.blogspot.com
    Happy Tuesday:)

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  2. Amanda @ Serenity NowSeptember 7, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    Hi, Michele! LOVE those storage bins covered i muslin, and the tags are cute too. I like that nice, neutral look. :) I'm visiting from The CSI Project. Hope you'll stop by my blog and say hi. :)

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  3. JaimeSeptember 7, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Great idea! ;) I just passed on those at IKEA this weekend because they were so plain. I guess you showed me! :D

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  4. stephjacobsonSeptember 8, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    These are great--I need so much help getting organized! I wish I had an IKEA near me. They have so much great stuff.

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  5. Green Willow PondSeptember 17, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    I so need to do this. My paper piles are taking over! I love how simple, yet really cute these are.

    You have a sweet blog. I'm a new follower!

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  6. Funky Junk InteriorsOctober 6, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    VERY nice! Love that idea. For now, my own storage is... unorganized. I simply throw school papers into an old crate. And I have to dig dearly if I need to retrieve. :)

    Donna

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  7. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalOctober 7, 2010 at 7:33 AM

    I wish I had gotten those the last time I was at Ikea. I could use some organizational help!

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  8. PollyOctober 7, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    great idea to corral the paper flow! thanks for sharing!

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  9. TraciOctober 25, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    I hate organizing with a Capital "H"! I think I could handle this though! =) Love your blog!

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  10. Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw CreekJanuary 8, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Adorable! We have paper piles, too. Ugh. :(

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  11. Carrie @ Dittle DattleJanuary 9, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    What a steal! I need to head out to Ikea.

    I would be honored to have you add it to my blog party

    Amaze Me Monday Blog Party

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  12. SallyJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Beautiful. I just love those tags.

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