How to organise scrap supplies and actually find them
A simple system by type and colour so you stop buying duplicates and start creating sooner.
Clutter does not only take space: it makes you buy what you already own and drains the will to start. A simple system, kept up for ten minutes a month, is enough.
Supplies
- Clear boxes or trays
- Paper dividers or envelopes
- Labels
Step by step
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Sort by type, not by project
Papers, inks, stamps, dies, adhesives, embellishments. If you only sort by “birthday”, you will not find the stamp when you make something else.
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Within papers, sort by colour or collection
Pick one rule and stick to it. Vertical dividers save space and show everything at a glance.
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Stamps and dies with a photo or name
A photo on the box lid or an inventory app saves opening fifteen boxes.
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A “project in progress” zone
One tray for what you are using now. Avoid packing and unpacking every session.
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Review scraps monthly
Useful offcuts go in a “scraps” box. What you will not use in a year, gift or discard.
Practical tips
- Store inks as the maker recommends; some dry badly upside down.
- You do not need expensive furniture: matching clear plastic boxes already feel organised.
FAQ
Should I digitise the inventory?
Only if you own a lot. To start, clear labels on clear boxes are enough.
Related products
A few products from the shop to practise what this tutorial covers:
