Expert opinions needed! :-)

Aug 19, 2005 3 Replies

I'm looking for 12x12 paper storage--I've got an old dresser, but my daughter's going to need that to store her playclothes in.



I found a nice set of plastic buckets at Ikea the other day, around $5, nice and deep, with casters and a lid with a hole like a giant piggy bank on top. The box is vented, BUT the place where the casters are on the inside is bumpy, so the paper wouldn't rest flat unless I put a piece of cardboard or something in there. They are stackable and come in various colors as well as clear.



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At Costco the other day I found a nice metal shelving unit with several drawers, but they are the open mesh type of metal. About $40. (similar to the one in this picture)
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I also so a unit with 12 plastic drawers (6 on two sides) of various colors, not as deep drawers, but the paper could really be divvied up and organized by color. Cost was about $25. Similar to this one at Sam's
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but I think the outside is plastic, not metal. Which storage unit would be best with scrapbook papers and cardstock? Anyone have experience with any of these? TIA, Carolyne in TX


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do a search for this item: I have two of the Cropper Hopper Vertical paper storage units. I really like them! They are perfect to store on shelves or they will stand right on your table as you work. They come with dividers, and labels that you can sort out your different colors and or patterns. I also have a wooden unit that my dad made me, where the papers lay flat.( I had that before I got the Cropper Hopper thingie!) I still use it too! I am getting to be a paper floozy!!! also the 12x12 three drawer plastic units at HL are cool too. I also have an accordian like thing I got at Walmart.

Good luck finding something you like! Linda C

I second this... I went full vertical and it saves space and keeps my papers pristine! I love it!!!

Finally went with this one--thanks for all the input, people! :-)

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