Sunday, April 14, 2013

Defunkifying my Life Mission 15.....Journal Cards


I'm not sure if you have the same problem as I do, but I love journal cards.
Well, that isn't my problem, the problem is I don't have them all in the same area.
So when I am looking for a perfect journal card, I have to look in a few different spots.

I had some in a basket on a shelf in my large cabinet.
I had some on my desk in smaller containers.
I had some in a lower cabinet.
Plus the one in my large cabinet was on a higher shelf, so I would just toss cards back in there...I'm a little on the short side and couldn't see in there.

So I finally thought, enough is enough, I am getting this under control.
Of course the first thing I did was
Gather....I gathered up all of my journal cards.
















Oops I missed this one...I was finished sorting and went for another look and found a few more, lol.





















Speaking of Sort...that is the next stage.
Sort likes with likes.
Tags together, journal spots together, recipes/index cards together....you get the idea ;)
I had noticed I had other items in here that didn't belong..bags, envelopes, but we will get to them on another day.















Contain 
When we were on our last little trip, I ran into Ikea, just for these containers.
I think it was on 2peas that a few ladies were using these containers to store their Project Life supplies in. I thought they would be perfect for this...plus they were under $4.00 :)
















Doesn't this just make you smile :)
I love to organize, it just makes me happy to see everything nice and neat and in its home.
I put the clear plastic container in this breakfast tray. With the weight of the cards, I think the plastic container may not be very stable. So this fit perfect.

Starting at the center back-Large recipe/index and journal cards.
Center front- reg sized recipe/index cards and journal cards.
Right back- tags
Right front- PL tags and other vertical journal cards.
Left long section- tags and stamps.
Because it is on this tray I have room at the very front. I put this container of tiny tags in at the right and then found this clear packaging that fit perfectly on the left hand side. I put some tiny tickets in there.
I held a lot of my sets together with tiny clips.
















Well for all of you that are more of a visual person....or can understand my babbling better on video..I made one just for you ;)

I am sure this is going to be so much easier to find what I'm looking for.
If nothing else, its more pleasing to the eye ;)

Hope you have all had a creative Sunday :)

Tracy :)

14 comments:

  1. Great idea! I am going to have to check out my Ikea too!
    I have sure been enjoying your defunkifying posts.

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  2. I love this! I suck at organizing! I need you here! But, I DO like things organized!

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  3. One of these days i will be organized!!! said no crafter ever... haha j/k..
    I love Ikea and i think i need one or 2 of those containers. thanks for sharing your tips =)

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  4. This is awesome! I totally love that trey! Tfs your new system!

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  5. That tray is perfect! Our ikea doesn't open until next fall...

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  6. This looks awesome, Tracy! Will you come do mine? :)

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  7. Wow! That worked out really nice! I'm sure you'll find another use for the extra container too.

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  8. Oh WOW! Looks so neat and tidy and now you will be able to find them all with ease!! TFS

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  9. Looks great! Hope this works better for you! Don't you love all the goodies you find in Ikea!

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  10. Wow! The tiny clips make such a difference! Love your new system!!

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  11. Oh Tracy! I love it!!!

    You are so organized! I feel inspired to organize this summer :)

    And I have to tell you - I'm totally jealous that this is from Ikea. We used to have two within driving distance, and now the nearest is in another state! I know where I am going when I go home to New York soon - IKEA!

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  12. Ooh, this looks awesome! I don't have so many journaling cards, but I'm sure I could fill some of the sections up with other stuff! x

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  13. Ooooh, I like!!! I have the same problem...they are everywhere, no rhyme or reason. ACK..I probably should just take a month long recess from everything and organize! I love your tray, everything looks nice and purty!! ;)

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  14. I dearly wish that those of you close to an Ikea would do a bulk buy of those or a blog giveaway or something!!! I NEED THOSE CONTAINERS!! *grin* I love your newly organized cards and will keep dreaming of a trip to IKEA someday!

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