Paper storage solution

I just visited my favorite store recently (IKEA) and found these great wooden paper holders. Previously, I had a paper shelf type system that was not very efficient. That has been retired to my husband's art studio for him to store magazines now. Plus, the old shelf was very heavy, and if it fell, it could have hurt my young children.

I like SU's paper storage holders, but wanted something a little more decorative than the see-through white plastic containers. Plus, this was a little cheaper, and definitely could be an inexpensive stamp camp idea. I've only covered two so far, and may use different paper styles on the other boxes, so stay tuned. Of course, I'll post a picture of all the boxes together, once they're all done.

DIRECTIONS: I used SU's new Au Chocolat designer paper (Spring Mini) and ModPodge. I also mixed in some Basic Brown reinker with ModPodge to stain the sides (as I didn't have enough paper to cover all 6 containers completely). To label the boxes, I used HodgePodge Hardware (pewter) and printed labels on Very Vanilla (adhering it all with mini glue dots).

Organizing my space . . . .

My husband and I took a trip to IKEA (the best store on earth that is non-SU). I found this excellent storage solution to keep things off the table, and to keep my paper cutter away from the kids. I use one basket for my jumbo wheels and the other for ready made cards that I can send out. (The even greater thing about this storage was that the bar and three baskets cost around $10 total!)By the way, I can just take the basket off the bar and set it on my desk when I need it! I'm planning on getting one more set like this so that I can store some other items I want nearby, but not always on the desk.

And here is a view of the storage above my ink pad holder. I may post more pictures of my room if I finish cleaning and organizing!