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Although arranging small stationery items is relatively simple, determining where to store the various pieces that accumulate on your desk and elsewhere can be challenging. This guide offers several ideas to kickstart your efficient organization process.
Key Steps
Review the article and select the ideas that suit your needs. Allocate sufficient time, such as during lunch break, before school or work, or on a day off, depending on your organizing location. Also, gather necessary supplies from your home or procure them as needed.
Spread out all your stationery items. Often, we accumulate more items than necessary, and now is the opportunity to determine what to retain and what to discard. This decluttering phase is crucial for retaining only the items you actively use.
- Pre-organizational decluttering is vital to ascertain suitable storage solutions for your stationery.
Explore budget-friendly storage solutions. Check out places like discount stores, thrift shops, or stationery outlets during sales. Look for versatile storage containers that may not typically be associated with stationery organization. Ensure everything has its designated place.
- Consider small bathroom containers without handles, perfect for categorizing supplies like pens, highlighters, pencils, staples, rubber bands, smaller items, and erasers. Use paper to label the categories or try chalkboard paint for a customizable touch.
- If utilizing drawers, measure them and invest in modular organizers for a tidy setup.
- For paperwork, sort sheets into folders and store them in a filing cabinet away from your desk.
Get creative with your storage solutions. Transforming ordinary items into personalized pieces adds excitement and reflects your individual style.
- Find a sturdy box or cardboard and cover it with recycled paper.
- Paint the box and cardboard to match your aesthetic.
- Construct sections inside the box using cardboard partitions.
- Add personal touches like pictures or stickers for customization.
Utilize mason jars. If you have spare mason jars, repurpose them for storage to add a unique touch to your desk or office.
- Label each jar according to its contents.
- Add decorative elements or pops of color as desired.
Consider tackle boxes. While tackle boxes can be expensive, you can often find more affordable options during back-to-school sales or outdoor and fishing promotions.
Opt for clear shoe organizers. Line the pockets with patterned scrapbooking paper and use a label maker to categorize the items stored inside.
Repurpose inexpensive decorated small gift boxes to store thumbtacks, rubber bands, and paper clips. Take advantage of sales to stock up on these items.
Transform a butter tub by covering it with crepe paper strips, adding glitter, and labeling it. Clearly label the container with its contents.
Handy Tips
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These suggestions are just the beginning; let your imagination soar and reconnect with your playful side.
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For organizing pens and pencils, consider bundling them with elastic bands.
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Revamp old pencil cases to add flair and store them neatly in your desk drawers.
