♦You need to
consider several things when choosing a scrapbook paper storage system. For
instance, will your scrapbook paper storage system keep the dust off of the
paper? If it's an open storage system the answer is no. You'd be amazed at how
much dust collects on paper stored in open systems, such as in manila file
folders in open crates or open file storage boxes. If you have allergies related to dust
mites, you don't even need to see the dust on the paper to know it's there. It
is. Lots of it!
♦Mobile file cart - You also want to consider if the storage system will bend or
warp your paper. If you're not storing paper flat on a hard surface--such as
you're storing it vertically in hanging folders in a
Mobile File Cart
 --then
yes, you do risk warping the paper. But if you're constantly replacing the
paper, it may not sit there long enough to warp or get knocked around and bent
or torn.
♦Stackable paper trays is a mostly open storage system
unless you have the trays in a storage closet with doors when not in use. Paper
trays can be very inexpensive to purchase. Check office supply stores for
"plastic stackable paper trays". They're usually sold in sets of three or four.
You can stack as many of these paper trays as you want vertically too. And your
paper type and color is easy to view. Check the size. Often these trays fit
letter-size paper and letter-size cardstock. You'll see them being used in tons
of office settings. This
Scrapbook Paper Stacker Tray
 to the left (sold individually, not in sets, by
Organize.com) is made to fit 12 X 12 craft paper. Organize.com also sells the
letter paper size trays
 in
vibrant colors like cobalt blue, yellow and green.
♦Paper towers or cube storage can be mobile or
stationary. An excellent scrapbook paper storage system is the
Scrapbook Paper Tower - Scrapbook Paper Storage System
 from
Organize.com (which is just under $40 and pictured to the left). This scrapbook paper storage cube system has 23 dividers and
each shelf holds up to 12" X 12" sheets of paper stored flat. Four casters make
this "scrapbook paper storage cube system" mobile. It's vertical storage so it
takes very little space in your home. It's like having 23 racks of paper stacked
vertically on top of each other in a little over a foot of space.
♦You also can
find this same product referred to as a
Paper Storage Rolling Cube
 sold at Taylor Gifts.
♦If you're looking for an enclosed system to keep out dust, Taylor Gifts offer the
Scrapbook Cart too. It is a rolling storage chest that has six transparent drawers with snap top
lids. Each drawer is removable and portable to carry elsewhere as a case in
itself. The entire scrapbook cart is plastic and on wheels.
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