In a recent post I lamented about inspiration and beading. I also inquired how others sort and store their beads. I got some wonderful responses. I am so appreciative when bloggers leave comments that are relative and meaningful. Thank you sincerely. These photos will show you my current bead storage. These bins are sorted by bead types...gemstones, seed beads, pearls, etcetera. Within each bin are little baggies of beads...by type or color relating to the category. This works pretty well for me.
Here are more examples of my storage organization. The little clear paint cans on the top left are costume jewelry bits sorted by category...pins, earrings, bracelets, etcetera. Eye candy for certain. When I can see what I have it is that much easier for me to be inspired and to use what I have. The mason and jelly jars contain buttons of which I never have too many. These are sorted by colors and some by type...flowers. All of the clear boxes are actually tackle boxes for fishing. They contain dividers that are movable so as to size the compartments to fit the contents...wooden beads, charms, pony beads, sequins...you get the idea.
This shelf is a bit more industrial. The tool box is what it stores...tools. I love my tools and once I sorted them into this little tool box now I know exactly where to find that screwdriver or pliers or whatever. The plastic bins contain more jewelry supplies. I'll post the contents in the blue lidded box soon.
Here is another tackle box/briefcase style container. The dividers in this are not changable. I put beads in here that I was working with. Key word...was! I really need to empty this case and reorganize it completely. I really have no need for it to be portable as I am not traveling with it any further than from the shelf to the table. :o)
Here is a photo of one of the tackle boxes with the movable dividers. This one is containing gemstone chips.
Then I have this large clear glass container holding lots of my lovely costume bead necklaces sitting on a shelf in plain view just waiting for the perfect project. I find when I can see my stash then I am much more inclined to use what I have.
Can you tell I love beads? It is true. I love beads! I always have since I was little. My Grandma did lots of beading. She would sew a dress and then sew little tiny beads all over the neckline or down the front just to make it extra special. Oh how I do love beads.
Thank you for inspiring my bead storage and helping me to really see what I have.
Now I am getting inspired to do some beading. Yay!
Our weather has turned very cold! We are having rain! Over two inches just during the night. It is so cold that there is considerable snow falling just above us closer to Lake Tahoe. The snowboarders and skiers are getting a very early start to their winter of activities and fun. I really like the snow...if it is at least 50 miles from me! Did I say how cold it is? I can hardly type with my frozen fingers. We have turned on the heater and it is working overtime. Summer was far too short for my likes. Autumn was beginning to happen and hopefully will come back once we are past this extreme cold spell and rain. Yes, the cold is necessary as it is what allows the leaves to turn the intense colors of Fall.
Wonderful days of Autumn...
