Copic Storage

After seeing the photo in my blog post about the new lighter Copic colors below, several of you asked what my Copic storage unit is, so here's a full photo (click for a larger view):

 

These are Quickutz Magpie Nesting Storage System (I'm using three of them) that I've been using for about 18 months now.  They are wooden and originally meant to store Quickutz dies in the metal tins you see in the last two columns to the far right (I use the tins to store my Memento Dew Drops and color coded the fronts of the tins with colored buttons). 

They come in either white or black and Overstock.com usually has them in stock at a good price ($21-23).  These are lined up along the back edge of my crafting desk, so they are right in front of me within easy reach (I took the photo from where I sit to stamp).  I use a different cubby for each Copic color group.

As you can see to the far left, the cubbies are also a good size to store Ranger Distress Ink pads, Memento full-sized ink pads & Palette ink pads.  I took the drawer out of the bottom of the left unit and it sits on top of the unit, to hold odds & ends.  I also have a friend who turned her units upside down, so the drawer is on the top (just take the drawer out and flip it over).

I love these because clean up is quick & easy -- just throw the markers back into their respective cubbies!  I use my COLOR CHART to select which colors I want to use, then I can easily find them in their cubbies. 

Comments

[LisaJ]

thanks so much!!!! You were so quick too!!! It looks great! Now something else to add to my wish list!

[Kathleen]

I have seen the magpie storage units and have been pondering what else I could store in them besides quickutz. Thanks for the great idea!

[Nicole Anderson]

Hey Sharon! I love this, so pretty! I think I am going to have to invest in a third rack (holding another 72) or go to this type of system! Yours does save space!

HUGS to you, sorry I have been MIA, life with the crazies (my 4 kids) has kept me busy!

xox Nicole xox

[Nicole Anderson]

Just a thought, do you have a link to your entire Studio or can you share your space? I LOVE seeing other's rooms, guess I am nosey like that!

AND, I am posting a HONKIN' blog candy later today (sterling silver/swarovski crystal CUSTOM bracelet) in case you want in! Thought I would let you know since I won blog candy off of you before!!

Hoosier HUGS!

[Savor the Journey]

I totally concur, Sharon! Due to your suggestion a few months ago, this is definitely my preferred Copics storage. Everything is right in front, ready to go, and oh so convenient!

~Bev

[Tammi Clapper]

If you have a big Lots in your area you might check there I got a black on for $14.00.

[Shawna]

Love it! Thanks for sharing.

[Susan N]

Thanks Sharon for the information. I appreciate you taking the time to share your organizational tips with us and where to purchase it. Thanks Tammi I do have a Big Lots and will check it out.

[Shari]

Now if I could only afford all of those delicious Copic markers, haha. Love this unit! Thanks for sharing.

[Debbie Fisher]

Great way to have them right at your finger tips!

[Christine]

Great idea Sharon. Thanks for sharing the pic. I think that those cubbies may just be what I am looking for. Have a great weekend.
xoxo, Christine

[Carol West]

Thanks for sharing Sharon. I have almost all of the copics now and when my order this week arrives I'll be out of room in my plastic storage boxes. This is a great idea and so organized. I'd sure like to see the rest of your workshop as mine is a disaster...lol Happy 4th to you and yours!

[Victoria Martin]

Oh my goodness that is awesome, I so love it
Thanks so much Sharon

[Maria]

Sharon this is a GREAT idea for storage!! Thank you for sharing!

[Pat Marsh]

Hi Sharon,
Great idea - I did the same thing (must have gotten the idea from you)! FYI, these Quickutz Magpie Storage System are currently selling for $9 or even $3 at Big Lots stores. I just purchased two black sets yesterday. There is a 'thread' at SCS on now with the info.

PatM.

[Jeanine DuBose]

Sharon thank you for sharing with us, these are amazing I carry mine in a fabric basket that I sewed sections into (it had 3 sections) I made it into 6 sections but its pretty packed right now. I'm going to have to check these out.

[Pat Marsh]

Hi Sharon,

You're welcome!

PatM.

[Kathy J (aka Wattle)]

HOLY COW!!! That looks amazing!!

[Joan Fricker]

Sharon, I also followed your suggestion a few months ago and fond the storage units on line. I purchased two and they are working out great. Better than anything I had tried before. Thanks for sharing again!!!

Joan

[Rose Ann]

What a great space...and so wonderfully organized! *Sigh*

[Cynde]

Hi Sharon..Great Minds think alike!! I store mine in the same manner. I use the tins for other storage as well. Plus they had them on a great sale when I got mine....Love them!!

[Ruth Chadwick]

my question is that they suggest storing copics standing up. have you had any problems with they laying down on their side? i love the idea and went to purchase one immediately. much easier than the plastic cases if you are trying to add toyour collection and keeping them in some type of order. THANKS.

[Billie Taylor]

Thanks so much for the tip. I just received mine from Overstock and they work great (and look great). I was using mason jam jars which took up too much room.
Thanks again,

[Juanita in Ohio]

Wow, you are so generous, I thank you so much for this information! I have my Copics in Stampin' Up stamp boxes...I like yours MUCH better. TFS.