One easy way to store some of the paper stash is to hang it on those old chrome skirt hangers. The multiple ones with a clip at either end, and three or four "levels" that all hang from one hook.  When the pieces become too cut-up to leave on the hangars, I have a small chest with flat drawers where I can place partial sheets, and the really tiny left overs go into an envelope in a plastic box where I save all things related to ATC's.

This is in addition to my plastic boxes made for scrap booking papers, where they stay flat and clean.

I have a small unorganized stack of papers I am currently working with. I have two main areas of sorted paper(theme, Manufacturer, Type, Color) in plastic sleeves in upright slotted 12x12 white shelving units.The larger collections are  in hard sided clear cases with embellishments, all are labeled.

And you are right, the more organized I become, the more time I can spend creating.

The unique textures, colorful hues, and patterns provide inspiration, at least for me, so I don't ever hide the paper. I roll it or fold it and organize it by color. It is shelved when folded and if it is rolled it is displayed, standing up, with about a foot of each showing,  in the most unique reusable grocery bags I can find. I have floor space so this works for me.  Just don't hide it!! :)

This issue of Studios is exceptional! I enjoyed the interview with Sibella  Court, one of my favorite stylists, and I loved the Vignettes article that shared ideas for small spaces.

I'm always looking for ways to store my paper, because my stash seems to multiply overnight! I have a tall storage rack with clear shelves for my 12 x 12 papers, but I am still trying to figure out the best way to store all those leftover scraps. I have lots of large sheets of paper for bookbinding projects, and I just hit upon the idea of draping them on one of those wooden drying racks for laundry. Hopefully this method will prevent creases in the paper, and allow me to see what I have available to use more easily.

this post was fun to read! I'm sorry, I don't really have a paper stash but a large fabric and fiber stash. I am still at the "lurker" stage when it comes to paper projects. I recently bought my first issue of Studios, and loved the suggestions to store the stash where it is visible, too keep you inspired.

Red and turquoise are very Tibetan colors, and I love everything Tibetan. Those are my favorite colors, and I never realized how many other folks were fans, too. Thanks for all your great articles. Holly M.

Oh, I had to laugh at "Oh, goody, more paper!" because that is a constant refrain from me and my friend. We're book artists, and we have an awful time staying away from art stores with cool paper.

My stash is large, varied and mostly a mess at the moment. I have two large flats for the really big mother sheets. Smaller pieces are stored in drawers here and there. I have marbled and otherwise decorated smaller pieces that I make at the Newport (Ore.) Paper Arts Festival, which happens in late April. And this year, I'm learning new surface decorating techniques at the festival. Oh, goody. More paper!

What is this Fusible paper method you mentioned? I looked all over for it.