I showed the Copic Ciao color chart that I created as soon as I got my full set of Ciaos a few months ago. Well, since then I've started adding Sketches to my collection as well, so I decided I needed a new color chart. I just added to my old Ciao chart and reformated it to nicely fit on 2 pages. I taped 2 clear sheet protectors into a manila folder and slipped the sheets inside the page protectors to get the above.I wanted it inside the manila folder to keep the light off it so it has less chance of fading. I keep the folder right by my markers so I can pull it out anytime I want to choose colors.
I also recently re-did how I store my markers. I hated having to put the markers back in the containers they came in everytime I used them, so I tried the Pampered Chef turnabout. That actually worked really well, but I outgrew it pretty fast! So I looked around and found some stackable wine racks at Pier One and cheap plastic cups from Walmart, and I've got a great storage system that I love and has plenty of space for more markers! And if I really want to, I can just keep adding more racks and cups to store even more!To secure the cups to the racks, I drilled 2 really small holes in the bottom of each cup and then wired the cups to the back of the rack (you can just barely see it when you enlarge the picture).
I hope you like what I've come up with!
That's a great idea for all markers! How creative!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great storage solution! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME idea...love your storage solution! I would LOVE to have a copy of your marker document to see how you organized your chart! I am getting a set of copics in the future...and am VERY excited to use them!
ReplyDeleteHugs~ Kim
wow this is awesome!! I love your storage solution and your copic chart. Fantastic idea I may have to use it.
ReplyDeleteMaureen, what a great way to store your copics! I don't have near that many (yet!), but that idea is just fantastic!
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I absolutely LOVE your storage idea as well as the manilla folder idea. You can bet that I will be using both of these for my Copics! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat thinking! I'm so jealous!
ReplyDeleteI may have to use some of my birthday money and make a trip to Pier 1. I love that store - you can really find cool things there and re-purpose them to fit your needs. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love this ! Awesome storage idea which I am going to copy and great idea for your charts, which I am going to copy as well. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletethis is a brilliant idea
ReplyDeleteOh I freakin' love this idea. I need that. Right now. It's perfect! I hate how I have mine now but haven't figured out what to do yet. Since the move is in a couple weeks I have time to find myself one of those racks. Pier 1 rules!
ReplyDeleteMAGnificent idea!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea!!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteCompletely brilliant! Thanks for sharing it. :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is brilliant! Off to pier one I go....purchased a desk there last week! Thanks
ReplyDeleteWow, I have almost the same thing on my desk, but use some stacking bins I bought at the dollar store and then put the cups in there, and just stacked them up!
ReplyDeleteIt really is nice and easy to grab the markers when they are stored this way, easy to see, easy to grab and easy to put back.
I love the way your store your markers!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I want to use it in my preschool classroom and already picked up a wine rack from Goodwill. Where did you get the tumblers from?
ReplyDeleteThat is a FABULOUS idea! I'm doing the "why didn't I think of that?" face right now :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
just found this on pinterest and I LOVE IT!
ReplyDeletei am doing a series on my blog about unique craft spaces/ideas and would love for you to link this up!
I will be doing a ton of features!
Thanks
Taylor
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OMG you solved a huge problem for me! I have the very same 3 tiered wine rack that I bought for under $10 at a thrift store only to figure out that I don't drink wine much and if I did I wouldn't ever have that much of it on reserve. I have been trying to figure out what to do with it...almost gave it away. I didn't even think to put something like a cup in it for storage. I might even use some pvc pipe or something along that line too. I am so excited!!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is seriously brilliant!
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS!! Now I just need to finish organizing my space so I have somewhere to put this... thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis is great for so many things!!! Even icing bags ;-)
ReplyDeleteLOVE this idea, much better than those boxes that you have to put each marker in it's little slot.
ReplyDeleteYou could probably even get glasses with lids so if you wanted to take your markers with you all you have to do is put the lids on the glasses and they wouldn't spill out while traveling!
Thanks for the BRILLIANT idea!!
LOVE this idea. Much better than those Copic boxes where you have to put each marker in it's own little slot.
ReplyDeleteYou could probably even get cups that have lids so if you wanted to take your markers to a class all you would have to do is put the lids on the glasses to keep them from spilling out while traveling!
Thanks for the BRILLIANT idea!!
I just found this from Pinterest!! This would be a great way for me to store coloring supplies in my classroom! And I love all your colorful markers!
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I WANT THIS! :) Im going to be a first year teacher this year and trying to find ways to store my markers and other things, this is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a way to store my markers...I love this idea! How creative! How much was the wine rack? I am a new follower and think I will really enjoy your blog!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I got to make myself one of those!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea. I have the wine racks but am having a hard time finding glasses to fit. Do your glasses fit completely or do the go close to the back and then tied?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your help.
Seriously? Wow! That's really creative and they make a colorful storage space. I'm not sure what alternative you can use for the office though. But I want this!
ReplyDeleteI actually own that wine rack and was about to throw it out because I don't drink. Now I will suggest this to my artist daughter!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome. I linked back here from Pinterest. I have seen so many crappy solutions to the copic marker storage issue, but this one rocks!
ReplyDeleteI love the storage idea. Clever. But may I ask do u have a copy of the color chart you made for the sketch colors that you could share. If not I understand. Thanks
ReplyDeleteBoth ideas are great! I think I will give them a try. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWow nifty..I searched high and low and ended up with commercial holder that was cheap and effective, but they all are kinda pricey, or bulky! You are VERY creative.
ReplyDeletehi just found your blog through a pinterest pin. love the way u did your folder and store your markers do u still have the file? would love it if u are willing to share
ReplyDeleteWow! I am thinking of getting one for the vanity in my dressing area.
ReplyDeleteWonderful ideas. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteNever thought about this, thanks for sharing, wonderful idea
ReplyDeleteThis is a pretty nice idea :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome storage idea. I just replicated it in my photography studio in my fashion illustration area. I wish I could post a photo to show everyone. Thanks so much for sharing this fabulous solution for storing our markers.
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