Planner Storage Solution!

Storing my stickers, extra washi and other planner accessories has been somewhat of a challenge.  I've been accumulating quite the collection and wanted to find a way to keep everything organized and together. Often times, when doing my weekly planning prep I bring all my supplies from my office into the living room and watch TV while setting my week up.  I wanted something that would store all my supplies, but also be super easy to transport since I knew I would be going from room to room with it.  I finally found the perfect solution the other day while I was at Michael's.  I got this double layer plastic storage bin on sale for $12.99, originally $29.99.  What I love about this storage bin is that the top layer is big enough for scrapbook paper, punches and for holding my mini file folders that hold all my stickers.  The bottle layer comfortably holds the extra washi that I don't currently store on my desk in my washi holder.  It also holds some post-it notes, colorful paperclips, washi swap samples and my coil clips. 

The storage container that I purchased is made by{Recollections}however, it does not seem to be listed online.  Here is a storage solution that is similar to the one I am currently using.   

This is what the container looks like when it is all sealed up. 

 

The top layer is removable and is shown on the right.  The bottom layer, shown on the left, has removable dividers so that you can section off any sized compartment that you want. 

 

 

This is the top section were I keep my extra stickers, perpetual planner {which I'm not currently using} and my Project Life cards.  I keep most of my extra stickers in small accordion file folders that are about 2 inches thick.  These are an awesome way to keep everything together and neat. 

 

The bottom layer is where I'm storing my extra washi and other random planner related accessories.  I'm not using the dividers to keep my washi secure so they're just kept at the back until I need to fill that space with other items. 

 

This was a great purchase for my planner items.  I can grab it and my Orla Kiely case and have everything I need for my weekly planning sessions. 

How I Store my Everyday {Life Planner} Essentials

I don't know about you guys but I never know where my day is going to take me.  I often get called to see if I can pick up a shift at the hospital and I'm not always at home when that happens.  I carry my {Erin Condren Life Planner} with me in my purse so that if I need to check my schedule I can. 

I also like to carry some of my {Life Planner} supplies with me.  Often times I will grab a coffee at Starbucks and sit and plan my week.  Because I'm on the go a lot it's been really nice to keep a few essential supplies on hand.  I wanted to find a way to keep these supplies organized while on-the-go and I'm pretty happy with what I've come up with. 

This is the {Orla Kiely Garden Beauty Organizer} from Target.

Find My Organizer Here

 

Inside the organizer there is a mesh, zipped section in the middle that I use to hold my pens, markers and pencils.  This section flips from one side to the other making it easy to get whatever you need out of the organizer. 

 

 

To the left side of the organizer there is another zippered mesh pocket.  This is where I store my Post-it notes, flags and stickers that I use in my {Life Planner}.  You could store your pens in here as well but I found that it was a tight fit and I couldn't access them as easily as I wanted to. 

 

To the right of the organizer there are three small sewn pockets with open tops to store items.  This is where I keep my washi stickers, washi squares, pencil lead and one full roll of washi.  I keep all of my loose washi in small plastic bags so that they're easy to retrieve and not making a big mess in my organizer. 

 
I paid $16.99 for this organizer and so far I am loving it! I like the pattern and that it's small enough to throw in my bag, yet it holds everything I need to work on my planner on-the-go. 
 
Now for a peak at what's inside my organizer!

My Stickers/Flags/Post-Its:

 

 

My Washi Shapes/Washi Squares/Flags and Reminders:

** I made these awesome scalloped washi circles... look for a post on that soon!

 

 My Pens/Pencils/Staedtler's:

 

 

 What do you use to store your planner supplies?  I'd love to see!