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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
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 Posted - Dec 28 2013 : 09:49:46 AM
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I received Prismacolor color pencils for Christmas. They are very nice, but the box is not well made. I am trying to think what I can use to lay the pencils out in rows and see them in tray or ????? There are 150 pencils and would like them in sturdy trays. What kind of wooden box with trays or drawers would work for this. I do have a wooden tea box I think maybe I could get my hubby to make some trays for. Also what kind of small wooden stand has wooden drawers that would be shallow to hold the size of pencils?
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 28 2013 : 09:56:52 AM
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I have mind standing in a can and also in a tin box. You could try a utensil or knife tray if wanting them stored flat. When drawing I like mine in view and sharpened so they are in cans, sometimes color and tones separated.
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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
1123 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2013 : 2:04:56 PM
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| I have my misc. ones in a plastic Folgers coffee container and that works well. I can't thank the gals on this forum that shared with me. My grandchildren and I have had so much fun with them. Now I have a 150 set of Prismacolor pencils and the kids will not get to use them. There are plenty in the coffee container. I may have to rethink my vision. I have been looking on Pinterest for ideas and have come up with a few. |
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AmethystRose
True Blue Farmgirl
254 Posts
Rosemary
Huntingdon
PA
USA
254 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2013 : 2:39:02 PM
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In a few weeks, the thrift stores will be getting fancy tins that used to hold gift cookies and candies..... |
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AmethystRose
True Blue Farmgirl
254 Posts
Rosemary
Huntingdon
PA
USA
254 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2013 : 2:53:45 PM
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| oops, just noticed that you posted in another place and mentioned trays. You can make some from plastic canvas and leftover yarn. I cleared out a lot of scraps by making drawer divider trays. |
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oldbittyhen
True Blue Farmgirl
1511 Posts
tina
quartz hill
ca
USA
1511 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2013 : 3:02:20 PM
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artist paint brush trays is what I use, got some at Micheals and others from yard sales...
"Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad" |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2014 : 10:42:57 AM
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Pringles container.
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2014 : 12:17:32 PM
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I have all my special pens and pencils lying flat in a plastic container with lid. Kinda like a school box. I like to protect the points that way. Or those rectangle photo boxes I get a Michaels. Very handy. MB
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2014 : 12:51:34 PM
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I stand my pencils (colored and also pencil size markers) in a basket. It is just tall enough and big enough around that they stand easily and I can see the color tops easier that way. Plus I love baskets! :)
Farmgirl #31
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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nndairy
True Blue Farmgirl
3140 Posts
Heather
Wapakoneta
Ohio
USA
3140 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2014 : 10:01:13 AM
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My MIL has a neat way to store her scrapbooking markers that might work for you. She put big plastic cups in a wine rack and put her markers in that. You can see all the colors and organize them somewhat.
Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
http://nndairy.blogspot.com/
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Killarney
True Blue Farmgirl
5365 Posts
Connie
Arlington
TN
USA
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Posted - Apr 17 2014 : 10:26:07 AM
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Lorena, I use a Pringles container too! I use a lot of wooden skewers for turning small, sewn, doll parts inside out and they are perfect to hold those too!
Heather, what a great idea! Connie, I love mason jars too, I saw a picture of those green ones! are those not gonna be great for Christmas projects!! I like the pencil box too, Marybeth, reminds me of school days also! Kem, I know the colors are beautiful to behold all laying side by side too!
Connie
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
992 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
992 Posts |
Posted - Apr 17 2014 : 4:54:10 PM
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Hay ya'll.
Great ideas!! I am on the hunt for a silver ware chest, the wooden type with the felt lining for fine silver. I think I would like a top and a drawer below. It can hold pencils and paint brushes and other small tools of the trade.
Hugs and prayers, Daizy
Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter {A virtual chapter open to everyone.}
A good day is when you find ALL your ear tags! I wonder how my cows would like my Farmgirl apron??
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