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Cozynana
True Blue Farmgirl
1123 Posts
Kem
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 Posted - Dec 28 2013 : 09:53:38 AM
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| What can I use to hold colored pencils? My hubby picked up on my wanting colored pencils and so I received a 150 set for Christmas. They came in a cardboard box with flimsy plastic trays. I need something that has drawers or trays that is sturdy and can hold many pencils. I do have a tea box that maybe could have some trays made. What would be other things I could use. Everything I look at to buy is too expensive. Would love some ideas. |
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magnoliakathy
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Kathryn
Magnolia
Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 29 2013 : 06:35:53 AM
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Fishing tackle boxes. I use them for everything. Extra sewing feet, sewing helpers, and small things. Beads, findings and small tools. Craft paint, brushes and sponges. They come in so many sizes and shapes now and prices from okay to very expensive.
When you free your mind your heart can fly. Farmgirl # 714, |
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
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Posted - Dec 29 2013 : 1:20:07 PM
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Love using tackle boxes!I use tin cans to keep my pencils in when drawing, otherwise they lay flat in a tin.
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Daizy
True Blue Farmgirl
992 Posts
Daizy
Talladega
Alabama
USA
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Posted - Dec 29 2013 : 7:38:36 PM
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plastic tray for spoons, forks and knives. Toilet paper rolls with pretty paper wrapped around them and bundled with a flat bottom to stand up. Medium size jars that dip and salsa come in. Cereal box cut down to size with pretty paper.
Daizy #1093
Poor House Farmgirl Chapter
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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edlund33
True Blue Farmgirl
1497 Posts
Marilyn
Renton
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 29 2013 : 7:46:22 PM
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I keep my colored pencils in an old sign painter's tool box that my great uncle had. It has several wide shallow drawers that were orginally designed for storing his paint brushes. I've seen similar boxes with shallow drawers in antiques stores that once held dental or medical tools, cigars, jewelery, auto parts, etc. Another idea is to check out artist supply stores (Dick Blick, Jerry's Artarama, etc) for pencil or paintbrush holders. I've seen nice zippered cases intended for holding a large set of pencils. There are tons of ways to carry your art supplies around so be creative and have fun finding the method that works best for you!
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Ralph Waldo Emerson |
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Colored Pencil holder?
