For a while now I have been trying to work out how to store my business cards, I don’t mean my personal ones but ones I collect from here or there. I didn’t want one of those little folder things with plastic sleeves but more of the indexed style.
We went to officeworks the other day and found some little fabric designer boxes for $3.99 so I decided this was perfect. Then I went to look at the cost of index tabs and all up it would have cost more than if I’d just bought a plastic sleeve!
Then I had an idea (ding!). A while ago a paint company sent me a stack of samples like you get at hardware stores like Bunnings. I love these sorts of things and tend to hoard them until I find a use (hate to waste things, love to recycle/upcycle). Here’s some of the ones they sent me:
I’ve actually got a heap of ideas for using these but one day I’ll get to them!!
This is the box I bought:
And this is what I did with the two together:
As an additional use of resources to upcycle, I once again found another use for tic tac boxes (click there for my other use for them). They are holding the indexes apart so they don’t all fall over in a heap. They work perfectly (and give the box a lovely fresh fragrance!) and I can remove them as I fill up the box.
So all I can say really with all truth is….waste not want not. : )
Stumble it!
