So, in our recent posts on photo organization (see here and here), we discussed what to do if you are overwhelmed with your digital photo storage photos, or your actual, physical, printed photos. As you may know, we are huge supporters of printing your special pictures because, in short, it’s not so great to bequeath your cell phone to your grandchildren so they may enjoy their childhood photos. (Not cool, Grandma!)
So, from our previous post, you have your pictures and they are in a rudimentary order. How best to store them in preparation for memory keeping?
Best Photo Storage Solutions
Store Photos Waiting to be Used in Albums
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Use a storage box for your photo boxes! This one is from The Container Store. Click here for more info. |
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Use an Ikea cart to store photos waiting to be albumed. (Yes, that’s word. Because we say so.) Thanks to A Bowl Full of Lemons for this amazing idea!
This cart can be found at IKEA. (also comes in cream and gray and is a steal at $29.99!) You can get the plastic photo boxes pictured here. |
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Use a photo box with internal dividers like this person.
If you like these particular boxes, you may buy them here. |
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Recollections (the Michaels brand) makes mini boxes for small photos and memorabilia. Click here for more info.
And check out their standard-size ones here. |
Use Your Photos As Decor Until You’re Ready
to Use Them in a Memory Book
No need to wait for a finished scrapbook to enjoy your photos. While your pics are “in queue” for scrapbooking, try these simple and quick display ideas.
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Rotate them through an easy-to-maintain display. Click here for more info. |
Or try this:
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Pottery Barn always has great display options. Check this one out. |
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Use these small, inexpensive 4×6 photo books to store and enjoy pictures until you are ready to scrapbook. Try keeping several in a basket on your coffee table with all your latest adventures documented. We usually remove the cover and slip in a statement photo or a pocket scrapbooking card. |
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These tilt-out drawers would work. Click here for more info. |
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This basket could sit on a desk or shelf with pictures waiting to be organized or albumed. |
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Here are acid free resealable bags for temporary storage. click here for more info. |
Older, Larger Photos Need Larger Containers
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Larger photos require larger boxes.
This one is from Amazon. (But we’re not sure about their archival quality) |
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Use beautiful, archival quality storage for older, or larger, photos or artwork. Click here for more info. |
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This person used file pouches from Staples to store photos of unusual size: |
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There is a good article on how to properly store your photos here. |
See you soon!
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