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12-03-2009, 05:57 PM	#1
Kookie Creator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Just a mile north of insanity! Posts: 512 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	12x12 paper file cabinet? Help! I need file cabinets for my 12x12 papers! And can't find them! My husband smokes and it discolors my papers so I need to keep it closed up. I store my 8 1/2 x 11 in file cabinets and it works great but I'm having trouble finding them for my 12x12's. Can someone tell me where to find them? Or brand names to start looking for? Links would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! __________________ Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. -William Wadsworth

12-04-2009, 07:12 AM	#2
Stazon Splitcoast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Walking the Moon, aMUSEd in funKY town Posts: 22,212 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

12-04-2009, 07:29 AM	#3
Matboard Maniac Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Husker Nation! Posts: 531 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Here is a link to one from orientaltrading.com. I hope this is helpful.

12-04-2009, 09:04 AM	#4
Linking Queen Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: I escaped from NY! I ♥️ my new state of SC!	I followed a link in another thread (about craft furniture) and saw a 12x12 file cabinet at the link below: http://www.scrapncube.com/Products/h...__TAB-HFT.aspx ETA: LOL ... it's the same one RiverIsis linked (I bet she posted in the other thread ... I don't usually pay attention to who posted.)

12-04-2009, 09:43 AM	#5
Stazon Splitcoast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Walking the Moon, aMUSEd in funKY town Posts: 22,212 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	LOL maybe - I know I like the size of it but I haven't bought one yet because I would like one that looked less modern/specific furniture-y... So I'm stalking this thread for an option that is the size I need, and strong and won't break down nor need me to hire an elephant to put the drawer in and out and looks more traditional. I have also decided that I would like the drawers to be large enough to store actual scrapbooks the empty ones that are for filling. I might go to a local cabinet maker and see what they can do and for what cost.

12-06-2009, 05:36 PM	#6
Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,412 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	holy canola! did that REALLY say $499.00????

12-07-2009, 06:53 AM	#7
Stazon Splitcoast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Walking the Moon, aMUSEd in funKY town Posts: 22,212 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	I know... However, they seem to have cornered this market.

12-07-2009, 06:17 PM	#8
Die Cut Diva Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,662 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Wowza! $499????? I got three of the white Store in Style 12x12 filer cubes for $12.50 each at Michaels on clearance about 6 months ago. I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. LOL~

12-07-2009, 06:22 PM	#9
Glitter Guru Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 5,509 Likes: 0 Received 2 Likes on 1 Post	i just cleaned my 2 out today...yipes! I am thrilled I have at least 2 and 30 extra hanging files!

12-08-2009, 03:39 AM	#10
Kookie Creator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,833 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	I got mine at IKEA. You can switch the size to either 81/2" x 11" or 12" x 12". I love them. I use it for my DSP, Cardstock, Scrap Kits, Keepers, Chipboard -- basically everything!! They also have 3 drawers (about 6" high) but really long. One drawer at top and 2 drawers inside file cabinet (hidden when drawer is closed). If you use the cabinet for 12" x 12" stuff, you take one of the inside drawers out. They have combination locks and automatically slide shut. They were a little over $200 if I remember correctly. I think they were the Ganton? brand. See pics in my gallery; in the album called "New Studio." HTH Sandi __________________ Sandi (My Gallery - My Blog) "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." -- Psalm 46:1

12-08-2009, 07:03 AM	#11
Stazon Splitcoast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Walking the Moon, aMUSEd in funKY town Posts: 22,212 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Quote: I got mine at IKEA. You can switch the size to either 81/2" x 11" or 12" x 12". I love them. I use it for my DSP, Cardstock, Scrap Kits, Keepers, Chipboard -- basically everything!! They also have 3 drawers (about 6" high) but really long. One drawer at top and 2 drawers inside file cabinet (hidden when drawer is closed). If you use the cabinet for 12" x 12" stuff, you take one of the inside drawers out. They have combination locks and automatically slide shut. They were a little over $200 if I remember correctly. I think they were the Ganton? brand. See pics in my gallery; in the album called "New Studio." HTH Sandi I think I have found it - http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10116967 Nice that it has a support castor for the drawer. The lack of support/ease of the drawer is what has put me off the smaller cube units.

12-08-2009, 10:51 AM	#12
Kookie Creator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,833 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Yes, this is the brand (wasn't too far off on the spelling) I got the files in white so they were $140. They are very, very sturdy -- will last more than my lifetime and clean up really nice (glitter, glitter everywhere -- LOL). Yes, they cost more than cubes, but even if you bought just one -- you will not regret and I promise you will go back for more (as you can see, I have 6). I have all 48 colors and new in-colors in two of them (most have 2 packs of paper in each file, plus baggie o scraps). I store current 12" x 12" items (DSP, chipboard, scrap kits, etc.) in another; and discontinued of same in another. In my other 2, I have one for 8 1/2" x 11 cardstock, paper bought before I became a demonstrator from that other company and the other cabinet for 12" x 12" contrabande (which I will never use, but keep it for kids projects). I store all my punches, projects I'm working on, cutters, matts, stencils, rub-ons, etc. (basically tons of stuff) in the drawers. __________________ Sandi (My Gallery - My Blog) "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." -- Psalm 46:1

12-08-2009, 11:02 AM	#13
Kookie Creator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,833 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Oops, I forgot to mention that a couple of my drawers hold my really thick 12" x 12" albums (25-30 pages completed) that are in progress along with embellishments for that album in SU 12" x 12" keeper. So the drawers are tall enough to accommodate your albums. __________________ Sandi (My Gallery - My Blog) "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." -- Psalm 46:1

12-08-2009, 11:35 AM	#14
Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,412 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Quote: Oops, I forgot to mention that a couple of my drawers hold my really thick 12" x 12" albums (25-30 pages completed) that are in progress along with embellishments for that album in SU 12" x 12" keeper. So the drawers are tall enough to accommodate your albums. Hmm. that is good to know with the albums. I keep mine in my creative memories cart.. which I haven't unzipped in at least 6 months.. lol

12-10-2009, 06:30 PM	#15
Kookie Creator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Just a mile north of insanity! Posts: 512 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Thanks for the help ladies! I had found the one at Oriental Trading but was hesitant because the reviews said they had trouble opening and closing and that it was hard to fit the files in it. I think the $499 is just a weeeee bit outta my price range. LOL But I think I'm going to try the one from IKEA. Not a bad price and if I llove it I can save up for the next one. I'll let ya know how it goes. Thanks again and Happy Holiday! Carla __________________ Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. -William Wadsworth

12-10-2009, 09:01 PM	#16
Stazon Splitcoast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: beautiful cny	carla watch out for the s/h prices. ikea runs very high. have you checked out overstocked.com their s/h is only 2.75. no matter what you order

12-20-2009, 01:06 PM	#17
Kookie Creator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Just a mile north of insanity! Posts: 512 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Hadn'tthought about Overstock. I will check them. Thanks! __________________ Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. -William Wadsworth

12-21-2009, 07:33 AM	#18
Kookie Creator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Littleton Colorado Posts: 822 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Thanks for all the info ladies! I have always wanted to find a 12x12 file cabinet for my 12x12 paper!

12-22-2009, 09:12 AM	#19
Glitter Queen Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 16 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	That's true about Ikea s/h. If you have an IKEA within a 2 hr distance, it's worth it! I go to IKEA every other month and it's about 2 hrs+ one way but I stock up on our food that we buy there. (My husband is Norwegian so we find the Scandinavian food we can't find elsewhere there) I make a day of it and it's so worth the trip.

12-29-2009, 03:57 PM	#20
Rubber Obsessor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Collinsville, Illinois Posts: 232 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	I bought my 12x12 storage containers from Wal-Mart about 3 - 3 1/2 years ago. Each cube has 3 drawers that hold quite a bit of paper. They weren't that expensive so I bought 3. I have my 12x12 paper sorted by color with each color in a different drawer. __________________ Picture is of the real rose dipped in 24K gold that my husband gave me before we were married.

01-02-2010, 07:17 PM	#21
Kookie Creator Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 867 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Mercy I cannot afford the 500.00....geez louise I think they are worth it but oh baby gotta pass it by. I need the 12x12 holder but will keep looking. Those of you that have these great things are sooo lucky.

01-03-2010, 09:57 AM	#22
Stazon Splitcoast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Walking the Moon, aMUSEd in funKY town Posts: 22,212 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Quote: Mercy I cannot afford the 500.00....geez louise I think they are worth it but oh baby gotta pass it by. I need the 12x12 holder but will keep looking. Those of you that have these great things are sooo lucky. The Ikea option isn't as pricey, but I still consider it a considered option I know I'm not buying until I have a better plan of what will go where.

01-03-2010, 03:51 PM	#23
Embossing Fanatic Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 166 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	I have 12 x 12 plastic drawer stacking cabinets that I keep my paper in. I found them at Walmart and I think they have them at Target as well, very reasonable around $10 -12 for a set with 3 drawers. I sort the paper by colors. I have them for my 8 x 11 paper as well. My DH made me a cabinet to put them in. I'm working on him to make me one for the 12 x 12 ones next. Here is a link to a picture. Forums at Splitcoaststampers __________________ Carol Ann

01-03-2010, 03:52 PM	#24
Stazon Splitcoast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Walking the Moon, aMUSEd in funKY town Posts: 22,212 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Quote: I have 12 x 12 plastic drawer stacking cabinets that I keep my paper in. I found them at Walmart and I think they have them at Target as well, very reasonable around $10 -12 for a set with 3 drawers. I sort the paper by colors. I have them for my 8 x 11 paper as well. My DH made me a cabinet to put them in. I'm working on him to make me one for the 12 x 12 ones next. Here is a link to a picture. Forums at Splitcoaststampers I wish horizontal filing worked for me - I have tried it and it just doesn't. However it does make me happy when people say it works for them!

01-03-2010, 04:02 PM	#25
Embossing Fanatic Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 166 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Quote: I wish horizontal filing worked for me - I have tried it and it just doesn't. However it does make me happy when people say it works for them! I started out storing them vertically but had problems with my paper bending. How do you keep your paper from bending? I do think it saves space to store them that way. What I like best about these plastic drawers is that you can see the colors even when closed. __________________ Carol Ann

01-03-2010, 04:05 PM	#26
Stazon Splitcoast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Walking the Moon, aMUSEd in funKY town Posts: 22,212 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Quote: I started out storing them vertically but had problems with my paper bending. How do you keep your paper from bending? I do think it saves space to store them that way. What I like best about these plastic drawers is that you can see the colors even when closed. So far I have too much for it too bend. My plan was to use the cropper hopper files if necessary to limit bending.

01-03-2010, 05:09 PM	#27
Polyshrink Goddess Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 922 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Quote: I have 12 x 12 plastic drawer stacking cabinets that I keep my paper in. I found them at Walmart and I think they have them at Target as well, very reasonable around $10 -12 for a set with 3 drawers. I sort the paper by colors. I have them for my 8 x 11 paper as well. My DH made me a cabinet to put them in. I'm working on him to make me one for the 12 x 12 ones next. Here is a link to a picture. Forums at Splitcoaststampers I love the cabinet your husband built! I also have the 12x12 (4 of them) and have the same problem with them sagging - this is a great solution. I also love these because I can take a whole drawer out and take it to my work space. Hadn't thought about them for the 8.5 x 11 but now I just might ... Thanks for sharing!

01-03-2010, 08:26 PM	#28
Polyshrink Goddess Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid-America Posts: 926 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	I have a 2 shelf bookshelf with doors that I bought at office depot or office max. I keep mine in there so light can't get to them. I keep them in the bags they come in, or the plastic envelopes and stand them upright on the bottom shelf, and the 8 1/2 x 11 paper on the top shelf.

01-04-2010, 05:25 PM	#29
Kookie Creator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 428 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	I know JoAnns has 12X12 Iris carts and you could use a coupon.

01-07-2010, 08:20 PM	#30
Kookie Creator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Just a mile north of insanity! Posts: 512 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	I'm afraid that if I stored my 12x12 in the drawers they would get dog eared from searching through the stack to find what I want. Does that happen to you? I guess my vertical 81/2x11 paper doesn't bend because it's in hanging files and I have 2 color families hanging in one drawer so it's pushed close enough together for the files to support each other. __________________ Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. -William Wadsworth

01-09-2010, 09:29 AM	#31
Matboard Maniac Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TX Posts: 386 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	I bought a cropper hopper 12x12 rolling cart from Joann's, I used a 50% to get the price down. Here a pic of it, it's the one in the middle. Forums at Splitcoaststampers

01-09-2010, 10:21 AM	#32
Kookie Creator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Just a mile north of insanity! Posts: 512 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Rose, Does it come with that container? and does it have a lid? I thought Cropper Hopper was an open hanging file holder? A few of those may work for me. How much was it? Thanks, Carla __________________ Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart. -William Wadsworth

01-09-2010, 11:17 AM	#33
Matboard Maniac Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: TX Posts: 386 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	I checked Joann's and it looks like there are two pieces to the cart. The first is the rolling cart, which is on sale now for 29.99. I'll try and leave a link...Rolling Cart The next piece was a box with a lid that sits in the cart. It was called a class tote but I cannot seem to locate it any where. I'm guessing CH is no longer selling it. I came across a similiar product from RubberMaid. Hope this helps... RM Rolling Cart

01-09-2010, 03:07 PM	#34
Die Cut Diva Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: In my own wonderful world of SECREjT SISTERS! Posts: 3,724 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Quote: Rose, Does it come with that container? and does it have a lid? I thought Cropper Hopper was an open hanging file holder? A few of those may work for me. How much was it? Thanks, Carla I have the cropper hopper and it has a lid and the files for hanging them. When you buy a cropper hopper it gives you the info you need to buy more of the hanging folders. However I am now living in a smaller place and need to downsize my paper, I like that cabnit table, so i saved the link and going to see if i can find someone who is good with woodworking to make it for me. __________________ ~Michelle Ƶ/ aka Fairy~ ♥♥BLOG♥♥ �Gallery� ***BRAK FAIRY*** "I know i'm in my own little world. It's OK they know me here." 2011 cards -197 ABAC-15

01-09-2010, 03:56 PM	#35
Kookie Creator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 428 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	I don't have problems with my Iris cart- I got at JoAnns. I just make sure I "stack" the paper nicely to put it back in. I also have one of the 12X12 stand up things from SU. I don't know how happy I am with it for storage but it is good for transporting.

01-09-2010, 05:46 PM	#36
Embossing Fanatic Join Date: May 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 166 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Quote: I'm afraid that if I stored my 12x12 in the drawers they would get dog eared from searching through the stack to find what I want. Does that happen to you? I guess my vertical 81/2x11 paper doesn't bend because it's in hanging files and I have 2 color families hanging in one drawer so it's pushed close enough together for the files to support each other. I haven't had that problem because I take out the whole stack from the drawer to look through the patterned paper. The solid colors I can see through the drawers and I also keep them in color families (3 drawers per family, 4 colors in each drawer) __________________ Carol Ann

01-10-2010, 04:22 PM	#37
Glitter Queen Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 20 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	81/2 x11 shelves Jana I love the shelves your husband built too; can I just have him LOL

01-10-2010, 04:24 PM	#38
Glitter Queen Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 20 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	storing paper I was going to say all this seems to work for colored paper because you can see the sides. What tips and tricks do you have for printed paper? I have lot's of both Marie

11-17-2011, 08:37 AM	#39
Stazon Splitcoast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Harbor Beach, Minglerville, MI Posts: 23,897 Likes: 0 Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts	Bump! I would love to know if there are any recent ideas or info since this thread started. Thanks!

11-20-2011, 03:39 AM	#40
Gallery Gazer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Las Vegas, baby!	Quote: I have 12 x 12 plastic drawer stacking cabinets that I keep my paper in. I found them at Walmart and I think they have them at Target as well, very reasonable around $10 -12 for a set with 3 drawers. I sort the paper by colors. I have them for my 8 x 11 paper as well. My DH made me a cabinet to put them in. I'm working on him to make me one for the 12 x 12 ones next. Here is a link to a picture. Forums at Splitcoaststampers Thank you SO MUCH for posting this! I love the price of the plastic drawers, but hate that they do that leaning thing when you fill them up, and they definitely aren't pretty. This cabinet idea solves ALL of the issues i have with the plastic drawers! My DH is too busy (and uninterested) in building a cabinet for me, but I'm okay doing DIY. I have a dresser that I already stole all of the drawers out of to make a shelving unit (you can see it HERE), so I think I'll just take the drawer supports out and call it a "cabinet". Thanks for the inspiration! __________________ ~ Sue Happy for no reason...

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