Studio Three :: Mailing Supplies

It wasn't my intent to create a series on studio improvements, but I guess by writing a third installment, that's exactly what I've done. Number one - recovering my ironing board, and number two - building a design wall, are both upgrades I've been really happy with. They make my time in the studio so much better. And number three may seem a bit random and insignificant to some, but for me, I know it'll be a destresser, and something I've thought of doing for a long time: gathering all my mailing supplies in one spot.

Here's what I've collected:

• A variety of sizes of zip-loc and other plastic bags; the unboxed ones saved from mailings I've received
• Several sizes of mailing envelopes, both Priority and manila
• A roll of packing tape
• A Sharpie for addressing said packages
• Business cards, which I include in each mailing
• Washi tape to secure plastic bags shut or for decorating envelopes

In doing this I was reminded that I've been out of return address labels for a long time, so I hopped over to vistaprint and ordered some! It would be nice if I stocked up on some notecards too, since sometimes I want to include a note.

If you participate in bees or swaps at all, you'll understand why doing what I just did will be so beneficial. Looking at this photo of the inside of my desk drawer, I can count 5(!) different locations in the house (2 outside of my studio) where these items were previously kept. And getting packages ready to mail off has always been a huge chore for me, so hopefully that will no longer be the case. Hmmm. What next?