We are starting to go through things at the apartment and get organized to make moving and getting settled in a little easier. We know we want to have as much as possible stored neatly and together. So, we stopped at Target and picked up these great plastic bins. They are a perfect size, not too big to be unwieldy but big enough to hold the items we need to put in them.
For three boxes, we decided cookie cutters and cupcake liners. We sorted through everything we have, scattered in various locations in the kitchen and pantry room, drawers and cabinets and put them together.
Specialty and larger cookie cutters are in here...
And here are the rest, various holidays and other specialty shapes are in this one.
Then, I sorted through all our cupcake holders and put them in this one. What I've done over the last few years is after a holiday, I would try to find cupcake liners on clearance and they are almost always less than a dollar a package.
We have some for almost every holiday represented. Stripes, flowers, solid colors, stars, snowflakes, hearts, shamrocks, polka dots, pumpkins, skulls, you name it, we have it, ha!
Finally, I made labels for the boxes, put the lids on and we stored them away. They will be ready to move, no packing necessary and when we get these containers to the new house, we can just put them as they are on a shelf in the new pantry, organized and ready to use!
That fantastic pantry is going to be a blessing. So jealous!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Your move-out, move-in is going to be so organized! You really have a talent for organization.
ReplyDeleteI was happy to see there is someone out there with as many (possibly more) cupcake liners than I have.
ReplyDeleteGood call in getting these all organized and into containers! That's a lot of cookie cutters! Wow!
ReplyDeleteI have a cupboard that has become a black hole of all the baking items we don't use often just thrown about... I may have to follow your lead and get some new boxes like yours. At least then they can't collapse on me when I open the cupboard ;-)
ReplyDeleteAs an aside, HI! Remember me?! It's been a *long* time and I don't know how we lost touch but I'm glad to have found you again and so glad you're still blogging!
I buy cupcake liners after the holidays, too. I sort of quit that lately. Just one hint on plastic storage containers. Buy ones that you cannot see through. The clear ones allow any light to destroy items. Ask me how I know. I stored clothes of my infant children in one and it faded. I stored fabric and thread in several clear ones and both faded.
ReplyDeleteWOW! now that is a lot of cookie cutters With all them; you could have a kitchen cookie cutter Christmas tree. I have found that cutters are great to use as candy cutouts. wrapped in clear plastic wrap or put in clear bags and given as gifts.( I use mini cutters for cutting out fudge, etc.)
ReplyDeleteWant to make a cake just a bit extra fancy? Use cookie cutters for cutting out fondant shapes and put on a frosted cake. Cutters aren't just for making cookies. They have so many other uses. Having a special party; make cute cookie cutter cut out tea sandwiches.
You both are doing great in getting your items organized ahead of time.
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You both have a Wonderful weekend. Blessings 2 U both.
I didn't know you baked so many shapes of cookies. Have I been missing posts about your baking exploits?
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