Marker Storage Controversy? || Pen & Marker Storage Tips 

Thanks for sharing your storage solutions and the reasons why you store certain items. That totally makes sense to store the way you use the item.

Good review on marker storage. I agree that you have to make sure it works for you. I always consider the cost of the investment and then figure out how to make it work. Thanks.

Love scrappy wife, such a inspiration. And yes your craft room your space!!!

This is the best advice EVER! Do what works for you!!

Amazing storage solutions! I'm an artist who is struggling with organization, so I thank you for your tips! Everyone has to do what works for them, whether it breaks the rules of how it should be done or not. Off to watch some of your other storage videos, and thanks again! ❤️

Your storage is amazing. Thank you for your storage tips! 🥰

Very helpful, love your storage solutions!

Great explanations! Love the pouches for on the go, too

Good for you for storing your markers and pens the way it works for you! Thanks for sharing!

This is so helpful Elisa. Thank you for the tips. As I've begun the storage investment for the markers and highlighters, I was struggling a bit on deciding what to transition into the drawers. Right now, I have pens, markers, and highlighters together sorted by color in clear containers that are the length of a shoebox but not as tall. It works but it's not as convenient as I'd like.

💖Great video!! It was so hard for me to switch my pens to horizontal when I redid my office but I’ve finally adjusted! Lol! I love the taller set of drawers you’re using from container store, total space saver- I may switch! 😉💞

Thank u Elisa. U handled that extremely well. Thank u 4 explaining why markers need 2 b stored horizontally. I didn't know that markers/pens needed 2 b stored horizontally. Have a great day.

Yes, theory needs to give way to preference-and how you’ll use them most!! BTW, your hair looks so nice in this video!!

I have a similar carousel and most of my markers and paint pen stored vertically but have been looking for a horizontal solution that works in my space. I do know the A&O pens have been difficult to get going and had to replace tips because of how they are stored. I will check out the storage items you listed. Thanks for this video it is a good reminder and helpful. Blessings Elisa

I love your craft room. Totally beautiful and inspiring. You do you. I sure wish I had the container store around closer to my house. Do you know of any other stores with those types of drawers? Have a super fantastic weekend. Sending big hugs Sherry

I love that you addressed this topic, it is such a huge topic amongst us pen and stationary lovers! I was curious if you could share the link of where you got the rose gold wall planner holder over by your colored pencils. Do you have a video of you room and where you purchased certain items?

I have that carousel, too. I just discovered the “Dreambox 2”! Oh, how I would love that system! Like you, I need to see my tools, but that doesn't take up room.

Great tips

I was just thinking, your craft space is seriously the same kind of style that is the most similar to mine. That's why i always look to you when it comes to organizing. My shed looks very similar to your room other than it's more rustic looking too

Thank you; this helped a lot. I like to see my pens and pencils, but I cannot see them because I store them in ziplock bags, and then the bags go in shoeboxes. I HATE that!!!!!! I do store my colored pencils in old mason jars, but I like the idea of using planters for storage too! I can find lots of planters at Goodwill! I do use pen/pencil cases when I'm on the go...🤗 Thank you! (subscribed!)

Saw the word controversy and clicked. i can not imagine what is constrovial about markers. I'm intrigued 🤔 😆

I get in touch with each company and ask how to store them. The one time I didn’t some dried out

Do you have a video explaining the different pens and markers you use and the purpose for each?

Hi I had a couple questions.1 do you actually use all those pens and markers? Also where did u get the white container with legs?

Do the posca paint pens bleed through happy planner paper? I have archer and olive but they are pricey for what I use them for

Should infusible ink cricut pens be stores horizontal too?

Definitely ALWAYS do you😉😂

I sort my pens and markers in different cups. I also recycle soup cans for my gel pens

The ONLY tools I store horizontally are dual-ended alcohol markers. You use both ends, so I want to distribute ink evenly. Acrylic paint opens don't matter. Ink won't flow without priming often, so it doesn't matter which way those are stored.

Odd how pens, markers, etc are hung vertically in the stores, but we are suppose to keep them horizontal. 🤔

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I forget where I read it (online, I know), but I came across something a long time ago that gel pens should be stored point down. So that's how I have stored mine. I've still had some dry out, but most seem to be holding up. I'm curious where you learned about storing them horizontally. Please don't take this as a criticism, or an "I told you so." I certainly don't mean it that way! As I said, I'm just curious. I never found much info on storing gel pens. Granted, I never went that deep down that rabbit hole! LOL I kind of think another key to keeping gel pens in good working order is to USE them. I mostly use just my white Gelly Roll gel pens & my black Sakura glaze pen, which may be why my colored ones dry out sometimes. But, they weren't a huge huge investment, & they actually are at least a few years old. I do keep my Tombow markers & other assorted markers horizontally in Stamp-n-Storage marker holders on my desk. I can stack up to 5 of the Tombows in each section, & have them in rainbow order going down the holders (of course!). They're really meant for Copics, but work fine for me. And I can see the cap colors, so bonus! Anyway, sorry for rambling. Thank you for this advice. I agree with one of the other commenters - you handled the topic well. Take care, & have an awesome day! 😊

I don't get it... You know that you're doing it wrong and you keep on doing it wrong? Why on Earth do you store your acrylic markers vertically? All acrylic & alcohol markers should be stored horizontally.

Nib of the pen, not nub.

Really? Comments about how you store your markers??? Good grief.