This weekend I was baking some cookies and I decided to share how I organize some of my kitchen gadgets. One of my favorite things to bake is cookies. I have been baking since I was a little girl and I still have a couple of cookie cutters from my childhood.
Over the years, I have acquired about 50-60 cookie cutters and for a long time I kept them in a big box all mixed together.
My System for Organizing Cookie Cutters
But now I take much better care of them and have them organized by theme. I used some corrugated mailing boxes for my collection. These boxes are cheaper than some of the plastic boxes I have seen and work great.
This saves me time because I just pull out the box I need and do not have to touch the other cutters.
It also takes minimal room in my kitchen cabinet. I can rotate the boxes by theme so that the ones for the upcoming holidays are in front.
The cost for these boxes is minimal. You can buy a set from your local office supply store. I found this to be cheaper than plastic boxes with lids of the same size.
How do you store your cookie cutters?
Jean says
That is such a great idea! I have a big box of the plastic Wilton cookie cutters and dig through it every time I need a specific shape which is a big pain. I also have a coffee can full of those metal cookie cutters that I used as a child. I’m pretty sure we had cookie cutters just like the first ones you picture at our house as well.
Organizedisland says
Thanks for stopping by Jean! I had mine jumbled together a while back and this works so much better. Hope all is well!
Sinea Pies says
Love the boxes with labels. Labels are one of my most favorite organizing tool
Thanks for sharing this post on my blog hop. See you next week?
Organizedisland says
I love my labeler and I agree – one of my favorite tools! Yes – see you next week 🙂
From Nature to Nurture says
I love organizing tips! This is great! I would love it if you shared this tomorrow on Thrifty Thursday link party @ http://fromnature-tonurture.blogspot.com/ Hope to see you there!
Organizedisland says
Thank you! I will check out the party!
Bonny @ thedomesticatedprincess.com says
This is a great idea! All of ours are mixed together in an empty plastic cake storage bin. I’ll need to add these boxes to my shopping list!
Organizedisland says
They are super reasonable and work great. Thanks for stopping by!
The Contessa (Linda) says
Good organizing idea. Saves time too. Thanks for sharing.
Organizedisland says
Thanks Linda!
Alexis aka mom says
Girl u rock! I so need to b more organized. This is a great idea I would love to do this. My pantry is organized but my cutter are only in a huge box and it’s a mess!
Organizedisland says
Thanks for stopping by and your sweet comment Alexis – this really saves time.
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
Clever gal!
Organizedisland says
Thanks you Laura!
Cakegirl's Kitchen says
What a great idea. I need to get on organizing my cake supplies. I am in need of an intervention.
Organizedisland says
Oh I would love to intervene – weird I know :)!
Cynthia L. says
This is such a great idea! I need to find some of those boxes. Thanks for sharing this idea!
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Liz says
Oh, gosh, my organizing efforts are pitiful! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
Organizedisland says
Thank you Liz, it really saves time!
Stacy Uncorked says
That is such a great idea! Now I’m wanting to get my cookie cutters all organized… 🙂
Organizedisland says
It really works and is super cheap. Thanks for stopping by Stacy!
Nikki says
I’ve got a lot of cookie cutters too, i love finding them so maybe you could say i collect them? Haha, either way i think this is a great idea! Thanks for sharing. I’m stopping by from the Twitter hop where i’m now following ya. I hope your having a great evening!
Nikki
http://www.TheCraftySideOfSarcasm.com
Organizedisland says
Thanks Nikki for the Twitter follow – following you too. Happy Weekend!
Rebecca says
This is a really good idea for cookie cutter organization – mine are all i two tins but I have to look through all of them to find the cutter I want!
Organizedisland says
Thanks Rebecca, it really helps save time.
Akaleistar says
Great idea!
Organizedisland says
Thanks for stopping by the island! 🙂
Vicki M. Taylor says
I never thought of that. My cookie cutters are in giant tubes and tubs and fall all over the place any time I’m looking for something in my cupboard. I just learned something helpful. Thanks. Followed you from SITS. Have a blessed day!
Diana Rambles says
Great organization tips. I have many cutters (mostly plastic) that I used for my daughter’s bento lunches. I have them in large baggies and in a few containers, but I like this idea! Thanks for linking up to my Pin Me Party!
Aubrey @ Real Housemoms says
How fantastic! I love cookie cutters but my collection isn’t very impressive. I love how you’ve organized and would love to have a collection like yours. Thanks for sharing with us over at Real Housemoms.