I had to run downtown this afternoon to get some groceries, and when I was walking by the local hardware store I saw these in the window!:
AND - they were only 14.99CA each! I think they're meant for ice/drinks as they each had a little chain attached to the handle with a funky bottle opener, so I took those off and filled the one with my Copics *grin*.
My ENTIRE collection fits into one pail - that's 144 CIAO's plus like 18 or so Sketch Markers (some of my markers aren't in this pic) - I have a little room for a few more markers then it will be full. Hence the second pail. I plan to put the refills and other markers as I slowly get them into that pail.
I'm just giddy about finding these (more like they found me *wink*) - I've been wanting to get theA Muse pails for SO long now, but the cost plus shipping to me (since they're so bulky) was just too much (tho I LOVE their pastel colors!).
These pails are almost exactly the same size as the A Muse ones too - they're 9 3/4" wide by 5 1/4" high and 7 1/4" deep.
I love a good storage purchase *sigh*. Just had to share!
Oh and FYI the store was Home Hardware - I found them online here (not sure if you can order them online - I think you can only get them in-store??).
EDITED TO ADD:
Copics can most definitely be stored upright - since they are alcohol based it doesn't matter whether you store them horizontally or vertically. The ink will still flow evenly through both ends. I've been storing mine upright ever since I first got them 2 years ago and not a problem with them :o)
ETA Again:
Sorry I guess I should have mentioned that Home Hardware is a Canadian store (at least I don't think they're in the States? I might be wrong tho). I guess I just assume that EVERYONE knows I'm Canadian (Canadian made born and raised eh?? LOL) so I don't mention it. And to be more specific I'm in southwestern Saskatchewan - thus the name of the blog - PRAIRIE Paper and Ink *grin*
