About 41 different Perler colors of the ones I use the most (the solids). The tubs only cost like $2 for 4. Got them at WalMart. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubbermaid-TakeAlongs-Mini-Deep-Squares-Containers-5-count/16408621?action=product_interest&action_type=title&beacon_version=1.0.2&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&client_guid=fba85912-9b12-44c0-32b0-6952c10bd4cc&config_id=106&customer_id_enc&findingMethod=p13n&guid=fba85912-9b12-44c0-32b0-6952c10bd4cc&item_id=16408621&parent_anchor_item_id=21063121&parent_item_id=21063121&placement_id=irs-106-m2&reporter=recommendations&source=new_site&strategy=PWVAV&visitor_id=WVtEKDUeFtsZkptX0pZvGo

For the glow-in-the-dark and the glitter and whatnot, I keep those in a little thing like this: https://www.amazon.com/Darice-1157-11-13-7-Inch-8-6-Inch-1-37-Inch/dp/B001B0S2H6/ref=sr_1_1_m?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1516032495&sr=1-1&keywords=no+spill+organizer

And sorry for the late reply, I didn't get the notification.

Hi! I am also brand new to this. I haven't even got my Amazon order yet. But I'll show you what I got.

I got one multi-pack of coloured beads. It's about 250 beads of each colour included. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HCN0HI/

I got a package of ironing paper. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001DUB8W/

I got this set of peg boards. http://www.amazon.com/Perler-Beads-Clear-Square-Pegboards/dp/B005HZ35FK

I got a thingy for storage. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001B0S2H6/ (This won't fit 1000 of each colour into it, I'm pretty sure, but it can keep a bunch handy while the rest stay in bags in a box).

And then what I did was I decided what my first project was going to be, and I bought extra 1000 packs of beads for the colours I would be using more of. I'm going to be making Minecraft things, so I got a pack of dark green and pack of green for creepers, and a pack of Peach for Steve's face. Anddd I just realised I forgot to get a dark brown colour for Steves hair, so I'll do that now too.

So, for example, if you decided you wanted to make Pikachu, I'd probably get a pack of yellow and a pack of black, but if you buy a multipack then you won't need to buy red for his cheeks because you'll only be using a few of them.

I also bought a pack of black and a pack of white, because I figure I'll use them a lot in any case.

I got you.

Grab yourself a few of these. Can't beat the price and they're super functional.

Here's a slightly older pic of my bins with labels (most peel right off of packaging, making this an easy step) for hooks, and two bins for countersunk and slotted beads (arranged in size and color).

Hope this helps!