Just a short video of my storage ideas for distress ink applicator pads, reinkers, and embossing folders.
Showing posts with label Favorites - Organization. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Favorites - Organization. Show all posts
November 29, 2011
June 27, 2011
Take it All with You Organizer Tutorial
This organizer is fun to make, holds a note pad, and has lots of pockets for everything, including post-it notes, those precious craft store coupons and punch cards! Detailed instructions including diagrams and photos.
Take it All with You Organizer
5911-04 - $10.95
November 28, 2010
Clean Craft Studio?
Happy Sunday to all of you! I hope it was peaceful and enjoyable.
I was asked if my craft room always looks so clean (see video below) - and the answer is NO! When I am not working on a video or in the middle of a project, yes it looks like it does in the video. I have a hard time finding things when I'm in the middle of a project, so I make sure tools get put back where they belong and that helps de-clutter my craft table!
I also had a request for a video tutorial for my wire "paper rack." I don't have enough parts to make a video and I really don't want to take apart the units I have, so I thought I'd try explain them a bit better.
I simple had these wire shelving units laying around, not even assembled, so I put them together like they're supposed to be. I had three sets. I think they were originally purchased on clearance for under $5 from Target. The first two are the outer frames, stacked three units high. The shelves are just the shelves or individual squares from the third set. Cable ties are those little plastic ties that you slide through and pull tight. You can purchase them at the hardware store, Wal-mart, just about any place. I used the small size, they're about 6" long. I attached the pieces, or shelves with these cable ties and used 4 cable ties on each side, then cut the excess off the ties. These are very strong and work well for lots of paper or cardstock!
After I got all the shelves in place, because they sit in front of my window, I chose to cut foamboard I purchased at Michael's into pieces and also attached that to the sides and backs of the units with cable ties (I punched holes for the cable ties with my Crop-a-dile) to protect my paper and cardstock from the light.
I hope that helps!
I was asked if my craft room always looks so clean (see video below) - and the answer is NO! When I am not working on a video or in the middle of a project, yes it looks like it does in the video. I have a hard time finding things when I'm in the middle of a project, so I make sure tools get put back where they belong and that helps de-clutter my craft table!
I also had a request for a video tutorial for my wire "paper rack." I don't have enough parts to make a video and I really don't want to take apart the units I have, so I thought I'd try explain them a bit better.
I simple had these wire shelving units laying around, not even assembled, so I put them together like they're supposed to be. I had three sets. I think they were originally purchased on clearance for under $5 from Target. The first two are the outer frames, stacked three units high. The shelves are just the shelves or individual squares from the third set. Cable ties are those little plastic ties that you slide through and pull tight. You can purchase them at the hardware store, Wal-mart, just about any place. I used the small size, they're about 6" long. I attached the pieces, or shelves with these cable ties and used 4 cable ties on each side, then cut the excess off the ties. These are very strong and work well for lots of paper or cardstock!
After I got all the shelves in place, because they sit in front of my window, I chose to cut foamboard I purchased at Michael's into pieces and also attached that to the sides and backs of the units with cable ties (I punched holes for the cable ties with my Crop-a-dile) to protect my paper and cardstock from the light.
I hope that helps!
November 26, 2010
Craft Studio Tour Video #7
I thought I would share a peek at my craft studio where I do all my creating. I hope you enjoy it and I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
October 19, 2009
Sponge Storage
I needed a way to store my sponges, so I found this "tackle" box in my sewing room. I labeled the compartments with all 48 ink colors from SU, then I cut up sponges I found at the dollar store (auto car-washing sponges) and each sponge can now be used for just one color!
Re-inker Storage
I recently moved all my re-inkers from the ugly boxes to a nice plastic storage container from Plano. It's originally from Walmart, I paid maybe $6 for it 10 years ago and decided to use it in my craft room - it works perfect and there's room for expansion!
May 23, 2009
A NEW favorite item in my craft space
While at the retreat last weekend, I noticed an awesome paper storage system, but unfortunately, the system is no longer available. So, Jeanne & I put our heads together and came up with an alternative.
I've had two sets of wire cubes sitting around since I left college, so I put them together, and using those great little slip ties, used some of the components to install shelves in the cubes and viola! 12 x 12 paper storage. I then cut core board to cover the outsides of the cubes & to make the "doors" to prevent sun damage to my paper.
Total cost yesterday: $10.88! Everything else was recycled or re-purposed.April 29, 2009
Stamp Pad Holder
Two years ago, I was looking for an alternative to the stamp pad holders on the market (which at the time, I couldn't afford!), and I came up with these simple stamp pad holders, put together with hot glue and slim jewel CD cases. Each unit holds 6 stamp pads. I no longer have the units on this shelving - I now use the shelving for storing all my stamps sets in CD cases.
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