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A few favorite craft storage tips

I thought I'd share some of my favorite ways to store my stamping products.  Some people enjoy organizing more than creating! 

First is how I store my stamp sets.  In a dresser drawer.  I purchased a few dressers from IKEA many years ago and they've held up very well despite multiple moves.  

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Here's a photo of my craft studio.  I am very, very lucky to have such a beautiful room in our home for my business and classes. 

 

Here's how I store my 8 1/2" X 11" card stock and paper scraps.  In front of each color of card stock I keep a cello bag for the scraps in that color. I've used this method for years and it really helps me use my scraps.

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Next is how I store my 12 X 12" designer paper and scrapbook pages. 

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It's a shoe storage cabinet! My 12 X 12" paper fits like it was made just for it!  You can get two stacks side by side in it since it's about 30" wide.    Plus it has a divider to fit even more paper above it.  I love the way the doors hinge open.  There are three doors and it's only about a foot deep.

Lastly here's how I store my inks, markers and ribbon. These are Stampin' Up! storage and they're fully customizable to fit what you need.  Click here to see the options. 

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I love that it fits right on my work area for easy reach. As you can see I organize my inks in rainbow order. I'm not sure why my Blends aren't but I know my granddaughter will love to do that for me this week while she's here.  

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• Gorgeously Made & Delightfully Eclectic swaps

  June 6, 2023

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  I thought I'd share a few swaps I received on the Norway incentive trip. 

  This first card was made by Alanna Wharf. It features the Gorgeously Made bundle seen here.  

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  This card put me over the edge; now I have to get this bundle!  

  She used the Masterfully Made 12" designer paper seen here (sale price now at $10.62) and the Soft Shimmer 12" combo pack on the leaf die-cut.

  Here's a close-up of this specialty paper and the Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder.  I love the simplicity of this card; it really shows off the die-cut, pretty DSP & texture.  

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  Next is a card my friend Susie Wood made with the new Delightfully Eclectic  12 X 12" designer paper seen here.  It's on sale this month; marked down from $30 to $25.50. There are 48 sheets in this pack; 4 each of 12 designs.  

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  I love her layout; it really shows off the pattern of the daisy DSP.  That greeting die-cut is from the Nested Essential dies seen here.  

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  Her measurements are:

  • Petal Pink card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
  • yellow DSP 2" X 4"
  • Crushed Curry CS 4 1/2" X 3 1/4"
  • daisy DSP 4 pieces at 1" X 3"

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  WOW – get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

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  Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

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• Bright & Beautiful Fancy Fold card kit to go; or get the PDF tutorial option

  June 5, 2023

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  Look what you can make with the Bright & Beautiful designer paper: 

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  It's my featured card kit for June.  I love that the colors in this DSP include many new and returning colors like Bubble Bath, Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Lemon Line Twist and Misty Moonlight.  

  There are 5 fancy fold designs and you'll make 2 of each for a total of 10 cards. *The fun fold designs include a Book Binding Easel, Latch cards and Z-folds.

  *This is the kit my subscribers will receive in May. Are you interested in receiving a kit each month?  Click here. My subscribers get a surprise product every few months. 

  If you're interested in receiving this card kit click here.  It's $28 plus shipping and includes $20 in Stampin' Up! products plus the 10 pre-cut card pieces.  Add on a second kit and save on shipping.  See my other May kit or more kits here. 

  You can also choose the PDF tutorial for $15.  Click here for that. 

  You'll receive the following in this pre-cut kit:

  • 1/2 pkg. 6 X 6" Bright & Beautiful DSP
  • a share of both Bubble Bath & Azure Afternoon ribbons
  • a share of Tinsel gems
  • All pre-cut pieces for the 10 cards including punched & die-cut pieces
  • the PDF tutorial is free *a $15 value

  The tutorial includes photos, step by step directions, a supplies list and measurements.  You'll receive the PDF tutorial in an email immediately after payment.  Please check your spam or junk folder. 

  To complete the cards you will need the following: Blueberry Bushel, Berry Burst, Bubble Bath & Misty Moonlight inks, a paper trimmer, stamps and adhesives.  

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  I used the Beautiful Balloons stamp set quite a bit on these cards. You can substitute other stamps but if you'd like to add it to the kit (or the bundle) at an extra10% off, please message me here and I'll send you an invoice.

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• Exploring In Color cards & envelopes & the Paper Pumpkin refill – both while supplies last!

  June 2, 2023

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  May's Paper Pumpkin kit was amazing!  It featured our newest In Colors in fabulous scenic themed cards. Here is an alternative card I made with this kit:

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  I cut one of the card bases into three strips and adhered them onto a Boho Blue card base (5 1/2" X 8 1/2", scored at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4").  Each printed piece is 1 7/8" X 5 1/4". The White inside is 2" X 5 1/4".  The greeting, binoculars & pretty label piece are from the kit.  I added a 3/4" strip of Boho Blue CS under it. 

  **Each month my Paper Pumpkin customers receive a big bunch of alternative ideas!  

  You can't get the full kit anymore; the cut off date was May 10th.  But the refill is still available here.  Here's what you get: 

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  For $11.50 this refill kit includes:
  * 9 printed card bases: 3 each of 3 designs
  * Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" 
  * 9 envelopes
  * Die cut labels and accents
  * Linen twine
  * Adhesive
  * Sticker sheet

  Below is what the original kit cards look like: it included the stamp set & Copper Clay ink spot.  You can easily substitute other greetings.  However you do have to be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to take advantage of the refills & other add ons.  

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  And while supplies last there are coordinating cards & envelopes available too!  

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  You can see these below.  It includes 18 cards AND 18 coordinating envelopes; all for just $10!  Get them here *You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber though. 

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  Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here by June 10th and you'll get the Welcome Inn card kit.  Or choose a pre-paid subscription here.  Here's a sneak peak of June's card kit: 

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  The June Welcome Inn kit coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite collection and they've added on optional coordinating dies this month too!  These are available to Paper Pumpkin customers.  

  Welcome Inn Dies (Available for purchase while supplies last).

  Item number: 163192  $6.00 USD

  This add-on includes:

  • One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
  • One coordinating flower die
  • One beautiful leaf die

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  June Specials:

  Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

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  WOW – get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

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  Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

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   Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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