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Embellish with Ease

2/14/2021

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Several years ago I bought one of these storage drawers off Amazon to organize my embellishments.  As my crafting has evolved, I just bought another one to store leftovers from my Paper Pumpkin kits.  The hardest part was determining what categories to create.  So after making several piles, I used my label maker to label each drawer.  I love how the drawers can come entirely out, so I can move the order of drawers around, or carry one drawer over to my work space.  Each one consists of 24 drawers, 4 rows across and 6 down.  Here are the categories I created, in case it is helpful to get you started:
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  • flowers
  • balloons
  • houses
  • Halloween
  • snowflakes
  • bells
  • leaves
  • cakes & candles
  • vellum
  • Valentine's Day
  • foil snowflakes
  • holiday accents
  • trees
  • animals
  • hearts
  • stars
  • snow globes
  • wreaths
  • feathers
  • butterflies
  • beach
  • coffee/tea
  • mica flakes
  • holiday bows

  • metal
  • sequins
  • bows
  • wood accents
  • tags
  • die cut words
  • binder clips
  • sequin trim
  • gift bows
  • wood words
  • sentiments
  • die cut letters
  • tabs
  • buttons
  • tassels
  • scrabble
  • shapes
  • die cut numbers
  • miscellaneous
  • doilies
  • pompoms
  • clothespins
  • German/French
  • banners
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NEW #storagebystampinup!

3/26/2019

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The wait is finally over!  Storage solutions for ink pads, markers, Blends, and more!  
​And you know I love to organize! Get yours here! 

See Prices Here

See Configuration Chart Here

I placed my order today...stay tuned for pictures!
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Reinker Revamp

9/28/2017

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Sometimes you just need to reorganize!  I have been using reinkers a lot lately, and I found they way I was storing them was a little challenging.  I stored them on top of my caddy, but where they sat up high on my shelf, it made it difficult to look down and grab the right color.  So I saw an idea on Facebook...
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Since Stampin' Up! has 40 core colors and 10 in colors, I originally wanted a storage rack to hold all of them.  I found a lipstick holder on Amazon that had 40 spaces, but when it arrived, I found the spots were not big enough for the reinkers.  

The Dollar Store has some great solutions in the craft world, and I am happy to say I found these at  my second stop.  This time I had my reinker bottle in hand.  But since these only hold 16, I went ahead and bought 4 for $1 each.

​Then, I used my retired Candy Dots to stick to the top of each bottle.  I was out of two colors, so I am  thankful for IN Stampers who came through and had my missing colors!  You could also use the current Enamel Shapes, but I didn't have those on hand.

Plus, the Metallic Enamel Shapes work for labeling gold and silver reinkers. 
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Being a Home Organizer, I have a closet full of organizational products I keep on hand for clients.  So these wire shelf racks I had in my inventory were perfect for elevating two trays!  To finish it off, I used my label maker to label the four color families:  Brights, Neutrals, Subtles, and Regals.

Now I am ready for next month's VIP Club where we will be doing the Reinker Spread technique.  I can grab a tray and bring it out to the tables for everyone to use!  Happy crafter!
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Wacki for Washi

9/9/2017

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If you are like me, you can't resist a good roll of washi tape!  I have been collecting these over the past five years and now my challenge has been how to organize them.  See how I have handled my growth spurt here:
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I found these drawers on Amazon which are meant for storing eyeglasses, however, with the dividers inside, they are perfect for the Stampin' Up! washi tape.  I bought two sets of drawers, and I would estimate each set holds 100 rolls.  Now, my rolls of washi are visible and easy to grab to throw into my buckets for class.  Plus, I still have room to grow!  Looking to build your collection?  Keep an eye on the Clearance Rack!  Happy crafting!  
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Stamp Storage & Organization Video

9/19/2014

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Check out my second youtube video in a series of craft storage and organization ideas!
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My First YouTube!  Paper Storage & Organization Video

8/22/2014

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You have probably heard me talk about wanting to make a youtube video.  While I do not think I have ultimate wisdom to share, my goal is that viewers might be able to pick up a tip here or there to help them or inspire them in their crafting journey.  Below is the first in an upcoming series of storage ideas.  Hopefully, I will learn along the way and the level of recording gets better!  Thanks for watching!
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Case Conversion

7/14/2014

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About a year ago, Stampin' Up! changed the packaging for stamp sets so now the cases all stack up neatly! Love the new organized look!  If it is a retired set in an old box, I am motivated to sell them now that they don't look as organized...even though they stamp just the same.  My retired sale is coming:  September 12!

BEFORE                                                                AFTER

Stamps come in three sizes of cases:  full size for wood mount, half size for wood mount, and dvd size for clear stamps.  So, this summer, I decided to convert all my old cases to new.  Here's how:

STEP 1:  Order the new cases which come in packs of 4. You can order them here. 
STEP 2:  Print out covers for your new cases customized with name of stamp set and number of stamps included.  Stampin' Up! made it easy for us by creating these templates:
blank wood mount insert full size.pdf.pdf
File Size: 324 kb
File Type: pdf
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blank wood mount insert half size.pdf.pdf
File Size: 330 kb
File Type: pdf
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Card Storage Solution!

5/19/2014

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How many of you receive a card in the mail, read it with a smile, and then throw it straight into the trash? Over the years, I have found myself doing this, mainly because I have been running out of a convenient way to store them.  I used to throw them in a large wood keepsake box, but the box was turning into to nothing more than cards, and I wanted space for other keepsakes.

So I trudged to Michaels.  I actually found a possible solution located high up on a shelf that looked big enough for even those oversized cards.  I couldn't find any at eye level, and, as usual, there was no worker in sight to help me. So with two toddlers in tow, I decided to scale the wall to get them down.  They looked perfect, but had no price tag, so I took them up to the register to ask.  She rang them up at 8.99 each and then as I proceeded to check out, I was told my 40% off coupon didn't work because they were already on sale.  So, I naturally inquired, "how much are they regularly (in case I needed more in the future)?"  She didn't know and was about to go find out elsewhere.  Again, with two toddlers in tow, I told her not to worry about it.  Have I mentioned how much I dislike Michaels? 

I got them home and was able to file all of my cards received separated by sender with the included dividers  Love it!  Now getting cards might even be as much fun as sending them-now that I have a place to immediately put them, rather than debating whether or not they are worthy of being saved!       
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Time To Get Organized!

1/11/2014

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As with every new year, we all seem to be motivated more than normal to get organized.  This holiday break afforded me the time to make a trip to IKEA, the Container Store, and Archiver's (which sadly just announced it is closing). 

First at IKEA, I wanted to tackle organizing my boys' desk area.  Markers always seem to be all over the place, so I figured this might be the only solution.  I got my hands on the last three silver cups to hang on the mounted rod, all for $25.  So far so good.   Also at IKEA, I found this wire mesh cart for $14.99.  It's a perfect storage space for my Stampin' Up! catalogs: the annual catalogs on top, the mini and Sale-a-bration in the middle, and order forms in the bottom. 

At the Container Store, I found all sorts of storage solutions for the house, but for my craft room I was able to find a medium 4 sort divider to prevent piling all my trimmers on top of each other. 

And lastly at Archiver's, I got the idea for the 2 wall hanging trays, where I bought a pack of school-themed paper to go in each of the 12 squares.  My plan is to display the boys' school pictures, grades 1-12, in each space (And no, my oldest is not in kindergarten yet!).  My husband gives me a hard time for planning this far ahead.  But hey, better early than late!  

Bring on 2014!

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    Indianapolis, Indiana
    cherylstamps@hotmail.com

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