New Die Storage

I have been contemplating my die storage for some time now (read - the time before I stopped being scrappy for 4 months - haha),and when Christina (Creations With Christina) posted THIS POST a few days ago, I knew this was the solution I had been looking for!  A few pictures to share here, but check out Christina's post as she did an awesome video showing how she put her pages together.  Hope you enjoy!  I got all of my supplies at Staples - they had 15% off for teacher appreciation this week which was a nice bonus!

I left some of the die-cutting instructions in the front pocket of my binder for the different stacking requirements of plates and such for the different companies.

I found business card pocket protectors, as well as magnetized business cards, which made this section super simple!

My Staples only had 8 1/2 x 11 magnetized sheets (other than the business cards ones), as well as 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 pocket protectors.  For the medium sized dies I simply trimmed my 8 1/2 x 11 magnet sheet to 4 pieces of 4 1/2 x 5 1/2.  I added one sheet to the bottom of the pocket, and then ran my sewing machine along the top of the piece of magnet so that I created two smaller pockets.  Then I just ran my trimmer gently over the top of the bottom pocket to create the actual opening (be careful here as the page protector and magnet sheets are so thin that the trimmer can cut right through all the layers with very little effort.

Lastly I trimmed the 8 1/2 x 11 magnetized sheets in half for the larger pockets and added some of my larger, (or soon to be larger when my next order comes in!) sets here.

I didn't really want to take my Spellbinders sets apart and put them on magnets until I have to, so I just slipped these sets into the 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 pockets back to back until I need to come up with something better.

For more detailed instructions be sure to check out Christina's blog and video!
Have a great Sunday afternoon!

Lisa

Creations with Christina - Punch Storage

Hello!

Just a quick post today to share how I store my punches.  Christina, from Creations with Christina, has a post on her blog asking us to share how we store our punches - great way to get new organization ideas!!!  I don't have all that many - I try to use my Cricut for things that I could use punches for (silly me)...but thought I would share anyway.

Assorted Shape Punches

EK Punches - New Design

 Edger Punches

Have a great day!

Lisa

Craft Room Yumminess and 2 Challenges!!!

OK, so setting up my new craft room is taking WAY longer than I would like it to - HOWEVER look at this yummy wall of inspiration!!!   My dad made me these ribbon holders with 2 wires hanging underneath for me to clip things on to!  LOVE IT!!!!

I have a card that I made with two challenges in mind. 

The first is the Papertrey Ink Anniversary Challenge (Day 2).  We had to use one of several digital tags they have available for download in our project.  I used the one designed by Lisa Johnson.

The second is Momo's Tuesday Challenge, which is to use white, black and hot pink as our project colours, along with incorporating at least one heart!  The Lisa Johnson tag tied both challenges together!!!

Here is my card.

Cardstock: True Black, Stampers Select White, Raspberry Fizz (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: 2008 Bitty Box Basics (Papertrey Ink)

Ribbon: True Black Swiss Dot Satin (Papertrey Ink)

Punches: 1 3/4" circle, 2" scalloped circle

Inks: Raspberry Fizz, True Black (Papertrey Ink), Vanilla Smooch Spritz, Silver Smooch Spritz (Stampin' Up!), Glitter Pen

Tag (Papertrey Ink)

Sentiment: Paper Tray (Papertrey Ink)

Brads

Hope you enjoy!  Please leave a comment.  I love to hear from you!

Lisa