Scrapbook and Cardstock Paper Storage

I really took my time when I was looking for a way to store scrapbook paper. I started with the rooster boxes below which were purchased from the Dollar Store.  The largest one is the perfects size and sturdy enough to hold 12 x 12 scrapbook paper.

 In my search for new paper storage, I came up with a few criteria.
1. The storage needs to be clear so that I can see the paper through it.
2.  Paper should be easily accessible
3. The unit should be free standing, as I have no wall space
4.  Enough shelves to allow colors to be separated into designs and solids and then colors the colors of the rainbow, PBGYOR.
5.  Paper must be protected from corner crimping.

I finally settled on these:

They are from Display Dynamics.  Sturdy plastic units that come and need assemblage.  There are three types shown in the pictures.  One for 8 1/2 x 11 paper, and two for 12 x 12 paper.  The two larger units are different in that one has a lip on the shelf to keep the paper from falling when they are tilted and the other does not.  The tilting aspect allows them to be seen better, but the non-tilted lipless unit will hold more.  I cover them with plastic to prevent dust.  They also have small clear drawers that are available.  There are two drawers in the first picture in the unit on the right, shelves 7 and 8.  The look a little blurry.  The are the right size to hold rubber stamps nicely.

These units can be purchased online, just Google" Display Dynamics" and there are many choices of vendors. I have been  happy with my choice.

Scrapbook Paper Storage, Loving Leftovers!

I have these plastic drawer units in the room where I use my Cricut.  They hold the leftover scraps.  The left side is for patterned paper and the right side is for solid colors. Drawers are arranged in Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red (PBGYOR) and neutrals.

The drawer dimensions are: Drawer Dimensions: 14" W x 12.5" D x 2.6" H which is perfect to hold 12 x 12 scrabook paper.

They are on rollers and I just roll them over to the computer desk where the Cricut sits where I can conveniently reach for what I need as I work.

Once a friend came to visit and we were rummaging through the refrigerator for something to eat.  She made the comment, "I love leftovers!".  The same banner is true in the world of paper crafting.  I find that these storage units tend to be the "go to" place for paper.  As they are designs and colors that I have chosen for a project, by default they are also in the category of my favorite designs and colors and so become "choice" for other projects too.

They can be found at:  http://www.samsclub.com/sams/10-drawer-organizer/prod1490070.ip

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Today's card features an Inkadinkado old fashioned telephone rubber stamp.  Stamped with Memento dye based ink, then dry embossed with a Stampin Up squared lattice embossing folder for texture.   The stamped piece was then cut into an oval shape. The background was airbrushed with Copic Markers to add dimension.   The matted look results from air brushing while the die is still covering the stamped card stock.     Next it was layered onto a Nestabilities beaded oval (pumpkin), and labels #10 (black) die cuts.

The sentiment on the outside of the card is from a set of Hero Arts and Sizzix framelet die called "Just My Type".  It was cut and matted with Spellbinders die cuts. The inside sentiment is from Hampton Arts Diffusion Artstamps Direct.  Buttons were added to the Labels $10 die cut adding to the monochromatic color scheme. 

LATHER UP

 A tribute to the art of wet shaving.  Pictured below  is a wet shaving themed shadow box that I made for my son for his birthday.  He and his father have become enthusiasts of the art of wet shaving.  They have many discussions on the art of shaving and everything that is required to get the best results.  They have a lot of fun with it....almost as much fun as I have with my paper crafting hobby.  So, for his birthday, I designed this little shadow box to hang alongside of his collection of shaving soaps and other paraphernalia.  The soap,gears,  scuttle, Razor strap, mirror, scissors, watches and men in top hats are all rubber stamped and embossed in black and fussy cut..

Top hatted men are a Tim Holtz Rubber Stamp.

 Gears are a Stampin Up stamp.

 The box is recycled from a gift

 Flowers are a Cheery Lynn and quilled Cuttlebug die cuts.

 The brush is a stipple brush.  The little dish came in the box and had a rose in it.

 Backgrounds are Kraft Paper from archivers.

                            LATHER UP!

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LOVE BEYOND MEASURE

If two hands a lot of elbow grease and well worn tools are measures of love at all, then I have been loved all of my life.  My Father and my Husband are both excellent craftsmen when it comes to working with wood.  They love to fix and build.  The smell of sawdust is a familiar and wholesome culture at our house.  Thanks to fathers and dads for all that they do!

Cut Cardstock.com is having a fun Masculine Card Challenge, check it out below!

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I'm pulling for all those exams to turn out well!  

Thoughts and prayers for the student in my life.  

Today's card was made with a Flopsy stamp from "My Favorite Things". Flopsy Inked up with Mementos ink and colored with Copic Markers.  The background is airbrushed with Copic Markers.  The sentiment was stamped with a frame from Our Daily Bread Designs mini tags 1 and cut out with Spellbinder's Nestabilities Ribbon Tag Trio 3.  Ant is from G-Rated Rubber Stamps.

Happy Birthday Cowpoke!

No horsin' around Chris, though many miles separate us, you are close in our hearts!
Love, Mom.