Photo 1: Original Self-Inking JustRite Stamps What’s the best way to organize a bag full of oddly shaped stamps? That’s the challenge Dotty faced when she asked for ideas on how to store her collection of original, self-inking JustRite stamps – so, Dotty, here’s some tips to get you started! 1. Sort your stamps by size and style, then group […]
Organize Your Handheld Punches
Handheld Punch Storage Happy What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday, my friends! Do you have lots of odd-shaped tools like handheld punches and button shank removers cluttering up your workspace? Here’s a quick and frugal tip for getting them under control! Find an old memo box – dress it up – and behold – you now have storage that is stylish, portable […]
WOYWW 57: Unmounted Rubber Stamp Organization
A Few Ways To Store Your Unmounted Rubber Stamps Happy What’s On Your Workspace Wednesday to you all! Today we are going to ignore that ever-expanding elephant known as my desk (my, that Legend sure knows how to spin a tale!) and focus on something positive – like how I recently organized my entire unmounted rubber […]
The Incredible Shrinking Tins
Like most people, I try to shop wisely and keep my eyes open for good deals. I look for bargains on everything from modern bedding to food, clothing and crafts. I do this out of necessity. Unfortunately, manufacturers and retailers have grown increasingly savvy too. To counteract cost-conscious consumers, they have implemented more subtle ways to increase prices, such as shrinking product sizes […]
WOYWW 55: Pantry Makeover, Part 1
Do You See What I See? Time For A WOYWW Adventure! Happy Wednesday, dear WOYWWers! It’s been awhile since I’ve taken over the reins at Create With Joy, but today, Legend, your favorite Crafty Coon, has a tale to tell – so sit back, relax, and enjoy the world from my perspective! Change Is In The […]
WOYWW 43: What’s In The Box?
What’s In The Box? Happy What’s On Your Workspace Wednesday, dear friends! For those of you who are joining WOYWW for the first time, every Wednesday, my friend Julia over at Stamping Ground hosts a party where a group of us take snapshots of our desks – or whatever workspace we’re playing on that day – […]
WOYWW 37: New Stamps & Exciting News
smARTworks Stamps This Wednesday, what’s on my workspace are stamps, stamps, and more stamps! Last week, I learned that smARTworks is having a 70% off sale on all of the stamps in their old catalog and I went a little wild when I discovered exactly what that meant! One of the things I like […]
WOYWW 28: Labels, Colors & Paper Towel Madness
Thank you all for your well wishes! As many of you know, I’ve been on a bit of a labeling spree as of late. While I’ve been happy with my overall Ink Pad Storage, my remaining goal for this area has been to label all of my unmarked ink pads so I can see what I have at a glance. Thanks […]
Where The Paper Princess Creates
Welcome to the Where Bloggers Create II party at Create With Joy! Thanks to the vision of Karen Valentine, I am joining 450+ bloggers in an event where creative folk from all genres open the doors to their creative spaces and invite you in for a peek! Now, when I first signed up for this event, I admit […]
WOYWW 19: Organization & Cat Chat
This week, I’m back to the task of organizing my studio in anticipation of the upcoming Where Bloggers Create II event. Currently, I’m working on sorting and storing as many of the odds and ends I currently have floating around The Paper Palace. Yesterday, I pulled a photo box filled with photo frames, mats, and […]
Organization: A Chip Off The Old Block
I love the creative possibilities that raw chipboard adds to my artwork, but keeping tabs on tons of tiny pieces is a challenge I can do without! Recently, I came across several bags filled with itty bitty pieces of chipboard in all different shapes. They make perfect accents and finishing touches for my projects – if […]