Video Postponed!

Hi Friends,

I regret to tell you that I must postpone the video on how to make your own stamp storage solution.  I have been sick all week and today I have a frog in my throat. Check back tomorrow as Kristie will be posting a How To on making paper flowers.  Can't wait to see.

{{hugs}} Mimi

Studio Calico Cards

I loved the muted colors in this kit from Studio Calico. Although it is called Elementary, it is not only for school layouts and cards - but any occasion . This paper kit and alphabet stickers were so popular That Scrappy Girl is already out of stock, but if you would still like to order please email memories@thatscrappygirl.com for more information.

Mojo Monday - #3

Happy Monday!  I got an email from a blog reader suggesting a Mojo Monday topic of organizing clear acrylic stamps.  Thanks Becki for the suggestion.  I am going to break up this request into a few parts.  Today I am going to start by showing some products in the market exclusively designed to store stamps.  Then later in the week, I am going to upload a video on how to make your own storage system with some supplies you can find at the office supply store.

First up is the Cropper HopperCraft Binder.  The inside pockets are ideal for acrylic blocks and oversized flat embellishments. Hold unmounted stamp books (CH92578) and sticker pockets (CH92576). Measures 15.25"Hx14"Wx2.75"D. The Binder retails for $19.99 and the empty books retail for $9.99 for 3.

They also make stamp books for unmounted stamps which fit inside the craft binder:
 

 
 
Next up is the Inkadinkado Stamp Storage Binder.  Inkadinkado Stamp Storage Binder

This adaptable binder system is for storing clear stamp sets and supplies. Includes five clear pocket sheets plus storage tray area in the back perfect for blocks and more. Retails for $19.99

If you don't have shelf or storage space, the Stampendous Thin Stuftainers would be a good solution.  These clear reusable top-opening boxes fit standard vertical magazine holders. The "Thin" size is great for keeping clear stamps clean and organized. The "Thick" size is perfect for clear stamp blocks, ink pads and stamping supplies. The "Thicker" size is ideal for wood stamps, glitter tubes and more. These retail for $2.49-$3.49
 
3 Available sizes:
"8.5 x 11 x .44"
"8.5 x 11 x .63"
"8.5 x 11 x 1"
 
 

 
The last storage system I have to show is Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Stamp Binder.  Durable faux leather construction 3-ring binder features 3 refill pockets, inside pouch ideal for acrylic blocks, zipper closure and a coordinating identification tag. Great for storing unmounted stamps but can also be used for masks, stencils, stickers, rub-ons and more. Use TH92473 refills. The Binder retails for $29.99 and the binder refill pages retail for $2.99 for 5.
 
 

 
 







I hope this sparks some ideas for storing some stamps.  To find these products click on the Stamping section of the website.  I will have all of these on sale this week. 
Check back later this week for a new video of DIY stamp storage solutions. 

{{Hugs}} Mimi 

Mojo Monday Challenge Winner!

Happy Friday Everyone!  How is the organizing coming?  I have managed to make a little progress this week.  My desk space is becoming more and more visible each day.  I just have 1 itsy bitsy corner with a pile left on it.  That will get done today! Pinky Promise! Okay, maybe Saturday!

I did also manage to find some other tools to help with my organization.  I love all of the ideas from other craft companies and magazines...101 ways to organize...using cute little muffin tins, ice cube trays, etc.  But let's face it ladies.  I am a "You make it, I will buy it" type of gal.  {{I really should invest in Cropper Hopper...are they on the stock exchage?  Anyone?}} So, this week my finds came from IRIS.  I purchased the Card Keeper and the Photo Storage Case...So Amazing, Easy and Inexpensive!

{{Winner Time}} - Mojo Monday Challenge Winner is Jamie from Ankeny, IA.  Please send me your email address for your prize...

WAIT, What did she win, you say! 

A Cropper Hopper Scrapbook Organizer

Store and organize supplies such as foam stamps, ink pads, stencils, die-cuts, pens and chalk. Book style design offers vertical, space saving storage. Expandable pockets and flexible band closure secure supplies for safe transport. Here's a pic:

Have a great Weekend Everyone!  Keep organinzing and keep commenting!  Mojo Monday will be back with some awesome inspiration from a blogger reader's challenge with Acrylic stamps.

{{HUGS}} Mimi

S-P-I-R-I-T - Do you got it?

No promises, but I think that this might be my last Christmas layout for now. I was really hoping to get caught up on my Christmas book...but my holiday spirit is about gone. We will see if it can last a little bit longer to get through the last few layouts I need to do to be caught up.

I do have to say, having this adorable paper line by Chestnut Soup by Jillibean Soup has helped keep me in the spirit to scrapbook the holidays.

I enjoyed doing this layout, primarily because of the story, not so much about the photos. I actually took the time to journal (by the way I don't like to journal) on this layout because the story is so important to the layout. I don't think you can read the journaling that well so here is what it says:

"This years Christmas was extra special as these are the three new members of our family and they are all within six months of each other. Tate is the oldest, Owen is our little guys and in the middle, and Cole is Mart and Trish's. Ever since Owen was born I have had him in hats. Well, Christmas was no exception to the rule. He had the perfect page hat to match his velvet suspender pants. We wanted to get a photo of all three boys and this is what we got. A storyline of how Tat saw and claimed Owen's hat with Cole's disapproval. It was too funny to watch this play by play."

I hope that your holidays have been filled with as much love, fun, and laughter as mine have been. Once again I have to say that I am truly blessed.

Mojo Monday - #2

So my girlfriend texted me last night and said she didn't have any visible desk space in her scraproom.  I couldn't help but {Crack Up}.  This of course leads me to my Mojo Monday challenge.

In keeping with our January Organization month, answer this question?  What's on your desk? (or scrap surface)  Does your room look like this:

or this

Well, thank heaven's my room doesn't look like the 2nd image, but in heaven, the first image WILL be my scraproom.  Here's what is currently on my desk:

 

3 cans of Diet Coke
1 bottle of Aquafina
2 Tag readers
Jessica Seinfeld's Deceptively Delicious cookbook
Adobe Photoshop Elements 9 box
Leftover christmas card photos
Completed mini album - from a class 3 years ago
Glue gun
Splat mat
Beacon's 3-n-1 Glue
Video Camera
Copic Marker Wallet
Notebook/Pen
Acrylic Block
Stamps (that I need to return to Jamie)
Empty Snack container

Geez! 

So Guess what this week's Mojo Challenge is? 

You guessed it:  {{CLEAR OFF YOUR SCRAP SPACE}} Load up some pictures of your scrap space by Friday and we will pick a winner.  Before and After would be great, but After's are fine too.  Head over to our Flickr group and become a member of the group and LOAD some pics.  Ready, Set, GO! 

{{Hugs}} Mimi

A New Year....Time to Get Craftin'!

For me 2010 was the year of the craft funk. Not sure what happened, but bleh! But 2011 will be different. I am going to challenge myself to get creating accomplished even if it's just in 10 minute increments. I also need to do a better job of showing of my projects on this blog and my personal blog. So here's my first post in the new year. A wee little card using the SUPER CUTE Echo Park "Everybody Loves Christmas."

My daughter who is 8 is very artsy and craftsy so while on Winter Break she begged me for a gingerbread house kit. Stupid me instead of buying the one large house, I bought 5 minis. Probably 5 hours later we were finally done..... I only helped with assembly and some of the white piping at the seams. Other than that she did the whole thing. She was pretty proud of herself to I wanted to share with the blog world.