Organizing Your Scrapbook, Paper Arts And Beading Supplies
For today’s column, we’re going to talk about storage options for our scrapbook, paper and beading supplies. If you’re a regular reader of mine, you know I’m always saying, “Go vertical!” And it doesn’t matter if we’re talking about a craft room, kitchen, bedroom or garage; to maximize space you must go vertical.
I love the upright towers for storing scrapbook sheets and stamp pads. If you purchase the plastic variety, there are pros and cons to them. On the plus side, they’re inexpensive and the drawers are usually clear, enabling you to see their contents. On the downside, the drawers are flimsy when partially pulled out. Your other option is to reuse
...as the album, album refill, adhesives, card stock, embellishments, papers, pens, punches, stamps, embossing, stickers, a pair of scissors and everything you need for your scrapbooking project. Tip: Buy only acid-free adhesive, permanent marking and non-fade pens and inks. Your ...
Anyway, I’ll give you an example. The winner of my 2005 Messiest Sewing Room ContestTM also loves to scrapbook and make her own greeting cards. She had long ago purchased a couple of ugly (but sturdy) narrow wooden chest of drawers at a yard sale and was using them to store her hundreds of stamp pads. All I did was to have these chests painted, install new drawer knobs, and use my handy label maker to label the drawers. These towers looked brand
...school is probably completely different than the grandparent book you send your mother. Your nephew will probably appreciate a scrapbook with photographs, poems, journals, and more masculine embellishments. Perhaps, the theme of the scrapbook could be medicine. You could create ...
Speaking of scrapbook paper, I prefer to store them flat instead of vertically in a hanging file. Did I actually say, “Don’t go vertical when storing paper???” In this instance, yes! Here’s the scoop: Paper bows when supported on the bottom and standing vertically (those of us who are former secretaries are nodding our head emphatically). If you’re able to stand your paper vertically and have it compressed on both sides, then you’re fine. Now, when I do store them horizontally, I don’t want them in a big stack. If you’ve got different types of paper in a stack an inch thick or
...of ideas to begin with. Then work through the projects, meet the goals and create yourself or your loved ones a book that they will treasure forever. 2. Start with a Wide Range of Ideas One of the most challenging ...
Other storage possibilities exist with having customized built-ins installed. If you’re fortunate enough to have these, I envy you! The pros and cons of these are simple. The pros are that you have a professional, completely customizable storage system and work area. The cons are that they are expensive, are not portable (they become a permanent fixture in your home), and there’s usually a lead-time of 6-8 weeks between
...in the world especially with the tools and gadgets that are coming out and being sold online and in craft stores. There are scissors that cut lines with designs in them. There are punchers that not only punch holes but ...
...think of using a wide range of materials. It can truly be fun, too, especially when they can get together and share ideas as well as paper materials. In fact, scrapbooking has also become high-tech nowadays. It has evolved from ...
Now, let’s quickly talk about beading. Coincidentally, I attended a class yesterday on how to use your sewing machine to sew beads on garments or quilts. I was a bit skeptical, because I envisioned glass beads shattering if punctured incorrectly with the needle. While that can happen if you aren’t careful, I learned a great technique that is much quicker than hand sewing. All that aside, let’s talk bead storage. I have found that the easiest way to store beads is in small, stackable containers that screw together. You then have a long, sectioned tube that is portable to classes. I don’t label
...need to be allowed. Take care to prevent smudging! Another great baby shower craft idea for involving an older brother or sister is to have him or her paint a picture or write a short baby poem or letter for ...
Well, I’m on my way to the second day of class learning to bead with the sewing machine, so I’ll close by asking to keep the suggestions coming for future columns.
Linda Griffith, owner of The Organized Option, is a Professional Organizer & Speaker based in Phoenix. The creator of the Messiest Sewing Room ContestTM, Linda has helped dozens of sewers, crafters and home-based business owners to achieve a clutter-free, efficient work area and regain their lost energy. A national speaker, Linda’s presentations blend practical how-to organizing tips with motivation and humor. She’s also
...other half. It doesn t matter that there will be overlap. In fact that s a good thing. Save the two files that your scanner will have created. Then in Photoshop Elements (I expect the function is similar in PSP) ...