Added a couple pre-made pages to my etsy shop…and for only $10. Check out the full pages in the shop!
July 5, 2009
New Mini Book – etsy
Ever work on a project that you know is meant to go to someone else, and then like it so much it’s hard to let it leave your home? That’s how I felt when I finished off this new coaster mini book for my etsy shop. I love the way the 7gypsies gaffer tape and green ledger paper just pulled together all the other colors and patterns by Amy Butler.
Check out Smartlilcookie for the rest of the book.
July 2, 2009
Scraproom Organization Challenge – Day 14 – Stamps
STILL working on unmounted stamps. I had no idea that I had this many!!!!
After today, taking a little break from the challenge for the weekend. Happy 4th of July!!
July 1, 2009
Scraproom Organization Challenge – Day 13 – Unmounted Stamps (more)
Ok, so I had no idea that I had this many stamps! I think I’ve finally finished assembling the rubber ones that I did have EZ mount for, so now it’s on to stamping out all the acrylics for now.
I have some more EZ mount on it’s way to me in the mail. (Etsy rocks for supplies like this, BTW. Loved that I could just request a custom listing for the amount I wanted to try! I got mine at SweetGrassStamps) Then I can finish mounting stamps from Purple Onion Designs.
Realizing I’m either going to need to get a larger rolodex, or have more than one.
June 30, 2009
Destash
As I’ve been going through my stamps and stuff, I’ve been posting destash items into my etsy shop. Check it out: SmartLilCookie
June 30, 2009
Scraproom Organization Challenge – Days 11 and 12
Thirty minutes or more organizing/assembling unmounted stamps.
June 28, 2009
Scraproom Organization Challenge – Day 10 – Unmounted Stamps
I spent around an hour today, just pulling out trimming some of the unmounted rubber stamps I have that have never even been used! I need to get more rolodex refills so that I can continue to catalogue what I have. Those first 200 cards went really fast!
June 28, 2009
June SNS Projects
I was super excited to get to work with this kit this month! So bright and fun and summery. And the lace in here is GORGEOUS! I can’t wait to use it on more projects. Click on the image above to order.
Life is Sweet Altered Canvas
Supplies: Ricrac and lace from the kit, acrylic paint, various inks, vintage French book text, tissue paper, Martha Stewart glitter, Autumn Leaves buttons, American Crafts Thickers and rubons, raffle ticket, Maya Road chipboard ice cream top, extra-fine sharpie
Notes: I created the ice-cream cone out of a page from a vintage (1920s) French book and stripes of ricrac slightly aged with ink. The “ice cream” part of the cone started with a maya road chipboard shape from the cupcake set. I covered with glue and layers and layers of crumpled tissue paper. Finished it off with some glitter and tiny buttons.
Summer Planner
I’m really loving these older WRMK papers right now! So much fun for summer.
Supplies: ribbons from the kit, WRMK papers, 7gypsies gaffer tape, bind-it-all coils
Notes: I used ribbons from the kit on the bookmarks and on the front of the book. I LOVE swiss dot grosgrain because you are effectively getting two ribbons for the price of one. You can use the dotted side or flip it over for a coordinating solid. The same ribbon that is used on the bookmarks is flipped over and used on the front of the book.
Meeting Sam
Supplies: red pompom trim from the kit, WRMK papers, handmade flowers, Pink Paislee and American Crafts stickers.
Notes: this super simple layout really benefited by adding the red pom-pom trim as an extra textural element.
Everyday Cards
Simple cards made from scraps.
Supplies: Trim and ribbon from the kit, WRMK papers, 7Gypsies seal, primas, buttons
Smile Chipboard Gift Album
Supplies: Lots of ribbons, ricrac, and trim from the kit as well as extras from my stash, Cosmo Cricket papers and stickers, 7gypsies gaffer tape, Primas, various buttons
Notes: These little books are SOOOO much fun to make, I’m kind of addicted. There are several more pages, but I’ve just included the one as an example.
June 27, 2009
Scraproom Organization Challenge – Day 9 – More Mounted Stamps
So yesterday I ended up spending far more than 30 minutes working on this. I sorted my stamps, pulled a lot to get rid of, and listed them in my etsy shop.
Today I picked up a couple packs of rolodex card refills and started cataloguing all of the images. I did have some free time today, so I definitely spent longer than 30 minutes on this project, but I’m super excited about the way it is turning out! Feels so good to be getting all the stamps into a more usable system.
Confession: I did find ONE Christmas tree stamp that I had multiple copies of.
June 26, 2009
Scraproom Organization Challenge – Day 8 – Wood Mounted Stamps
This got pushed to the back burner yesterday thanks to some plumbing issues in the house, but trying to hop back on it today (despite the fact that the plumber is back). Today I’m going to spend 30 minutes sorting and storing wood-mounted stamps.
Many of you probably don’t have to spend that much time, but I have a lot! After a lot of consideration, I’ve decided to go ahead and break up my Stampin’ Up sets and mix them in with the rest. I don’t use stamps unless I see them, and this will make it far more likely that I’ll actually use them.
My plan is to get a rolodex, where I will stamp each image and divide by categories. Then, I’ll store the stamps I use most often in baskets and on the wall, with the ones i don’t use either going to a yard sale or packed up to use for certain occasions (christmas, etc.)
