Thursday, March 25, 2010

Creative Scrapbooking Storage Solutions

Stash Foam Stamps-Use black mat board and hook and loop tape to create a handy system for foam stamps. Cut the mat board to fit in a sturdy holder such as magazine files or document storage boxes. Then attach the hook and loop tape to the stamp and the board,leaving a small space between each stamp.
Create a Paper File--For small space solutions, store paper in an accordion file. Sorting paper by color will make it easy to find for your next project.
Scrapping on the Go--This modular storage system makes it super easy to move your supplies where you need . From small tools to paper,this storage unit can hold it all, then roll into the closet once you're done scrap booking

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Under a Big Sky-Nature Inspired Centerpiece

In this casual centerpiece, a piece of driftwood stretches along the center of the table,accompanied by clusters of freshly picked flowers and Ponderosa pine cones and needles.
When dinner is done, it's time for S'mores . You will need several 1 1/4 inch wooden stars,craft glue, birch bark,craft knife,hot glue gun, long twigs or sticks

Coat one side of each star with craft glue,top with a piece of birch bark,and press to adhere. Turn upside down, top with a heavy wright, and let dry for at least several hours.

Use the craft knife to cut around each star. Using plenty of glue,hot glue each star to the end of a twig or stick. Let dry. Use a pocketknife to whittle a point on the opposite end of each twig.

Paper Napkin Decoupage Eggs

Brighten a clutch of undyed eggs with stylized patterns from paper napkins Use this method on eggs that have been cleaned out.

Trim loosely around the designs on a white napkin using small scissors.Separate printed top layer discard lower sheets

Coat part of a blown out white egg with Mod Podge using a small brush. Apply 1 cutout design to egg;smooth with brush Let dry. Repeat adding designs as desired

Apply Mod Podge with a medium brush to entire egg

Reinvent a Rolodex

Use your Rolodex for more than just business cards.Slip metal dies into clear card protectors than sort by letter

Scrapbooking Storage Solutions-Use a binder

Keep unmounted stamps in one place with an inexpensive three ring binder. Store the binder on a shelf for easy access

Scrapbooking Storage Solutions-Stash the Goods

Don't have time to scrap the last concert or trip you took? Save ticket stubs,name tags, and souvenirs in an accordion file until you're ready to sit down and create a beautiful page

Scrapbooking Storage Solutions-Organize your Ribbon

Keep your ribbon neatly organized in inexpensive floss containers. Wrap ribbon that is less than a yard around the paper spools. Then organize by color and pattern,making it easy to find what you're looking for

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