Store It Mondays-Ribbon and Trim

Happy Monday Krafters!

I will be wrapping up Store It Mondays soon. I have a few more storing solutions to share. I hope you have enjoyed and were inspired by what I have shared thus far. Today I am sharing how I store ribbon and trim. A few years ago on scrapbook.com, I purchased a Simply Renee Ribbon Organizer for $12 during their 12 days of Christmas. It holds a ton of ribbon/trim. The organizer usually costs around $80. It was a steal. I wish I would have purchased two of them. There is storage in the tray area and the ribbon sticks out for easy access. Then there is more storage using clips for ribbon that is not on a spool but in bags or loose. I have purchased ribbon from Etsy and Hobby Lobby that does not come on a spool. This is perfect. I am not sure if scrapbook.com still sells this item. However, I am sure Amazon or Ebay has them if you were looking to reorganize your ribbon and trim. 

Prior to the Simply Renee, I used a peg board and cheap curtain rods to hold spools of ribbon and trim. This system can be customized as needed. I can extend the rods as I purchase more ribbon. I really do like this system too because again, it has the potential to hold a lot ribbons! This system can work well for small punches as well. 

I also have an iron dress form with trim on it. (You can see it in the picture above with the Simply Renee). I purchased that item from a catalog for about $19 (I don't remember the name of the place). I have the rose trim wrapped around to look like a dress. Instead of hoarding the trim, I really need to use more of it! LOL 

That’s it! I hope you were inspired today. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Store It Mondays-Sprays

Happy Monday Krafters!

Welcome to another installment of Store It Mondays! Today’s storage is a work in progress. I can tell you up front, if you're the type of person who says, “Out of sight, out of mind!” then this solution is not right for you. Prior to moving the lab around, I stored all sprays except Lindy’s Stamp Gang on stand. I always stored the LSG in a Sterile drawer. Approximately 90 LSG bottles can fit in the drawer and more of the Tattered Angels because of the bottle shape. After moving the room around, I lost that stand space. I threw some sprays away and gave some to fellow crafters. I kept my favorite colors. Until I can find a new home, I store them all in the same drawer.

All of the LSG has a white Avery Label on top for the color. As you can see, this too is a work in progress as I still have to mix most colors and spray the caps. Once I do this, I can easily see the colors without having to pull each color until I find the right shade. The other (Glimmer Mist, Studio Calico, Ranger, and homemade sprays) are randomly placed in the drawer. I can get to the bottles easily until I find a final resting place for them.

That’s it! While it’s not perfect, it works for me! I hope you enjoyed today’s solution! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Store It Mondays-Punches

OOOpsie daisy….I forgot to publish…sorry

Hello Krafters,

Welcome to another installment of Store it Mondays! I believe I shared this storage solution a few years ago. I have been using the over the door shoe storage for punches since I started “crafting” in 2010. If it isn’t broke don't try to fix it right? 

This storage solution is not only good for punches, but inks, sprays, embellishments, adhesives and the list goes on and on. If I had more doors in the craft lab, I would invest in more of these. They are inexpensive and great because I can see what is in each compartment. 

That’s it!!  I hope you enjoyed today’s storage solution. It really is a great solution which takes very little space, holds a lot of punches and costs around $10 each at Walmart! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Store it Mondays-6x6 Pads

Happy Labor Day Krafters!

As we all know, our crafts are labors of love! We take care and pride in our projects as well as our craft spaces (yes it can be the dining room table-it is still your space)…which brings me to this week’s Store it Mondays!

This storage solution is nothing new and I am sure some of you have an even better…and cuter one, but this is how I store my 6x6 paper pads. 

Easy to access papers and make the process less labored!

I admit, I am not always the brightest bulb in the box. Prior to putting them in a box, I stored them towards the front of the shelf leaving valuable space unused. One day while I was “cleaning” the craft space, I thought why not put them in some type of box to organize them as well as make them portable?? The outside of each container is labeled with the paper designers in alpha order. On the inside, they are categorized in alpha order by the paper company then by collection. In the first box, is for companies A-K and the second is for L-Z. I put the containers inside the lids for added stability. For papers that are little larger than 6x6, they are stored next to the containers in alpha order. 

That’s it! Enjoy the rest of your extended weekend! Hope you enjoyed today’s storage solution! Krafthead~

Store it Mondays-Embossing Powders

Happy Monday Krafters!

Welcome to another installment of Store it Mondays! Today we are talking embossing powders. I don't have many but I found the perfect solution for what I have AND I have room to expand. I also store the Embossing Buddy in it as well! The container is actually intended for thread. It has duplex storage and it snap close tightly even with slight bowing from the Stampendous powders being a little taller than the well.  

This is the second side (it's empty for now)

I can see this storage solution being good for tiny embellishments too! I love the portability of this with the handle as well as being able to see what is inside without having to open the lid. 

FYI I found this on Amazon for less than $8. I know, short and sweet!! I hope this inspired you…thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Store it Mondays-Pegboard System

Happy Monday Krafters!

I'm here to share another Store it Monday! The pegboard system is nothing new. I shared some years back the pegboard storing Cricut Cartridges. I decided to store the cartridges a different way thus making more room to store those odd products. I moved the system to a different wall and added industrial style pegboards (black) I purchased from Home Depot to go with the existing pegboards I had (white). I love pegboards because they can hold a lot and help save space! If you have a wall, I suggest getting at least one!

On these boards, I store everything! It is great for sticker sheets, adhesives, stencils, foils, foiling sheets, embellishments, and tools! On a board I will add, I will store those rulers, large stapler (not pictured) and that roll of foam tape. For the industrial pegboards, baskets can be purchased which holds even more. Since I am vertically challenged, I do have a stool I use to access the adhesives on top. 

That’s it! Thank you for tuning in for another edition of Store it Mondays! I hope this inspired you! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Store It Mondays-Inks

Happy Monday Krafters!

Today is the second installment of Store it Mondays! As I mentioned before, I am in the process of trying to make more of my crafts portable. Since RJ is more mobile and my children doesn’t believe in giving me a moment alone, crafting on a VERY small table in the family room is the only way for me to create! At one of my many trips to Walmart, I found some document holders for $5 in the office area. The ones I have fits 8.5x11 sheets of paper. I later found, of course after I bought the smaller ones, they have 12x12 available too. The containers fit distress inks perfectly! All of the inks are labeled and are stacked four high. In that same container, I store reinkers as well. The one thing I like about this container is the handles snap it secure! 

I decided to store my other inks in another container. As you can see, the Lawn Fawn (my new FAV) inks are labeled. I am in the process of labeling the others as well. Some of them may find a new home soon. Some people may have an issue storing inks on the side, but as long as they work when I need them, that is ok with me. When I get rid of the others, I may go back to storing them flat. 

The Stampin’ Up inks (not pictured) are stored on the wall in a holder designed for ink. I bought it a few years ago. Since I don't use them often and I only have seven colors, I chose not to store them with the others. 

I really like this storage solution for easy access and portability…not to mention inexpensive!  They also stack nicely. I hope this inspired you as well! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Store It Mondays-Copic Markers

Happy Monday Krafters!

I decided to start a new series…“Store it Mondays”! I am not sure how long this series will last. However, I am excited to share some of my storage solutions. I hope they will help/inspire at least one person!

My first “Store it Mondays” post is my new Copic Marker storage. Previously, I stored them on a wine rack. While it was a great solution, the markers really wasn't as portable as I would have liked. My new storage solutions was inspired by my crafty friend Renee. Thank you Renee! Some years ago, I purchased a fabric craft bag (I guess that is what it is called). It is great to have for crops or to store items on a desk. Mine just sat there with a few inks in it. I decided to use it to store the markers. It was perfect for the amount of markers I accumulated. Now my markers are in one spot and I can carry them with ease. 

I used the bottoms of the clear containers the markers are shipped in to support them in the bag. The containers can be removed as needed, but as of now, I don't see the need. On the outside pockets, I store the Colorless Blender, 100, and Grays. There are more empty pockets left if I decide to purchase more markers in the future. Honestly though, I am content…..for now LOL! Well…I do need more grays….I’m a mess LOL!

While I was upgrading my storage, I decided to label the caps of the markers. As you can see, I have to add labels to some of them. I purchased Ciao markers. Listen, I am the type of person who gets bored easily and I was not going to buy Sketch markers right away without knowing if I was going to stick to coloring. The Ciaos serves their purpose! Anywho, I made the labels in Photoshop. The text is .24” and I punched it out with a hole punch (.25”) and adhered them with a micro glue dot. 

Well that is it for the first installment of “Store it Mondays”! I hope you enjoyed today’s project! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~