Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Organizing


So yes, if you looked at any of my recent posts you'll see that I've been very busy using my CTMH Wings Creative Basic papers and the January SOTM (Stamp of the Month) for various cards. So often, I order the package use a few of the papers and leave the last few pieces sitting. I'm challenging myself to use my Creative Basic paper while it's "new, fresh and fun" in as many cards and layouts as I can. I'm having fun so I hope to show off more cards with these versatile papers and YES! I broke out the new Spray Pens! If you haven't seen these yet, be sure to check out the CTMH new Idea Book (Feb 1) or the Inspirations Brochure out now for January! The sketch is from a new blog I found called Inkspirations Challenges.


Not that I mind having Scraps Left because ever since my scrap organization project last year, I use my scraps often. I have a Rubbermaid shelf that holds 3 bins. I took gallon size baggies and sorted my cardstock scraps by color family. The baggies are in the bin so it's SUPER easy to pull out, grab the baggie w/ the colors I'm looking for and use that paper. I then moved my printed paper scraps into my 12 inch boxes sorted by "Supplier". It's an easy way to grab those pieces also as I usually know what product I want for DSP to add. It's really reduced my Scraps that were sitting around because they're all easy to get to!!


The Challenge on H2H this week is to share an Organization Tip and I have to tell you, this process works AWESOME for me. I'd show you a picture but my scrap room is in disarray this week and my DH is working on enhancing my scrap closet with larger shelves and painting my room. It's my birthday present and I'm THRILLED! Don't worry, I'll be back to show it off when it's done! Supplies: CTMH Wings CB, CTMH Stamps Find Your Style, CTMH CS New England Ivy and Twilight, CTMH Spray Pens,

10 comments:

Corina said...

Hi Lela!
That sounds great and I love how you even separate your scraps by the company. Can't wait to see pictures of your new space, what a great birthday present!!! Thanks for sharing with us at H2H!

Lorrinda said...

Isn't is amazing how those scraps accumulate? Your system sounds very functional and easy to maintain. Can't wait to see your room when it's done, what a great hubby you have :)Thanks for sharing your ideas with us at H2H!

Melanie said...

sounds great can't wait to see it.

Marisa said...

Lovely sentiment and array of butterflies around it :) Thanks for joining us at Inkspriations this week :)

Karen Day said...

That card is lovely! (I was playing with those papers this morning...) Looking forward to seeing the "after" pictures when your room is ready - what a great birthday present. Thanks for joining us at H2H this week :o)

Ronnie said...

amazing card, I wish I were as organized...SBS 29 hugs, ronnie

H2 :) said...

What a fabulous "friend" card. Lovely, serene colour palette. :)

Sharnee Torrents said...

This card is goregous!! I love the use of the green and the butterflies are fabulous!!! Beautiful card!
SMiles Sharnee :)
p.s YAY for scrap's!!! i love my scrap box!!

Shelly Schmidt said...

Wonderful use of scraps-very pretty!

Melinda Everitt said...

Love your tip about storing scraps. I have tons and tons of scraps that I don't want to get rid of.

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