Clear Stamp Storage - converting to pockets

I'm sure not the first to do this conversion, but I thought I would share the steps of actually putting the stamps on the transparency in case anyone else is wondering about that part.

These are the transparency sheets I got at Office Depot, 100 for $39.00. I thought they might be a little too thin but they worked just fine.

This job had to be done at the kitchen table. I had the paper inserts cut at Kinko's (measurements are on Jennifer McGuire's post about her storage system). I made labels for each set with my label maker and 1/2" tape, black print on white background. I placed the label on the paper insert, not on the plastic pocket. I used Avery Elle pockets and got them via Walmart online and picked them up in store.

I cut the transparency sheets to 6 1/2" x 4 3/4". I used a piece of CS under the transparencies to make it easier to see them. After placing the label on the transparency, flip it over. Then lay your open CD case and orient the stamps so they match your new label, then just transfer them over. 

I combined smaller sets that are alphabetically close.

My stamps took two Fridge Binz before converting, and now are in one. There is a teeny section in the back for non-PTI stamps. I am a big fan of PTI products. I made Aqua Mist flower stickers to denote sets that have coordinating dies. I don't store my dies with the stamps.
The only thing I don't care for on the pockets is the flap. I tore a few pockets by manipulating the flap, and I find it unnecessary. So I have the flap on the back and just fold them down inside.

I recently moved the craft room into a much smaller room. I have a standard closet with California Closet shelving for storage. The binz fit perfectly on the shelves. Having a small room on the main floor of our house meant changing how I store things because I didn't want to leave everything out.

I hope this was helpful to anyone thinking of doing this. It was worth doing. I love this system. 

March 2015 Papertrey Ink Blog Hop

It's always a good day when I get a chance to participate in the monthly blog hop with Papertrey Ink.

Here is the  beautiful inspiration photo.

And here is what I came up with:

I know. It's not a smooshing challenge. But I have been trying and trying to get this technique down. I love the look.

I used Iconic Images, Embellished Ellegance and Delightful Dahlia Additions stamp/die sets. The leaves are cut from wood paper, and the floral sequins are from the Lovely Laurels kit. I dabbed a little stickles onto the centers of each flower. I also remembered to use the linen impression plate on my water colored background. That's another look I love.

On my lunch break today I looked at every card posted so far. They are all just so pretty!

Make it Monday #203

This week's challenge is all about doodling over stamped images. Such a fun technique.

I used the Simple Sunflower and Phrase Play #3 stamp sets for this card, and I water colored around the images after I did my doodling.
My 13 y.o. son decided he wanted to move to the basement, which meant my craft room had to move to the main floor of the house. I've made more cards in the last month than I have in the last year. So nice having it in a more convenient location. Future room post coming soon.

Thanks for taking a look at my MIM card:)  

Make It Monday #184: Gold Dipped Die-cuts

This week Danielle's Make it Monday is all about dipping die cuts into embossing powder for a fun effect.

I used Turning a New Leaf and Phrase Play #3 stamp sets and die, Rustic Cream CS and Lavendar Moon patterned paper. I used gold embossing powder on the leaves and sentiment. I cut the card front with the leaf image and backed it with vellum.

And I finally got around to doing the "cut three dies and adhere them together to get a thicker embellishment" technique.
This  MIM was such a fun and inspiring idea!

Thanks for looking:)

Papertrey Ink Make it Monday - Mason Jars!

This week Melissa Phillips showed us how to stamp and embellish a mason jar in this week's Make it Monday video. 

I always plan to participate in these weekly challenges because the different techniques seem so fun, but I usually don't get around to it. This time I went right out to the canning cupboard and selected a jar.

I used the Turning a New Leaf stamp set to add leaves using a sparkly gold embossing powder. I added a 'Melis' bow, added a Tiny Tag embellished with a button, a gold punched leaf, and metallic gold paper behind the little heart.

I chose this jar because of how cute the back is:)

What a super fun challenge this week. Thanks for looking and happy Fall!

PTI Make it Monday #159

This week's theme is No-Sew Quilted Cards. Such a clever idea by Dawn McVey.

I used several different PTI papers and cut them into strips. You will see my inspiration at the end of the post. Sentiment is from Delightful Dahlias Additions. I used the Lace Impression Plate for the embossed design. Here is a close up of that:

And here is the table runner my mom just made and gave to me last weekend. 

Isn't it a stunner? I showed her a picture of one I  had seen at Anthropologie. This one is so much prettier. 

Thanks for looking and be sure to check out all of the other quilted cards. They are so pretty. 

High Gloss Blog Hop with Papertrey Ink

PTI's blog hop this month is all about the shine...

For my project I couldn't resist using Oil Cloth.

I used the new Tag Sale #10 to cut the tag. I cut a second tag from CS and adhered it to the oil cloth with craft glue to make it stiff.

There are lots of fun shiny projects this month:)