Woot-woot….I know that you all like when I post scoop on some organization tips. Please remember, we all have different ways to do things….some work for us…some don't! I think that we all have tried and tried many different ways of doing things and today ~ I wanted to give you a glimpse of some storage ideas that work for me!
I have a lot for you today so grab that cup of coffee…and get ready to be inspired and then get ready to take advantage of the clearance items and read the scoop for taking advantage of Paper Pumpkin being 50% off for your 1st 2 months! TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!
LET'S GET ORGANIZED!!!
I know…I know – I am very "TYPE A" – always have been….always will be! I am a firm believer that when we are organizer not only are we happier, but we are more productive! (I can hear Chris R right now laughing!!!!)
I have shared with you before that I use organizational products from Stamp-n-Storage. I realize that the products are an investment but I will say I have purchased bit by bit and love each and every product I have! Watch the "Crafted Spaces" episodes…and you will drool….there are some amazing craft rooms….(Mary Fish's is on there and it is just gorgeous)!
With Back to School in full swing, now is the perfect time to buy these plastic folders! I cut them to fit inside and in between the sections that I categorized. I use the Brothers P-Touch Label Maker, not only is it easy to use…it is a "must have" that you will use all over your home. (Amazon has the best prices and also for the tape refills)
Moving on…here is another goodie that was in Walmart – it is just a plastic cube that probably get purchased a bunch for kids going back to college. They came in all sorts of colors and I think it was around $2.50! I have really had a hard time finding something to store my paper stack in….they were either too wide or the sides were too short and the paper would flop!
I know that it might not be the prettiest – but it sure does do the trick! I like to take the paper out of the stacks it comes in as I find that as you use the paper, the glue that holds it together gets icky and my paper gets all messed up and not orderly (I know….type A kicking in) and I also like to cut my DSP Stacks into 6 X 6 squares as it is rare that I need a cut that is longer than 6" and I find it just easier for me!
LAST DAY FOR 50% OFF
PAPER PUMPKIN!
The best phrase I can give to you about the Paper Pumpkin program is…."You've come a long way baby"! I have been receiving this monthly kits since they started several years ago and WOW – Stampin' Up! has really….REALLY put a lot into the marketing, the product and the quality!
Today is the last day that you can take advantage of becoming a Paper Pumpkin Person….(I like that a PPP'er). It is for NEW members…..so if you have been a member in the past, you will not be able to take advantage of it…BUT…..I am sure your husband would like to be "the person" (ha-ha!!!!) It just cannot be in your name if you were part of the program in the past!
In July I shared with you the kit….I LOVED it and was hoping that they would offer the refills…and lucky me they did and I took full advantage of it and ordered (4) of them! Look below how I changed it up a bit….they really are fun kits and you really have nothing to lose.
Just like we do with any cards/projects that we make, it is super fun to change things up a bit and here you can see that I put a fun sentiment in the cup and popped some stars with a small bit of bling to make it fun!
Did you see the Bakers Twine? Yep, this is the basic gray and that is in the clearance rack for just $1.19. You know how I feel about Bakers Twine – LOVE IT and yep….I will take advantage of goodies in the clearance rack – I love a deal as much as you do…..but I will even get it at a lower price with my discount (hint-hint…how about becoming a hobby demonstrator )
I even had to have fun with the envelope; you know me…I can't resist as I love my envelopes! Bakers Twine really does make a fun look that is super easy and super effective!
Now here is another Organizational Tool that I love to use….the Wide Stamp Cases…I always have a stash of these to make life easier! You can use them over and over and they snap together like a charm!
It is just like our stamp cases and you can see that I just slide the paper in the front and then stashed the stamp set in the back! Easy, Fast….DONE!
Whew…this post was LONG – but I do hope that you found it helpful! I do hope that you take advantage of becoming a Paper Pumpkin Person….you can click here and it will direct you to the website and you can sign up!
Remember, to use the code HALFOFF and you will get the next 2 months for just 10.00 and then is you want to cancel in December….that is absolutely fine!
I would greatly appreciate it if you put my name as your Demonstrator (I have a personal challenge with this promotion) and trust me, you will LOVE…LOVE Septembers Kit (yep – you will get Sept. kit and I had the chance to peek at it at convention)
Remember to refer back to my post on Sept 1st to see the goodies I have for you with qualifying orders and also, do not forget to use the Hostess Code of YHNMUJNJ to have me send you the goodies!
The clearance rack has some new goodies….the weekly deals are below and we have an amazing new catalog…..Life is great for a stamper!
Weekly Deals
I think your creation of paper pumpkin is fantastic! I always like when you give us organization tips also. Where do we find the heavy magnetic sheets for frameless ect? Great idea using the stamp cases for on the go also. Have a great day!!
Good Morning Wanda….thanks for the comment – you can purchase the magnetic cards from Stamp-n-Storage…I like to buy the bigger of the (2) options they have as many of our framelits need the bigger size!
Good morning Susan, I LOVE tamp and Storage. I also have this for my thinlets. It hold them sooo nice. I love how you post tips for us. It really helps. I love your tip about the Paper Pumpkin Kits. I need to get a few. Great idea. Have a great day.
Thank you so much for your organizational inspirations. I did do the storage bins with hanging folders and your labels for my cardstock and love, love them. What are the dimensions on the Wal-Mart crate? I think I will give that a try. Are the plastic folders easy to find – It’s been a long time since I have gone back to school shopping.
Good Morning Susan! This is my favorite blog! Your ideas are amazing, thank you for sharing the paper pumpkin idea as I am working on my cases today. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Great organizational tips, Susan! I love Stamp’n Storage too! Great place to shop for Type A people! Love the idea about the crate for 6×6 paper and your paper pumpkin step-up is beautifully done!
I am in a blue funk today – not organized nor am I productive or happy. I was at Walmart yesterday and looked for this size of cube for my stacks – boy, now I am mind reader? No, a crafty friend said they had them for a $1 and she bought several to hold lots of stuff. Anyway, she must have bought them out as I couldn’t find them. Seems to be the story of my life lately! Anyway, I even looked at Ghiradelli candy and didn’t get inspired. I looked at the plastic folders and the only ones I saw had a middle section where you put punched hole paper. Do, you cut that part off? Maybe if you showed me a photo of what you used to start with I could find them easier. We don’t have a Dollar Store any more but a Dollar General and they aren’t as cheap.
I like how you used the In the Woods DP for the card. I need to make a get well card. I was going to send her some tea bags with the card so I might follow your idea since I think I want to hoard that cool gray swirly paper that comes with the kit for use in the future. Maybe I need the refill kit?
Oh, I thought those cubes would be fun to turn on their side and stack my ink pads in there. Like the reds in a red one, blues in a little blue crate, yellow etc. esp since Mona said they were just a dollar. If I find them, what do you think of that idea? Fun and festive or dumb?
I swore I took my allergy pill this morning and not a crabby pill!
Enjoyed your tips today as always. Quick question Susan. Your blog has been MIA the last few days. Have you heard from anyone else who has had issues? Had to go the hard way to find you. My inbox misses you!
I totally agree. The design of the box with the slant makes is a dream to flip through! I am so glad that you enjoy the tips! Thanks for popping by!
YEAH! I am so glad that the hanging folder system works for you. I think it is a great way to store paper.
I will check the dimensions (I am being a slug….I am tucked in bed and it is up stairs) but I would image it is about a 7″ square inside as the paper is a 6 X 6size….
No, you can easily find the folders…I found these at Office Max and when I bought them they were 10 for $2.00
YEAH! I am so glad that you enjoy the blog. It brings me both pleasure and joy to do this…in a million years – I would have never thought I would be doing this …..but I LOVE IT!
YIKES – wouldn’t it be scary ( but you have to admit it would be fun) to put all of us type A’s together in a room!!!!
I adore that paper pumpkin one….I might need to but more as they make up such a cute and quick card!
Another reason….we need to meet! We think alike – how crazy was that….that you went to Walmart looking for them!
I admit, your friend was right as they were only $1.00 for a short time….I went to ours today to see if I could find one for you and they were out…..
Have no fear – I am on the walmart lookout!
Oh no….I have not…I am sorry that you have to go the “hard way” – I hope I am in your box tomorrow….Thanks for being so determined…I thank you for popping on!!!
I love your tips on organizing! I’m a Type A person also so I do things much like you but I’m always looking for ways to improve. I adore your version of the PP and cannot wait to get my DSP shares so that I can CASE your card! Hugs to you and Eddie! I am thinking of you SO much throughout the day(s); please know how much my family cares about your family. 🙂
I would also love to know the name of folders you are using I could not find anything that I thought looked like that? So there are two sides to them?
Sorry I am OCD as I want it exactly like you have it.
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Thank You
very cute PP alternative card, Susan….love the Bravo and stars with bling! I grabbed several extra RF’s because I like that kit so much! The pretty pink August kit was adorable, too…but the July was a fav!