Daily Archives: January 21, 2015

You’re My Universe

Posted on January 21, 2015 | 4 comments

Hi everyone! It’s hump day! I’m dragging a bit as we were up late last night for a hockey game.  It went into overtime, then a shootout, and then sadly a loss.   Upon returning to our car, we found a small gift on our windshield from one Officer P. Matthews, so that was awesome too. :-/  Anyway…  🙂

I’m popping in with a greeting from a cute little pink martian from Paper Smooches.

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I used Space Cadet with coordinating dies and new Space dies.  The martian, colored with Copic markers, is popped up on foam tape, as is the die-cut world.

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Thanks for stopping by today!  And be sure to read those parking signs!  (If you’re in DC, be sure you read the signs AND read between the lines. *insert incoherent mumbling*)
Additional supplies/info: Copic markers (R85, R89, BG11), Amuse heart rhinestones. Finished size 4 1/2 x 4 1/2.

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An Organized Crafty Stash, Day 3 of 5 – Die-namics

Posted on January 21, 2015 | 18 comments

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Hi everyone! Welcome to another installment of Five Days to an Organized Crafty Stash with My Favorite Things!  Today we’re sharing our ideas for managing Die-namics. 

Necessary statement:  I attribute 90% of my stamp room organization to Jennifer McGuire and her incredibly creative and brilliant ideas.  I cannot thank her enough. (You can find her info on die organization here.) 

I purchased two of these refrigerator bins from Bed, Bath & Beyond. They’re a bit pricey (for bins) but worth every penny.  (Plus I had a coupon for each.) I use one bin for dies and a second for stamps.

Michele Boyer/Die-namics Organization

Here’s a close-up of my labels.  The categories are basically in order of most used. (I hate to dig through things.)

Michele Boyer/Die-namics Organization Labels

I use this label maker and tape to label my Blu Raspberry dividers. I’ll eventually switch the dividers out for something more sturdy but for now they work great!

I accidentally bought black on white tape once so you may notice a white label. I’m not picky enough to peel it off and replace, but I do prefer clear.  

ETA:  Free downloadable files are now available HERE for printing labels for MFT stamps, dies, stencils, etc.

Michele Boyer/Die-namics - Label MakerI purchase these magnetic sheets from my local Home Depot (about $4), cut to size and adhere to Sweet Tooth card stock to place in each sleeve.

Michele Boyer - Magnetic Sheets (Vent Covers)

I had originally used three types of sleeves for my dies but I’m transitioning down to two.  And they just happen to now be available here in the MFT store.  🙂

Here’s a sample of my dies on the magnetic sheets. *So happy*   

Michele Boyer - Die-namics Stored on Magnetic Sheets/Clear Pockets

I keep the label maker on my desk but everything else is stored in a basket on a shelf over my dies.

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I cannot begin to tell you how great this system works for me. It took a while to get organized as I already had a LOT when I started but it was worth every minute, every penny. I already thanked Jennifer once, but I will thank her again.  And again. And again. ♥

Head on over to the MFT blog for a list of direct links to more Die-namics organization! And be sure to leave a comment there on the MFT blog for your chance to win one of two Prize Packages:

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Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

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