Another sneak peak at something I'm working on for my September 13 projects...

Woodmount Clear Case Template - UPDATED

Please note, below is the updated link to access your template for the new Stampin' Up! Woodmount Clear Case insert.  There are 2 different size clear cases, the link will give you the template for the full size and half size insert.

Click here to download the Woodmount Clear Case Template

Craft Room Organizing Tips..

I'm glad to hear that people like when I post my organizing tips..  Below are some of the ways I organize my Stampin' Up! supplies and tools.  Enjoy!

This is how I store my Stampin' Up! Framelits.  I like to use the Stampin' Up! Clear DVD cases.  I keep them organized with magnetic sheets.  I cut the sheets down to size and glued them to the inside of the case... this keeps the framelits from falling and getting all mixed up and sloppy. 

I'm re-posting this one... this is how I store my Clearmount Stamps. If you notice on the left -side, I also have some of my wood stamps in the new Stampin' Up! Clear Woodmount Cases.  This is a new item from Stampin' Up! in this year's catalog.  I used a template for the insert and I copied an image of the stamp set off the internet.  Click on the link for more information and to download the template. 

Access the Stampin' Up! template for the New Clear Wood Mount Cases

 

And finally... this is how I store my Stampin' Up! die cuts.  I put all new labels on my die cuts because I found it hard to read the small print.

Hope you enjoy these tips...  more to come.

September Class Sneak Peak

I've already started working on my projects for my next class. My next monthly class will be on Friday, Sept 13 and I have a Stamp-A-Stack Class on Friday, Sept 27.

This is a sneak peak of a swap I am doing for my Fall Fest meeting this Saturday.  I think it turned out really nice... so nice that I am going to make it one of my projects this month. I will post more pictures and step by step instructions on how to make this Starburst Card.

Introducing the Stampin' Up! Envelope Punch Board

#133774     Envelope Punch Board     $19.95

• It creates totally customizable envelopes in up to 66 different sizes (not to mention a million different color and pattern options depending on the paper you want to use). Even tried and true envelope sizes will only take you moments to create!
• It’s super easy to use - It looks intimidating at first glance, but when you see that all you have to do is measure for the first punch and from there you just turn and score you’ll go crazy (in a good way).
• It’s small and lightweight - It’s small and light enough that you could use it while watching a soccer match, at a park, at a friend’s for craft night-anywhere.
• It even has a slick scoring tool as well as a punch that lets you create rounded corners on your envelopes.
• It’s easy to keep it all together; the stylus storage compartment and two punches are designed into the tool so you don’t have a bunch of little pieces to keep track of (even the instructions are printed right on the tool so you won’t lose them!).
• The price is terrific-especially for a tool that does so much!

Organizing Tip of the Day

I often get asked how I manage to do it all.  How I have time to stamp every day and prepare and host a stamping class every month and keep up with everything else in my personal life....  husband, mom of 2 boys, working full-time, household, etc.  My response is... if you love what you do, you find the time to fit it in.

For me the key to getting it all done is being organized.  What helps me is my "Stamping Fact Book".    I created my fact book shown below using the Levenger Circa System or you can use the Staples Arc System.  Basically it's a binder with removable pages and rings.  I will take you through a tour of my fact book and you will see why it is so great.

This is my go to book for everything I need.  I keep a running list of my Stampin' Up! supplies that I need so when I place an order, I know exactly what I need to order to replenish supplies.  The book is broken up by tabs:  Classes, Business, Projects, Customers...

This is a sample of what I have under my "Classes" tab.  This is where I sketch and paste pictures of what I plan to do in my monthly classes.  I plan each class at least a month or two ahead of time.  This allows me to plan ahead and order any cardstock, DSP or embellishments that I need for the class projects.  I print out many samples from other talented demonstrators to get inspired.  I usually take their ideas and put my own spin on them. 

After each class is done, I pull out the sheets from that class and put them away in a folder.  This is so I can still review later if I need to, but pulling out the used pages keeps my book from getting too thick or bulky.  Below are some sample pages from my "Classes" tab that shows how I prep...

Below is a sample of the sheet I keep in the front of the book before all the tabs.  This is where I jot down what I need to order or items I want to try from the new catalog.  This helps me not to forget what I need for my upcoming classes or what I supplies I need to replenish.  After I place the order, I highlight the item so I know it's been ordered.

The rest of the tabs are mostly my notes/ideas.  The "Business" tab has my notes about my blog, business ideas, ideas on promotions, tutorials for my bog, ideas on how to grow my Stampin' Up! business, etc.  My "Customer" tab has a spreadsheet that lists all my customers and their contact information -- phone, e-mail, address, birthday, etc.  Lastly the "Project" tab has notes about projects I have going on with customers.  I often get asked to make favors for parties or invitations... this is where I keep those notes.  I am currently working on a memory book for a Ba Mitvah... I will post photos when I am done with the project.

Pretty much everything I do with Stampin' Up! is in this fact book.  I bring it with me to my Demo meetings and take notes or write down my ideas as they come to me.  Having everything in one place is great...  it sits on my craft table and it's my main source of information.

I hope my Stamping Fact Book inspires you to get organized!!

Stampin' Up! Promotion... 15% Off

 

Get 15% off when you buy this bundled butterfly stamp set and punch!  Limited time offer.

August 29 - September 30, 2013.