Organize It Friday - Tip #4: Organizing 8 1/2" x 11" Cardstock & Scraps

All of my 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock is stored using a wire paper rack. I purchased this rack years ago from a craft store that was closing.  But no matter what method you use to store your cardstock, my system can help you stay organized.  

I store my cardstock by Stampin' Up! Color Families...  Brights, Subtles, Regals and Neutrals.  I find this method helpful since some colors are very similar and sometimes tough to figure out... is it Blushing Bride or Petal Pink or is it Pool Party or Balmy Blue?  So I keep the cardstock in the order of the color chart I printed from Stampin' Up! I keep the color chart on top of the paper rack for easy reference.

I keep my White Cardstock and my Thick White Cardstock at the top of the rack since I use them so much.  I also keep the current in-colors at the top of the rack since they rotate every two years.

I think it's important to keep my paper scraps and use them.  I would forget about the scraps if I threw them in a drawer.  I purchased clear folders from Staples and I keep the individual scraps in the clear folder on top of the coordinating cardstock.

 

True Love Designer Series Paper Angle Birthday Cards

 

How simple and pretty are these two Happy Birthday cards.  Both cards were made using the True Love Designer Series Paper and colored in with Stampin' Blends.

Details

• Smoky Slate Cardstock:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• White Cardstock:  5 1/4" x 4"
• True Love DSP: 3 3/4" x 4"
• Trim the DSP: with the 3 3/4" side at the top of your trimmer, cut a small piece off on an angle (see diagram below)
• Sea Spray Cardstock strip:  3/8" x 4 1/4" - lay on an angle and cut off the access  
• Blends used:  Seaside Spray, Soft Sea Foam and Smoky Slate

 

Details

• Pumpkin Pie Cardstock:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• White Cardstock:  5 1/4" x 4"
• True Love DSP: 3 3/4" x 4"
• Trim the DSP:  with the 3 3/4" side at the top of your trimmer, cut a small piece off on an angle (see diagram below)
• Basic Gray Cardstock strip:  3/8" x 4 1/4" - lay on an angle and cut off the access  
• Blends used:  Pumpkin Pie, Soft Sea Foam and Smoky Slate

Fine Art Gallery Designer Series Paper Happy Birthday Card

Today I am sharing a simple but pretty card using the Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper from the Stampin' Up! 2021 Spring Catalog (page 33).  This designer series paper looks like a beautiful oil painting with vibrant color strokes.  I added some gold accents to make the greeting and the DSP pop.

Details

• Crumb Cake Cardstock card base:  4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2"
• White Cardstock layer:  5 1/4" x 4"
• Fine Art Floral DSP:  2 pieces...  3 3/4" x 1 1/2" and 3 3/4" x 2 1/2"
  
• I'm Thinking of You Happy Birthday sentiment from the Art Gallery Stamp Set was stamped in Mossy Meadow Ink
• I wrapped the gold cord from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack around the cardstock

Berry Blessing Stamp Set & Berry Delightful DSP Tag Card

This pretty tag card was made using the Berry Blessing Stamp Set and Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper bundle  You can earn  them both for FREE during Sal-A-Bration.  Don't wait too long, Sale-A-Bration is almost over (ends February 28).

 

Details

• Rich Razzleberry Cardstock:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• Vellum Cardstock:  5 1/2" x 4"
• Berry Delightful DSP:  5" x 3 3/4"
• Tag:  2" x 4", punched on one end with Scalloped Tag Topper Punch - used Rich Razzleberry and Pear Pizzazz ink pads
• Rich Razzleberry Cardstock banner:  1 1/2" x 3 3/4" - punched on one end with Triple Banner Punch
• Blackberry Bliss Striped Ribbon

Flower & Field Designer Series Paper Cards

 

The two cards for today's post were created using the Flower & Field Designer Series Paper from the Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration catalog (page 10).  I love the fresh floral patterns on this DSP.  The black background gives it a nice modern look.  You can earn this DSP for FREE with a qualifying purchase of $50 (before shipping & tax)!

Details:

• Black Cardstock:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• White Cardstock:  4 1/2" x 3 1/2"
• Flower & Field DSP:  two pieces:  4 1/4" x 2 1/2" and 4 1/4" x 1"
• You Always Have A Way Of Making My Day sentiment is from the Berry Blessings Stamp Set - stamped in Black Memento Ink

Details:

• White Cardstock:  4 1/4" x 11", scored at 5 1/2"
• So Saffron Cardstock:  3 3/4" x 3 3 /4"
• Flower & Field DSP:  3 1/2" x 3 1/2" and cut into 3 equal pieces
• Flower was cut out from Flower & Field DSP
• Happy Birthday sentiment is from the Happy Thoughts Stamp Set - stamped in Bermuda Bay Ink