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Another typewriter card. Ironically, my kids have never even seen a typewriter, boy does that make me feel old!
The DSP was cut using the edgelits. This was easy. Once you cut one side, take the cut piece of DSP and dotto it to the other side of the edge you want to cut. Follow that pattern to make sure they are symmetrical. It is easier than I described it!
I also store some of my clear mount stamps on this CD holder stand. Definitely convenient. All of my 8.5 x 11 paper is in a filing cabinet sorted by color scheme. A girl has to have cardstock, right :)
My original punch style fits into this wall holder my husband built for me. Wouldn't you know, SU changes the punch style. I have a mix now, and I am fine with that. My 12 x 12 DSP will not fit into the filing cabinet so I store it in the cabinets on the wall. I have TONS of DSP. I like to have a choice!
Well, I hope you have enjoyed my stamp room. It is working for me right now. I setup tables in the adjoining room for most of my classes. If the number gets too big, I use my formal dining room and eat-in kitchen downstairs. I just have to run upstairs to get the stuff I forgot to bring down...so you know I get my exercise.
I store my loved embossing folders and the new framelits in this kitty. I needed some storage for my Big Shot dies and found this cool painted cabinet. The Big Shot lives on top, and all the dies are inside. I store some of my punches in there too.
Samples of cards are on the SU card holder and I also found the wrought iron ones for the wall.
I bought a curtain for the window, just something to add some interest and keep the window from looking so bare. In the summertime, the shade is up more because the view is fabulous...the pool is open and it looks so inviting.
Look how clean the top of the desk is. That won't last long! I keep all the scissors, pens, blender pens, etc in alum cans and there is another lazy-susan with adhesive, stazon, daubers, current minis...just within reach. Behind the desk is a credenza filled with ribbon and ink pads. AND of course, my ipod player.
On the days I work from home, it is torture to be on conference calls instead of stamping.
Ok, I finally finished cleaning up this mess. Over the next few days, I will share my stamproom/office with you. I wish it were bigger, but at least I have a place.
The cabinets against the wall contain DSP, background stamps, reference materials, wheels, and various other stamping supplies. The drawers are packed with some clear and wood stamp sets, plastic bags, adhesives, embossing powders, and office supplies.
I have a basket that holds all my SU fabric, and a basket with current mini catalog stuff to play with (spritz paint, tags, waffle paper, etc). Brads and buttons are stored on the round SU lazy-susans. I got these for free with my rewards points. Don't think we sell these anymore.
I made this gigantic bird lolly and hung it on the cabinet door. When I was at Pier 1, I saw the Eiffel tower wall plaque and knew I had to have it. It is really a photo/card holder. Note to self: make something with Artistic Etchings to hang on here!
Wanna see just how un-organized and messy I can really be !!! My stamping area is a combination office / stamp room. I work from home a couple of days a week so I have to SHARE this room with my other job. It got so out of hand that I couldn't take it anymore and rearranged things, bought some new storage and threw out some stuff (not stampin stuff though). I have built-in cabinets and a file cabinet (full of cardstock and 3-d items) against the other wall. That was not in bad shape so I did not include photos here.
I took a few pictures just so you could REALLY appreciate the AFTER pictures I will share towards the end of the week. Notice the ribbons, punches and lots of Big Shot stuff.
I hold my classes in the adjoining room, not pictured here. We call this room the GAME room because my kids live on the XBOX in there. I have tables I take up and down when I have classes. This location does work for me though, the only problem is that it is upstairs (a little awkward) down the hall from the bedrooms. I make sure I close the doors to the kid's rooms. I have three teenage boys, need I say more!
Here is a cute little card that uses the Bordering on Romance stamp set in the mini. Peach Parfait and Baja Breeze, who knew? The flowers are watercolored and the SAB ribbon and buttons finish it off.
Checkout the Edgelit scallop die!
Hope you like it.
This little card is very summery, using the butterfly die (Beautiful Wings) and the Elegant Bouquet embossing folder. The stamps are from the new SAB catty available on the 24th.
I bought this stamp set because it has a bird in it. What's with that! I used Framed Tulips again and the Top Note Die. I colored the bird with markers and added a decorative strip at the bottom with the Lace Border punch. I totally CASED this (mostly) from the Occasions Mini catty.
