Storing Magnetic Dies

I have been trying to find a way to organize my magnetic dies.  They are super thin and I have been so afraid that they are going to get bent.  I had previously stored them in a clear box and had to search and dig through my stash to find the one die I was looking for.  So, I did some research on YouTube and found a solution that I thought would work for me.  I got the idea from Leilani - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5UMOLYPdRc.  I altered her idea a bit though, because (1) I couldn't find the magnetic sheets she used and (2) I had a ton of magnetic strips left over from a project I did in my classroom a few years ago.  So, here's what I came up with. 

Spellbinders Dies

I used 12 x 12 black chipboard that I purchased from Blue Moon Scrapbooking.  I cut the chipboard in half and covered the front page with DP.  I used the new collection by Echo Park, For the Record.  I love, love, love this collection.  I decided to cut out the labels from the Spellbinders packaging, rather than create my own.  The flower is by Prima and the bling is by Recollections.  I bound the book with my Bind-It-All. 

I also created a book for my My Favorite Things dies, which I just can't get too many of!

MFT Dies

I used the same chipboard and the same DP as I did for the book above.  The trim is from Frog Feathers on Etsy and the bling is by ZVA Creative, which I got from Stamper's Dream.  I just love the "catalogue" labels that came with the paper collection.  I thought they were so cute for this project.  I love this storage idea.  It is working so well for me.  Hope you are enjoying your Sunday afternoon!  Happy Scrapping. :)

New Etsy Listings

Check me out on Etsy - http://www.etsy.com/shop/ScrappinBirdy?ref=pr_shop.  I am putting several adorable handmade cards up for sale today.  Get them before they're gone! :)

Close to My Heart Exciting News!!!

Ok it's official,  I am now a Close to My Heart Independent Consultant.  I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful company.  CTMH offers the highest quality clear polymer stamps.  The stamps are gorgeous and they have a wide variety of other products available as well.  I can't wait to share my love for creating, stamping, and sharing handmade gifts with others, so stay tuned....I will be having a Make and Take party at my house in the next few weeks and will hopefully start creating some YouTube videos highlighting the magnificent CTMH products.  More details to follow on my blog soon! :)

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Scrap Card #3-4

Here's Scrap Card #3:

I created this card from a paper pack I got at Big Lots probably 3 years ago.  I never use grays, so I really had to push myself to complete this card.  I used the Edward stamp by The Greeting Farm.  I colored him up with my Copics.  I ordered some gray and blue markers, but they haven't come in yet.  So I had to use my old Zig markers to color in his shirt and pants.  I can't believe I used to color with those Zig markers.  I am and will forever be a "Copic snob!"  Haha. :)  I punched out the stars with an old EK Success punch I have never used.  I sprayed the stars and the guitar with LSG Scintillating Silver Glitz Spritz and Screamin' Banshee Black Starburst Stain.  I typed up the sentiment using my Dymo label maker.  

Scrap Card #4:

This card was created with scraps from the Graphic 45 On the Boardwalk Collection.  For the base of the card, I just used some black and tan scraps I had leftover.  The sentiment is a Studio G stamp I got for $1 at Michaels or JoAnn's, can't remember which.  I sprayed the sentiment with LSG Opal Sea Oats Starburst Stain, which matches this paper collection perfectly!  The cute swimsuit lady is from the paper collection.  I got the black lace trim from Frog Feathers on Etsy, the bling is by Recollections, and I can't remember where I got the satin rosettes. 

Scrap Card #2

Here's Scrap Card #2:

I created this card for my Grandma for her birthday.  I used Melissa Frances Kitschy Kitchen collection.  These papers are so cute and are a perfect fit for Sugar n' Spice Marci by La-La Land Crafts.  I colored her up with my Copics and then added one of my absolute favorite flowers by Prima (which I can sadly no longer buy anywhere).  I created the recipe card by using kraft cardstock and printed out a recipe card I typed up on tan cardstock.  The birthday sentiment is by CTMH.  The stamp set is "Happy Birthday" and is no longer available.  Everything is edged with TH Vintage Photo, of course!  More scrap cards to follow.  :)

Scrap Card #1

Here's Scrap Card #1:

I love this new A la Mode stamp set by MFT.  She is just the cutest, plus I am addicted to my iPhone so it was a perfect fit.  I colored her up with my Copics.  Here are the colors I used: Skin - E000, E00, E11  Hair - E33, YR24, YR31  Shorts - B24, B26  Sweater - V12, V15, V17.

Love, love , love the MFT Die-namics Sweet Stack.  It's perfect for a layered sentiment.  I sprayed the gray circle with LSG Scintillating Silver Glitz Spritz.  I used the MFT Die-namics Pretty Posies to cut the flower out of felt and glued a Prima flower in the center.  The silver bling is from Close to My Heart.  Paper is just random scraps!  I couldn't put too much dimension on the card, because it will be going through International Mail and I want it to stay intact.

Hope you enjoy.........more scrap cards to follow. :)  

Scraps Day!!

I am quickly running out of room in my scrap studio, so I have decided to not allow myself to touch any of my paper packs until I have used up some of my scraps.  I love paper, I mean seriously love paper.  I think I have a problem! :)  I have officially ran out of room.

Paper Packs

Paper towers are completely full also.

The drawers are overflowing and the lids barely shut anymore.

This doesn't include all of my Recollections 12x12 clear envelopes that hold my hoarding stash!  In order to use up some of my paper supply, I am going to force myself to use scraps to make cards.  I am forbidden from opening a new pack of paper.