Organization - 2011 part 1

I re-organize my supplies OFTEN.  It is just something I feel the need to do.  When I reorganize I cull some items out and donate to the school.  I think I'm getting to the point now where my craft room is almost perfect.  No promises though!

I wanted to organize my drawers so I made my own dividers using foam boards.

I tried a silverware holder I purchased for $1. 

It just seems to take up too much room and not hold things nicely.

Using foam board I was able to make dividers that are specific to what I am storing.

It worked so well I also used it for my small punches. I forgot to take a before picture.

And for my SU! ink spots and cat eye ink pads. Because the spots are so small they have always caused me issues for storing.  I punched a circle, wrote the name of the ink and placed it on the bottom of the spot so I can store them upside down.  For the cat eye pads I swiped the ink on paper, punched out a square and put that on the bottom.  I could still put several layers of something else in this drawer if need be.

I divided a fabric drawer to store pre-cut paper (sized for my small Cricut or Big Shot) and some various shapes pre-cut.

That is all for today.  Thanks for stopping by and happy crafting!

Sympathy Cards

Over the past few months I have had to make several sympathy cards, unfortunately.  I always find these types of cards difficult because it is hard to know what will comfort someone else.  Would a religious comment work?  More spiritual? Neither? So I usually go with trees or flowers on the front.  For the sentiment I pick one of the few sympathy stamps I have.  Usually people are comforted by the simple fact that someone has acknowledged their loss.

Here are some pictures - may they inspire someone else to make one of these difficult cards.

Copic markers used for the sky and grass.  Trees stamped with Distress Ink.

Air brushed with Copic markers (a mask was used for the wording to keep the white of the card), then colorless blender was swept over the whole thing.  The bird was cut with a Cricut from patterned paper.

The subtle flowers were stamped using watermark ink.

Flowers & swirls were stamped with watermark ink.

Border cut with a Cricut.

Well that is it for today.  Hey, I posted twice in one month! LOL  Thanks for stopping by.

Has it really been that long?

I can't believe I haven't posted since January!!  I really must post more.  I've been busy working, taking care of my family - especially my DH who tore his MCL and broke the plateau of his tibia on Mothers Day!  Whew.  But I have made a few new things...

Mother's Day 2011

These are the 2 cards I made for Mother's Day, one for my mom and one for DH's.

Here is the inside:

I've also been crocheting! 

So many babies equals so many things to make!

This is a baby "cocoon" and hat I made for a wonderful band director.  I also made this sweater for her.  With it I gave her the booties and hat I had made & sent to India (see previous posts).  The family in India failed to pick up the package so it got sent back to me - sorry but I wasn't spending another $40 to send it back again.  So it was given to someone who will appreciate it.  

 

This sweater did NOT turn out as it should have.  The pattern was for a 3 month old -- this would fit a 4 year old!  When the pattern says to check your gauge you really should!!

Well I think that is all for today.  I almost have all the reorganizing done in my craft room (again) and hope to post pictures soon.

Thank you for reading!  Happy crafting!!!!