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12-18-2017, 07:31 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: May 2004
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Wow, have ya EVER really gone through all your supplies?
I've been in search of a vintage looking script paper to use on a Christmas card. I figured that I had an hour or so before going back to work so I decided to look through my stash. I was a scrapbooker long before I was a stamper so I have TONS and TONS of 12x12 papers. Loose papers, kits and full paper packs, I have them all.
So I went through all of my printed paper and all of my Stampin Up paper packs and goodness gracious, I HAVE SOME PAPER!!!! Unfortunately I didn't find what I was looking for but I did find that I have MANY pieces of paper that I can use on my Christmas cards. I won't have to buy another piece for an eternity (but we all know I WILL) LOL
I have all of next week off from work, so I think I just might go through my stuff even more to see what I have. It's like shopping all over again. :shock:
__________________ Life is NOT a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely BUT...to skid in sideways, chocolate in hand and screaming WOOHOO-WHAT A RIDE!
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12-18-2017, 08:33 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Waukesha WI
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Our workplace recently had a card making session for gifts for needy senior citizens. I was asked to design three simple cards to be assembled during the session.
I have a friend who does paper marbling and he gives me the "cast off" pieces. I hoard them because they are so beautiful. I decided to use this paper as the backgrounds for these cards. . .and was embarrassed at how much I had. I cut out items for more than 75 cards and it hardly put a dent in my stash.
So um, yeah, I should go through more of my supplies.
__________________ Happiness is being kneaded. Avatar is my childhood kitty, Berries.
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12-18-2017, 08:55 AM
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Gallery Gazer
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Quote: Originally Posted by stamper1996Our workplace recently had a card making session for gifts for needy senior citizens. I was asked to design three simple cards to be assembled during the session.
I have a friend who does paper marbling and he gives me the "cast off" pieces. I hoard them because they are so beautiful. I decided to use this paper as the backgrounds for these cards. . .and was embarrassed at how much I had. I cut out items for more than 75 cards and it hardly put a dent in my stash. |
To help you not feel embarrassed any more, my address is: 113... ;)
Beth
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12-18-2017, 10:03 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Brampton, Ontario
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if it makes you feel better it would take me a whole lot longer then an hour to go through my DP......
__________________ Encourage, Empower and Embrace
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12-18-2017, 02:49 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
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Oh believe me, it would take me way longer than an hour also, but I only had an hour to kill before going back to work. I have all next week off so I just might go thorugh some more and take out all the pieces that I can use on my Christmas cards.
Quote: Originally Posted by jukieif it makes you feel better it would take me a whole lot longer then an hour to go through my DP...... |
__________________ Life is NOT a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely BUT...to skid in sideways, chocolate in hand and screaming WOOHOO-WHAT A RIDE!
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12-18-2017, 03:20 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: South Carolina
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I used an old pack of Basic Grey 6x6 Wassail paper for my Christmas cards. Probably been in my stash for 10 years.
__________________ Suzanne
"Wear fabulous underwear even if you are the only person that is going to see it"
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12-18-2017, 03:33 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Bionic ChatboxChick
Join Date: May 2006
Location: So. Oregon
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I did sort through every single piece of 12" loose papers and cardstock's this summer.
( and it took off and on a few days spare time to do that) :mrgreen:
evidently when I like a sheet, I do not buy one or two but 3 or 4 or 6 (spread out over different shopping trips)...
(but, now all the duplicates are grouped together) ;)
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12-18-2017, 04:23 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Las Vegas, baby!
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I'm kind of stupid about organizing and indexing (I'm not OCD, I'm CDO - put them in alphabetical order like they're supposed to be!), so yeah, I've got a pretty good handle on every single thing I have in the craft arena (plus I just boxed it all up to move again, lol). That being said, I have LOTS that has been in my stash long enough to cause me embarrassment that it's never been used...
__________________ ~ Sue
Happy for no reason...
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12-18-2017, 05:41 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Florida
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I tend to reorganize when my mojo takes a hike or when I'm stressed about something. I had a few occasions to look through this year and took the opportunity to pull out a lot of things to sell and donate. None of the supplies really surprised me, but it did surprise me to feel so good releasing so many things. And now I know how much room I have for new things
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12-19-2017, 03:45 AM
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Northern Colorado
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We lived in the same house for 10 years and when we moved, the craft sections took a very long time. Tossed a lot of things, donated to preschool teachers and Goodwill, then sorted, packed, labeled everything else. Next time I will not wait 10 years. Mary Beth
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12-19-2017, 05:53 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Southern Ontario
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Wayyyyy to frightening a process to even consider! Like taking a trip into the 'Twilight Zone'!!!!!
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12-20-2017, 03:17 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Rochester NY
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I'm literally laughing out loud! I am in the process of reorganizing my stamps - can't even begin to think about my paper! I, too, started as a scrapbooker. I have enough 12x12 paper to circle the equator. And yet it still sometimes pains me to cut into some of my "good" paper!
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12-20-2017, 11:20 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Mount Albert, near Toronto, Ontario Canada
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Every time I lose something I go through all my supplies! Eventually I decided to go with the iPhone app My Stuff Pro to keep track of everything. Almost all of my paper packs and stamps are catalogued, all of my colour mediums (paint, ink, reinkers, pastes), stencils, masks, paper kits, dies and Embossing folders are done. My biggest unfinished area is single sheets of 12x12 paper from back when they really didn't make 6x6 packs. Yep, that's some old paper! I can't possibly record every sheet so that I will have to go through every so often to refresh my memory.
I've even started adding my cards to my app. I'm amazed by how many I have. Also by how many I have in some categories and how few in other categories! I don't add a lot of detail, mostly just the photo, category and where I keep it so it doesn't take too long. I also price them as I send them to hubbys work to sell. It takes longer to add the number and price to the back than it does adding them to the app!
I highly recommend this app. I know everyone loved Evernote but My Stuff is much more comprehensive.
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12-20-2017, 01:16 PM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Alberta
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Scary thought! I've tried a few times but get so easily distracted that I give up! Just now trying to go through my punches as I've lots 3 of them! grrr...I hope to make a new catalogue of them all in some kind of order as well as use the negatives to see if sentiments will fit in them. This will likely take me a year or so but I am gradually going through it all. Pens and markers I just finished -sort of- for now at least. No rush is there?
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12-20-2017, 02:11 PM
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Inking Addict
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Huntsville, TX
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I have my Christmasy paper stored in the 12x12 (fits paper that size) containers I got from Michaels on sale. I also have several labeled by specific stuff, Valentine, Easter/Spring, dogs/cats. Sometimes I add stamps to the containers too, especially if it is real specific. I hit a sale of all sales before the holidays on Glitter and Glimmer paper and bought quite a bit (really, did I say that?) and I have that and the scraps stored in one of those containers too. That way, I can move it to the bottom of the stack after the holiday or season and bring the current ones up. So far it's working for me especially for the specific type of paper. I know there are some papers that can be used anywhere and they are the ones that are trickier to keep track of. Hope this idea helps somebody.
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12-23-2017, 09:28 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni Demo Challenge Leader Splitcoast Challenge Host
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: South of Oklahoma, North of DFW Airport = North Texas!
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Quote: Originally Posted by Betty MurphyI have my Christmasy paper stored in the 12x12 (fits paper that size) containers I got from Michaels on sale. I also have several labeled by specific stuff, Valentine, Easter/Spring, dogs/cats. Sometimes I add stamps to the containers too, especially if it is real specific. I hit a sale of all sales before the holidays on Glitter and Glimmer paper and bought quite a bit (really, did I say that?) and I have that and the scraps stored in one of those containers too. That way, I can move it to the bottom of the stack after the holiday or season and bring the current ones up. So far it's working for me especially for the specific type of paper. I know there are some papers that can be used anywhere and they are the ones that are trickier to keep track of. Hope this idea helps somebody. |
Oh my word ... the mere thought of categorizing my entire, shameful stash of dsp is the stuff of nightmares. T'would be a wondrous achievement indeed! High Fives to y'all who are sincerely in control of your crafty domains!
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12-24-2017, 09:27 AM
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Inking Addict
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Huntsville, TX
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Seriously, I only have glittery/glimmer, Christmas and some definitely Valentines paper organized in containers. The rest is, well, out there! lol
We could ask for an elf for help after the holidays!
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01-23-2018, 01:38 AM
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Proud Fan Club Member Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Meredosia Illinois
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Oh yes........I 💗 paper!!!
I've been going through my stuff.
We are moving this year sometime. My craft room is full of goodies.
Something I have been doing, with my 12x12 paper. Is cutting it down to 6x6 size. Sorting it into companies, and seasons.
Getting ready to move.
Another thing, I purchased plastic tubs with handles and placed my stamp sets in them. They are easier to move. Plus I sorted them by company and theme.
__________________ Creative Crew Member 2014 Past Design Team Member of :Clear and Simple: & Jessica Lynn Originals
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01-23-2018, 11:54 AM
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Compulsive Stamper
Join Date: May 2010
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Unfortunately I've had to say stop, not kinda stop, not sometimes stop but just stop now. I'm doing another major reorg of the stash and can say that I have more than 9000 sheets of 12x12 paper. I'm going to give away 25% of it somehow within the next month. That's the current goal anyway.
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01-23-2018, 11:57 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Mascoutah, Illinois, Living In My Own Home Finally!!-Hibiscus from my backyard in Hawaii
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I am in the process of going through my stamps and listing what I don't want on the bull/sell thread.
__________________ The quickest way for a parent to get a child's attention is to sit down and look comfortable.
Practice safe eating always use condiments
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01-28-2018, 10:28 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: BEAUTIFUL EAST TEXAS
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I have dug, scrounged for the last three holidays, using what I have, being resourceful, thinking outside the box as far as colors, trim. Good feeling to really use something up.
__________________ Patrice. Organized people are just too lazy to look for things.
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01-28-2018, 04:06 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Florida
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I think my envelope punch board is the MVP of my craft space right now because it has helped me use up so much paper. I seriously recommend it - you'll use your stash AND have cuter envelopes, too!
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02-18-2018, 02:15 PM
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Watercolor Wizard
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Maryland
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Quote: Originally Posted by SteamingUnfortunately I've had to say stop, not kinda stop, not sometimes stop but just stop now. I'm doing another major reorg of the stash and can say that I have more than 9000 sheets of 12x12 paper. I'm going to give away 25% of it somehow within the next month. That's the current goal anyway. |
I happened to come across this from about a month ago. I wondered
1) how in the world you figured out that you have 9000 sheets of paper
2) how you did with getting rid of 25% of your stash
I have a lot, but I have to admit that I have no idea how much I have.
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02-19-2018, 03:30 AM
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Compulsive Stamper
Join Date: Jul 2014
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Yes, I have, and it wasn't pretty. I am loving the envelope punchboard tip. That's going to use up a few paper stacks. I'm tired of looking at them, but don't want to toss them.
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