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04-11-2007, 06:58 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Southeast
Posts: 1,211
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Where do your stack of cards live?
I'm curious what your stack of cards look like and where you keep your stamped cards? How many do you have on hand? I have approx 35 hands in a "straw woven" basket lined with cloth. It's not a big deal, but I'll take a picture of where my cards call home until they are sent out and post it here later. I like to have a few on hand. Would love to see pictures!
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*AVATAR--That's my DD's cute feet at the beach when she was 18 months old! She's 5 now! Where did the time go???
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04-11-2007, 07:31 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Anywhere Parrotheads phlock!
Posts: 4,946
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I keep mine in SU" Forget Me Not Keepers"..they have dividers and I have them labeled...Anniversary,Birthday,Christmas,Easter,No tecards,etc........
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04-11-2007, 07:38 AM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: officially single again and BACK in PA!!!
Posts: 7,741
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My Mom got me a card holder from Hallmark a couple of years ago, it has dividers for each major holiday and then extra tabs to make your own dividers. It works really well for me  __________________
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04-11-2007, 07:43 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Greater Vancouver, BC
Posts: 2,769
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i USED to have card holders with labels etc, but now that i'm up to about 120 cards, they live in a big plastic container.... i know i need to get more organized AND give away more cards.  __________________ {Gallery} {Blog}
I design for: Stampendous!, There She Goes, Technique Tuesday,
SRM Stickers and Deconstructed Sketches. |
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04-11-2007, 07:45 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: on the edge of sanity...
Posts: 2,094
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My 'stash' resides in sheet protectors in binders from Century Photo (or Office). They have these protectors made for Polaroid photos that are perfect for our standard size card! Right now I have 2 binders, but am getting ready to branch out into a third. Very handy!
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04-11-2007, 07:50 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 184
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I have 2 altered tin containers that are jam packed! They are divided by catagories, but I am finally starting to let go and actually give them out! I just can't go to a third tin, I think I may try the binder idea for all the special ones that I might want to copy or that are done with a special technique!
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04-11-2007, 07:55 AM
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Glitter Queen
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Bartlesville, Ok.
Posts: 19
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cards
Well, I have a seldom used trifle dish on my counter for those 'quick' cards out to friends and neighbors. It's a sorce of interest to visitors and a conversation starter about stamping. 
For other groups, I found a 'folder' pattern that I stamp in the front with the type of cards that are contained in the folder. That way I can find them very easily.
Hope this helps.
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04-11-2007, 07:57 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,425
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I have a faux suede video box from London Drugs that I keep most of mine in and a smaller box/drawer thingy from Superstore that I have Christmas cards in. I probably have around 40 cards at the moment. I had a lot more, but sent some raks within the last month or so.
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04-11-2007, 07:58 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Bel Air, Maryland
Posts: 1,706
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Quote: Originally Posted by parrothead I keep mine in SU" Forget Me Not Keepers"..they have dividers and I have them labeled...Anniversary,Birthday,Christmas,Easter,No tecards,etc........ |
Me too. |
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04-11-2007, 08:01 AM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Waxhaw, NC
Posts: 1,743
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Picture of my craft room shelves showing my card storage...
I store my cards in these 4 long baskets I found (see the bottom left corner of the shelves...) I have them divided into 1) birthday, 2) thank you, 3) thinking of you/friend/hello, and 4) seasonal/baby/sympathy. I sell my cards to my neighbors and like to have them in categories so people can find what they want easily. I try to have a lot of cards on hand at all times--but do I remember to send them out to my own family on time?!? Of course not. It is my new year's resolution to actually send the cards I make to the people I love!
Kelle
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04-11-2007, 08:26 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Posts: 10,801
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I make and send cards right out a lot, so I don't have too many waiting around.
I do have a small plastic egg-crate type container that holds them nicely.
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"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." Dalai Lama
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04-11-2007, 08:38 AM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: prolly in my 'rubber room'... in the mid-west
Posts: 11,535
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04-11-2007, 09:59 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Durham, NC
Posts: 1,054
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I use a photobox to hold mine, I seperate them by type. It has made it easier for me to find cards to mail out.
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04-11-2007, 10:12 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bay Area, Cali
Posts: 11,433
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Quote: Originally Posted by Jillgunter I use a photobox to hold mine, I seperate them by type. It has made it easier for me to find cards to mail out. |
I do the same thing. I have used hanging folders but I need them for paper storage. __________________
Samantha
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04-11-2007, 10:23 AM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: sunny southern california
Posts: 20,107
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IKEA photo boxes for me. They are very sturdy and come in a pack of 2. Within the boxes, I made dividers similar to the posts before me. I like the way that these boxes stack on top of one another as well
__________________ christine m. aka summer and weekend stalker
DOT INK (My yadda yadda)
Don't magnify your problem . . .Magnify your God
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04-11-2007, 10:50 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: CT
Posts: 11,500
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well, when the pile by my "picture taking" station gets too high, I move them to a photo storage box with dividers in it by occasion! I really need to clean up my room - there are pics in my gallery when it was semi-tidy a while back...this post reminds me that I need to go through my stash (hard to say how many - 50 -100?) and send a bunch off to the troops...
figure this out - I make cards for the challenges...put them away (when the pile gets too high ) and then when I need a card for something...I make a new one instead of taking from my stash!!! No wonder my room is a mess! |
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04-11-2007, 11:08 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Dreamin' of the Caymans...
Posts: 5,569
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Quote: Originally Posted by momis mama |
You are SO organized!!! It's great! giving me some inspiration to organize more of my craftin' space!!!  |
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04-11-2007, 11:09 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Dreamin' of the Caymans...
Posts: 5,569
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Oh...to answer the question Right now my cards are in a small basket...which is stuffed to overflowing. I have things stacked on top of what's in the basket 'cuz nothing else will fit in it! |
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04-11-2007, 11:27 AM
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Glitter Queen
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Michigan
Posts: 298
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I put mine in a Creative Memories mini powersort box with dividers. It really works out great for me.
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04-11-2007, 12:28 PM
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Proud Fan Club Member
Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Meredosia Illinois
Posts: 14,601
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Quote: Originally Posted by sunnywl I'm curious what your stack of cards look like and where you keep your stamped cards? How many do you have on hand? I have approx 35 hands in a "straw woven" basket lined with cloth. It's not a big deal, but I'll take a picture of where my cards call home until they are sent out and post it here later. I like to have a few on hand. Would love to see pictures! |
__________________ Creative Crew Member 2014 Past Design Team Member of :Clear and Simple: & Jessica Lynn Originals |
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04-11-2007, 12:28 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 835
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I usually give mine away as soon as they are made. But the ones that are waiting to get sent are in a recipe card holder that I bought at the local thrift store for 50 cents. Cheap and easy just like me LOL
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04-11-2007, 12:31 PM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Long Island
Posts: 6,095
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This is gonna make me sound like a loony...( shocker, I know) but I bought the tag punch kit just for the blue metal box....just to keep my cards in.
I gave the spots away, use the tag once in a while, but I really really wanted that box!
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04-11-2007, 12:53 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni M&M Stamper
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan
Posts: 57,655
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Quote: Originally Posted by Disneywed This is gonna make me sound like a loony...( shocker, I know) but I bought the tag punch kit just for the blue metal box....just to keep my cards in.
I gave the spots away, use the tag once in a while, but I really really wanted that box! |
Well, Stampin' Up loves you for it!!! Too funny!
I keep mine in clear plastic storage cases and the cards are divided up by occasion. I need to clean it out. I have some old, early ones in there that I wouldn't give to anyone. Every time I look at them, I go "ugh! what was I thinking?!?!?" |
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04-11-2007, 04:56 PM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: It's 5 o'clock somewhere
Posts: 1,933
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I keep my ready to send ones in SU's forget me not keepers..
The ones that I am keeping for inspiration and/or pure beauty are in a binder in plastic sheets..
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04-12-2007, 09:41 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 108
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Quote: Originally Posted by LilLuvsStampin I have some old, early ones in there that I wouldn't give to anyone. Every time I look at them, I go "ugh! what was I thinking?!?!?" |
I had a bunch of 'those' types of cards too and ended up selling them at a yard sale. 0.25 a piece and they went fast. I kept telling my DH... ick, what are they thinking?!?! |
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04-12-2007, 11:51 AM
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Forum Fanatic
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: The Boonies of California
Posts: 11,056
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I keep mine in a photo box, no organization to them. Although now that I see the suggestion I will do it. I am like Stamper-C, instead of going into my stash when I need one, I make a new one! Seems I just get a good stash going and some one wants to buy them or like now I am giving 8 folders with 4 card each as a gift to my Cousins when we go on our Cousins Cruise. That took up all of my stash plus I had to make more. But, it gives me an excuse to stamp!
Like Kellestamps, do I remember to send them to my own family on time? NO! Easter totally got past me, and I had bought the Easter Blessings stamp set JUST for this year! Maybe next year. I am in the process of making my Mom's Mothers Day Card. Lets see if I remember to send it in time!LOL!
__________________ Becki aka Queenabella
MY GALLERY
MY BLOG One of Kota's Kids
Too Blessed to be Stressed
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04-12-2007, 12:04 PM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Maryland
Posts: 8,073
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I keep mine in a rubbermaid type box with a handle on it. However, that got filled up, so I overflowed into a photo box from Michael's. I used to think I needed to keep everything for ideas, but now I can just store the ideas in my gallery, so I'm able to send them to people.
I have them organized by category, but I never made dividers. I really need to do that!
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04-12-2007, 01:13 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Anywhere and Everywhere
Posts: 22,869
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I have a plastic box to the right of my stampin space - - - I usually have about 100 cards on hand for every occassion - - - but I am in the process of giving all my sisters a bunch (so that when baby comes - I won't have to make lots of cards for other people) So my box is empty - - - so I am now stamping away everyday!!!
GOTTA GET THAT BOX CRAMMED FULL FOR ME TO USE!!!
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Wife to Ted - Mommy to Lizzy, Luke, Maggie, and Annie |
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04-12-2007, 04:21 PM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Maineville, Ohio
Posts: 145
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Quote: Originally Posted by MoberKitty My 'stash' resides in sheet protectors in binders from Century Photo (or Office). They have these protectors made for Polaroid photos that are perfect for our standard size card! Right now I have 2 binders, but am getting ready to branch out into a third. Very handy! |
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! I have looked everywhere for those! Now I know!
Right now my photos are in a basket in the teachers lounge at school.... it's how I make my "mad money"! |
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04-12-2007, 04:23 PM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Maineville, Ohio
Posts: 145
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Ok, my CARDS are in a basket at school.... I don't sell any photos!
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04-12-2007, 05:02 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,804
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Oh dear. Organization isn't my strong suit. They are kind of everywhere. Like my inks. My stamps, my scraps, my uncleaned acrylics, my ribbons -- you get the picture...
__________________ Dear Paperlicious is my blog...with a series on how I'm learning to improve my cardmaking by studying others. |
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04-12-2007, 05:48 PM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Proud Fan Club Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 67,904
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I also keep my cards in a photo/video box. I also have them divided for different occasions. You can buy them at Hobby Lobby and Michaels. I store all my pictures in these boxes and have them divided by month and year. CJS
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04-12-2007, 06:41 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Right here!
Posts: 2,814
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All over! I have 3 baskets full of them plus a card box with dividers for occasions. The box is always full! Yes, I send my cards out all the time. It's just so much fun to make them.
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04-12-2007, 07:05 PM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 608
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I use photo boxes too. Have 2 boxes full and cards are divided by occasion. They are nice to have out because the boxes are already decorated. Bought them at Michaels on sale.
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04-12-2007, 07:09 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: My scrap room
Posts: 225
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Ther are in a small plastic rubbermaid container until I can find better storage....haven't figured out what that is yet.
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04-12-2007, 07:20 PM
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clean and krafty
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: washington!
Posts: 25,910
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Quote: Originally Posted by kellestamps Picture of my craft room shelves showing my card storage...
I store my cards in these 4 long baskets I found (see the bottom left corner of the shelves...) I have them divided into 1) birthday, 2) thank you, 3) thinking of you/friend/hello, and 4) seasonal/baby/sympathy. I sell my cards to my neighbors and like to have them in categories so people can find what they want easily. I try to have a lot of cards on hand at all times--but do I remember to send them out to my own family on time?!? Of course not. It is my new year's resolution to actually send the cards I make to the people I love!
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Okay- Can I come live in your stamp room??? *love* it!!! |
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04-12-2007, 07:20 PM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Verona, Wi
Posts: 1,175
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Quote: Originally Posted by Joan B Oh dear. Organization isn't my strong suit. They are kind of everywhere. Like my inks. My stamps, my scraps, my uncleaned acrylics, my ribbons -- you get the picture... |
Funny, I always pictured you to be very organized. Oh, the things that you learn about people! __________________
Judi (mom of Jackson-19 and Hunter-15)
Mom's busy stampin'.......go ask Dad.
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04-12-2007, 09:20 PM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,185
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I have a card divider too. I just need to get around to dividing my cards and putting them in! For right now, they are in a pile in a plastic basket...not very pretty!!
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04-13-2007, 06:35 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Washington State
Posts: 3,163
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I keep mine in tose pretty photo boxes you can get at craft stores. I have 4 boxes of cards, organized by type of art (Medieval, contemporary, etc). That made it easier to set up wehn I'd sell them at shows.
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