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I'm thinking about gettng a clip it system, but they are so expensive I thought I'd ask your opinions if you have them. I have another way to organize them, but I don't know which would be the better so I'm asking for help. Please do not email me reply as my computer is down. I can check here for answers, but can not access email. PM is you so desire. Thanks a lot for any help in advance.
sam
I'm thinking about gettng a clip it system, but they are so expensive I thought I'd ask your opinions if you have them. I have another way to organize them, but I don't know which would be the better so I'm asking for help. Please do not email me reply as my computer is down. I can check here for answers, but can not access email. PM is you so desire. Thanks a lot for any help in advance.
sam
Yes, yes, yes! I went back and forth on this because of the expense, but I bought one for my birthday in February (with the top) and I have never looked back. I use it for my clear stamps (the acetate sheet they're mounted on), rubons, stickers, envelope templates, you get the idea. I have two huge counters in my craft space so I have plenty of room. I also like the idea of having my products out in the open so that I can see them.
That being said, several creative and industrious ladies here have made their own. I don't remember who they were, but maybe one of them will respond and point you in the right direcction. Here's a homemade one that hangs. If you're limited on space, this would be perfect.
Good luck with whatever you decide.
__________________ "As a matter of fact, I am a mad scientist!
I love mine too. I received it for Christmas but hadn't asked for it and wasn't sure I wanted it. I took a Saturday in January to organize it and love it now. You do need a good sized space on a counter or table to sit it though.
Love, love, love mine. Just a twirl away is every embellie I need.
__________________ Linda E
Caution: You are entering an artistic zone. This is not clutter - this is creating. These are not pajamas - it's my work uniform.
I love mine, too. It holds so much in such a small space. I like being able to see things. I used a 30% off coupon at Archivers on each piece (base and extender...bought in 2 different months) so it really made it more affordable.
Roberta
I bought just a package of the clips at a craft show I went to. I have the wire type shelves in my stamp room, so I just hang things from the bottom of my shelves. So I can at least attest to the clips being great!
I truly enjoy mine. It allows one to have many assorted items ready and handy at your stampin' table, without using so many steps back & forth for commonly used embellishments, etc.
i think it's a truly great idea, but i can't spend the money on it. i'd rather buy stamps! since my stamp space is in a closet, i did buy some curtain rod rings & clips [like these] from home depot and walmart (WM was HALF the price of HD-just $5 for seven) and hang stuff from the curtain rod now. same concept as the clip it up.
I love, love, love mine. You do need a bit of space to set it up, but it is nice to have embellishments etc. at you fingertips. I use the top portion to store my Bella stamps (and other small stamps) and flowers (put them in small zipper bags by color). The possibilities are endless.
A Rock 'n Roll YES YES YES from me! I adore mine. It was an investment, no doubt, but well spent as I have cases and boxes full of embellies & the ones I'm using currently or most frequently are right there, a twirl away. Imagine you are at a market and twirl the display case around to see everything at a glance rather than pick them up one by one, say, the way cards are stacked at most stores - it's there in a jiff to see, touch, have! I keep mine up on a shelf so you will need a small table or shelf space to store it on. And you don't have to buy the costly clips - paper clips work just as well, I've learned (after buying 2 extra packs of clips!) :-D
Another resounding YES here! I love mine. I have both tiers and have found that I have used more embellishments than I had in ages because they're right at my fingertips. Now if I can just stop buying more.:rolleyes: I keep filling up the empty spaces.
I don't have one but am building something similar using a towel bar and s-hooks to hang all of my things on. The towel bar cost $15, and the s-hooks were around $5 for 10 at the hardware store. The only difference is this will hang on the wall next to my desk instead of sit on top of it.
Clip it system yes or no???
One vote for Yes!
