Flower Pot Card

Punch Storage

Punch Storage Units For Sale

The Ultimate Punch Storage Unit $129.95

The Universal Punch Storage Unit $99.95

The Mini Punch Storage Unit $69.95

Update: Punch Storage Units for sale, check out my page (Click here on link) "Punch Storage Units For Sale" to see my new line of Punch Storage Units available for sale!

Hey Scrappers!
Wow has it been a long time since I wrote anything about organization or what?? I have been focusing on doing Stampin Up videos and projects and have also been out of town quite a bit helping my mom out. Hopefully things will settle down soon and I can get back into writing more articles about organizing, especially since I really love to organize my scrapbook room and it is why I originally started this blog.

Today's topic is punch organization. I have personally tried many different ways to store my punches and thought I would share some with you. Punch storage for me has been a real challenge, so much so that I even designed a punch carousel to house my punches when I first started scrapbooking. Since I did not have many punches at the time it was ideal. But as my punch collection grew, I quickly had to come up with other solutions. I found that my new larger punches did not fit well on the carousel. I have to admit I was really proud of my punch carousel that I personally designed and built myself, and it worked well for quite a while. As my punch collection grew, I realized that I needed to figuire out something esle for storing my punches.

If you have been following my blog for long you will know, I love yard sales! I was lucky enough to find this rack, on the left side of photo, at a yard sale for only $4. I don't know what the rack was originally used for, but it worked. I actually still use this rack for punches that are not Stampin Up punches and I think I could use for my Birth Right classes.

On a trip a year to so ago to visit family in Virginia, I bought some of the Bygel Rails from Ikea and have had them sitting in my closet for months. So I finally got around to hanging them. My husband wasn't crazy about me hanging all these on the wall, so I came up with another solution.

Isn't this awesome?? I thought so, until I bought out a Stampin Up Demonstator who had about 60 punches for sale. Once again I didn't have room for them all! ARGGHHHH! I know all of you who are obessive organizers out there can relate! This was beautiful but I quickly outgrew it. Good thing I didn't put all the holes in the wall huh? Although I could have continued to use this, I would have had all my punches scattered around the room. This was one of the problems, I was trying to work out, especially since I have started doing tutorial videos for Stampin Up products. I always had my work area covered with punches all the time because it wasn't convenient to keep getting up and down to get another punch.

I actually spend a lot of time just sitting in my craft room trying to figure out how to best organize it. I really try to think out of the box, when organizing it. One of the items I got in the punch lot was a heavy duty paper filing cart. I started thinking what if I turned it over, would my punches fit?

They fit perfectly! Now I have all my old style Stampin Up punches here on this cart. It is on wheels and right next to where I do videos and most of my scrapbooking. Although I don't have all my punches on the cart, it is an awesome solution and works well for now. Since this cart was designed to hold files, I had to get creative in order to use the other parts of it. I found that by putting plastic shoe boxes that I had, I could then utilize the empty space in the middle of the cart. Here I hold stamp sets that need to be put up in the box on the left side. In the middle box, I keep ink pads I am using. They don't get put up often can you tell??? LOL! In the box on the right, I keep projects that I am currently working on and that are not finished. Since there was not a shelf on the bottom either, I used some metal pieces from a 12x12 paper storage rack and attached it with zip ties. I keep miscellaneous stuff down here while and am working on projects.

Ok I know you were wondering where the rest of the punches were! Since I sold most of ink pads and other supplies when I became a Stampin Up demonstator, I was able to alter this shelf to house my other punches. On the left, I removed some of the shelves and my new style punches fit perfectly and I have room to grow! I love the way these new punches are shaped because it will make for easier storage solutions in the future as I replace the older style of punches. On the bottom shelf, I put two curtain rods that cost only $1 each and put my smaller punches there for now. I used more curtain rods to sit my Stampin Up embellishments on. For now, this works well and I have everything with in easy reach.

I have done quite a bit of research to find storage solutions and wanted to share some more ideas with you. Last weekend while at the Container store, I came across this shoe rack I thought would be a great solution for someone who is looking for a punch storage solution. You could easily put all you smaller punches and border punches on the bottom and on top put your larger punches. This shoe rack is only $29.99 and would hold tons of punches! If you don't have a Container Store in your area, you can probably order this online.

This next photo is of my daughter, Amy's punch storage. She lives in Richmond, VA area and is a couple hours away from Ikea. She has her whole room decked out in awesome pieces all from Ikea. Ikea has the Bygel rail system and it is really inexpensive. Unfortunately, you can not buy these online from Ikea. If you are wondering where you might put these rails up in your own scrapbook space, you might consider wall space behind a door or even attached to a door. You might even have a shelf like I do and put the Bygel rails in it.

Another possible solution for punch storage are the over the door shoe rack holders. These are easy to find and pretty cheap solution for punch storage.

Most of us have had a challenge with finding solutions regarding our punch storage, but I hope maybe I have given you a few fresh ideas. Let me know if you have a solution that works well for you.

Until Next Time,
Happy Scrappin!

Blog Updates

Hey Scrappers!

Currently, I am working on making some changes to my blog to help you better find what you are looking for.  I am adding some new pages such as:

Retired SU Products For Sale
Video Tutorials
Tips On Organizing


I will continue to post articles on the main page but will also post them on the appropriate pages to help you find the information you are looking for.  Please let me know if you have any suggestions regarding my website and how I can make it better!

Sneek Peek at the Sale-A-Bration Catalog Promotion Starting January 25th!

Hey Scrappers!

Wow Look at all the goodies in the new Sale-A-Bration Catalog 2011!  All these products are free with only a $50 purchase starting January 25, 2011!  I am already making my list to get some of these free stamp sets and other great products.  Check it out!

Until Next Time,
Happy Scrappin!

Christmas Shop Window Card

Window Shop Card Supply List


Tools Needed

Modern Label Punch
Designer Label Punch
Word Window Punch
Scallop Edge Punch
Paper Trimmer
Bone Folder
Big Shot Machine
Square Lattice Embossing Folder
Dazzling Diamonds
Snell Adhesive
Sticky Strip
2 Way Glue
Stamp -a-ma-jig
15 inches of Very Vanilla 1/4 Grosgrain Ribbon
Stamp Sets Needed

A Cute Christmas - hanging Christmas Ornaments
Teeny Tiny Wishes - Merry Christmas

Markers Needed
Cherry Cobbler
Old Olive
More Mustard

Ink Pads

Classic Black Ink Pad

Paper Needed

Old Olive Cardstock

5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/2"
1 Designer Label Punched
5 Word Window Punched

Cherry Cobbler Card Stock
2" x 4 1/4", then use scallop punch on one side for awning
3 1/4" x 4 1/4", then use scallop edge on one side
Designer Label Punched

Very Vanilla Card Stock

4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Word Window punched

This card was orginally created by Elsie Camp.

Holiday Treat Purse

Hey Scrappers!
I have been having a blast making new videos using the Jolly Holiday Designer Series Paper! I can't believe how far it has gone! I especially enjoy the ease of using coordinationg papers, punches, stamps and all the other great products from Stampin Up. In this video I have made the cutest purse that holds a gift card, a bag of candy and a place to write a sentiment. Anyone would love this gift! Check it out! Let me know what you think. I had to edit it quite a bit to get it under the 10 minute limit from You Tube. After the video is a list of all the products I used in this video.




Holiday Treat Purses




Supplies Needed


Jolly Holiday Specialty Designer Series Paper #117159
4”x10” - scored at 4” and 6”
Top Note die -cut perforated edge off
1”x1 3/4” piece
2”x4” piece
Owl punched out

Cherry Cobbler Card Stock #119685
2” Scallop Circle Punched
Owl Punched for hat and coat

Old Olive Card Stock #100702
4 1/4” x 10” - Scored at 4” and 6”
Top Note Die cut

Very Vanilla Card Stock #101650
1 3/4 Circle
3 1/2” x 3 1/2”

Tools Needed

Paper Cutter #104152
Scissors
Multi Purpose Liquid Glue (Mono) #110755
Snell Adhesive #104332
Stampin Dimensionals #104430
Sticky Strip #104294
Two Step Owl Punch XL #118074
1 3/4” Circle Punch XL #119850
2” Scallop Circle Punch (not current) substitute with Circle Scissors Plus #112530
Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (flower punch) #118309
Big Shot Machine #113439
Bigz Top Note Die #113469
2 Medium Googly Eyes
Bone Folder #102300
5/8” Old Olive Satin Ribbon 10 inches #117292
Velcro Dot
Cellophane Bag #102757

Note - you can use any combinations of the above papers to create this project. I will list exactly what I used.

I hope you enjoyed the video!

Until Next Time,
Happy Scrappin!

Filled With Love Promotion Start December 17th!

Click here to see great ideas using "Filled With Love" offer!

contact information:

This Valentine’s Day, give yourloved ones a beautiful handmade gift using products from Stampin’ Up!
December 17–January 24, get a FREE package of Bitty Buttons when you purchase a Filled with Love Bundle, including the Filled with Love Stamp Set and exclusive Love Patterns

Designer Series Paper Pack—only available through this special promotion!

CONTACT ME TODAY TO ORDER YOUR BUNDLE AND

GET FILLED WITH LOVE—AND BITTY BUTTONS!

December 17th to January 24, 2010

Birth Right Of Memphis Scrapbook Class Photos

Hey Scrappers,

Well the first session of scrapbook classes came to an end last week.  It was so much fun to share in the wonderful experience with these young mothers.  When the class started, the women were all so shy and reserved but by the end we were all laughing and having a great time.  Everyone finished their baby's "life book" and it was so special.  Since I have shared some about what Birth Right was about and asked for donations, I wanted to share with you all some of the photos of the ladies scrapbook pages.  I purposely did not include photos of the ladies to protect their privacy, I did want to show you some photos. 

Here are some of the layouts I did as samples for the ladies to get some inspiration.



My Head Is Swimming With Great Ideas!

Hey Scrappers!

Wow I have been a very busy bee lately.  I have three new videos!  I finally figured out how to do them and get them uploaded in a timely manner … LOL!  What a learning curve that has been.  But I really do enjoy learning new things and expanding my knowledge.  I still have a lot to learn but hopefully the finish product will show my efforts. 

I have so many things going on in my head about how I want to develop my Stampin’ Up! business, I just don't hardly know where to start.  I have been pondering what type of workshops I would like to have, such as:

Beginners Workshops – to learn basics of stamping and scrapbooking
Project Workshops – to make 3 awesome projects like the ones in my videos
Techniques Workshops – to teach some advanced techniques
Digital Workshops – to teach My Digital Studio techniques and projects
Monthly Clubs – to do an assortment of projects and techniques

Also, my mind is swirling with ideas for my online readers and YouTube audience such as:

Monthly Kits – to make the some of the projects in my video tutorials
Frequent Buyers Club – that allows you to earn free stamp sets at my expense!
More videos – for projects, techniques, digital projects

And this is just off the top of my head!!  It will take time to implement all these ideas, but hang tight it will happen. It is a wonder I sleep at all with all the ideas swimming around in my head.  I know it sounds crazy but I dream of stamping and scrapbooking all the time!  LOL!  Yesterday I got "My Digital Studio" from Stampin’ Up! and I dreamed about it all last night!  I have to admit it is way too cool!  I was so surprised how many design elements came with it.  If you want to do a quick scrapbook or cards that is the way to go!  I was so amazed at how easy it is.

Needless to say I am so excited about this new phase of my life.  I can't believe I am so fortunate to be able to do what I love and make money too.  What a blessing!  I know I haven't been making a lot of posts on the blog lately but I am working hard to get everything set up!  Thank you all for your loyalty and I wanted you all to know what is going on with me and my new business! 

I will soon post links to my Stampin’ Up! website on all the video tutorials to show all the products used in the videos.  I just couldn't want for you all to get to see them.  If you would like to be the first to see my videos subscribe to my YouTube Channel - sharonsscrappyspace.

If you would like to purchase any Stampin’ Up! products visit my Stampin’ Up! Store 24/7 at
Sharon's Scrappy Space at Stampin’ Up!  You can read my blog from there and check out my project ideas, get detailed list of products I used in videos, see catalogs online, and shop, plus a lot more.  Check it out.

Until Next Time,
Happy Scrappin’

Matchbox Christmas Boxes