Organised Photo Art...with a sprinkle of Decor Elements

I just thought I would share this with you...
Recently a new customer of mine Julie attended a class, she has already decided she wanted to organise her family photos and finish it with a lovely Decor Element saying. The question was do I put it on the wall or the photo-matting? Julie ended up putting it on the wall..Isn't it lovely?

Wow! don't you just love it.... such a simple idea... Why don't you do this with your precious photos!! it can be family, vacations, passions...even obscure photos you've taken over the years. I just love how using your own photos can create beautiful wall art... and to finish it off... a little Decor Element saying. Hmm.. now I need to do something like this..


Cheers

PS: Julie gave permission for me to post these photos on my blog.

Organisation Cubes...

So... a while ago I was asked by another SU! Demo lady "Marie" if I minded my craft cube configuration photos could be posted on a Crafty Storage Blog. Of course I didn't mind :) ....my hubby always says I spend more time organising my crafts than actually doing crafts. I laugh it off... but really I know he's right on the money.

Here's my original post and here's a photo of my crafty storage space!


So.. I decided to take some more close ups of my set-up... just incase you were curious... plus I've found that since my photos appeared on the Crafty storage blog I've had lots of traffic from all over the world :P so why not add some more.


These red storage bins can be found at the large build it yourself Swedish store :} as you can see I can easily store my stamp sets in them. I only have one red box full...and as soon as it gets full I sell some of the stamps so I don't go crazy :} I also keep all of my stamp pads/inks in another red box... you can even use it to hang 12x12 file folders, I use mine on my desktop to hold all my 12x12 cardstock & DSP.


This cube space has a few of those magazine holders in them.... I keep all my Stampin Success Demo magazines in them and any tutorials I've found on the web and want to try out... trust me... there's loads.


These boxes can also be found at the Swedish store... and thankfully it comes in my fav colour - RED! As you can see I have all my ribbon in the brown box..and an adhesives, envelopes, blades & glitter in the other boxes. It's such an easy way to retrieve the items you need fast especially if your holding a craft/stamping party or stamping alone.





That's it for now... I'll post a few cards during the week...seems I have made a few...and I still have a few more to make this weekend. Happy Crafting!!!!
Cheers

What a month!!!

So... I've been a slacker the last month on my blog... partly because I was busy with card classes and Christmas shopping...plus planning a 2yr old party on Jan 2nd!! Yes... she's now 2!!! I was also trying to re-focus my energy on scrapbooking. You see... I love to craft... and I originally signed up to SU! because I loved their products and I love the discounts :)... but I thought becoming a demo would help me scrapbook more. But.. I sadly got caught up in the excitement, meetings, forums, blogs...etc that I haven't actually touched my daughters baby album since I signed up Feb09 :{
So... I decided just before Christmas that I was going to re-focus my energy on scrapbooking. I love scrapbooks because there made by me for me.. and my other loves - family, photography & fun. It's been sooo nice diggin out all my scrapbook stuff. I must admit most of the stuff I use to scrapbook is not SU! because I brought alot of my supplies/papers/albums before I joined SU! so... I will try and show you sneak peaks of the album...but due to our new SU! agreement I can't tell you where I brought the items from. I must admit.. I have a loads of tools/papers/stickers etc so I probably wouldn't remember anyway. Especially my sticker albums...ekkkk!!!! Hello! My name is Susan and I am a stickeraholic and I've been this way since I was 8... hehehe... I'll have to take a photo of all my sticker albums and my organising tips for those too ;} Hmm... Did I tell you about the two whole nights I spent organising my stickers while my hubby was outta town...ahh!! bliss! Boy, oh boy!.. I had fun. My hubby thinks it's funny seems I've very hostile & frugal about using my stickers on cards or pages. It's normally the last thing I commit to on a page. I'm seeing a therapist for it!!! hehhe.. trust me..

Anyway... I'll try and post a few times a month...but for now.. here's what Santa (or should I say my mum) got me for Christmas. I think my little gal is just as happy as me ;}



Sadly this organisation shelf has to be painted dark brown seems it only comes in white and it'll stick out like a sore thumb in my family room. Once it's up I'll post new photos along with some organisation updates/finds.

Ciao for now!!

Great way to organise...

Hi fellow stampers/demos,
I found this website while cruising my favourite ladies site (Mary Fish)....and thought it was a great thing to share...Cardstock Colour Swatch This is a great way to check which cardstock works well with others quickly... looks like my new printer I got for my birthday will be busy tonight ;}

Ok... I'm going to go now & get creative....it's been sooo long....plus I have a B-day card to do for Thursday... watch this space soon!!!!

Cheers


PS: Thanks Jo for the comment below... your one of my first people to comment... it made my day ;} plus... your british

Organisation Crazy...

hello there,

So.. one of the first things I wanted to share with you was how I got my SU! stuff organised seems it can be overwhelming at times to keep the stuff looking neat..but also handy ;}  So recently I made a trip to my favourite home store Ikea!!!    I managed to pick up quite a lot of pretty things...my hubby was being very supportive that day.  I think it could be because he wants our basement to look "normal" again.   heheheh...

Anyways... here's my final product.  I wish I'd taken a before picture....because you would see the transformation.  Lovely isn't it.  I love just sitting in my spot... tidying up my stuff and thinking to myself what else I can label.... hehehe...   You maybe asking why the desk is facing against the back of our couch... well.. I'm sure most of you will sympathise I need to watch some tv... for inspiration.   Anyway... everything in the photo is from Ikea.. all the storage boxes...and red crates.  I did want some Ikea built in drawers but they only came in white which didn't go with my basement decor of red & dark brown.   

Sorry for not posting the other night... I had a friend who needed some advice at 11.45pm so she came before my blog posting.  I don't mind....seems I don't think anyone is reading my blogs yet ;}  is anyone out there listening to me??????   Helllo!!!!

Cheers