Showing posts with label Stickers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stickers. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Changes to Sticker Organization

It's no secret that I have struggled with storage and organizing all of my scrapbooking and paper crafting supplies for years. I have a TON. No seriously. Many people say I have a store in my studio. They're really no exaggerating. I've actually been to stores that have less of everything that I do.

One thing that has really helped curb my hoarding and buying was changing my scrapbooking style. I am now an exclusive pocket scrapbooker. Yup, I have officially given up traditional scrapbooking. Hey no moaning or groaning! I didn't make this decision lightly. I've been working on this for about a year. In 2014, I started pocket scrapbooking when I attended Crop on the Cape. I wanted to get my nephew's first year done and I did. Oh he's going to be 8 in April!!! So I kind of figured it was time to get the kid in an album....pretty soon he'll be off to college and have grandchildren at the rate I was going. I also have 2 other nephews now! On my harddrives, I have about 100,000 digital photos. Yeah, you read that right.....100 THOUSAND. I'd like to get them scrapbooked before I'm 753 years old.

With the switch to pocket scrapbooking, I'm scrapbooking way more often and actually accomplishing something! I get hundreds of photos scrapbooked at weekend crops. I have 4 weekend crops scheduled between this weekend and mid-March. I will be getting so much scrapbooked! I'm so excited about this. I'm finally able to look at photos that are old and have never been printed.

Since I'm scrapbooking so much more, I'm using up a ton of supplies! I actually have had to refill my cardstock organizers!! Seriously. I make a lot of my own cards using stamps, stickers, embellishments, washi, memorabilia, and photos. I have hundreds of sheets of cardstock cut down from 12x12 to 4x6. They are sorted by color family and stored in medium Close To My Heart organizers. This makes traveling with them so much easier. And a tiny side perk....the organizers fit perfectly in the RASKOG cart from Ikea. Here's one of my RASKOG carts on the way home from Crop on the Cape 2014. Don't you love how it's seat belted in?



My flat sheets of stickers are all in organizers from Michael's. I'll have to grab a photo of those some time! The project of sorting the flat sticker sheets from the chipboard, thick stickers, 3D stickers, etc was quite a project. I sort everything by category. My papers, stickers, and stamps are all sorted by the same categories. This way I know what goes together.

I spend far too much time at Lowe's....one of the perks of buying an old house that needs fixing up. :D Well, this Christmas they had tons of Christmas decor I needed wanted. Our living room is all decked out in the Adirondacks so of course I needed those mitten and sweater ball ornaments amongst other goodies. On one of my 453 trips to a Lowe's during the month of December, I noticed they had white and red storage bins that were stackable....that got me thinking.....yeah totally dangerous!



I had been wanting to organize my thick stickers.....They were previously stored in racks and wire bins from Ikea. They serve the purpose, but digging through so many items was a challenge. And the bins were so large that every bin except the Christmas one had multipole categories. The categories didn't stay sorted. Things got so jumbled up that it would take a good hour to go through the entire bin to get out all of the stickers in just one category. Not helpful at all when packing for a crop.



So with the brain in gear, I had made the executive decision to change how I was storing the thick stickers. Unfortunately, the change was going to have to wait for Christmas to be over. I had no time to make the change. I was totally swamped with 100 million things...aren't we all around the holidays? :(

So off to Lowe's I went around New Year's Day. This adventure took a few days. I had to go to 3 Lowe's stores! These bins were only for Christmas....sigh. And I'm not fortunate enough to live near a Container Store. I have plans to finally visit one when I go to Raleigh for one of my crops! I'm making a pit stop in Charlotte for Ikea, Container Store, Crate & Barrel, and who knows what other goodies I'll find along the way. I know Container Store has a website, but I want to be able to touch what I'm buying and make sure the measurements work for my needs.....picky picky I know.



The bins from Lowe's come in white or red. They also come in 2 different sizes. I went with white because my studio colors are white, black, and blue. My walls are a golden yellow. I like it kind of bright and sunny. I've actually gotten away from most of the black which is odd because I looooove black.



Filling up bins!! Each bin has a post it note in it with the categories listed. I need to make some labels. I haven't decided what I'm going to do about that just yet.


Here the bins are all put away....no more mess! I get stressed by messes piling up around me. I can't stand it! The wooden rack the bins are stacked on is a wooden baker's rack we purchased shortly after we were married in 1996....yeah it's old and has been repurposed probably 100 times. It's a great piece and so useful for so many things.



Let's recap.....I went from this heart stopping mess.....



to this well organized, tucked out of sight set up. I love how it's not all messy looking with things poking out. This also seems so much smaller and brighter. Watch for more organizing tips from me in the future!






Friday, December 5, 2014

New Items 12/04/14 @ Inky Hot Mess

Have you seen what goodies Inky Hot Mess has released recently? We have been adding products left and right to our store. Lots more to come. We'll be adding new products every Thursday for the rest of the year!

Items now in stock:

Copper Liquid Pearls

Silver Maya Gold 

Warm & Cozy 6x6 Paper Pad

Peppermint Swirl Captured Moments 3x4 Cards

Peppermint Swirl Captured Moments 4x6 Cards

Basecoat ChristmasCaptured Moments 3x4 Cards

Basecoat ChristmasCaptured Moments 4x6 Cards

Scrumptious Sentiments Stickers

Be sure to stop back next Thursday to see what's new in the Inky Hot Mess shop! We have lots and lots of embellishments on order.

Monday, December 2, 2013

Cyber Monday Sale

The Cyber Monday Sale begins at midnight EST and ends Tuesday at midnight EST. Have questions? Send me a message! 
Don't forget you must join our Facebook group to see what items are available. Join us on Inky Hot Mess.

Close To My Heart Stamps sizes A, B, C, and D are $3 off! 
Close To My Heart Stamps E size and kits are $5 off!
House Mouse stamps over $5 are $2 off!
SEI ink pads are $1!
Close To My Heart cardstock alphabet stickers are $0.50 each!
All 6x6 paper pads are $3 each!
Close To My Heart Background & Texture papers are $2 off!
Close To My Heart Level 1 Kist are $2 off!
Close To My Heart Base Pages are $2 off!
All albums are $2 off!
We R Memory Keeper stickers are $1
Washi Tape is $0.50 off!
Studio G stamps are $0.75!
Ranger Adirondack Ink Pads are $1!
Karen Foster Design stickers are $0.50!
Cuttlebug die sets (set of 4 dies) are $3!

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Last Chance! & Giveaway

Today is your last chance for $1 Alphabets and Stickers! Some are even 50 cents! All Bundles are also on sale- at least $1 off! Sale ends at midnight tonight!

Blog Giveaway!

You MUST be a member of the Inky Hot Mess Facebook group to win this Giveaway! So run over and join now!!!!!

The next sale will not be announced until Thursday at 12 noon. From NOW until Thursday at 11 am, I am taking guesses on the Inky Hot Mess Facebook group as to what the next sale is. If you guess correctly, I have a prize for you! Free First Class shipping is included! 

Here is what I am giving away to one (1) lucky winner! If more than one person guesses correctly, then I will have a drawing and someone will be chosen at random. You can enter up to five (5) guesses! You must comment on the Facebook Giveaway post ONLY! 

Facebook Giveaway

The prize is a stamp set from We R Memory Keepers. Super cute, right? This could be yours for FREE!! 

Happy guessing!

Monday, October 21, 2013

Sale News & Project List

This weeks' sale is still going on! You only have until tomorrow to save big $$$$!

This week's sale includes ALL Stickers, Alphabets, and Bundles. Nothing over $5! There were over 100 items that are $1 or less! Where can you get scrapping supplies for a buck for a 12" x 12" sheet of alphabet stickers? No where!

Also a reminder that I have brand new Copic Ciaos for $3 each! I had over 40 colors when I put them up for sale. Now I have just over 20 colors available! Copic raises their prices yearly so you will be very hard pressed to find them for $3 anywhere.

What's on my Project List for the week?

I need to make a bunch of cards for Operation Write Home and for a friend who's sending cards to a friend in the military. I just heard about Operation Write Home a few weeks ago. It's great organization that helps out our military women and men. There aren't any Hallmark stores overseas. I know some of our military folks are in great places like Germany and they can shop there, but so many overseas in horrible places like the desert. There's no water. Forget a Hallmark store! So people make cards and send them to OWH who has military contacts and sends what they are requesting.

They take holiday, seasonal, and general cards. They have very strict deadlines because they want the folks to be able to send the cards in time for the upcoming holiday. They do have several rules about the cards they accept. They MUST be handmade! Absolutely NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO glitter! Glitter can get our soldiers killed. It can be seen with night vision eyewear. Stickles? NO! Quickie Glue Pen? NO! Gel Pens? NO! Glitter embossing powder? NO! NO glitter. Period. I know this sounds harsh and OWH really harps on this, but the safety of our soldiers is #1! Our cards are supposed to help them and their families not hinder them. You can still add bling like a rhinestone or pearl!

Adhesive. Don't go cheap on adhesive. Remember this cards are going to be shipped at least three times! Once from you to OWH. From OWH to the military contact. From the soldiers to their loved ones. Use something made for major crafting like ATG or Beacon. Glue sticks do not work! Remember, these packages will also go through crazy temperatures from freezing cold to well over 100 degrees!

There's a video for tucking your envelopes with your cards on OWH. They do ask for your help when sending your cards. They handle hundreds of thousands of cards a year and this is all done by a handful of volunteers. Anything we can do to make their jobs go a little faster and easier means they can spend more time with their families and other projects they have going on in life.

Remember, NO glitter!!!! Use really good adhesive. Tuck your envelopes. Stamp your cards with the stamp you can get for free or one of the ones you can purchase through OWH. Use heavy cardstock. Include a letter to a soldier! If you have kids, have them color a page in a coloring book and send that in as well. There's a whole section on OWH about letters to soldiers. I think it's a pretty great program. Many soldiers don't receive letters or mail from home. Many also miss their families tremendously and this little things help them in so many ways. Imagine being able to send your five year old son a Christmas or birthday card from Afghanistan! Knowing you can't be there has to incredibly difficult, but something as simple a card from mommy or daddy can make a child's holiday!

So a bunch of cards for OWH is on my project list for the week. I'm also making my Christmas Family Feast invitations. Time to start thinking about my Christmas cards as well!

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Weekly Sale - Post #100

Say helllllloooo to Post #100!!!! There's a milestone I never thought I'd see!

This week's sale at Inky Hot Mess.....



It's all about embellishments!

This sale runs from now until Tuesday, October 22nd. Inky has included some photos to show a few items that are on sale. There are over 100 items on sale this week!

ALL of the Bundles are on sale! Up to 75% off!


Bundle SALE PRICE $6
Bundle includes Basic Grey Square Dome Brads (K & Company), 100+ pearl flowers, 50+ felt flowers, Blueberry Flocked Lake (We R Memory Keepers), Queen Bee Bella Brads (Pink Paislee), andBrowns Framed Jewels (Deja Views) $8 for all SALE PRICE $6


Love Bundle SALE PRICE $4
Love Bundle includes Honey Pie Cardstock Stickers (Cosmo Cricket), Fleuriste Cardstock Stickers (Cosmo Cricket), Windsor Iron-on Art (SEI), and Love Notes Cardstock Stickers (Cosmo Cricket) $5 for all SALE PRICE $4

ALL Stickers are 50% off! Everything is $1 or under! 



Reunion Memories SALE PRICE $0.50
Karen Foster Designs - Reunion Memories - Cardstock Stickers $1 SALE PRICE $0.50


The World Is Your Canvas SALE PRICE $!
We R Memory Keepers - The World Is Your Canvas - Cardstock Stickers $2 SALE PRICE $1


Happy Birthday SALE PRICE $1
We R Memory Keepers - Happy Birthday - Cardstock Stickers $2 SALE PRICE $1

ALL Alphabets are $1! 

Lush SALE PRICE $1
Chipboard Alphabets from My Mind's Eye - "Lush"
Blue - Flocked
Pink
Brown - Flocked
Green

$3 per set (2 sheets per alpha) SALE PRICE $1


Calisto SALE PRICE $1
Anna Griffin - Calisto Collection - Gold Glitter Chipboard Alphabet Stickers $3 SALE PRICE $1


Sarsaparilla SALE PRICE $1
Close To My Heart - Sarsaparilla - Cardstock Alphabet Stickers 6" x 12" $2 SALE PRICE $1


Eskimo Kisses SALE PRICE $1
Basic Grey - Eskimo Kisses - Cardstock Alphabet Stickers 12" x 12" $2 SALE PRICE $1

Brands included:
  • Close To My Heart
  • Websters Pages
  • K & Company
  • Karen Foster Designs
  • Cosmo Cricket
  • Basic Grey
  • Anna Griffin
  • My Mind's Eye
  • Deja Views
  • Glitz
  • SEI
  • P Etc
  • We R Memory Keepers
  • Fancy Pants Design
  • Scenic Route


And there's more!

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Where's What?

Pull up a chair....

Yes, folks I have added hundreds - literally - of items to the Inky Hot Mess Facebook group. You name it, it's there! I'm in the home stretch now. I can really see the light at the end of the tunnel and I should have everything photographed and uploaded by the end of next week.....assuming nothing crazy happens in life. 

For your shopping pleasure, I have uploaded everything into folders on Facebook. Each album is a different category. This is making it sooooo much easier for all of us to find things! Much easier to keep this updated as well.

The Rules.....

PayPal for payments ONLY unless you are local and then cash ONLY

Shipping is from New York (and not the city!) 

International shipping is available - I do have to warn you that it is costly!

Please pay your PayPal invoice within 24 hours. If you don't and I receive no communication from you, the items are no longer yours. First come first serve!

USPS for shipping - Priority Mail or First Class - whichever is cheaper 

FedEx Ground is available (Required for very heavy orders and high dollar orders)

The Rules are subject to change!

How to Place an Order:
It's simple! Send me a Private Message (PM) through the Inky Hot Mess Facebook group. Please include the exact name of the item from the photo, your zip code so I can calculate shipping for you, and your PayPal address.

You may also send me an email. The Inky Hot Mess email address can be found in the upper left corner of this blog. Please include all of the info listed above!

And now the photo albums:

Albums
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.736929409655464&type=1

Die Cutting & Embossing
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.736948776320194&type=1

Ink Pads & Markers (Including Copics)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.736953419653063&type=1

Kits (Includes Stamp & Paper Kits)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.737295566285515&type=1

Papers (Includes Stacks, Packs, and Individual Sheets)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.737295922952146&type=1

Stamps (Includes Rubber & Clear)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.737296112952127&type=1

Stamp Accessories
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.737296529618752&type=1

Washi Tape
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.737296729618732&type=1

Alphabets
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.737316642950074&type=1

Embellishment Bundles
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.737319246283147&type=1

Stickers
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.737322966282775&type=1

Miscellaneous (Includes Card Kits, Storage & Organization, Stencils, Calendars, Books, Layouts, and More)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.737292789619126&type=1

Happy shopping!



Tuesday, September 10, 2013

ExScrapAGanza For Sale

In a few weeks, whatever hasn't sold will be moved to my Etsy store. If you'd like an item, please contact me! My contact info is on the upper left hand side and at the bottom of each For Sale post. Shipping is not included in the price. US sales only. PayPal only for payment as well. All items will be shipped via USPS.

ALL items are brand NEW unless otherwise stated. ALL items come from a smoke free studio!


ExScrapAGanza entire collection from 3 Birds is up for grabs. This collection is $30 plus shipping. This collection includes over 2,200 pieces! This collection includes 48 patterned papers, 24 solid cardstocks, 8 sticker sheets, 2 alpha sheets, 3 sheets of glitter felt shapes, goodies box of shapes, 8 sheets of sticky, sparkly chipboard shapes and comes in a box.  There are 8 different themes. The themes are Brights, Pastels, Earth, tropicals, Bold, Fresh, Elegant, and Sweet. Each theme comes with 6 sheets of paper, 2 sheets of cardstock, and 1 sheet of stickers. Now the photos.....there's a lot!


The Box
What's Included
Brights 
Pastels
Earth
Tropical
Bold
Fresh
Elegant
Sweet
Sheets of Felt
Brights
Pastels
Earth
Tropical
Bold
Fresh
Elegant
Sweet
Chipboard Shapes
I'm also including a free gift with every purchase made until September 30, 2013! Want something? Have questions? Email me.