ribbon storage

I am doing something a little different today- I am sharing ideas for ribbon storage. I think ribbon is one of the most difficult paper crafting products to store- the spools are not all the same size, and you can even buy it without the spool. So, being the non-decisive person I am I store my ribbon several ways. LOL

First I will show you a couple of portable options.

These are 4x4 zip top bags and binder rings, this is how I usually take my ribbon to crops. I can always add more baggies if needed. I used the Crop-a-Dile to make the holes all at one time. Perfect for any loose ribbon, or small spools. This is a VERY inexpensive storage option.

This is my preferred storage for FUNshops. These are the Gift With Purchase clam shells. (Remember when you order directly from me that with each $30 spent on merchandise gets you a free GWP stamp.) I also used the Crop-a-dile on this one to make a hole in the side of the box, I then thread my ribbon through. This works great for loose ribbon that has been coiled. This is an Earth friendly option- recycling those plastic cases. You can also use larger clam shells and fill them with ribbon.

Next is pretty and functional-

On my shelves I store ribbon two ways- in a large jar, and also in a clear paint can. The jar holds ribbon that has been wrapped around round wooden clothes pins. You can get up to 5 yards of ribbon on one clothespin.

The paint can has a wider opening at the top and allows me to store my ribbon on those huge spools. (See a huge spool in the bottom of the paint can?) LOL I also throw in the small pieces that are too small to wrap around the clothespins.

And lastly, this is my more functional option-

This is one basket on my Elfa wall System. I have four of these baskets. Most of my spool ribbon fits perfectly in these baskets. I just thread the ribbon through the front, then I can easily pull off the desired amount of ribbon, or pull the entire spool out to take to another work station. These baskets line the wall above my counter, as I am cutting my papers, and picking my ink colors I can see all of my ribbon options.

I hope you share your favorite ribbon storage ideas with me, I am always looking for ideas. LOL

Until later~

A couple more pictures

Do you remember the picture of the kiddos fighting over the step stool?? Well, do you want to guess who won??

Here is Hailey sitting on the step stool. LOL

This is one happy boy, leaving Grandma B's heading to Grammy's. Awww, it is lots of fun turning 4!! I forgot to tell you what kind of party he wanted- he wanted Cars, WallE, Garfield and Sponge Bob. LOL He had the WallE cake and Grammy had a Cars cake for him. (Actually it was an European Sponge Torte-- Double yum!! I was a very good girl and passed on both cakes. LOL) Gifts took care of the Cars part, and his cousin loaned him a couple of Garfield movies, and Sponge Bob party hats for everyone!! LOL

Hailey had to see the DR today as a followup, she is doing great!! She goes back in 3 weeks- I am hoping she will not have to use the inhaler everyday, just for emergencies. (Mommy gut still says it was Pollen Allergies.)

Mom had another Chemo Treatment today, she should only have one left. She was warned that the last two treatments will be the roughest.

Until later~

Blue flowers and kids

I think this is my current favorite card. I had seen something like this somewhere on the 'net. I used some Swirly gigs for "leaves" and "vines" and then added some jazzed up punched flowers. LOL I have had that punch for ages and never used it, I always thought the flowers looked a little plain. (A white pen and small rhinestones does wonders for adding accents!!)

We celebrated Hunter's B-day with both grandmas on Saturday.

Hunter with his Wall E cake.

Fighting over sitting on the step stool at Grandma's. LOL

I had 2 more pictures, but for some reason Blogger will not let me work with them. LOL

Until later~

Fore!!

LOL, now that my picture is uploaded it looks a little crooked. LOL Don't you just hate that? I have another card I wanted to post, but I really got one piece crooked. I never notice until I see my pictures posted. (The worst part is I already mailed the other crooked one. OOPS)

This is Fore from TAC. DH loves this set, but he loves Golf too. I used Charcoal & Chartreuse Palette ink spots. (The small size of the 1x1 cube was perfect for getting ink on the grass. And only $7.95 (USD) for 4 ink pads, it is a great deal. Not to mention an inexpensive way to build your ink collection. ) The cardstock is Matchmakers and TAC and the Designer paper is Just like Dad.

We are heading up north tomorrow to celebrate Hunter's 4th Birthday. Sunday is our Labor Day Picnic at Church and Monday will be a day to relax a little- I hope. LOL I lost Friday and Saturday last week (Hailey went into the Hospital early Thursday morning, and not seeing the sunshine for a couple of days really threw me off.) and I am still trying to find them. LOL So, if you happen to have an extra Friday and Saturday from last week would you please send them to me???

Have a great weekend!!!

Until later~

Woodrowe

Woodrowe- I got this kit 2 weeks ago. I was completely shocked at how many elements were in there- 62 to be exact. Yep I counted. LOL There are covers and enough pages for 2 complete mini albums. Also included are tons of little interesting embellishments! Honestly, I felt like I got my money's worth with this one. :-) I completed one album and the other one I am leaving in pieces- I am planning a mini album class and I want my ladies to see all of the possibilities. Ok, I know you want to see the pictures- right? LOL

<--- Cover

I love the pocket pages-->





<--see the cute little pocket and insert with coordinting tab?

Another pocket page, perfect to slip a photo in or a journal box.

Photo corners and book plate. I love the colors in this album, it looks so Christmas-y.

A journal box and a tiny tag.



<--last 2 pages.

I did not stamp this one or add any extras. I wanted my class to see how simple it is to make a complete album in a VERY short time.

Barb has posted her Woodrowe Albums HERE. She has done such a fantastic job on hers. I love the interactive pages!!

Hailey is doing much better. We have gotten a little rest. The meds have her all jacked up. At the hospital she was up until 3 am each night. And she was not napping but only 20 minutes during the day. I was getting 3 hours sleep a night. I am much more rested now and feeling more like myself. I think the hardest part was when she was in the PICU she saw a Pizza Hut commercial, she was begging for Pizza, she wasn't allowed anything to eat or drink for 31 hours. It broke my heart to not be able to give her pizza.

Today's Blessings-

**An excellent Children's Hospital less than 10 miles from home.**

**Doctors and nurses that went far above and beyond to treat her**

**Being able to get back to normal**

**Prayers from so many people!!**

** Being able to stay with Hailey the entire time she was in the hospital**

While in the PICU I could hear a tiny baby crying, the little thing cried for several hours. When I went down the hall to the restroom I peeked in the door on my way by. No one was in there to comfort or care for that little one. I know that holding him would have done wonders, but he was sick and all alone. SO sad. He ended up being transferred to the NICU, I just pray that all goes well. I can not imagine having a sick little one and not being there- or worse yet not being able to be there.

Until later~

I have been away....

Wednesday evening Hailey started coughing, she got short of breath and then started having trouble breathing. We headed to Children's Hospital at 3 am Thursday morning and she ended up being admitted. She was released around 1 this PM. She was in the PICU area Thursday and was able to go to a regular room yesterday. I have only had about 13 of hours sleep since Wednesday morning.
Hailey is doing well, it is hard to keep her from running around and getting herself to coughing again. Since this was her first Asthma attack we don't know what caused it or if it will happen again. God has been with us!!! We are going to recover for a couple of days and then I will be back. LOL

SBS and Angels- I will catch up with you soon.

Please keep Hailey bug in your prayers.
Also all of the other sick children there and there families.

Until later~

3x3 card box and cards

Last week just was not a very creative week for me. I guess that will happen from time to time. LOL But, I did manage to get two things done. Today I am sharing a set of cards and a box to store them in. The cards are 3x3- the perfect size for gift cards. I used Reece cardstock , Reece ribbon and some of the tags from the Reece Soar with it Collection , I like that you can get 3 cards from a 1/2 sheet of the card stock. I only used two stamp sets- Snowman Nativity and Curls and Swirls for the entire set. These darling little cards are an excellent way to use up some of your scraps.

The box is very easy to put together, I found the tutorial on Splitcoaststampers (SCS) last week. I did do a couple of things differently- I didn't make a scalloped edge on mine, and I used The Angel Company's paper collection for the lid. The designer paper from TAC is printed cardstock, so I didn't need to adhere designer paper to the cardstock lid. I will be making some more of these.

Today's Blessings~

**Family and friends**

**All of you Ladies that inspire and encourage me!! THANK YOU!!**

**Knowing that no matter what happens- God is in control**

Until later~