Did You Think I Forgot???

Hello stampers...did you think I forgot to post the blog candy for today?  Well, I didn't...I actually tried to upload the photo before I needed to leave for a workshop tonight but couldn't get it to work so it had to wait until I got home...Hmmm...if I get it done before midnight does it still count :)

Today was filled with playing tractor and trying to clean up my stamping reorganization in the stamp room (they say it always looks worse before it looks better...I"m not sure I can get that far).  Mr Zach walked in today and informed me, while pointing, Big Mess Mummy.  Yep, out of the mouths of babes. It doesn't matter that Mr. Zach helped make the mess as he got ahold of a spool of ribbon and traipsed that all over.  Oh well...basically I told myself I must go through and weed out my stamp sets so I have room on the shelves.  Needless to say I have a "can go" pile, a "maybe" pile and an "absolutely must stay" pile and a pile of weeded out scraps.  Not to mention tons of "stuff" just waiting for the Christmas class event coming.  I think I need more spaceeeeeeeeeeeeeee. 

Now, I did say I was cleaning so here are a couple items that I thought would make GREAT blog candy.  I know I would love to get them myself.  What's in the blog candy you might be asking...well, an adhesive eraser, a package of retired ribbon and a package of twine.  Not pictured will be a little mystery prize...it's a mystery 'cause I'm not sure what it will be yet...he he.

Since I'm trying to clean out my stamping stash, and make myself more organized, I am looking for people to share their favourite organizing "tip".  Leave a comment on this days page.  I will leave the contest open until Monday, 29th of June, at noon.   I have stamp club that evening and someone's name will be drawn out of the bowl that night.  I'll post on here the winner and what the mystery pize will be.

I can hardly wait to hear your organizing tips.  I think we all learn from each other so I'm SURE others will love to read new ideas as well.  Happy stamping.  Pam

Comments

[Anita Masiero]

Hi, Pam,
Reorganising is such a painful job!!!! I have just done the same with my scrap room. I find that the way it was easiest for me was to do a small amount at one time....make sure all containers were clearly labeled, this meant that I knew what was where when I went back to do some more and 'hey presto' before you know it you have a clean and tidy room. I also used some plastic boxes and marked them 'go', 'keep' and 'possible'.
Good luck with you reorganising and I hope that these few tips help.
Anita

[Jodi Broughton]

Simple as it sounds, just putting things in groups with items they are most commonly used with. It is amazing how fast supplies get mixed up, but by sorting and storing items that are commonly used together (eg scissors, cutters and adhesives)(papers and colour wheel) you dont spend nearly as much time looking for things than if they are in different cupboards, boxes, shelves or tool chests. And LABEL, LABEL, LABEL everything. A qlance is quicker than rummaging.

[Suzi Wouters]

Hi Pam, welcome back, its great to see you're online again!! My best organising tip would be for ribbons .... I hate fishing around in a bag or box for the ribbon I want, so I wind lengths around a cardboard tube and secure with a pin. It makes it so much easier to see what you've got!! (check your emails Pam for pics of my other organisational tips) :o)