Have you discovered The Twitter? No? Oh you must. My good friend wrote a wonderful post on the benefits of using Twitter. And for us crafty types, there is a wealth of information to gain from other crafties. There are, as I like to call them, some pretty creative twits out there. Here’s a few I follow:
So do you want to see how I used the Jetmax Craft Storage Cubes in my craft room? Go ahead…take a look…
Don’t forget to enter to win your own set of 6 Jetmax cubes. Here’s the giveaway post, and here’s the survey post for an extra entry! (Simply leave a comment on the giveaway post when you fill out the survey). Clear as mud?
Have a tour of your scrapbook or craft room you’d like to share with us? Link up! Simply add your post or video URL below in the McLinky and lets visit each other…virtually!
UPDATE: The winner of this giveaway is #28, Allie! Congratulations Allie!
At long last (I know…making you wait the weekend is just plain cruel!), I’m happy to reveal the great product I have to share with you!
As I mentioned below, the perfect office/studio/scrapbooking room has alluded me, even though I have a big, wonderful space to work with. I’ve never been good at spacial planning and I tend to change my mind a lot. So it took a while, but I finally have a plan…and just the thing to execute my plan.
Without further ado…meet the Jetmax Craft Storage Collection (in my next post, I’ll show you how I’ve used them in my room…)
Jetmax allowed me the opportunity to try out several of their storage cubes for this review. And here are my thoughts:
I love the way they look. They have a clean, streamlined design, even with all of their different configurations.
I love that they are so versatile. For someone like me who likes to change it up a lot, they are very easy to move and reconfigure
The assembly instructions are clear. You might want to get hubs to help you with some of the screws because they can be difficult if you don’t have some muscles, but you won’t be left wondering where slot A fits into slot B.
The price is right. (especially when combined with a Michael’s 40% off coupon!).
Each unit has its own configuration and I put more than just my scrapbooking supplies in them. I was able to fit in a lot of my general office supplies as well. That’s the great thing about the versatility with these units…you can find the right storage configuration for just about anything you have.
Jetmax cubes are made of MDF Fiberboard. What’s that exactly? I have no idea. But I do know they are sturdy and will last a long time, from what I can tell from my units. They can be purchased at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby and AC Moore. Storage cubes range from $30-40. Accessories such as desktop and wall pieces are $20-50. Large storage pieces such as rolling carts range from $50-100.
So here’s the skinny. Jetmax wants to offer one of yousix different units! They also strive to create the kind of units you would want to use. So, in addition to the entry options below, you can get an extra entry by taking my super short and simple storage survey (say that three times fast). Just leave me a comment that you did. And if you took the survey prior to this post, just leave a comment saying something like “I took the survey previously!”.
WIN IT! Enter to win your own Jetmax storage cubes! Winner will be chosen randomly.
Here’s how to enter:
1. Comment on this post telling me what your craft is…scrapbooking? Stamping? Quilting? A little bit of everything?
2. For extra entries, tweet about this giveaway up to once a day, and/or subscribe to this blog (leave a separate comment for each). And don’t forget the extra entry from taking the survey.
3. Entries must be made by Tuesday, August 31 at 11:59 p.m. MST.
Last month was our one year anniversary of moving into our dream house. I’ve had so much fun decorating, shopping, rearranging, …shopping…, to make it a home.
There is still so much to do and one of the hardest rooms for me to do is the one I spend most of my time in…my office/scrapbooking room (or if you want to be very fancy about it, my studio).
I’m super spoiledfortunate blessed to have a big, beautiful space right off the great room. Problem is, there is no door and it is rather visible. The “master plan” has changed several times over the past year, but its finally set.
I think.
One of my biggest challenges have been finding storage for all of my office and scrapbooking supplies. And I’m not talking plastic bins anymore. I’ve done my time with those, you can be sure. I’m talking, permanent, aesthetically pleasing storage.
I have some pretty rigid requirements for a storage solution, too…
it has to be affordable (my Lovie is a civil servant…enough said?)
it has to be good quality
it has to look good
it has to give me options…one of which is drawers or cabinets I can close to hide my “ugly” supplies
So the good news is I’ve found them. Yes, I can’t wait to share with you! And you’re going to be able to get in on the good stuff too (hint: it rhymes with “diveaway”)! But you’ll have to be patient and wait for the next post to find out all the deets. One more little hint…
For now, though, would you be a dear and take my little survey below (you’ll want to do this if you want to be a part of the “diveaway”)? Its totally easy and anonymous and will take less than 2 minutes. You don’t have to answer every question, but just do your best.
THIS JUST IN! Receive a free copy of the “Absolute Organization” DVD. See details below.
I have to be honest with you.
When I first saw The Scrap Rack, I thought, “No way…it looks big and scary.”
But I am happy to report, that its not…and its wonderful…and you shouldn’t feel that way either.
Here’s a little background…
You may have read my post about my newly designed, homemade solution for embellishment organization a few months ago. Shortly after that, I was introduced to the Scrap Rack and, like I said, I was a bit hesitant to try it, especially since I thought I had everything all squared away.
But after deciding to jump in with both feet and use this new system, my scrapbooking in general has changed for the better. You see, the Scrap Rack isnt just another organization product. It comes with the amazing creator, Tiffany’s, thorough and well developed organization system.
I could write on and on about all sorts of aspects of the Scrap Rack and the system behind it, but rather than that, I thought I’d list the top 5 reasons why I would recommend it:
It is adaptable and personal to my preferences
It makes me use products I forgot I had
It actually saves space on my scrap table
Set up and clean up is much faster.
It is very portable…I could take my entire system with me anywhere I go if I wanted to.
Take a closer look at my Scrap Rack…
Like I mention in the video, the system is based on 4 main sections that are further subdivided based on your preferences, thus covering every kind of embellishment or product you have:
Alphabets, Numbers and Punctuation
Themes A to Z
The Calendar
The Rainbow
It is highly recommended (and I second this…) to watch the “Absolute Organization” DVD available from The Scrap Rack for instructions and ideas on using this great system.
There are many accessories and options available for purchase to built the perfect system for you…totes, paper storage boxes, extra embellishment organizer pages, etc.
WIN IT! There will be two winners for this giveaway. The first place winner will receive a $100 credit to The Scrap Rack and the second winner will receive the “Absolute Organization” DVD (see update below!). Winner will be chosen randomly.
THIS JUST IN! The Scrap Rack has just offered a very generous offer to ALL Confessions of a Cropaholic readers. Rather than one winner of the “Absolute Organization” DVD, everyone who enters can receive a copy for FREE! Yes, FREE! To receive your copy, just enter the giveaway below, then go here and enter “CROPAHOLIC” at checkout. No shipping, no handleing, nada. This is a $12 value, that not only demonstrates The Scrap Rack system but tons of helpful scrapbooking organizational tips. Thanks, Scrap Rack!
Here’s how to enter:
1. Comment on this post telling me how (and if…) you currently organize your scrapbooking supplies.
2. For extra entries, tweet about this giveaway up to once a day and/or subscribe to this blog.
3. Entries must be made by Friday, August 7 at 11:59 p.m. MST.
I’m not much of a card maker or stamper. That whole rubber stamping phase just kind of passed me by. But since I got my Cricut, I find myself making homemade cards a lot more. Its fun, economical and scores you some big points in the “thoughtfulness” department…people love to receive handmade cards.
But one of the things I dead about making homemade cards is finding a envelope to match. An ill-matched card and envelope is like plaid and stripes…they just done work.
UPDATE: The winner of this giveaway is #42, Tiffany!
If you’re new to scrapbooking, you may not have learned all the super secret scrappy society code words yet…like digi, die cuts, masks, brands, eyelets, and setters. But don’t worry…you’re about to.
I remember when embellishments like brands and eyelets first came on to the scrapbooking scene. It catapulted the craft into 3D and away from flat stickers, paper borders, etc.
In the video below, I demonstrate how to use brads and eyelets. I also show you how to set them using several different setters…in particular an oldie but goodie, the Silent Setter by ProvoCraft.
Though they are no longer are available on ProvoCraft’s website, you can still find them at retailers and all over the internet with a simple Google search.
To see how the Crop-A-Dile works, go here to see a photo tutorial.
WIN IT! One reader will receive a Silent Setter of their very own!
Here’s how to enter:
1. Comment on this post telling me if you’ve ever used an eyelet setter before.
2. For extra entries, tweet about this giveaway up to once a day and/or subscribe to this blog. Need a tweet idea? Try this: “Shout it from the rooftops and win a Silent Setter! http://is.gd/dlTTS @myapronstrings”
3. Entries must be made by Friday, July 23 at 11:59 p.m. MST.
