Sunday Afternoon Designing

Hello Everyone,
Sunday Morning, I got the chance to drive to St. Petersburg, to a art/craft store called Whim-So-Doodle. The store has a Sidewalk sale several times a year, where other crafters can sell their items that they no longer want. I love going to these events to get some really great deals. I am very particular about the items I pick up, but usually I get some really good deals. This trip, I purchases a large 12 by 12 bag stock full of all Christmas paper for $5. When I got it home and went through it all, I was SO amazed. Not only did I get top brand name paper, but stickers, rub-ons, pop-outs, and many embellishments too. I am getting the item to start stamping Christmas cards a bit early this year.

Before I do, here is my latest creation:

I have had this sentiment for several years, and have never used it. It fit perfectly on this card and I love the look it added. I really love the distressed look. Enjoy!
Paper: Stampin' up and Neenah Solar White Card Stock Inks: Distress inks Stamps: Butterfly - Inkadinkado, Background stamp: Happiness by Local king Rubber stamp, Sentiment: F-2563 1998 PSX -Embossing Powder - White Purple twine

Purchase: Craig's list find!

I search our local Craig's list occasionally to see if there are any good finds on stamps and stamp supplies. I found a good one today. This gentleman's mom had passed and she had to been collecting stamps, inks and papers for years. I dug through boxes and draws of stamps, and found a few that made me smile (hero arts always does) and some odds and end items that I have never had the chance to own (white flock). I had to show you my finds! The cost....this is the good part, You'll have to scroll down to see the price. Take a look! (you may need a tissue to collect the drool...lol)

The price.....drum roll...$30.00 total! Can you believe it? That is a bit more than a dollar an item! Yes, these are used items, but a few of them are unused. To be truthful, the only REALLY beloved stamp in the bunch is the oriental writing background stamp. How about those adorable birds? He also threw in some older stamp magazines to get ideas from.... I can't wait to get stampin'! :)

Frugal Solution: Storage for Loose Stamps

Two layers of stamps fit

What a find! My husband and I wandered over to the new Dollar General that opened down the road from us. I am not a huge Dollar General fan, but if I need to go, I go now and then. I thought, hey, its new, fresh and clean, let's go see it before that changes. (lol) Anyway, I have been SEARCHING and SEARCHING for new containers to store all my loose stamps. I came very close to commissioning a cardboard box company to mass produce the correct size for me. THAT'S how frustrated I was getting. Luckily, I did not go that route, because low and behold, on the Dollar Store shelf was the most perfect container ever!

There were only six on the shelf, so I bought all six. I am sure glad I did. When I came home, and searched on the computer for the same size they were more expensive. Each box holds two layers of stamps.  They are stackable too! Three fit perfectly in the shelving units I have for all my supplies.

They fit perfectly on my shelves
with room to grow!

I am so excited to have my loose stamps in organized containers now. I want to spread the word, because I know there are many stampers out there that are struggling to find a solution for their loose stamps.I have included the sticker on the containers to help you find some in your area.  

Here is the label if you want to find it
#1963 Clear - Sterilite