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Post by Susan on Jul 25, 2012 11:07:14 GMT -5
that I started days ago...the journaling, I was struggling. But the drawn-out-lengthy-process I discovered a GREAT TIP!! A new Q-TIP! {have I explained this phrase to you before???} I can't wait to show you - it starts with strip journaling...and then gets awesomer!!!! ALSO I have the BESTEST die-station to show you! My son built it over the weekend and I am luhvin' it to pieces! Seriously - if you have/need/want a portable space THIS IS GREAT!  pictures of Q-TIP and STATION this afternoon! SQUEAL!!  |
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Post by Susan on Jul 25, 2012 13:50:14 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2012 13:55:53 GMT -5
That's a great tip! Actually TWO great tips!  (Now I'm off to buy the adhesive, and go grab a die!)  ***UPDATE: Sheesh!!!!!!!!! I hope Dani gets more in soon, since it's out of stock at the moment!  |
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Post by Susan on Jul 25, 2012 14:36:43 GMT -5
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Post by yankeegirl on Jul 25, 2012 18:33:09 GMT -5
Awesome tip, Susan~~~You are so right that journaling strips as fat as a glue runner look a little overwhelming on a page! This will work great! Now I can't wait to see the die storage idea! Although I have purchased those Art Bin containers with the magnetic pages...I'm up to 5 already!!!!
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Post by Susan on Jul 25, 2012 22:45:35 GMT -5
Kathy you have FIVE of the art bins?  Holy scrap woman! But my idea is for a die-station, but I should have clarified TOOLS! And plates and shims and a trimmer! I'll post a picture tomorrow - sorry I didn't get it done tomorrow. But it'll be worth the wait!!! |
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Jul 26, 2012 10:31:33 GMT -5
Great Q-tip, Susan!!  Can't wait to see the die-station! Maybe your son could mass-produce them and sell them through Scrapyland?? Bet he'd do a brisk business!! I'm still waiting for Keith to make me a Washi tape holder like yours, but until the weather's not fit to bicycle in (and he has a pretty broad definition of what "fit to bicycle in" means, LOL), I better not hold my breath... Maybe I need to hit the basement and see what I can do!  Gail |
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Post by Susan on Jul 26, 2012 12:41:46 GMT -5
hahah - after reading Gail's comment I should clarify that my son "ASSEMBLED" this! And it took serious bribing!!! Last weekend when stocking up on school supplies, I spied THIS ITEM at my local Office Max www.officemax.com/office-furniture/desks-laptop-stands/product-prod2530112 and the second I saw it I KNEW it would be perfect for a "DIE CUTTING STATION". Or possibly a better term would be a "die garage" ? Anyway - I ran home, began the bribing process, and within 40 minutes I had this sitting behind my chair...  And notice - it's on wheels!!! So I wheeled it out to the hallway so you could see it better {ignore my 2 assistants this morning, they are always curious when a camera is involved!}...  this is the bottom shelf - that I think normally would house a printer maybe? It fits every machine I have...  including a stacked file sorter {pic later} for all of the mats and trays and shim! HOORAY! there is a pull-out tray for either more work surface {assembling font titles, or storing scraps from one specific project} but I'm housing my trimmer there...  the top desk surface is 16" by 30" so when the Big Shot is sitting this way {rather than the other way when I am cutting} there is still about 2" front and back, and LOTS of work surface...{sorry blurry picture - dog #2 was between my feet}  and here is what I'm storing all of my plates and mats and shims in...  I labeled the edges of the main platforms, so I can easily grab the plates I need. My metal shim is in the very first front slot, so I can use it with anything! HOORAY - I'm so so so happy with this. Every machine is in one spot, it's movable, and it's efficient storage space I think! Office Max had a $5 coupon in last week's paper so I got it for under $40. |
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Post by scrappykaren on Jul 26, 2012 14:11:25 GMT -5
Love your Die Station! What a great idea! I wish I had room for something like that. It would be great not to have everything on my desk. I also love your Q-tip idea! I really need to do more of my own handwriting when I journal instead of typing it out on the computer. I should really try the strip journaling. It always looks so nice on your pages! Karen |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2012 14:49:01 GMT -5
Oooohhhhh! I want a "Die-Station", too! |
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Post by AnnaMatrix on Jul 26, 2012 16:17:38 GMT -5
OMG!! This is such a great idea... I am so jealous! Love that pull out tray, and the file sorter, and that it's on wheels, and all the space, and the golden retrievers!! Did they come with it or cost extra??  I see a trip to OfficeMax in my future. Gail |
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Post by Susan on Jul 26, 2012 17:59:25 GMT -5
thanks ladies - glad you like the idea. The thing that I thought was so cool was that it could be perfect in a very small space. For instance - I am getting ready to leave AZ and head off on a road trip to take my daughter back to college. So I had my dad buy one of these computer desk's for my "room" at my parent's house {yes, even though I have been out from under my parent's roof for over 27 years, and they have lived in 4 houses since I moved out - I still have a room at their house...hahahaha....they even call it "Susan's room"...hahaha - don't judge!!!  } that way I can still take my Big Shot and my Cuttlebug {my go to embossing machine} and my stack of plates and mats, and a binder of stamps and my 12" trimmer...and it will ALL be on this little rolling "desk" - instead of on mom's dining room table! HAHAH!!! so I thought it very efficient use of space...especially for those that don't have dedicated space. This could easily roll into a closet or into the laundry room {it's my go to storage space when company comes over - HAHA} when space is need elsewhere! anyway - glad you like it! It's been wonderful this week and I know where all of my cutting plates and mats are!!!! and Gail - sorry but the dogs aren't part of the deal. We are dog-sitting for 18 month old Jada, and Mac is in LUHVE!!!! It's been run-and-chase-and-wrestle-and-tug since she got here!!! |
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Post by Susan on Jul 26, 2012 18:02:23 GMT -5
Love your Die Station! What a great idea! I wish I had room for something like that. It would be great not to have everything on my desk. I also love your Q-tip idea! I really need to do more of my own handwriting when I journal instead of typing it out on the computer. I should really try the strip journaling. It always looks so nice on your pages! Karen Karen yes yes yes!!!! You need to try some hand journaling!!!! It's a work of art when you leave part of yourself on a page I think - and handwriting stirs such emotion sometimes! I just love seeing handwritten dates and names and stories!!! And well, you know me and strip journaling...easy-peasie-lemon-squeezie!!! HAHA!!! Let us know how it goes, and what you thought of it! |
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Post by yankeegirl on Jul 29, 2012 19:32:09 GMT -5
What a bargain! And an awesome idea, Susan! I am trying to figure out how I could get something like that into my scraproom, because I agree that having everything 'die' centered would be so much more efficient. I think I have to move so I can plan for a bigger space and start from scratch with the re-design! Thanks for sharing that idea here!
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Holy scrap woman! 
