Stamp Storage

I had gone to Michaels today to get a set of stamps for a mini I'm working on in honor of my brother and came across this Paula Deen Recipe Card Book in the clearance bin for a $1.50. There were a lot of her stuff for 70% OFF but these caught my attention. I purchased several of them to store all my mini stamps in and to also create a mini book. Below is how I put the book together. Really quick, FUN and easy.

Here's Paula Deen's Recipe Card Book. Original price $5.00 and got it for $1.50. This book is good quality and very sturdy. Plus, I love the print.

I set the book facing down the other direction because I like the way the stamps settle down into the pockets. I didn't alter the book because they will be stored onto my shelf. I did however took one of the divider tabs and cut it into 6" x 5 3/4" to cover the words since they were written a different direction. I will definitely alter this for my mini book.

Here are the supplies needed. You will need 24 XL Eyelets and 40 4" x 6" white card stock papers,(Keep in mind I used one of the divider tabs for the front cover) and a Crop a Dile. The book comes with 8 divider tabs ( You can get some card stock and write the name of the stamps and adhere it on top) and 20 protective sleeves which can hold 40 stamps.

To create one page you will need 1 divider tab, 2 protective sleeves, 4 4" x 6" white card stock papers and 3 XL eyelets.

Place your protective sleeve on top of the divider for the front.

Place the other protective sleeve to the back then set your XL eyelets. This will keep from the holes on the protective sleeves from tearing since you will be turing the pages often.

Now you can add your stamps. The Greeting Farm, My Favorite Things, C.C. Designs stamps and many more fit perfect. If you create the stamp storage or mini book and post a video, I would love to see it. Please be sure to send me the link. Have fun creating.

Steampunk Debutante Mini

Here's a mini I created today using Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante design papers. I used a Melissa Francis Mini album Lisa had given me from a swap we participated in. Thank you Lisa! Though my heart aches each time I create, it somehow encourages me to keep going.

Update and Me Mini Album

Hi Everyone,

It's been a long time since I posted and to be honest, I miss all of you. The past few weeks has been really tough for me and I appreciate all your beautiful comments, emails, wonderful gifts, cards and support. I was so touched with all your kinds words. I know many of you have been wondering what had happened that made me decide to suddenly stop creating videos. I apologize if I worried any of you and as you all know, that's the last thing I would do to you since you all have been nothing but great to me. My family and I are doing fine. I know some were concerned if someone has threatened me on You Tube, which that wasn't the case. Believe me, you would be the first to know. I realize there are many that are comfortable sharing their personal life on You Tube. For me at the time, I felt it was something private and I hope many of you can understand that. I've spoken with my family, especially my mom numerous times and she thinks its okay to share certain things that happen to you in life. My little brother unexpectedly passed away. There's no words that can express how I feel. It was such a shock and til this day, I don't want to accept it. All I want to do is cry like I'm doing now. I miss him SO much. My mom tells me, it will take time to heal and that you can always cherish the memories you shared together. I started scrapbooking to preserve memories, but never have I had to do it this way. Its hard to explain and maybe some of you can relate, but my passion for creating has become stronger. I always created through my thoughts and my heart, but my heart is even stronger now. I know my brother wouldn't want me to stop and every time I create, he will always be there with me. I honestly didn't want to say anything, but I do want the world to know....I LOVE my brother SO MUCH.

Sharing my passion for crafting with everyone has become a part of me. I honestly didn't want to do anything and just stop. I've learned that creating is a big part of who I am and I can't forget that. I didn't think I would be able to post a video again. As you can see in my last video I was really emotional, but I had to do a video because I care so much about all of you. I couldn't just not post anymore. I removed the video, but set it in "Private". I didn't want to delete all the wonderful comments all of you have sent. Its just too emotional to see. I was so touched to know that my videos helped many of you in many different ways. Watching many of your videos helped me too as well. It really helps the healing. I can't promise you when, but someday I will post a video again. Thank you again so much for all your support.

Here's a mini and tag I made for my niece. She loves the zebra print and her room is PINK, black and white. I know my brother is looking down and will see what I created for his beautiful girl. Thank you so much Kathryn for the beautiful kit. It was perfect.