Organizing Tip: Keep Your Bling in An Album

Assuming you're just like me -- a craft hoarder as much as a crafter -- you're always looking for a sweet technique for organizing your papercrafting supplies.  Today, I am going to show you one way that I organize my bling/gems.

I have adhesive bling in every color, shape and size. Some are rhinestone or clear, some are pearlescent.

I have taken one of Close To My Heart's gorgeous new D-Ring Albums and I have dedicated it to storing my bling. This is the new turquoise chevron pattern, which happens to match CTMH's new Rolling Tote and Shoulder Tote.

I filled the album with CTMH's Memory Protectors (Designs 1-5) which have pocket dividers in various sizes.  I insert sheets of the bling into the pockets, and arrange the sheets by color, starting with clear, through ROYBGIV (red, orange, yellow, blue, green, indigo and violet) to brown and black.  

Now, of course, I have plenty of these gems -- so soon this album will bulge. To keep the binder closed and the embellishments in place, I made a ribbon belt. This gray -- matching the Rolling Tote and Shoulder Bag as well -- is the retired Satin Polka Dot ribbon also from CTMH.  I affixed an adorable blinged buckle from The Buckle Boutique. This buckle splits in the middle with a hook and eye clasp.  Perfect! 

For more information, on purchasing the beautiful new turquoise chevron album from Close To My Heart, please visit my CTMH site at www.cardmonkey.ctmh.com, or see the CTMH Chevron Album 

If you'd like to buy some buckle bling for your own album belt, here are links to The Buckle Boutique:

The Buckle Boutique’s Website . . . click HERE

The Buckle Boutique Blog . . . . click HERE

Facebook Page . . . click HERE

Twitter Page . . . click HERE

Pinterest Page . . . click HERE

DeFiaNtLy DiFfeReNt & CreAtiVeLy Yours,
Ellen

Resolution 2015: Get More Organized with That Perfect Gift!!!

Christmas is near. I hear the jingling of Santa's bells.  

If you still haven't found the crafter in your life the perfect Christmas present, here is a bundle of Close To My Heart brand new products exclusive to CardMonkey that is irresistible and will light up her organizing spirit:

That's right -- the Close To My Heart rolling tote is now available, and look how handsome and practical it is:

Take a peek inside, and you'll see that the zippers completely open to reveal enough space for lots of storage bins, room for her trimmer, catalogs, 12 x 12" paper, markers, and more!

Shown here are the CTMH large organizer, a medium organizer and three small organizers, each sold separately.  

Still yearning for more organization?  Why not add on a beautiful complementing shoulder bag?
It's got a roomy interior with a sweet zipper pocket inside, and it's a full 18" wide, perfect for holding scrapbooking papers and more.

How about one more? The new My Legacy Chevron Album -- while not designed exactly like the totes -- is what I use to hold some of my small embellishments like sparkle gems, pearls, and more. I simply slide them into the pockets of divided page protectors ("Memory Protectors") that CTMH sells too! Then slip that into the shoulder bag, and I'm a coordinated cropper ready for some serious "work" (hahaha) at a crop.

... and I am offering a special that should entice your inner Santa. And my offer is good through January 31, 2015, so if you've gotten some cash instead of coal from the Big Red Guy, now's your chance to get a sweet after-holiday deal:

Buy all three together -- that's the rolling tote, the shoulder bag, and the My Legacy Chevron album -- in one order from my CTMH website (www.cardmonkey.ctmh.com) and I will rebate approximately 10% of your order. All three together would normally cost $211.85, and instead will cost you just $189 (plus tax and shipping) for a limited time offer!  

Please note that this offer is being made by me personally, and ONLY me ... It is not a Close To My Heart special but instead is my way of rewarding your 2015 Resolution to GeT mOrE oRgAnIzEd!!!  Contact me by e-mail at cardmonkey@comcast.net to let me know if you are taking advantage of this offer, or if you have questions.  


DeFiaNtLy DiFfeReNt & CreAtiVeLy Yours,