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Magnetic Prima Flower Holder Tutorial

March 3, 2009 By: Deena Pricecomment

I LOVE Prima Flowers!  I also have so many that  I was having trouble finding a good way to store them.  I don’t like storing the ones in the tins stacked up because I have trouble remembering what colors I have.  So, I took a trip to Home Depot and started looking for a solution.  I wanted something that would be both functional and pretty at the same time.  I found galvanized metal sheets that measured 10″ x 10′, so I brought it home and got to work and this is what I came up with. 

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Magnetic Prima Flower Tutorial:

Supplies:

Galvanized Metal, Glue Gun or Extra Strong Double Sided Tap Runner, Ribbon, Stamp Set, Staz On Ink, Old Scissors or Metal Snips, Hole Punch, Magnets and Prima Flowers or Other Supplies you wish to hang up.

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Un Roll metal, measure and mark your length, and cut metal.  I used an old pair of scissors that already have a nick in them because I didn’t have my metal tip snips handy.

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Stamp design with Staz On Ink and let dry for about 10 minutes.  The ink takes a while to dry because the metal is not very porous.

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Use either a tape runner or a glue gun to attach ribbon.  I used a 2 inch wide ribbon and adhered 1/2 to the front and 1/2 to the back of the metal.
I used a glue gun on one and a tape runner on the 2nd one.  I found it easier to control the tape runner.

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Use hole punch and punch a whole in each corner and on the bottom middle and top middle.   I used my cropodile.  I then used screws to hang it up.  I used my hot glue gun to adhere magnets to the back of my prima flower containers.  The number of magnets that I used was based on the weight of the item.  I used 2 on the tin containers and 4 on the glass containers.

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Finished Product:

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My Craft Corner

March 3, 2009 By: Deena Price1 Comment

When we moved to Boston in the fall of 2009, I did not bring any of my scrapbooking supplies with me.  But after a trip back at Christmas time, I decided to bring some of my supplies and set up my Craft Corner.  I have a small space in our apartment that I am able to dedicate to my craft area.  Before living in this apartment, I have always had a whole craft room, so I have had to become creative with some of my organization.

My philosophy is, that if you can see your supplies, you will use them.  I have set up my craft area like a mini store with a lot of my supplies out in the open and hanging up.  If they are put away in drawers, I forget about them!  My craft area is in my bedroom, so I also like things to look nice an organized.

Here is how I set it up:

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I built the cubes on the right and left side of my storage area as directed in the instructions and then I alternated both side and shelf panels to make a backdrop that connected both of the shelving sections.  I zip-tied some of the wire shelving in vertically to create storage for some of my 12×12 paper.  I used clear plastic “shoe boxes” to sort all of my ink.  I want to buy the storage turn table from Stampin Up soon!

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I store my paper cutters and some of my embellishments on the left side of my work area.

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I like having my supplies right in front of me, so I really like this design!  I keep all of my “newer” purchases on this board, as the board fills up, I transfer the older supplies into my files to make room for new supplies.

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I made two magnetic holders (tutorial link).  I think that some scrapbook supplies are an art all there own, and I love seeing them displayed.  

 

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I looked for some type of ribbon holder to purchase, but I couldn’t find one that would work for the amount of ribbon that I own!  I came up with this idea…I bought eye-bolts with a length long enough to allow the ribbon to turn freely. I then threaded the ribbon on the dowels and through the eye-bolts.  I really love how it looks!

 

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I just bought this new bookshelf because I wanted to be able to store all of the supplies for my upcoming projects together.  Once again, instead of having them in drawers, I am storing them on a shelf where I can see them and remember to work on them!

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About Me

I am a stay-at-home-mom of 12 wonderful kids! My two oldest sons live on their own. And my 10 youngest (ages, 3, 4, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 17 & 18) live at home! We have been fortunate enough to be foster parents for the last 5 years. We have adopted 7 kiddos out of foster care and currently have one foster daughter - life is crazy and busy, but we LOVE it! I have been crafting for about 20 years. I started with stamping and crocheting and my hobby has grown from there! I always say, "I haven't met a craft I didn't like!" At this time, I spend the majority of my craft time crocheting because I can crochet in the family room while the kids play! Although I am an extremely busy mom, I spend my evenings creating! I love to make gifts for my family and friends. Feel free to leave a comment and tell me what you like or what you don't like or what you would like to see more of!

Deena

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