After having my craft room re-modelled here I am still on a mission to tidy the items in it.
The embossing folders were next in line for being re-organised they used to look like this.
Now they look like this.
After deciding what my storage box was going to look like I measured the largest embossing folder, which is a Spellbinders M-Bossibilities, then went from there. Worked out how many compartments were needed before cutting all the bits from greyboard. The hinges were made from blue heavy cardstock.
The overall size of the box is 12 3/4″ x 6 1/2″.
Tidied everything away before giving the whole thing a paint of black gesso.
Not sure why but no matter how careful I am that black gesso seems to get everywhere, is it only me or do you have the same problem???
When decorating the box I realised it would fit very nicely for FSC’s next challenge which is words.
Yes that’s right FSC are having ‘WORDS’ …
… now I know what you are thinking but they are not the argumentative kind. The FSC design team are all so very warm and thoughtful that cross words are unheard of.
LL chose the theme (lovely Laura) and what a popular one it is as we all love to add words to our projects. These can be sentiments, quotes or even a poem like Dot has chosen for her make.
Words are so very powerful, they can stimulate and animate people and that’s what FSC would like to see in your makes this month.
Definitely sitting proudly on my desk with a few other things I have made, can you remember the paint brush holder here.
What you haven’t seen before is the book ends that hold my collection of Compendium of Curiosities books – I just never got around to doing a post on these.
The sides can be seen on the desk so used stamps which I particularly like.
My next project is a box to hold my stencils in!!!!
I would love it if you hopped on over to see all the DT’s work as they are simply stunning. Also don’t forget that the winner of this challenge has $20 to choose anything they like from Flonz’s store.
Wow, fantastic storage solutions which are tailor-made and also completely beautiful. Very inspired – especially as my stencils are getting out of hand at the moment!!
Alison xx
Mega organised as well as crafty finishes Shirl, I’m well impressed. Now if I could take a lead from you I would be more than happy.
B x
Your storage box looks awesome Shirl, fits perfectly in your craftroom.
I xx
There is so much that impressed me on this post… First, how clean and tidy your craft room is, second the paper engineering of your desk tidy, I mean if I were to do that I’d have too many wonky panels for them to fit together at the end! And finally how beautiful this exclusive range of desk décor is… Full marks Shirley! xx
That is a fantastic storage project for your folders. Love how you decorated the surfaces. Your craft room is going to look awesome with all your containers in place,
Yvonne xx
Shirl! Such a fantastic idea (thanks for sharing your original link from your craft room reno). I want to make something similar for my EF storage now! Thank you for the great storage idea! I’ve shared it on both my pinterest account and on my FB page! I know others will be just as jazzed about it! Your new storage containers are inspiring and useful! hugs, de
This is a fabulous make Shirley. Great choice of images and words decorating the surfaces. Love the other storage pieces too, bet they look wonderful sitting on your desk.
Avril xx
WOW how wonderful your embossing folders look neatly arranged…Inspirational!
Shirley, you must have one of the most awesome craft rooms in the world! How awesome to look over and see the projects that you have made and use everyday. I love your talent and I love that you share it. (lol, and a very clever title for this post)
Dot x
Wow clever idea and so beautiful too. Love it!
Claire xx
Oh my goodness Shirley..just catching up on visits after my hols and what a glorious post of yummy things…love that storage box, such a fab idea and looks perfect on your desk…Esther xx