The Pink Elephant - Creative Spaces

Over the next 8 weeks we are going behind the scenes with Ella's Girls to see where they get crafty.  Each of Ella's girls will be taking a turn showing off their Creative Space.  We don't know about you but we all LOVE seeing other peoples creative spaces...they can range from a small desk to an entire room. You may even see something to help inspire you in getting your space organized.

Our first stop is with Sheri Gilson.  She will take us on a quick tour of her space.

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Hello Everyone!  Sheri here with a peek into my craftroom.  I'm one of those very lucky crafters that has a whole room dedicated to my hobby.  A few years back my husband remodeled the room by adding upper wall cabinets and created the shelves in the closet.  As you can imagine this is my FAVORITE room in the house! 

Here's a view from the hallway.  My desk actually wraps around the room and starts off with my computer station, main work station, die cutting station, stamp/die storage/punch storage area, and ends with my large paper trimmer.  The work surface is the same material used in office cubicles...my friend's husband worked for a company that I was able to purchase it from.
  

My main workspace is right in front of my copic markers.  Normally the counter tops are over flowing with supplies and I end up working in the space right in front of my key board.  I usually get a look from the hubs when we finds me all the way over there.  The cabinets above hold stamps, dies, embellishments, etc. 

My most recent purchased stamps and dies are organized using the famous Jennifer McGuire storage system and sit out so I can see them.  You will also find my punches and paper trimmer.

We took the closet doors off and hung wire shelving to maximize the storage.  I mainly store my card stock, 12 x 12 paper, ribbon, and embellishments here.  These are made for garage storage so they are a lot stronger than normal closet storage.

Thank you so much for stopping by! 

Make sure to join us next Friday for a peek into Natasha Bailey's craft space!

♥
 Ella and the TPE DT

3" x 3" Post-It Pad Tutorial

Happy Friday TPE Fans!!

Sheri here with  another fun Back-2-School project featuring an altered 3"x 3" Post-It pad.  This idea can actually be used for any theme....the ideas are endless!! 

3" x 3" Post-It Note Pad Holder

You will need:

• Large Classic Scallop Square Nestabilities (2nd Largest)
• Ribbon Slot Punch
• Scor Tools
• Card Stock
• Decorative Paper
• Ribbon
• 3" x 3" Post-It Pad
• Strong Adhesive (Red Line Tape or ATG)

Step 1:
Take 3" x 6 1/2" piece of card stock and scor it at the 3" and 3 1/2" marks.

Step 2:
Use your bone folder to make crisp scor lines and then make a slit with the Ribbon Slot Punch on the front cover as shown below.

Step 3:Insert Ribbon through slot and attach post-it pad to back cover. You will want to use strong adhesive for a strong hold.

Step 4:
Decorate as desired and attach front & back covers.

 Hope you enjoyed the Tutorial!!

Happy Stamping!!

Quick & Easy GC Holder Tutorial

Happy Friday TPE Fans!!

Sheri here with a fun Quick & Easy Gift Card Holder tutorial that is perfect for a  Teacher Welcome Back or Thank You.  Can't believe it's already that time of year!!

Lunch Sack Gift Card

Tutorial

Supplies:
Lunch Sack
Scor-Pal, or other scoring tool
Scor-Tape, or other strong adhesive

Step 1:
Score at 1/2", 2 1/2" and 6 1/2"

 
Step 2:
Use score tool to make the 1/2" and 2 1/2" folds crisp.
You will then add adhesive as shown.

Step 3:
  Fold in the 1/2" section then 2 1/2" section to create pocket.

Step 4:
Fold in half using the 6 1/2" score mark.

Step 5:
Decorate Outside
Mine features the NEW
Hootie Makes the Grade image.

Step 6:
Decorate inside & insert gift card.

 
Completed Project:

Hope you will give this quick & easy gift card holder a try!!

Happy Stamping!!