Life and My Pursuit of Happiness.

I've been working on my word, Serenity, and trying to incorporate it into my everyday life. Last year was kind of chaotic so this year I was going for Peace, Understanding, and Patience. Serenity seemed like a good choice.

I've been searching for a passion to pursue (outside of my professional/current choice). I decided to leave my heart open and leave it to prayer.

Well, I think the answer may have come today. I am in the process of booking a client for a Wedding for fall. I had all but given up on my event planning dreams and started selling my wares off on the internet. Then in a split second one of my sales turned into an rental/planning. I'm trying to fend of self-doubt and trust that this is "It".

My Embossing and Die Cut Binder

This is an ordinary 3-ring zipper binder that I purchased from Kmart but they can be found anywhere. I think it was like $10. It has tons of pockets that I store my plates in.
(thanks Cameron for the helping hand)

The inserts I purchased from Office Depot (above). They were $4.99 each and they are made to store DVD/CDs in a hanging file system. I removed the rod and used the binder holes instead. Each side has 10 slots but I'm only using 8 of them because the top slots make the folder rub the rings when a standard embossing folder is inserted.  I plan to label the tag with the names of each folder.



This page is a standard baseball card protector sheet. I used velcro dots to close the top of each opening so that the 2x2 dies/folders don't fall out.


This one is a standard letter size page protector that I stitched with my sewing machine across the top to close them. Then I stitched down the middle and across the middle to form 4 pockets. I cut slits into each slot about 1/4" from the center stitch line and added velcro dots to close them. Perfect for the 3x3 dies.


This last page is a 4x6 photo refill (from Best Occasions/Walmart) that I just added velcro dots
to close the openings.
(Thanks Shadow for inspecting my brass templates)

My Crop Wagon

This is my Ultimate Crop Tote, otherwise known as the Plano 826 Rolling Workstation, it was also once sold as the Creative Options Rolling Workstation in pretty colors like lime and Teal.


This is what's under her hood. Plenty of space for my most used tools like the trimmer, craft knife, heat gun and etc.
There are also 3 trays for storing other tools like punches, stamps, inks etc.


These are the top 2 trays open, the middle one has a divider in the front.

The 3rd tray is much deeper. Great for larger punches etc.

The bottom of the tote has a deep tilt bin. It easily holds 12x12 items vertically. I'm in love with it.

1200 Free Prints

http://www.artscow.com/?Ref=824918

Passing along a great deal. ArtsCow is offering each new member 1200 free prints (600 4x6 & 600 5x7) spread out per month you get 100 4x6 & 50 5x7. The shipping rates are pretty much standard. Oh, and they give you 3 free 8x8 photo books and much more.

I'm going to be placing an order soon so I will be able to better tell you about the quality and the service

Blog Candy exp 4-22-10